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Canon PowerShot A85

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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
  • 4 AA batteries
  • movie mode with sound

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 after taking them. The A85 also offers a higher resolution movie mode than the A80, and is compatible with CompactFlash cards over 2 GB. Unlike the A80, however, the A85 lacks a fold-out LCD screen, which can be a very useful feature if you ever shoot pictures from odd angles. If you want a fold-out screen, we recommend the 5-megapixel PowerShot A95.

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