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
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Cute & Pretty Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon IXUS 185 camera would suit you adequately.

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

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Canon IXUS 185 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

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

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the IXUS 185 is a really good choice. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the IXUS 185.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Canon IXUS 185, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

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^*}

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Canon IXUS 185 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Style

The IXUS 185 is an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look. The perfect accessory to compliment your individual 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 %