shooting night scenes, the slow-sync mode makes sure background illumination also gets captured. The camera's viewfinder also incorporates a dioptric adjustment knob, increasing the usability of the camera for users wearing glasses.

As an extra feature, certain models have the possibility to add captions like "Happy Birthday" on the finished photographs.
From the Manufacturer
From its gleaming elegance to its effortless operation, Canon's new Sure Shot Z155 will change the way you take pictures. The world's smallest 4.2x zoom 35mm camera (as of February 2002), it features a powerful 37-155mm lens that makes shooting all of life's precious moments simple--the majestic sweep of a forest at dawn or the face of a child in a school play. And Canon's 3-point autofocus, ultra-precise auto exposure system, built-in Light Guide Zoom Flash and 7-mode Best Shot Dial give you the freedom to create.

The marvel is that Canon could deliver all this performance in a camera so compact and lightweight. Note the sophisticated metallic silver design richly embossed with a spiral accent, the teal grip and the stylish shape. They make the Z155 a delight to hold and to shoot. This is a camera made for you. And you'll amaze yourself at what you can do with it.

Ready, Aim, Relax
The Sure Shot Z155 combines "big camera" performance with the comfort of a compact, lightweight design--so you get the great shots you want--stress-free. A big 4.2x zoom lens captures everything from intense 155mm telephoto close-ups to breathtaking 37mm wide-angles. Focusing is simplicity itself. The Passive 3-point AiAF autofocus system assures ultra-sharp, dazzlingly clear images across the full range of the camera's powerful lens. While at the same time, the sophisticated auto exposure metering system creates the optimal settings for your subject and light. All you do is press the button. Your pictures will tell the whole story--beautifully.

The auto exposure system assures perfect pictures even in difficult lighting conditions. By linking information from the 3-point autofocus, auto exposure and flash, it gives you precise, interlocked exposures instantly and automatically.

The Sure Shot Z155 is equipped with Passive 3-point Autofocus that precisely focuses on your subject whether it's centered or off-center, to give you a sharp, flawlessly clear image.

Turn, Turn, Turn for Your Best Shot
Life is full of picture-perfect moments and Canon's Best Shot Dial helps you make the most of them. Its seven shooting modes provide the pinpoint control to tackle even the most challenging situations effortlessly. And when you want even greater individuality, there's Personal Mode to set and save your own personal shooting preferences. It all makes picture-taking with the Sure Shot Z155 simple and intensely satisfying.