Auto Mode (7.5)
When the camera is set to Auto Mode, the user can select: Flash on/off, Drive Mode, Resolution and Image size, and Macro Mode. The rest of the camera’s controls and functions are handled by the camera. The camera will read the scene and determine the proper ISO, exposure, white balance, and flash settings for the shot. These alterations are handled swiftly and accurately by the camera, providing appropriate exposure metering and settings for most scenarios.
Movie Mode (4.5)
Movie mode on the PowerShot A95 allows the user to shoot clips of video at 10 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution or 15 frames per second in 320 x 240 or 160 x 120. Movie mode also allows the user to set the Picture Effect, Drive, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation settings. When in this mode, the maximum recording time is noted on screen. To initiate shooting, the shutter button has to be depressed. Recording is denoted by a flashing red dot on upper right portion of the LCD screen. Maximum recording time at the lowest resolution is approximately 3 minutes and the largest format records for 30 seconds with the included 32MB CompactFlash card.
Drive / Burst Mode (7.5)
The drive mode is accessed through a submenu in the Function Menu. When users highlight drive mode, they can choose from single-shot, continuous-shot, 10-second self-timer, and 2-second self-timer settings. When in continuous mode, it is possible for the user to shoot about 1.5 frames per second.
Playback Mode (7.5)
When the Canon PowerShot A85 is set in Playback mode, the user must turn the mode switch on the back of the camera body to the Play insignia surrounded by the blue square. Once engaged, the user can choose between single shot and multi-up feature, allowing either for single images or clips to be viewed. Up to nine images or clips can be viewed simultaneously. This is done by either turning the zoom lever to the left for either single clip/ playback zoom, or to the right for multi-image viewing. Playback zoom allows the user to magnify an image in playback from 2x to 10x. Pictures are also viewable in slideshow format. Photos can be rotated, voice memos can be added, and histograms can be displayed.
Custom Image Presets (7.5)
The following custom image presets are available through the mode dial: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist, and Scene Modes. Within scene mode, the user can select between the following options: Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, and Indoor mode. This is a pretty thick list of included presets and will provide the involved user some opportunity to manipulate the image through presets rather than manual mode.
