Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS

When it comes to digital cameras I need something able to do the job but not too complicated. If I have to deal with too many functions and settings I just tend to give up. So, when this camera was recommended by a friend I thought I would try it. The Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS is more for those of us who just want to snap a quick, good photo every time without fiddling around, or worrying as to whether the pics will turn out but some control is available in the manual mode. It has a resolution of 10 megapixels which is fine for most uses. I had no problem with it in varying light conditions, indoor, outdoor, portraits, landscapes, etc. ...  Read the complete review

This really is an excellent camera. I've had it for 6 months now and so far it has not let me down in the slightest. The picture quality is fantastic, there are many excellent functions, such as colours filters, red eye correction and face detection technology. It is very compact and extremely slick looking, coming in chrome finish. It measures 86.0 x 54.0 x 20.4mm and weighs 132g so is small enough to carry in your pocket. There is a 2.5 inch digital screen which is very clear and of ample size. When set to 10 megapixels each photo takes up a lot of memory, however, you are able to select whether your pictures are 2,4,6, 8 or 10 ...  Read the complete review

The Ixus 85 IS is a slick, compact powerhouse piece of technology. Much more then just a point and shoot, it bridges the gap between mass market digital cameras and the coveted cam of the professionals, the digital SLR. I have had my Ixus 85 for about 8 months now and I am still surprised about the quality and diversity of the shots it manages to capture. I take lots of pictures at night clubs and gigs, and just by flicking around with the standard pre-loaded settings I have some shots that not only am I proud of but that others are captivated by. With 10 mega pixels any of these shots can be replicated in the highest quality. Day shots are crystal clear, red eye ...  Read the complete review

After a tragic accident in austria our original canon iuxs got lost in 5 foot of snow ,so when it came to getting a new one ,canon was again first in line, easy to use fetures, sturdy ,reliable, great picture quality and a really sleek look (easy to slip in to your pocket) my husband looks for the technical uses i look for the best quality that will get a good picture of my one year old son doing circuits of the living room. on the down side of this the memory card supplied with it could hold about 12 pictures but we already had a few from the last one and they only cost a few quid each off amazon. Sadley no case this time but thats about it really for the ...  Read the complete review