Canon IXUS 285 HS A Silver

Benefits

Easy, slim IXUS you can keep with you all the time
Superb Full HD movies at the touch of a button
Easily connect, share and shoot remotely
Enjoy the quality your memories deserve
Play and experiment with your creativity

Detailed Features

Pocketable style
This ultra-slim and stylish metal-bodied IXUS is easy to carry with you wherever you go and features a flexible 25mm ultra-wide 12x optical zoom lens with 24x ZoomPlus; so you can easily capture every moment, near or far, in superb quality photos and movies. Auto Zoom helps you select the best framing at the touch of a button.
Instant Full HD movies
Making great movies is fun and easy. With one touch of a button you can effortlessly shoot great Full HD movies (1080p) in MP4 format. Experience the creative versatility of shooting movies using the optical zoom and still enjoy sharp, steady results thanks to the Dynamic Image Stabilizer.
Quick connections
Connect to your compatible smart device with just one tap using Wi-Fi with Dynamic NFC for easy sharing. Use Image Sync to automatically back-up new images to cloud services and capture great group shots with wireless Remote Shooting from your smart device. The Wi-Fi Button offers a quick and easy shortcut to Wi-Fi functions.
Superb quality
Enjoy exceptional quality, detailed images – even in low light - thanks to a 20.2 Megapixels CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ processing. An intelligent optical Image Stabilizer ensures sharp stills and steady movies in any situation, while the large 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD screen allows easy shooting and playback.
Effortless creativity
At the touch of the shutter, Creative Shot automatically analyses the scene and creates 5 additional unique images of your original shot. Get close and capture stunning everyday detail with 1 cm Macro or simply point and shoot with Hybrid Auto and let the camera automatically create a fun HD (720p) movie summary of the day.

12x optical zoom with ultra-wide angle
Great low-light shots
Simple access to Wi-Fi functions
Steady images and movies in every situation
Auto zoom dependent on number of subjects
Energy saving for more shots
Zoom to 24x with great quality
1080p movies
Share and backup images wirelessly
Intelligently edits a video album with one touch
Powerful DIGIC processing
7.5 cm (3.0") LCD
20.2 Megapixel CMOS
Easy shooting with a movie summary
NFC simplifies smartphone sharing
6 unique images from one shot
Auto mode with 32-scene detection
Instantly capture movies

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

Type
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2 M 1
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.1 M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour

Image Processor

Type
DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology

Lens

Focal Length
4.5 – 54.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 – 300 mm)
Zoom
Optical 12x
ZoomPlus 24x
Digital approx. 4x. (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
Combined approx. 48x 2
Maximum f/number
f/3.6 – f/7.0
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop 3. Intelligent IS plus 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS

Focusing

Type
TTL
AF System / Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE 4, Tracking AF
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro

Exposure Control

Metering Modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE Lock
Yes
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Shutter

Speed
1 – 1/2000 s (factory default)
15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)

White Balance

Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.

Colour Matrix

Type
sRGB

LCD Monitor

Type
7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Adjustment
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD

Flash

Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Built-in Flash Range
50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T)

Shooting

Modes
Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (5.0 MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter)
Picture Styles
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 2.5 shots/s
High-speed Burst (5.0 MP): Approx. 7.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) 5 6

File Types

Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Image Size
4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 2592 x 1944, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480

16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360

3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424

1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480

Resize option available in playback

Recording Pixels / Compression

Movie Type
MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
Movie Modes
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
Movie Size
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 29.97 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Hybrid Auto (HD) 29.97 fps
Movie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s 7
(L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour 8
Compression
Superfine, Fine

Other Features

GPS
GPS via mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes, with Auto Rotate
Histogram
Yes, during playback
Playback Zoom
Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer
Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew

Connectivity

Wired Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support 9
Other
HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)

Direct Print

PictBridge
Yes (via USB)
Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge

Storage

Type
microSD, microSDHC, micro SDXC

Supported Operating Systems

PC
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 10
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11

For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10

Software

Other
CameraWindow DC
Map Utility

Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices

Power Source

Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH
(NB-11LH battery and charger supplied)
Battery Life
Approx. 180 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 265 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min

Accessories

Soft Case / Waterproof Case
Soft Case DCC-1350
Soft Case DCC-1370
Power Supply & Battery Chargers (Optional)
Battery Charger CB-2LFE
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH
Other
Canon AV cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Physical Specifications

Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90 % humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
99.6 mm x 58.0 mm x 22.8 mm
Weight
146 g

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.

Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Depending on the image size selected.
Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
Some settings limit availability.
Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region
Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only.

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