Canon Sure Shot 85 Zoom Platinum 35mm Film Camera

Pros: This is very light-weight and easy to operate.
Cons: None that I have noticed.

Mrs. G and I are long overdue for a “real” vacation. That is about to change as we head out tomorrow for 18 days in Scandinavia and Russia. As trips like this don’t come along often, Mrs. G wanted to ensure that we have ample “memory aids” when we...

Pros: Crisp, clear, true to color photos, easy to use, great price...aww just read my review
Cons: The "red-eye reducer" is not quite up to snuff

When my daughter was born I took two rolls of film her first week of life, what mother doesn’t? I had them developed a week later, and anxiously ripped open the bag to remember my beautiful baby’s first week of life. The only thing I saw were over...

Pros: Small, Compact, Easy to use, All functions within easy reach, Idiot proof
Cons: Limited flash range, minimum focusing range could be closer

Graduation and Father's Day is fast approaching again. What do you get for that graduating senior or for Dad who wants to take photos of the kids or grand kids? Easy, the Canon 85 Zoom Date. Canon introduced this camera several years ago as in...

Pros: Point and shoot easy, loaded with features, adequate zoom capability
Cons: Sometimes I wish it zoomed more

When I purchased this camera a year ago, my OLYMPUS camera was on its last leg. I had been using that camera for more than 5 years, and I wanted something similar. I was disappointed to find that the Army Air Force Exchange did not carry any of...

Pros: Nice camera for price. Easy to use. Takes great dark skin tone pics.
Cons: Tends to wash out light skin. Carry strap is a little hard to put on.

I needed to purchase a point and snap camera for the newspaper staff at the college. I would think that students would be more tech savvy than I am, but that is not the case. The Kodak digital I got last year has been a bear for most students to figure...

Pros: Easy to use, features found in manual cameras
Cons: Focus lock may confuse some people, zoom buttons on the front

I bought the Canon Sure Shot 85 Zoom with date back after my Pentax Zoom broke down and after encountering problems with the Minolta Riva Zoom 70. Please read my review on the Minolta for more info on my experience with the Riva Zoom.

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Pros: Clear pictures, price
Cons: None

I had bought the Canon Sure Shot 85 about two months ago and I have to say that I am very impressed with the quality of the pictures from this camera. This camera cost me about $125 and I have to say it was definitely worth the price of the...

Pros: crisp clear pic - good lens, cheap, no brainer camera, solid build
Cons: zoom cumbersome, manual red eye, flash is blinding

I'm a SLR person but it got tiresome carrying a SLR on short vacations or when you've got lots to carry. So I wanted a point and shoot that could take good pic without spending a fortune. I'm a avid photographer and was very impressed with the quality of...

Pros: great pictures, easy to use
Cons: does not turn itself off automatically

I recently was in the market for a new camera and found the Canon Sure Shot to be the perfect camera for my needs. I am not a photographer but I wanted to be able to take pictures of my new baby simply and quickly (babies don't stay still long).
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Pros: Durable, affordable, and accessible
Cons: breakable

Being a fanatic about pictures like I am entitles me to have a reliable camera that I know will provide me the best quality of pictures. Pictures provide a person will priceless memories that are irreplaceable.
When in the market for a camera I...

Pros: User-friendly; high-quality photos, sturdy construction
Cons: Bulky; carrying case not included

I purchased this product because I was looking for an affordable, easy-to-operate "spare" camera that would still take photos I'd be proud to display in my baby son's scrapbook. The Canon Sure Shot 85 Zoom Date is all that and then some!
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Pros: to many to list
Cons: none!

When I was camera shopping I wanted a high zoom. The store I got this from only had this 85 zoom in. I had my mind made up that I was going to return it for a higher zoom when I returned from a trip. I was so pleased with the pictures that I kept...

Pros: Easy to use and makes excellent pictures
Cons: Nothing really

I had a canon sure shot camera for about 15 years, and last year, it just conked out. I kept trying to use it because it had been such a great camera, I didn't want to give it up. At Christmas this year my husband insisted that I open my gift first, and...

Pros: Easy to use, very durable
Cons: Zoom has only one choice.

My husband bought this camera for me almost 4 years ago, and it is still taking wonderful pictures 4 houses and one child later! I am a frequent picture taker as well as a scrapbooker, and so I like to have clear, colorful pictures and even after 4...

Pros: affordable, easy to use
Cons: only thing I can say is that it is not the strongest zoom you can buy

This camera was given to me so I can't even say that I knew it would be just what I wanted. As a matter of fact I was a little afraid of it at first. I am definitely not the mechanical type in any way shape or form and for me to say this is convenient...