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Canon PowerShot A85

REVIEW DATE:12.20.04

Canon PowerShot A85

REVIEW

In Canon's ever-growing arsenal of consumer-level compact digital cameras, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A85 replaces the popular PowerShot A70. Unfortunately, the A85's images suffer from a lack of sharpness. If you can find it cheap enough (it usually sells for under $300) it's still a decent buy, but we recommend the Kodak EasyShare LS743 for its smaller size and sharper images.

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Canon U.S.A. Inc

http://www.usa.canon.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $300.00 Street
  • Type: Compact
  • Megapixels: 4 MP
  • Maximum Resolution: 2272 x 1704 pixels
  • Included Memory: Media Card
  • Media Format: CompactFlash
  • Video Record and Playback: No
  • 35-mm Equivalent (Wide): 35
  • 35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto): 105

Bottom Line

The A85's 4MP images are a bit soft on automatic settings, though it does offer plenty of manual controls. The A85 is a solid camera in terms of features, but we feel the Kodak EasyShare LS743 is a better buy, as it's smaller and offers better image quality.

Pros

Good exposure and colors. Strong flash illumination. Offers manual controls. Good battery life with included alkalines.

Cons

Images are a bit soft. Daylight shots are grainy in the shadows. Disappointing movie capabilities. You can't save custom settings.

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