Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed. Plus, it's got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom Lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Vertical Shooting has never been easier - just press the Print/Share button. It's that simple!
Fully automatic 7.1 Megapixel digital camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom for fun, easy shooting: 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
The PowerShot A470 tells the world who you are. Its refined, distinctive design is a perfect reflection of your good taste and individual style. But it's just the beginning of what makes this camera so uniquely you
Large, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD makes on-camera viewing easy; uses "available anywhere" AA batteries: The camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture and bright
2.5" LCD Screen: Conveniently, you don't need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally
Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for greater shooting freedom: Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new A470. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene
Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures
The PowerShot A470 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility
Shooting Mode Auto: The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject
Shooting Mode Camera M: The same ease of full automatic exposure control, but with full access to all menu settings, exposure compensation and white balance
Shooting Mode Portrait: The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop"
Shooting Mode Night Snapshot: Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash
Shooting Mode Super Macro: The camera trims the image center and digitally zooms to create beautiful enlarged close-ups
Shooting Mode Movie: Shoot in VGA (640 x 480 at 20 fps/20 fps LP), QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB), or QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes
Shooting Mode Portrait: The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop"
Shooting Mode Snow: Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint
Shooting Mode Beach: Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces
Shooting Mode Sunset: Capture stunning sunsets with all the dazzle and impact
Shooting Mode Fireworks: Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks
Shooting Mode Aquarium: Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums
Shooting Mode Indoor: Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors
Shooting Mode Kids & Pets: Reduced focusing time for even faster shutter response, so you won't miss those special shots
DIGIC III Image Processor for sharper images and improved functionality: With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction
iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance
Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur by calculating subject movement and selecting ideal exposure and ISO settings: Life doesn't stand still for picture-taking. That's why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot A580
Vertical Shooting is fast and easy with one touch of the Print/Share button: The PowerShot A470 lets you shoot great Vertical Images-everything from tall buildings to fun, family photos-more conveniently. Turn the camera, then just press the Print/Share Button
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers: The PowerShot A470's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; Slow Synchro
Flash Range
12 in.-9.8 ft./30cm-3.0m (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V)
Shooting Modes
Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Super Macro, Movie
Photo Effects
My Colors: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom
Self-Timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.9 fps (Large/Fine)
Wireless Control
Not available
Storage Media
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Image Compression
Normal, Fine, SuperFine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image: 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen) Movie: 640 x 480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (up to 3 minutes at 15 fps)
Playback Modes File
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Resize Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, select all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Other
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
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