Canon PowerShot A700 features include - 6 megapixels, 6x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, 20 shooting modes, 9 point auto focus system, high ISO of 800, and DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS technology.
iSAPS Technology is an original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internalcanon-powershot-a700-review-roundup-sample-pictures database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
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DigiCamReview - 12/4/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and they write - “I’ve been using the Canon Powershot A700 for nearly 6 months now and taken thousands of photos with it - this camera has consistently produced excellent results and been able to take great photos in every situation, including WWE shows! Image quality is excellent with great colours, and the 6x optical zoom lens is an excellent feature, especially as the camera is not much bigger than a lot of other 3x optical zoom lens cameras. If you want a good optical zoom, but don’t want the bulk normally associated with ultra zoom cameras, then the A700 (and A710 IS) is an excellent option. The camera only takes 2 AA batteries, yet battery life is still very good, and has the added bonus of allowing you to buy replacement batteries in any local shop, no matter where in the world you are. The manual white balance will let you get great macro photos, and full manual controls mean you can take some great night photos. The only thing missing from this camera is image stabilisation - thankfully Canon have released the A710 IS, and if it’s as good as the A700, then it’s bound to be excellent! The A700 is Highly Recommended! Although if you can’t find it anymore, then go out and buy an A710 IS.”
What Digital Camera Mag - (August 2006 issue) - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and they write - “For the amount o ffeatures, the lens and final image quality, the A700 is a good proposition. At this price, it’s a good value for the money. I like the camera. It’s workmanlike, useful and comes up with the goods.”
Digital Camera Review - 8/30/2006 - has a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and they write - “I enjoyed using the A700. It’s a very easy camera to just carry around to pull out to grab a quick snapshot. The image quality is excellent and having the 6x optical zoom is, in my opinion, worth the extra $50 compared to the Canon Powershot A540. Flash performance (except for cycle time) was good and battery life was average, so make sure you carry a spare set of batteries. I would have liked to see more resolution in the LCD, but it’s not a deal breaker. If you’re looking for a digital camera that’s easy to use, takes great pictures, and has a little more zoom, I highly recommend the Canon Powershot A700.”
Ephotozine - 7/20/2006 - has a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and they write -
“Great image quality in good light, coupled with good handling and a very useful 6x zoom lens definitely make this camera worthy of consideration. Although it may not perform the best in low light when compared directly with the competition, it isn’t a poor performer. If you require the extra controls, AA battery support or the extra range of the 6x zoom lens then this could be the camera for you. “
Cameras.co.uk - 07/04/2006 - has a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s the verdict -
“The Canon Powershot A700 is another high quality offering in this series of digital cameras. With extra zoom power (6x) this camera is sure to appeal to anyone who is looking for a camera with manual controls that retains a compact body. Picture quality is spot on. Recommended. “
Bdigitalcamera - 06/22/2006 - has published a review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here are their findings -
“Overall this is a pretty decent camera. If you don’t mind the long wait after taking a flash picture or the cheap feel to it, then it really does have some great features. The 6x optical zoom, the video mode, and the 2.5 inch LCD are all absolutely wonderful. It seems to get in focus really quickly as I never had one problem with the focus taking a while to pick up. It has 20 different shooting modes including portrait, landscape, night scene, snow, indoor, among others. It does take AA batteries as opposed to a rechargable battery pack, so keep that in consideration.”
Imaging Resource - 05/31/2006 - has published a review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here are their findings -
“I had no real quibbles with the Canon A700 (apart from the double-manual system), and lots of pleasant surprises. In the end what I most loved about this AA battery-based gem was the 6x zoom and manual control of exposure with an unusually easy to find and use EV adjustment setting.”
Popular Photography - 05/02/2006 - has published a review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here are their findings:
“The A700 is about as responsive as the compacts get these days. The camera powers up very quickly and there is no 5- or 10-second wait time between shots. The overall color is sharp, saturation is very good, and it produced some great results for us. As with most cameras in the A-series, you get a lot of features for the money (Street: $349). All you need to add is a much bigger media card and some rechargeable batteries and you are ready to shoot the world around you. Well done, Canon!”
