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For Immediate Release 19 May, 2008
Canon New Digital IXUS 85 IS Digital Compact Camera
New Face Color Function coupled with 10-Megapixel Resolution
Extensive Intelligent Functions refine the Concept of “Smart Beauty”
Canon is proud to introduce the brand new Digital IXUS 85 IS digital compact
cameras incorporated with 10-megapixel CCD and a host of intelligent functions
in nice compact bodies. Following the Digital IXUS concept of “Smart Beauty”,
the new model is the best options for stylish individuals who appreciate every
photographic moment.
Each equipped with a 10-megapixel CCD, Digital IXUS 85 IS feature extensive
intelligent features including Canon’s DIGIC III imaging processor, enhanced
Face Detection technology, Motion Detection Technology and high resolution
PureColor II LCD. All these enable users to capture high-quality images in the
simplest and most convenient operation. In addition, clear and steady long
distance images are guaranteed with the cameras’ high power optical zoom lens
coupled with high performance optical image stabilizer (IS). With versatile
powerful functions and stylish design, Digital IXUS 85 IS is ready to reveal a
new era of digital imaging experience with superb image quality.
New Face Color Function
The strengthened Face Detection Technology of Digital IXUS 85 IS features a
brand new Face Color function. Coupled with the high computing speed DIGIC
III imaging processor, the camera can identify and focus on human faces in the
picture and optimize the white balance setting and exposure for the detected
object, ensuring the best portraits.
Face Detection Technology can track up to 9 faces by pushing half way on the
shutter. It automatically detects the contour of a face to adjust flash exposure
and through its new additional function to adjust to the optimum white balance
setting according to the subject’s skin tone. This can guarantee the best effect
and avoid under-exposure or over-exposure even the subjects are dressed in
whatever color or are not located at the center of the frame, and ensure the
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