Canon IXUS 185 Silver

MPN: 1806C001  |  EAN: 4549292083200  |  Model: IXUS 185

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Canon IXUS 185 Silver - 1806C001 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Cute & Pretty Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

The compact camera is straightforward and does the job for a range of everyday photo shots. 

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Canon IXUS 185 will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the IXUS 185 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Canon device is a very good option!

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Video Scenarios

The Canon IXUS 185, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon IXUS 185 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. 

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the IXUS 185 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Canon IXUS 185 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Canon IXUS 185 for aquatic photos is a treat.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the IXUS 185 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Canon is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Style

It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style.

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the IXUS 185 fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Canon IXUS 185 Silver - 1806C001 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact camera
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Silver
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.2-6.9
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Built-in Processor Yes
Camera File System DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Languages Support Multi
Orientation Sensor Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Zoom (max) 10 x
Scene Modes Fireworks, Portrait
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Auto
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 1.3 - 1.5 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.5 - 3 m
Flash Sync-speed 1/2000 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 9
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 0.01 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 1600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Auto
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Shutter
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 15 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type HD-Ready
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 29.97 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 1280x720@25fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported H.264, MOV
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC LC
Audio System Mono
Built-in Microphone Yes
Lens System
Combined Zoom 32 x
Digital Zoom 4 x
Extra/Smart Zoom 16 x
Focal Length Range (f-f) 5 - 40 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 8/7
Maximum Aperture Number 6.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 224 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.2
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 28 mm
Optical Zoom 8 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 2.7
Display Diagonal (metric) 6.8 cm
Display Resolution (numeric) 230000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CCD
Total Megapixels 20.5 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC 4+
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Image Editing Resizing
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector Mini-USB B
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 210 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type NB-11L
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Bundled Software CameraWindow DC
Hand Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 54.3 mm
Height 22.1 mm
Weight 126 g
Weight (including Battery) 126 g
Width 95.2 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5152 x 2896
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 10 - 90 %