Megapixel - 05/02/2006 - has published a review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s the conclusion:
Positives: * Excellent image quality. * Full range of shooting modes. * Excellent colour rendition. * 6X optical zoom. * 2.5 inch monitor. * Good ergonomic design. * Very good value.
Lets Go Digital - 05/01/2006 - has released a review for the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s the conclusion -
“May the results of our tests be clear. The remarks made about the slightly more negative sides of the Canon PowerShot A700 are generously outweighed - and even erased - by the camera’s strong points and assets. The Canon PowerShot A700 is an excellent digital camera with major potential. A camera that suits a very broad group of consumers, not to mention a perfect first step to a more advanced camera. Its compact size and light weight encourage the user to carry the camera along often. The Canon A700 evolved from a strong concept, and will without question continue the success of the Canon PowerShot A series digital cameras.”
DP Interface - 04/22/2006 - has posted a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 has a new review at DP Interface and here’s the conclusion:
“Some not-so-nice things include the absence of a live histogram and startup + autofocus times need to be faster as competition is beginning to leave the A700 in the dust when it comes to those areas. The use of 2 AA batteries means overall smaller size but also slow flash recharge times and a fairly small grip. Pair that small grip with no optical image stabilization on a 6x zoom camera… and voila; you get a camera which is dependent on a tripod at telephoto in low-light!”
DC Resource - 04/19/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 has a new review at DC Resource and they write:
“If you want a compact digital camera with more zoom power than other cameras in this class, then the PowerShot A700 is well worth a look. The 6X zoom comes in handy for occasional nature and sports shooting (though an ultra zoom will get you considerably closer to the action), and the A700’s manual controls let you take some creative shots. Despite a few minor annoyances, the A700 earns an easy recommendation from me.”
CNET - 04/17/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s the reviewers conclusion - “The Canon PowerShot A700’s useful 6X zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance, and full manual controls will catch the attention of photo enthusiasts and snapshooters.
Steve’s Digicams - 04/17/2006 - has a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s the verdict -
“The Canon PowerShot A700 is an awesome consumer digital camera. One that I would highly recommend to anyone in the market for a fair priced model with loads of user friendly features and outstanding image quality and performance. Its 6x optical zoom will blow away the competition’s typical 3x zoom, and with 6-megapixels, you can create beautiful 13×19-inch or larger prints. With an MSRP of only US$349, it offers an excellent value and is sure to be a very popular model this year.”
NeoCamera - 04/15/2006 - has just reviewd the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and here’s their perspective -
“This camera, while not perfect, turns out to be an excellent one. It is suitable for general photography both as a point-and-shoot and for various creative photography subjects. Image quality and versatility of this camera is surprisingly good. Noise levels are low for a compact camera.
DP Review - 04/11/2006 - has competed a new review of the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot A700 and they write -
Pros Good resolution, clean and detailed results Natural, accurate color Good edge-to-edge sharpness Useful 35-210mm equiv. 6x zoom lens Fast, reliable focus Reliable exposure and white balance Sophisticated and comprehensive range of features and controls Excellent build quality for a budget camera Very little purple fringing Compact and lightweight Big bright screen Excellent battery life from 2x NiMH batteries Low noise at ISO 50-200 Good balance of noise reduction and detail retention at ISO 400 Excellent macro mode Optional add-on lenses, filters and slave flash Good value for money
Canon PowerShot A700 Initial Press Summary
Canon broadens A-series range with two versatile models for creative shooting
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 21 February 2006: Canon today releases two new PowerShot cameras that combine ease of use with creative flexibility - the PowerShot A700 and PowerShot A540. The 6.0 Megapixel PowerShot A700 defines a new level of performance for the A-series range with a 6x optical zoom lens featuring a real-image optical viewfinder. The PowerShot A540 delivers 6.0 Megapixel resolution and a high performance 4x optical zoom lens. Both cameras feature an extensive range of creative shooting modes and are compatible with optional converter lenses for extended versatility.
