Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS

Canon has just been released a new 10 Megapixel Digital IXUS model, the Canon IXUS 85 IS. The Digital IXUS 85 IS features Canon’s lens-shift type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) for exceptional image quality. In addition to their 3x optical zoom lenses with IS, the cameras feature enhanced auto focus performance for low-light shooting. The Canon IXUS 85 IS includes Motion Detection Technology, which works in tandem with IS to reduce all kinds of blur, and Face Detection Technology with Face Select & Track and Face Detection White Balance for accurate, natural-looking people shots in all situations. Bright, clear PureColor LCD II screens 2.5inch  enhance the user experience thanks to their wide viewing angle, high contrast easy-view displays, and glare-resistant coatings.

Canon IXUS 85 IS main features:

• Rounded square design with bold details in piano key black or silver
• 10.0 Megapixel image sensor
• 3x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer (IS)
• Face Detection Technology with White Balance and Face Select & Track
• DIGIC III with Noise Reduction Technology
• Automatic Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
• 2.5″ PureColor LCD II
• Optical Viewfinder
• Enhanced auto focus performs at up to 1-stop darker
• 19 shooting modes including new Sunset mode and My Colors photo effects
• Extensive movie options including VGA 30fps, Long Play and Time Lapse movie modes
• Optional accessories include Waterproof Case, Soft Case and High Powered Flash
• Easy printing with PictBridge and quick print order settings in playback mode

The Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS or also known as Canon PowerShot SD 770 IS camera is a direct replacement for the popular (Canon says it sold 2.8 million of them last year) Digital Ixus 70 IS. The Digital IXUS 85 IS will be available from late March priced at £239.00 / €349.00 RRP inc. VAT.