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Canon PowerShot A85  
 
DCRP Review of PowerShot A85
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot A85
Date announced: 2004-08-19
MSRP: $299
Official site: PowerShot A85 Home Page
 
Max resolution: 2272 x 1704 (4 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 3X optical + 3.6X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 105mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.8
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/1.8"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, focus, shutter speed, aperture, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 50/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 14-337
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in / 101.6 x 63.5 x 30.5 mm
Weight (empty): 7.1 oz / 200 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solutions, ArcSoft Camera Suite
 
Misc. notes: 4MP version of PowerShot A75. This is NOT the A80 replacement -- the A95 is.