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Note: This camera was first sold in Oct 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon A570 IS.
Canon PowerShot A85

Canon PowerShot A85

  • 4 out of 5
"The A85 has been good for me."
  • 4 out of 5
"pretty good"
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Answered Questions for the A85

Q: my camera stop taking pictures, the camera is on but the screen is blurry black and will not shoot a picture
A: Can you still view pictures you've taken in the past, or is the screen just dead in shooting mode?Make sure... read more
Q: best for visually impaired/learning disability
A: hello angethe tz5 is a very robust camera i have a tz3 which uses the same camera body.it will take... read more
Q: screen is upside down and backwards
A: You can try resetting your camera. See if that restores it back to normal. But you probably just exacerbated an... read more

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Q: I have a black/blank screen surrounded by icons with camera in the "on" position.
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Q: I bought my A85 camera from Camera House in Melb Australia and used it while travelling, however now that i want to travel again the monitor does not
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Q: when i take a photo , i get a no picture, why?
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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot A85 offers a compelling combination of simplicity and performance. As the only 4-megapixel Canon A-series model, the A85 has become a very popular camera. Physically identical to the Canon A75, the A85 offers a slightly larger LCD screen than the A80, which is welcome news for anyone that likes to review and share their pictures... read more

Specifications

  • 4.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/3.6x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format only
  • ISO range 50-400
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  • 4.01 out of 5

Average rating based on 143 total reviews: 4.01/5

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  • 4 out of 5
The A85 has been good for me. (John - 4/13/06)

I bought my A85 in Oct. 04 and it has given me much enjoyment! I recommend buying good rechargeable lithium batteries and a decent charger... read more

  • 4 out of 5
pretty good ( - 2/1/06)

I have owned the A85 for about a year and a half. I was lucky to grab the last one, as the A95 replaced it... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good Intermediate Digital Camera ( - 7/18/05)

I bought the A85 last year mainly because of the good combination of optical (3X) and digital zoom (upto 11X in combination with the optical... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.8 out of 5
The PowerShot A85 is a first-rate entry-level camera (DC Resource - 11/16/04)

The Canon PowerShot A85 gets top marks from this professional reviewer, who finds very little to complain about. Picture quality is good, there are plenty of manual controls for ambitious users, and the autofocus-assist light makes focusing easy in low-light conditions. While the high resolution movie mode delivers a clear picture, its slow frame rate makes for choppy video. read original review

  • 4.85 out of 5
The Powershot A85 is an excellent choice for anyone who wants an easy-to-use camera that captures high quality pictures (Steve's Digicams - 11/16/04)

Two thumbs-up for the Canon PowerShot A85, which this reviewer considers to be a " definite winner!" Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, the A85 is a great all-purpose camera that delivers excellent results. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
A premier camera for the mid-level consumer market (Imaging Resource - 11/16/04)

A glowing review of the Canon PowerShot A85, which produces great pictures at an affordable price. While the results are not as sharp as some 4-megapixel cameras, they are excellent nonetheless. This pro considers the A85 to be "one of the better models on the market." read original review

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