Canon PowerShot A70 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot A70 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot A70 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot A70 manual and always important Canon PowerShot A70 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot A70 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot A70 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot A70 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot A70 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot A70 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot A70 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number A70
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $449.00
Street Price $235.00
Price Update Date 2004-12-01
Date Available 2003-03-31
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 215 g
7.5 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 101 x 64 x 32 mm
4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.20
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 3.2x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 5-point AiAF
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 46 cm to Infinity
18.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 46 cm
2.0 - 18.8 in
Min Aperture f/4.8
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 - f/4.8
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image optical zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 78000
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 15
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2500
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Evaluation, Center-weighted average, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.2
Flash Range Description WIDE: 46cm – 4.2m, TELE: 46cm – 2.5m, MACRO: 26 - 46 cm, at ISO 100 equivalant
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types None
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In, Direct connection to Canon Card Photo Printer CP-100 and letter-size S820D, S830D, and S530D photo printers
Performance Timing Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.1 seconds
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.2
Movie Sec @ Max Res 180
Movie Sec @ Min Res 180
Download speed, KB/second 572.0
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
More Information Notes & Features Replaces the Canon PowerShot A40.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot A70 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot A70 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon PowerShot A70 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot A70 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Canon PowerShot A70 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot A70 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot A70 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot A70 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot A70, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot A70 camera or Canon PowerShot A70 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Canon PowerShot A70 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon PowerShot A70 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot A70 powergrip digital camera.

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