Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Mark Harris

Reviewed on: 20 June 2008

Tags: Canon, Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS, stabilisation, advertising, metal

We like:

Elegant and reliable; fine images and films; very approachable

We don't like:

Slightly pricey; doesn't boast the latest spec

Also known as:

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS

CNET UK judgement:

Canon continues its habit of creating well-made cameras with a select few features on board. There's nothing earth-shattering on offer here -- just a solid, simple camera that takes lovely, stabilised pictures and movies. It's all the better for it

Full review:

For all the achingly hip advertising froth surrounding the IXUS range of stylish compacts, the Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS has a curiously old-fashioned feel to it, emphasising build and image quality and ease of use. The spec is bang up to date, though, with a 10-megapixel sensor, face detection and even image stabilisation. It's out now for around £180. Continue Reading...