Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 85 IS and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 85 IS.
May 2008
(78%)
26 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
55 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The IXUS 85 IS is a camera for beginners or tourists who wish to learn about photography, as it is very simply designed and easy to use. It doesn’t have too many external dials, except for a shutter and a directional navigator.
It has Optical image stabilization, a 10 megapixel resolution and an ultracompact design. In addition it consists of a 3x zooming lens, an AF frame setting, face recognition software, and a red-eye reducing feature.
The camera weighs only 5.3 ounces, and measures 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.8 inches, making it extremely handy to carry around in your pocket.
The IXUS 85 IS has a 10MP sensor that is connected to a 35 x 105mm lens. It includes a DIGIC III processor which helps in image stabilisation, as well as a wide array of My-Colours options to enable a functional colour combination approach.
The images taken are quite sharp, though the editors found that the edges might sometimes smudge a little. The flash is balanced and noise levels are very low.
The editors liked
Easy to handle
Good picture quality and resolution
Compact build and easy to hold
Optical image stabilization
Works well even with low lighting
Impressive colour schemes and simple manual dials.
The editors didn't like
LCD display is very small
Image Blowouts
Performance can get slow with certain shots
Corners of images can get smudged.
TestSeek's Conclusion
Overall, the reviewers were all of the opinion that the Canon Powershot IXUS 85 IS is a sleek, compact and easy to handle camera, and can be very useful for beginners, giving a decent picture quality as well.
Great menus. Excellent color options and manual controls. Good low light. ...
Overall compression issues and/or blowouts in most images. Small LCD screen. ...
The Canon SD770 will suit the needs of most advanced tourists and beginner shooters who want to expand their photography knowledge. You wont find many external controls on the camera, other than a circular directional pad and round shutter button zo...
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Published: 2008-10-07, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Very nice photos for the price; compact and attractive; optical image stabilization.
Some aspects of performance too slow.
A solid ultracompact, the SD770 IS nevertheless faces stiff competition from its closely priced line mates, the cheaper SD1100 IS and the better SD790 IS. Specifications: Digital camera type: Ultracompact; Resolution: 10 megapixels; Optical zoom: 3 x; ...
Simplicity, streamlined interface are appealing, Refreshingly good ultracompact battery life, AF performance is hard to beat, Rugged build quality, classic good looks,
Slow flash recycle times remain, Unimpressive lens, Sensor is a bit noisy, even at lower ISOs, Too easy to get more camera for the money?, Canon PowerShot SD770 IS
I like the SD770 in no small part because I feel like it does arguably the best job of getting back to what Canon's whole ELPH compact camera concept was about in the first place: simplicity, style, and nice snapshots at a (compared to the higher-end ...
Abstract: The PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH’s classic box and circle design has characterized the Digital ELPH look for more than a decade. This 10-megapixel model boasts the thinnest body of any optically image stabilized ELPH model ever produced, featuring a...
Abstract: Canon's Digital IXUS range of compact cameras currently stands at at nine models, ranging from the 7.1-megapixel IXUS 70 (£126) to the new IXUS 970 IS (£230) reviewed here a couple of weeks ago. The mid-point of the range is represented by another new mod...
The Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS looks good, performs well, and offers all the usual bells and whistles, but fails to stand out in the crowded IXUS line-up. ...
Some noise issues (particularly above ISO 400), purple fringing somewhat prominent outdoors The Final Word The Canon Digital IXUS 85 doesnt do anything revolutionary, but it follows the trend of its predecessors by offering a combination of stylish de...
The Canon Digital IXUS 85 doesnt do anything revolutionary, but it follows the trend of its predecessors by offering a combination of stylish design, great image quality and some nifty features in a petite design, making it a compelling purchase for a...
The casing and controls on the 10-megapixel Canon IXUS 85 IS have barely changed from the earliest 3-megapixel IXUS, which may sound lazy but we feel it's a very good idea.The flat finish of the sturdy casing makes it easy to hold securely and it's as ea...
