Canon PowerShot A70 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Description High design meets advanced functionality in this Canon PowerShot A70 Digital Camera. The A70 looks sleek with a metallic handgrip and aluminum front cover. The 3.2 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom and 3.2 digital zoom (9.6x total) assure great looking pictures. Features: MPEG movie mode with up to 3 minutes of video with sound, manual, aperture and shutter priority exposure modes, 16 MB memory card, Compact Flash Type I compatibility, 5-point auto focus, digital imaging core for excellent color rendition, 1.5" transreflective LCD monitor, built-in flash with auto, on, off, manual, and red-eye reduction modes, multiple shot modes, USB drivers for Windows and Mac, USB and AV cables, wrist strap and an ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM. Amazon.com Featuring a high-tech design with aluminum front cover and metallic handgrip, the Canon PowerShot A70 combines a sense of both the modern and the traditional. Despite its entry-level designation in Canon's digital lineup, the 3.2-megapixel PowerShot A70 is a surprisingly advanced model with a higher resolution than its counterpart A60 model and more manual features than you'll find on most digital point-and-shoots. Optics and Resolution The PowerShot A70 features a 3.2-megapixel sensor that can capture images up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, producing print enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches. It's also equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm, f/2.8-4.8) to cover a wide selection of photographic opportunities, as well as a 3.2x digital zoom. The PowerShot A70 also features Canon's five-point AiAF (Artificial intelligence Auto Focus) system for focusing accuracy, shutter speeds of 15 to 1/2,000 second, and fast sequence shooting at a rate of 2.2 frames per second (fps). Movie Mode Shoot up to three minutes of MPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with sound, editing controls, and VCR-like playback. You can also shoot video at up to VGA resolution (640 x 480) for 30 seconds. The camera can also attach voice memos or sound files of up to 60 seconds to each image. More Features Offering a wider scope for photographic experimentation, Canon has also included manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority exposure modes. These modes are supported by a metering system that boasts evaluative, center-weighted average and spot options. Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures excellent color rendition and white balance for every shot, as well as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and advanced flash exposure performance. Other features include: 1.5-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD monitor. 1.5-inch TFT (transreflective) LCD monitor. Built-in flash with auto, on, off, manual, and red-eye reduction modes. Built-in flash with auto, on, off, manual, and red-eye reduction modes. Shot modes include manual, portrait, landscape, night scene, stitch assist, and more. Storage and Transfer Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 16 MB card holds approximately 16 images at the Large/Fine setting. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.Printing Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras. Using these printers, no computer is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D, and card photo printer CP-100. Of course, photos from your camera can also be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or simply enjoyed on your computer screen.Power, Size, and Contents The camera is powered by four AA batteries (alkalines included; rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.0 by 2.5 by 1.3 inches and weighs 7.6 ounces (without batteries). This package includes the PowerShot A70 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, four AA batteries, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. Shot modes include manual, portrait, landscape, night scene, stitch assist, and more. Storage and Transfer Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 16 MB card holds approximately 16 images at the Large/Fine setting. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. Printing Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras. Using these printers, no computer is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D , and card photo printer CP-100 . Of course, photos from your camera can also be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or simply enjoyed on your computer screen. Power, Size, and Contents The camera is powered by four AA batteries (alkalines included; rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.0 by 2.5 by 1.3 inches and weighs 7.6 ounces (without batteries). This package includes the PowerShot A70 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, four AA batteries, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. From the Manufacturer Canons PowerShot A70 has a powerful 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor with 3x optical zoom which combines with digital for a 10x zoom. It features a command dial with 12 shooting modes, in a compact and durable metal body. The PowerShot A70 utilizes a high speed 5 point AiAF system equipped with Canons world-renowned optics with its 35-105mm lens to achieve superior photo images. The A70 boasts Canons exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor with iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology that provides fast high quality image processing, improved color accuracy and enhanced battery life. Enjoy superb VGA 640 x 480 movies for up to 30 seconds with the PowerShot A70. No computer is necessary when using the PowerShot A70 direct print mode, simply connect the camera with a Card Photo Printer or Bubble Jet Direct Printer and admire your photos on the spot. The PowerShot A70 is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including wide angle and telephot! o lenses, close up lenses, and a dedicated waterproof case-perfect for shooting high quality images anywhere. Superb Image Quality With the PowerShot A70, spectacular image quality is effortless. The powerful 3.2 Megapixel CCD ensures vivid, sharply detailed images. Excellent resolution means you can enlarge and crop with confidence! Equipped with a genuine Canon 3x optical zoom lens, the PowerShot A70 ensures high-resolution up-close coverage. In the A70, a 3.2x digital zoom creates total zooming power of 10x. Zooming is quick and seamless for spontaneous shooting. Selectable 5-point AiAF and Single-point AF The choice is yours! Choose single, center-point AF for the easiest way to sharp focus. Or use the camera's sophisticated 5-point AiAF system that lets you put your subject almost anywhere in the frame. Both systems ensure precise focus in any shooting situation, whether the camera is held horizontally or vertically. Exclusive Canon DIGIC and iSAPS Technology The A70'S DIGIC Imaging Processor revolutionizes how you shoot digital by allowing the camera to process images faster and improving the accuracy of the autofocus. DIGIC also reduces the effects on noise in your images.iSAPS technology is an entirely new scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Imaging Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Movies Complete with Sound up to 3 Minutes Long Now you can shoot movies right from your digital camera while a built-in speaker clearly records sound. When you replay your movies on the LCD screen, you'll enjoy VCR-like operations including next frame, previous frame, fast forward and fast reverse. You can even jump to the start or end of a clip and edit out unwanted scenes. See more