1.5" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 2048 x 1536 Image - 640 x 480 Video - MPN: 8400A001 See Product Details
Description
With 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. 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 cameras' 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 cameras make for common operations.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card
LCD Screen Size: 1.5"
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Megapixels: 3 Megapixel
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3
Weight: 7.58
Summary
Product Title: Canon PowerShot A70 3 Megapixel Compact Camera
Manufacturer: Canon
Power Score: 4.0 | 54 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 3 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 3.2 Megapixel
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 3.2x
Max Aperture: 4.8 1/f
Focal Length: 0.21" to 0.64"
Storage
Memory Card Support: CompactFlash (CF) Card
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 1.5"
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out
Dimensions
Height: 2.52"
Width: 3.98"
Depth: 1.24"
Weight: 7.58 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Takes good pictures. Can use normal "AA" rechargable batteries.
Weakness: It is falling apart! The zoom has fallen off, the camara doesn't always turn on, sometime turns off within 3 seconds of turning it on, and stopped focusing.
Camara just started falling apart. Canan wants more for a couple replacable parts then it would cast to buy a new camara. Tech service was not friendly or help full. I would not buy this camara again!
Strengths: Soild, performer with multiple shooting options and the size of the camera is nice.
Weakness: none that would really become bothersome
I got the E18 error message. I have yet to contact canon to find out what it will cost to fix. As of right now I am stuck with a camera that has a lens that wont retract back into the camera. This may be the end of this canon camera!
Strengths: the camera takes very clear pictures at first.has alot of features.liked the zoom and video modes.
Weakness: none really.
the only reason i was so dissatissfied with this camera is because it froze up three monthes after we had it. sure they fixed it for free after we shipped it to them. and now nine monthes later it froze up again and there is no warrenty left and i have to choose another camera.
Strengths: good pictures... When it works
Weakness: inherent flaw with camera that causes it to break without warning. E18 error kills camera. expensive to fix.
It has broken twice. Its too expensive to fix now. Don't take my word on it. Do a Google search on "canon E18 error". You will be blown away by the number of people who have had this problem. Its unfortunate that Canon does not own up to this. I will not own another canon camera.
Strengths: easy to use-great quality pictures-great price w/rebate from gateway
Weakness: none
This is my first digital camera & I love it! It's easy to use-get more memory right away-and a batterry charger with rechargable batteries-it's well worth it! I've only had to recharge the batteries once. The pics are high quality-I haven't messed with the movie mode- but it's great not to have to buy film & pay for processing. Good software with this camera also, which makes loading photos from...
Strengths: Great photos and videos with sound. CF slot is cheapest kind of memory, and AA-batteries means you aren't locked into a pricey proprietary battery.
Weakness: Perhaps I'm clutzy, but I've dropped it several times, and caused damage. A shoulder/neck strap would be better than the wrist strap which I don't use. This is a problem with all small cameras though.
This is probably the best digital camera for the money and will be for a while. It also avoids the hidden costs of expensive types of memory and proprietary batteries. That's huge. You can pick up a 256MB Compact Flash card relatively cheaply and be hard-pressed to fill it up with pictures between transfers. I sent mine in once for warranty service after dropping it on hard concrete. (My fault!)...
Strengths: Compact
Weakness: Poor workmanship, poor reliability, poor service, poor picture quality
I bought this camera based on the rave reviews it was receiving and the strength of the Canon name. Three weeks after the purchase we experienced problems with the zoom. We sent it off for warrantied repairs but did not have use of the camera for most of the summer. When we received it back, the focus still is not sharp...certainly nothing like what it should be. All in all, a very disappointing...
Strengths: Versatility, resolution, sound video, ease of use.
Weakness: The included photo studio software is confusing and complicated.
After two weeks of on-line research and soul searching, I chose the A-70 over the Nikon Coolpix 4300 because of the sound video capability (I am a singer). Pluses: The settings are sensible enough so that I used it right out of the box for my birthday party with fine results, even when the waiter took the photos. Photos of the lunar eclipse were superb, as were shots I took while driving upstate...
Strengths: SMALL. LIGHT. Intuitive.
Weakness: Compact flash cover. Battery insertion confusing
As a mechanical engineer: The battery cover may be plastic, but its rugged enough. The compact flash cover is scary, as it is difficult to get open and it is plastic. As a user...i found the battery insertion orientation to be...uhh...weird. I hope I never mess it up. MAJOR PLUS. Got the waterproof case...it is *NICE*...very well designed, fits the camera like a glove (just wish it had a lens...
Canon Powershot A70 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.86 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #361 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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Last year, Canon's PowerShot A40 topped the charts on the IR website for popularity, outstripping all other camera models. This year, the PowerShot A70 appears poised to follow in the A40's footsteps. Relative to last year's model, the A70 offers a good bit more resolution (3.2 vs 2.0 megapixels), a slightly expanded shutter-speed range, a slightly more accurate optical viewfinder, and a...
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Great Piece
Strengths: Great Photo Quality, Cheap CF Memory used as compared to other types, pretty decent videos, USB connectivity, Good battry life.
Weakness: None as yet.
This was one of the best in its times. Although A95 and others now match this one for price and you get higher MPs. But even then this A70 rocks.