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Canon PowerShot A70 Digital CameraThese little cameras pack a world of imaging power and fun in their chic, durable metal bodies. And while they deliver image quality and advanced functionality that outclass every other camera in this price range, they manage to keep it all simple, so anyone can achieve incredible results right away
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| Key Features | |
| Digital Zoom | 3.2x |
| Camera Type | Standard Point and Shoot |
| Weight | 0.47 lb. |
| LCD Screen Size | 1.5 in. |
| Resolution | 3.2 Megapixel |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Image Quality | |
| Camera Resolution | 3.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image Resolutions | 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 |
| Video | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 |
| Video Format | AVI |
| Max Movie Length | 180 Seconds |
| Video Speed | 15 fps |
| Lens | |
| Interchangeable Lens | Not Interchangeable Lenses |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual Focus |
| Focal Length | 5.4 - 16.2 mm |
| Macro Focus Range | 2 - 18 in. (w) / 10 - 18 in. (t) |
| 35mm Zoom Lens | 35 - 105 mm |
| Focus Range | 18 in. to Infinity (w) / 10 in. to Infinity (t) |
| Exposure Control | |
| Aperture Range | f4.8/f16.2 (w/t) - f2.8 (w) |
| Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/2000 sec |
| Frames Per Second | 2.2 Frames |
| White Balance | Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) |
| Flash | |
| Flash Functions | Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash |
| Flash Type | Built-In |
| ISO Speeds | Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 |
| Storage | |
| File Size (High Res.) | 1.56 MB (82 images on 128MB card) |
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II |
| Compression Type | JPEG |
| File Size (Low Res.) | 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) |
| Compression Modes | Fine • SuperFine • Normal |
| Included Features | |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. |
| Tripod Mount | With Tripod Mount |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone |
| Built-in Speaker | With Built-in Speaker |
| Viewfinder / Display | |
| LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position |
| Viewfinder | Optical (Through-the-lens) |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 78,000 pixels |
| Interfaces | |
| Video Interface | Video Out |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | 4 x AA Batteries |
| Battery Life | 250 Images |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 0.47 lb. |
| Depth | 1.24 in. |
| Height | 2.52 in. |
| Width | 3.98 in. |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| UPC | 013803025040 |
| Included Accessories | 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card |
| Family Line | Canon PowerShot |
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | A70 |
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143 Reviews from Shopping.com
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I Love This Camera! ~ Canon PowerShot A70
Pros: Loads of features, easy to use, affordable and sturdy Cons: none really! Bottom Line: Best overall 3.2mp camera in its class, and a great value
Pros: relatively low cost, great flexibility, manual settings, fantastic Ni-MH battery life Cons: HORRIBLE software interface, slightly bulky, lens add-ons somewhat expensive Bottom Line: You'll look like a pro!
Pros: great picture quality, excellent video w/sound, good battery life, durable Cons: The full feature and option list is a long list to learn! Bottom Line: Not perfect, put pretty darn close
Pros: Wide range of control from full manual to full auto, AA batteries,easy to use. Cons: Mirrored LCD bezel is annoying and scratches easily Bottom Line: A Photo Enthusiast's First Digital Camera
Pros: Good color balance, good manual override, interesting video abilities, nice interface, reasonable price Cons: lens quality could be better, shutter lag is annoying vs 35mm SLR cameras Bottom Line: Canon A70: keeping 3.2 megapixels still relevant
Pros: compact, easy to use, good value for money, great photos for a great price Cons: FOUR batteries add weight. Can't use zoom in movie mode. viewfinder has no diopter adjustment Bottom Line: My SLR is on the shelf
Pros: Great photos, easy to use, good manual, many options, takes videos Cons: Battery usage; included software could be improved; included 16MB is stingy. Bottom Line: First Digital Camera is a Clear Winner
Pros: Ease of use, small size, video files WITH sound Cons: Some limitations (like any camera), onscreen menus can be confusing Bottom Line: Canon - Definite Power in the PowerShot A70
Pros: Most bang for your buck, AF assit lamp, excellent images, ease of use. Cons: Reflective LCD frame, delicate port/battery covers. Bottom Line: A reflex in the body of a compact
Pros: Construction, image quality, functions, manual mode, good macro, 16 mb included compact flash Cons: Images a bit blurry, no rechargeable batteries Bottom Line: |
