Superb Image Quality
With the PowerShot A70, you'll capture spectacular images right away. Vivid, radiant, sharply detailed images, not just better than every other camera in this class, but equal to those of higher-level cameras. How? Canon's advanced DiGiC imaging processor, new technology that revs up the performance of the camera's powerful 3.2 megapixel CCD. The camera also features a 3x optical zoom lens, digitally powered to 10x, and futuristic iSAPS technology for unparalleled precision. Sophisticated yet simple autofocus systems give you fast, accurate focus, no matter where your subject falls in the frame, and whether you're shooting horizontally or vertically.
Simply The Shot You Want
Getting the perfect shot has never been so easy. Simply choose Landscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter or Stitch Assist mode. When you're ready, Creative Zone modes give you manual control over aperture and shutter speed. Photo Effects make it easy to get creative with Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, and Black & White options. In Macro, you'll capture fabulous images from as close as 2 inches. A fun Movie mode lets you film 3-minute movie clips with sound, with VCR-like playback and on-camera editing.
iSAPS Technology
iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) is a technology that applies statistical analysis to dramatically improve the performance of AF (autofocus), AE (auto exposure) and AWB (auto white balance). Canon's photographic "space" is based on a huge volume of data. By analyzing the frequency and parameters at which users took photographs, Canon was able to arrive at a statistical relationship among focal length, focus distance, scene brightness, and other factors. Equipped with statistical frequencies for different combinations of these factors and advanced prediction algorithms, the A70 can optimize AF/AE/AWB settings for any given scene more rapidly and more effectively.
Sleek Looks, Easy Handling
With an eye-catching, durable metal body, the A70 has advanced looks to match its advanced capabilities. Yet shooting is so easy, it's fun for anyone. Cross-configured buttons put all the camera's operations at your fingertips. Switch between shooting and replay with a touch. Access various shooting controls instantly with a new function button. You can even choose the image you see at start-up and the sounds the camera makes for common operations.
Multi-Point AiAF
Canon's wide-area AiAF automatically selects one or more focusing points based on the position of the subject within the frame. This feature works in conjunction with iSAPS Technology to more quickly and accurately achieve autofocus under a wide variety of shooting conditions. Out-of-focus pictures when the subject is not centered is virtually a thing of the past.
Connect and Print
Printing your images is easy too. Simply connect your camera to a compatible Canon direct photo printer with the cable, select an image on the LCD screen and print; no computer necessary. Card Photo Printers and Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers deliver a variety of high-quality prints and fun creative options. And if using your Windows XP or Mac OS X computer to print, PTP support will let you transfer images to your computer without any additional driver.
Included With Puchase
Wrist strap, AV cable, interface cable, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM, CompactFlash FC-16M, 4 AA-type Alkaline batteries.
Comparison Specifications
- 3.2 Megapixel CCD
- Uses CompactFlash (CF) Card, Type I (16MB Card Included)
- 3x Optical, 3.2x Digital Zoom
- Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Continuous (Approx. 2.2 fps), Self-Timer
- Flash Modes: Auto/On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off
- Movie Mode
- Manual Exposure Control
- 1.5" Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon TFT Color LCD
- USB; AV Output (NTSC/PAL Selectable, Manaural Audio) & CF Card Slot
Additional Specifications
- Compact Durable Metal Body
- High-Speed 5-Point AiAF
- Canon DiGiC Imaging Processing with iSAPS
- Direct Print Mode with Card Photo Printers and BJ Direct Photo Printers
- Photo Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpness, Sepia, Black & White
- Playback Modes: Single, Index (9 Thumbnails), Magnification, Slide Show or Movie
- Erase Mode: Single Images, All Images
- Pixels: 640x480 (Small), 1024x768 (Med Low), 1600x1200 (Med High) 2048x1536 (High)
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto or User-Set to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
- Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG; Movie: AVI (Exif 2.2 Compliant)
Manufacturer Specifications
- Shutter Speed: 15 - 1/2000 Sec. Slow Shutter Operates w/Noise Reduction
- Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering or Spot Metering
- Exposure Control: Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
- Compensation: +/-2.0 EV in 1/3 Step Increments
- TTL Auto White Balance, Preset White Balance & Custom White Balance
- Preset White Balance: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash
- Real-Image Optical Zoom Viewfinder
- Power Sources: Size AA Alkaline/NiMH Battery NB4-100 (x4)
Dimensional Specifications
- Approx. 7.6 oz. (Camera Body Only)
- 4" x 2.5" x 1.2"
Canon PowerShot A70 Warranty Details
1 Year Parts and Labor
