The Canon PowerShot S70 replaces the Canon
PowerShot S60, just recently introduced! It is
one of the few consumer digital cameras with a
28mm wide-angle lens and comes in an all-black
body. It features 7.1 megapixels resolution on
a 1/1.8-in. image sensor and a F2.8 max. aperture.
Other specifications are basically the same: a
3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, a fast shutter speed
of 1/2000 sec., and 4 cm (1.6 in.) macro capability.
The Canon S70 has the full complement of exposure
control a serious amateur photographer demands:
Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Scene Modes
and full Manual mode. The LCD monitor stays at
1.8 in. and the S70 takes CompactFlash Type I
and II.
The Canon S70 has a low-light focus-assist illuminator
to help obtain accurate focus in dim situations.
You can take continuous shots at about 2 frames
per second, and shoot up to 30 sec. of QuickTime
AVI movie at 640x480 size. It takes a Li-on battery
and comes with a battery charger.
Other features:
RAW+JPEG file format is available.
A histogram can be displayed in Playback.
The AF frame can be positioned anywhere on
screen.
Manual focus is available.
Safety Shift function will automatically adjust
your selected settings in Shutter-Priority mode
or Aperture-Priority mode to ensure correct
exposure
PictBridge-compatible
Optional accessories include a Soft Case SC-PS900,
a Wireless Controller WL-DC100, a 2x Teleconverter
TC-DC10 (requires Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC10),
and a Waterproof Case WP-DC40 (and Waterproof
Case Weight WW-DC1 to prevent the case from floating)
for underwater photography.
The Canon PowerShot S70 is targeted to
serious amateur photographers who demand a digital
camera with all the features they are used to
having and who refuse to compromise with quality
images.
TTL autofocus
AF lock and Manual focus are available
9-point (AiAF)/1-point (AF)
1-point AF: Any position is available
Shutter
Speed
15
- 1/2000 sec.
1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are available
in Shutter-speed priority mode or Manual mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower
operate with noise reduction.
Exposure Control
Program AE, Shutter-speed
priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or Manual
exposure control.
AE lock and Safety Shift are available.
Shooting Modes
Auto;
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority,
Aperture priority, Manual, Custom;
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene,
Fast shutter, Slow shutter. Stitch assist
and Movie;
Movie: 640 x 480 pixels (30 sec.);
High-Speed continuous shooting: Approx.
2.0 shots/sec.
Standard continuous shooting: Approx. 1.2
shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off);
Shooting interval: approx. 1 - 60 min. (1-min.
increments)
Number of shots: 2 - 100 shots (Maximum
number of shots varies according to CF card
capacity.)
Exposure Compensation
•
± 2.0 stops in
1/3-stop increments.
•
Auto exposure bracketing
(AEB) is available.
Light
Metering
Evaluative,
Center-weighted average or Spot (Center or
AF-point)
White Balance
TTL auto, pre-set
(available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash or Underwater)
or custom
AV Cable AVC-DC300, USB
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
•
Wrist Strap WS-300
•
Software CD-ROMs (Digital
Camera Solution, ArcSoft)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
114.0 x 56.5 x
38.8 mm /
4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
Weight (Camera
body only)
230g / 8.1 oz.
MSRP
Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories) are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Product color availability and included accessories may also differ by country or area. Please verify the latest specs from the appropriate manufacturer's site.
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