The PowerShot A700 and PowerShot A540 pack a vast array of additional high-end features into a remarkably compact space, including:
Canon’s DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS technology for fast, superb results Accurate focusing with FlexiZone AF/AE1 (PowerShot A700) and 9-point AiAF1 ISO 800 shooting Widescreen (16:9) stills recording 30fps VGA movie recording 2.5″ LCD with Night Display and Grid Line Display With its powerful optical performance and rich feature set, the PowerShot A700 is the new flagship of the A-series range. The versatile PowerShot A540 is the replacement to last year’s popular PowerShot A520.
“The PowerShot A-series range stands for performance, ease of use and affordability,” explains Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “By broadening the range with these fully featured cameras, Canon is putting advanced photography into the hands of the mainstream consumer.”
Optics
A 6x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35 - 210mm) on the PowerShot A700 and 4x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35 - 140mm) on the PowerShot A540 deliver crisp, bright results that make the very most of the cameras’ 6.0 Megapixel resolution. In a first for a 6x optical zoom digital compact camera, the PowerShot A700 features a real-image optical viewfinder, allowing fast framing and precise manual focusing without the LCD.
Each camera has optional Wide (0.7x) and Tele (1.75x) converter lenses to extend the focal length range, for an effective 15x optical zoom with the PowerShot A700 and 10x optical zoom with the PowerShot A540. Both are also compatible with optional close-up lenses for detailed macro photography.
Designed for creativity
With 19 shooting modes on the PowerShot A700 and 20 shooting modes on the PowerShot A540, both cameras are superbly equipped for artistic photography. Creative Zone modes on each camera include full Manual mode, Aperture Priority and Shutter Speed Priority. Special Scene modes - such as Night Snapshot and Snow - assist with tricky lighting conditions, while Color Accent and Color Swap modes enable dramatic colour effects to be applied to both images and movies direct from the camera. Users can record smooth 30fps VGA quality movies of up to 1GB with sound or create 60fps QVGA clips for sharp slow motion playback. A handy Compact mode enables shooting of small format clips of up to 3 minutes for easy sharing via email. My Colors can also be applied to movies before shooting.
The PowerShot A700 and PowerShot A540 feature a new Widescreen mode (2816 x 1584 recording pixels) for capturing still images in 16:9 format - perfect for viewing on widescreen television or printing wide photos with a SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.
Low light shooting
The addition of ISO 800 gives photographers the flexibility to shoot without flash indoors and in other low light environments. It also enables shooting at faster shutter speeds, increasing image stability at full zoom and reducing unwanted motion blur. The PowerShot A700 features a new High ISO Auto setting that automatically sets exposure using the higher range of ISO sensitivities. The advanced DIGIC II processor in both cameras minimises noise at higher ISO levels.
Instant photo prints
Both cameras are PictBridge compliant for instant direct printing to compatible printers, including all Canon SELPHY CP Compact Photo Printers and most Canon PIXMA printers. Users can also print ID photos and stills images from movies when connected to a SELPHY CP Compact Photo Printer.
The handy Print/Share button on each camera allows one-touch printing and hassle-free uploads to Windows or Macintosh systems. A new Print menu makes it easier than ever to organise print jobs direct from the camera.
The menu system on these cameras now features support for 23 languages, including Arabic.
Accessories
PowerShot A700:
Tele-converter 1.75x lens (TC-DC58N) Wide-converter 0.7x lens (WC-DC58N) Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58G) Close-Up Lens 250D (58mm) High Power Flash (HF-DC1) Soft Case (DCC-80) Compact AC Power Adapter (ACK800) Battery and Charger Kit (CBK4-300) NiMH Batteries (NB4-300) PowerShot A540:
Tele-converter 1.75x lens (TC-DC52A) Wide-converter 0.7x lens (WC-DC52)
The PowerShot A700 and the PowerShot A540 digital cameras will be available in March for an estimated selling price of $349.99 and $299.99, respectively.
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