The Canon Powershot A470 IS offers blur-busting features
By Arnold Zafra
The Canon Powershot A470 IS is a point and shoot digital camera designed for novice users looking for a new entry-level camera.
Priced at US$149 the Powershot A470 is a simple to use camera that shoots fast and fun.
According to Canon, the Powershot A470 offers an enhanced point-and-shoot capability that includes a brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology coupled with Face Detection Technology with White Balance and Red-Eye Correction.
Key features include:
• 7.1 Megapixels, 1/ 2.5” CCD
• Macro allows photography from 5-47 cm (W), 25-47cm (T), 1-10cm (SuperMacro)
• 3.4x optical zoom
• Focal length f/3.0-5.8 (35mm equivalent : 38-132mm)
• 80/1600 ISO (sensitivity)
• 2.5-inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD screen (115,000 pixels)
• 400 shots per battery charge
• Takes SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
• Sleek, modern design in four colour variations (Red, Blue, Green, Silver)
• 165g grams
• Dimensions of 104.8 mm x 55.1 mm x 40.7 mm (W x H x D)
• Enhanced Canon face detection technology, motion detection technology, vertical shooting
What the manufacturer says:
The PowerShot A470 has 7.1 megapixels of imaging power that make it easy for you to create stunning pictures of radiance and lush color. Even the tiniest details-a drop of dew on a flower petal or a child’s fleeting smile-are captured with all the resolution you need to email, print, crop and even enlarge.
What users and reviewers are saying:
“One of the latest “A” series models from Canon this year, the PowerShot A470 is one of the best deals available for an entry-level digital camera. The combination of excellent quality images, increased performance from previous models and the all around ease of use makes this camera perfect for anyone looking for their first digital camera or someone needing a simple camera to keep for use on a moments notice.” – Steve’s Digicam
“For the money, you’d have a hard time finding a better snapshot camera.” – Cnet
“the Canon PowerShot A470 is another confident, capable digital camera from this market leader. Offering 3.4x optical zoom, a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and 7.1-megapixel CCD, the PowerShot A470 features the ease of a point-and-shoot camera design coupled with a few advanced features for more savvy users. Canon’s PowerShots are known for their user-friendliness and good quality, and the PowerShot A470 upholds that reputation well.”- Imaging Resource
Our comment:
Two reasons why the Canon A470 IS is an interesting entry-level camera – affordable price and high-end features.
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