Canon PowerShot A70 User manual

With PowerShot A70 and A60, 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 ≥imaging
processor, new technology that revs up the performance of the
cameras’ powerful 3.2 megapixel (A70) and 2.0 megapixel (A60)
CCDs. The cameras also feature fine Canon 3x optical zoom lenses,
digitally powered to 10x (A70) and 7.5x (A60), 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.
Type: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3x
optical zoom and 3.2x digital zoom (A70) or 2.5x digital
zoom (A60), 10x (A70), 7.5x (A60) combined zoom.
Image Capture Device: (A70) 3.2M pixel, (A60) 2.0 M
pixel, 1/2.7 inch charge coupled device (CCD).
Sensitivity: Auto; 50/100/200/400 (Equivalent to ISO).
Resolution (Recording Pixels): (A70): 640 x 480 pixels
(Small), 1,024 x 768 (Medium2), 1,600 x 1,200
(Medium1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Large), (A60): 640 x 480
pixels (Small), 1,024 x 768 (Medium2), 1,600 x 1,200
(Large); Movie: 640x 480 (A70), 320x240 or 160x 120.
Image Quality Modes: Normal, Fine, SuperFine.
File Format: Design rule for camera File system,
DPOF Version 1.1 (Direct Print Order Format), JPEG
(EXIF 2.2 compliant).
Image Recording Format: Still Image: JPEG,(EXIF 2.2
compliant), Movie: Quicktime AVI.
Recording Media: CompactFlash™ (CF) Card, Type I.
Shooting Modes: Auto, Creative (P, Av, Tv, M),
Programmed image control zone (Portrait, Landscape,
Night Scene, Fast/Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie).
Shooting Speed: Continuous approx. 2.2 fps (A70),
approx. 2.6 fps (A60).
Photo Effect: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening,
Sepia, Black & White.
Playback Modes: Single, Index (9 thumbnails),
Magnification (Approx.2x to 10x), Slide Show or Movie.
Erase Modes: Still image: All images, Movie: Part of
movie, All movie.
Interfaces: USB, A/V Out (Video: NTSC or PAL
selectable, Audio: monaural).
Direct Printing: Direct connection to Canon Card Photo
Printer CP-100, and Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers.
Lens: 5.4-16.2mm f/2.8-f/4.8 zoom lens (equivalent
to 35-105mm in 35mm format).
Shutter Speed: 15-1/2,000 sec. Slow shutter
operates with noise reduction.
Focus Range: Normal AF: 18in./46cm to infinity;
Macro AF: 2in./5cm to 18in./46cm (WIDE), 10in./
26cm to 18in./46cm (TELE).
Light Metering Method: Evaluative metering, Spot
metering or Center-weighted averaging.
Exposure Control: Program AE or Manual exposure
control.
Compensation: +/- 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Built-in Flash: Auto/On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off.
Flash Range: 1.6ft/46cm to 13.7ft/4.2m (WIDE), 1.6ft/
46cm to 8.2ft/2.5m (TELE), 10in./26cm to 18in./
46cm (Macro), (When ISO speed is set to Auto).
White Balance Control: TTL Auto White Balance,
Pre-Set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or
Fluorescent H) and Custom.
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder.
LCD Viewfinder: 1.5 inch low temperature
polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD.
Power Sources: AA-size Batteries (Alkaline,
Rechargeable NiMH) (x4), or AC Adapter Kit ACK600.
Dimensions: 4(W) x 2.5(H) x 1.2(D) in. / 101(W) x
64(H) x 31.5(D) mm.
Weight (w/o battery and CF card): 7.6 oz. / 215g.
A. PowerShot A70 or A60 Body
B. Wrist Strap WS-200
C. AV Cable AVC-DC100
D. Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
E. Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
F. ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
G. CompactFlash Card FC-16M
H. 4 AA-type Alkaline Batteries
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A70 S/N S/F SF M2/N M2/F M2/SF M1/N M1/F M1/SF L/N L/F L/SF
File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 170KB 320KB 570KB 278KB 558KB 1,002KB 445KB 893KB 1,602KB
CF-16MB 165 94 58 84 46 25 52 26 14 32 16 8
CF-32MB 337 196 120 174 94 53 108 54 30 67 33 18
CF-64MB 676 393 241 349 189 107 217 109 61 136 68 38
CF-128MB 1,355 788 482 700 379 215 435 219 122 274 137 76
CF-256MB 2,720 1,563 962 1,390 762 431 868 440 246 548 276 154
A60 S/N S/F SF M/N M/F M/SF L/N L/F L/SF Movie/L Movie/M Movie/H
File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 170KB 320KB 570KB 278KB 558KB 1,002KB 120KB 330KB 990KB
CF-16MB 165 94 58 84 46 25 52 26 14 118 44 14
CF-32MB 337 196 120 174 94 53 108 54 30 242 91 30
CF-64MB 676 393 241 349 189 107 217 109 61 486 183 61
CF-128MB 1,355 788 482 700 379 215 435 219 122 973 368 124
CF-256MB 2,720 1,563 962 1,390 762 431 868 440 246 1,954 735 249
Note: For Still Image: S=Small M2=Medium2 M1=Medium1 L=Large N=Normal FF=Fine SF=SuperFine
For Movie: H=High M=Medium L=Low
Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is estimated from Canon’s standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie
Mode represent total capacity of CompactFlash Card. Movie Mode figures represent both A70/A60 camera, except for Movie Low mode (A70 only).
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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.
Sleek looks, easy handling.
Optional accessories make photography even more fun and boost
your creative possibilities. Use Canon telephoto and wide-angle
lens converter for sharp 252mm telephoto and expansive 24.5mm
wide-angle shots (lens adapter
required). A new waterproof case,
rated up to 130 feet with
anti-fogging technology, lets you
capture and share all your
underwater adventures.
Maximum Fun.
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 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.
With an eye-catching, durable metal body, the A70/A60 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.
Connect and print.
Fun, creative accessories.
Pick a mode and get the shot
you want.
Tele Conversion
Lens TC-DC52
Wide Conversion
WC-DC52
Lens Adapter
LA-DC52C
Close-up Lens
250D 52mm
Battery and
Charger Kit CBK100
AC Adapter Kit
ACK600
Waterproof Case
WP-DC700
Deluxe Soft Case
PSC20
Optional Accessories
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When using the Converter lenses, we recommend
using the LCD monitor to preview composition
and refraining from the use of the built-in flash
to avoid harsh shadows in the resulting photos.