The IXUS Z65 Date is the date-back version of Canon's late-1990s IXUS Z65, a compact metal-bodied APS zoom camera, adding an in-frame LCD data imprint to the standard model's feature set for buyers who wanted timestamps on their prints.
Like the standard Z65 it uses the IX240 APS cartridge, Ai-AF autofocus and a 24-65mm f/4.5-8 zoom lens for roughly 3x reach, with DX-coded ISO sensitivity from 25 to 10,000 and a minimum focus distance of 0.45m. The Date model adds quartz date/time imprinting selectable via the camera's controls, powered by a single CR2 battery.
Beyond the date-stamping option, handling and image character mirror the standard Z65: a slim metal body, mid-range zoom, and APS conveniences like mid-roll cartridge swapping and selectable print formats rather than any change to lens speed or sharpness.
As with other APS cameras, dwindling film stock and lab support limit this to a niche used purchase for APS or Canon compact collectors. Verify the date-imprint LCD segments all display correctly, check the film door seal, and cycle the zoom to confirm smooth operation.