Canon Sure Shot 85 Platinum Zoom Date 35mm Camera Kit (includes strap, case, film and battery)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000542BM
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,658 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon Sure Shot 85 Zoom date (platinum) kit provides the casual photographer with a maximum array of features in a sleek, ultracompact design. An advanced three-point, 280-step Smart Autofocus system quickly and concisely identifies and focuses on the main subjects of your shot. The power zoom ratio, controlled by two oversized buttons, is located in the front for convenience and quick access. The built-in lens cap opens and closes automatically, allowing for simple user operation and making the Sure Shot 85 Zoom perfect for beginners.

Its 38-85mm (2.2x) power zoom lens lets you select the composition that you want. The 38mm is great for wide-angle shots, group scenes, or landscapes, while 85mm is ideal for intimate portraits and close-ups. Or set it somewhere in between--this camera's zoom selection makes it easy to capture the moment. The ultrafast Real Time shutter setting is ideal for capturing sports or other action shots. Whatever the situation, Canon's three-point Autofocus produces sharp, dramatically vivid photos every time.

To help you remember special events, a date imprint feature is available. Five flash modes provide balanced and accurate lighting to your scene, whether you are inside or outdoors. These flash modes also enhance the creative control you have over the shot. For example, the slow-sync flash mode adjusts the flash and shutter speed in order to reveal both background and foreground subjects with perfect clarity. The Canon Sure Shot 85 also comes with a self-timer, red-eye reduction, and automatic film load, advance, and rewind. Green and orange LED indicators, located in the viewfinder, inform users of acceptable or warning conditions. This package includes the Canon Sure Shot 85 Zoom camera, a neck strap, soft case, one roll of 12-exposure ISO 100 film, and one 3-volt CR123A lithium battery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not much value for the 'kit', December 8, 2000

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James M. Williamson (State College, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon Sure Shot 85 Platinum Zoom Date 35mm Camera Kit (includes strap, case, film and battery) (Electronics)

Don't waste the extra $30 for the kit version of this camera. The sholder strap is more like a necklace and the only other added components are a cary case that is only big enough for the camera and will hold nothing else and 1 roll of film.

This camera has been declare as a best buy from Consumer Reports so you cannot go wrong with the unit itself, but don't expect to be impressed at all with the added pieces in the 'kit'.

Stick with the camera alone for ...

98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth its price, January 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Canon Sure Shot 85 Platinum Zoom Date 35mm Camera Kit (includes strap, case, film and battery) (Electronics)

This Camera is really a good one to use and handle, the dial mode selection is very easy. The kit serves its purpose, we can keep 4 rolls and a battery in the side pouch, which I feel is more than enough for a normal photographer. Pictures are crystal clear, very neat and perfect images, no shadding or patches. The Zoom buttons are in a comfortable place, which makes the user to focus very easily, unlike other cameras. It is worth the money you pay for the Camera which comes with Free Kit. It is rated one among the best in the Consumer reports

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Missed Pictures, April 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Canon Sure Shot 85 Platinum Zoom Date 35mm Camera Kit (includes strap, case, film and battery) (Electronics)

Camera takes okay pictures on "red eye" or "auto setting." However, the delay between depressing the shutter button to the actual picture can seem like an eternity. Therefore, many opportunites are missed. Especially when photographing children. In the past I have used cameras with similar features that did not have such a significant delay. Obviously, this delay is the difference between a good picture and no picture.