Capture high quality images and video

The Canon IXUS 185 features a 20-megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4+ processor which combine to deliver brilliant images that can be reproduced at poster print sizes. Record HD 720p movies with a touch of a button, capturing sharp and steady footage even when shooting handheld.

This Essentials Kit includes a soft case to protect it from knocks and bumps when you're on the go.

Point and shoot simplicity

Easy Auto takes the hassle out of photography, choosing the ideal settings for you and locking the other buttons to prevent mistakes, while the Help button offers quick and easy-to-follow guidance.

Face Detection technology makes it easy to capture perfectly focused shots of your friends and family.

Easy creative modes

You can explore a range of easy creative modes with the IXUS 185. Recreate a distorted fish-eye lens effect, make scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models or shoot with special effects like Super Vivid and Monochrome.

With all these options at your fingertips, you can easily create memorable images.

OVERVIEW

Camera type	Compact camera
Processor	DIGIC 4+

SENSOR

Resolution	20.5 megapixels
Type	CCD
Size	1/2.3” / 6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO sensitivity	- 100 - 800 - Extendable to 400 - 1600 - ISO auto (100 - 800)
Image stabilisation	Electronic

LENS

Lens type	Standard zoom
Focal length	5- 40 mm
35 mm equivalent	28 - 224 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.2 - f/6.9
Minimum distance	1 cm
Normal distance	1 cm to infinity
Focusing	Autofocus
Focus point types	TTL contrast detection
Focus area points	9-point autofocus
Image stabilisation	Digital IS mode

ZOOM

Optical zoom	8 x
Digital zoom	4 x

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

Type	Live View
Screen	2.7" / 68 mm LCD screen
Screen features	Display brightness control

SHUTTER

Shutter speed	15 secs - 1/2000th
Continuous shooting	0.8 fps
Self-timer	- 2 seconds - 10 seconds

SETTINGS

Photo exposure modes	Portrait
Photo effects	Fireworks, Low light
White balance	Custom, Auto, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent (warm light)

PHOTO

Maximum photo resolution	5152 x 3864p
Photo file formats	JPEG

VIDEO

Video mode	Yes, with sound
Maximum video resolution	HD 1280 x 720p (25 fps)
Other video resolutions	VGA (30 fps)
Video file formats	- H.264 - MOV
Audio file formats	AAC

MEMORY

Memory card	- SD - SDHC - SDXC

FLASH

Built-in	Yes
Guide number	- Wide: 3 m at ISO 100 - Telephoto: 1.5 m at ISO 100

CONNECTIVITY

Interface	- USB 2.0 x 1 - A/V output x 1 - Composite connector x 1
TV output	- PAL - NTSC
WiFi connectivity	No
Pictbridge / direct printing	Yes

POWER

Battery type	Lithium-ion NB-11L
Battery life	Approx. 285 shots

GENERAL

Other features	- Date/time stamp - Digital image rotation - Camera orientation detection - Histogram display - In-camera red-eye removal - Resizing an image - i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system - Smart AUTO - Face Detection - AF illuminator
Colour	Black
Box contents	- Canon IXUS 185 Compact Camera - IXUS Textile Case - Battery charger CB-2LFE - Battery pack NB-11L - AC Cable - Wrist strap WS-800 - User manual kit
Dimensions	54.3 x 95.2 x 22.1 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	126 g
Guarantee	1 year