Product Description

Canon is expanding its acclaimed series of PowerShot digital cameras with the introduction of a new, easy-to-use, feature-rich model: the PowerShot A470! The PowerShot A470 has a large LCD screen and a 7-megapixel CCD sensor so you can set up your shot perfectly. Its screen not only enables you to find the best viewing angle, it also allows you to activate a number of digital modes. The A470 is also ideal for first time camera users, because it comes with a number of handy scene modes and a 9-point Ai-AF face detection mode, as well as shadow adjustment technology so you can take frame-worthy photos even in low lighting conditions. The PowerShot A470 has a 3.4x optical zoom and a 12x combined zoom, meaning photographers of all levels can capture great shots, while its super macro mode lets you get up close to your subject. Explore your creative side with the lightweight and stylish PowerShot A470!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4357 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2503B012AA
• Released on: 2008-01-31
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .36 pounds

Features

• 7.1 Megapixels
• Canon 3.4x optical zoom
• 14 shooting modes including 10 easy-to-use Special Scene modes
• Large 2.5" LCD screen for easy viewing and sharing
• 4 attractive colour options
• Motion Detection Technology and High ISO Auto anti-blur solution
• Enhanced Face Detection Technology with Face Select & Track and white balance control for great people shots
• Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
• Fast response times and superb image quality with DIGIC III and iSAPS technology
• 20fps VGA movies with Long Play mode for extended recording
• Conveniently powered by AA batteries

Manufacturer's Description

The PowerShot A470 offers a great value package without compromising on features. Available in four fun colours, it’s got everything your family needs to truly capture life’s special moments. Simply point and shoot for great results. New for 2008, Motion Detection Technology is included in PowerShot models for the first time. This clever technology helps to combat blur caused by movement such as the kids running around, or by camera-shake as you take a quick snapshot. Motion Detection Technology corrects just the right amount for blur-free images at maximum quality. Face Select & Track also comes to the PowerShot A-series for the first time. Perfect for taking photos in crowded situations – like sports days, birthdays and crowded tourist attractions – Face Select & Track locks onto a face of your choice and continually updates the settings for the best results. Whenever you choose to take your shot, you get an in-focus, natural-looking face. The auto focus system has been enhanced on all three cameras, for improved performance in low light situations.

PowerShot A470 Highlights

7.1 Megapixels The number of megapixels determines the amount of sharp detail a digital camera can record. With more megapixels, you can print at larger sizes, plus crop and enlarge without sacrificing quality. PowerShot cameras provide all the resolution you need for finely detailed, photo-quality prints with plenty of scope for post-shoot cropping. The 7.1 megapixel CCD captures an extraordinary level of detail. Enlarge and crop as far as your vision takes you - you'll have all the detail you need for sharp, rich prints.

3.4X Optical Zoom Get the shot you want with a powerful 3.4x Optical Zoom and genuine Canon optics. Not only does the zoom get you up close quickly, but Canon optical technology ensures that your shots are bright, clear, and alive with true, vivid color.

14 Shooting Modes Canon digital cameras feature a huge range of preset shooting modes to help you get the most from every shot. The numbers define how many modes are available.

2.5" LCD Screen The camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This extra-durable, high-resolution screen with tough scratch-resistant coating on the anti-reflective, PureColor LCD II screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.

Motion Detection Technology / High ISO/IS Canon’s Motion Detection Technology uses several methods to detect camera and subject movement and set exposure accordingly. The brightness of subject and background, movement of the subject (based on comparison of frames over time) Face Detection information and camera shake information from the optical Image Stabilizer (IS) gyros are all taken into account. Where motion is detected the camera automatically selects the appropriate ISO level to achieve a shot with minimal noise and zero blur.

Face Detection Technology Utilising the power of DIGIC III, Canon’s Face Detection Technology ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting subjects in the frame and setting the correct focus, flash level and exposure.

Red Eye Correction The popular feature can now remove red-eye automatically during shooting, as well as in playback mode.

DIGIC III The massive processing capacity of DIGIC III paves the way for advanced features such as Face Detection Technology and Red-Eye Correction, while exceptional processing speed delivers outstanding responsiveness, fast and accurate auto focus and extended continuous shooting. Linking all key camera functions for maximum efficiency, all DIGIC processors achieve brilliant image detail, clarity and colour reproduction,while delivering long, high quality movies and more shots from a single charge.

20 FPS VGA Movies Shoot super-smooth, VGA -quality movies with sound. In-camera editing gives you creative control and slow-motion playback highlights every precious moment. Choose Long Play mode for stronger compression that allows twice as much video to be stored on your memory card.

Additional Features

	iSAPS Like a built-in photographer’s assistant, iSAPS is determining the optimal settings for each image even before you take a shot. It analyses the scene using PhotoSpace – an in-camera library of photographic data about the way people take pictures. It then controls the exposure, focus and white balance to ensure you get the best from every shot.
	My Colours Add a personal touch to your image or movie with Canon’s My Colours. Choose from vivid blue for the sky, antique sepia for the portrait or classic black and white for the landscape. These creative options and many more – normally available only on a computer – can be applied directly from your camera, before or after the shot.
	Canon Image Gateway Open up a world of online digital photography with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY1. Register your new Canon digital product today and start enjoying 100MB of online space for sharing photos with friends and family. Create themed photo albums with customised layouts and backgrounds. Order photo prints directly from your online photo album. Get hints, tips and ideas, plus customise your camera with great start-up images and sounds. With CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can. Conveniently powered AA Batteries

Customer Reviews

Perfect - unbelievable at the price
I bought this as a present for my 6 year old who is always grabbing my Ixus. At this price I was a bit dubious, but with the Canon name you can't go wrong. I almost got the A460 which had fantastic reviews but then saw that this had been released.

In summary it is a supoerb item. My son is able to take perfect pictures, with a good zoom lens and MP count, and an excellent screen. It also has face recognition which works very well. Response and start up times are very good.

The camera is a bit more plastic than an Ixus but still looks like a quality item, which it definitely is. Video is very good, and the box includes all the cables you need to play back on a TV.

I recommend getting a charger and some rechargeable AA batteries, and then you have a very good camera for a beginner or moderate user.

Very impressed, and I still can't believe the Amazon price, especially when you think it's posted free. Get one now!

Unbelievable quality at a great price
There are a wide range of digital cameras in this price brand, but I have to admit I am impressed with the Canon A470.

There is a large amount of easily available information on the model, so I will just list the main features I have impressed me the most.

Firstly whilst so many are getting smaller and smaller, this Canon has a nice comfortable fit in the hand, with not too many buttons and is not too fiddly to use.

The screen is of a good size which makes it much easier to frame the picture and also in bright sunlight, the image is still visible (unlike some screens).

I plugged in a 2Gb memory card (which was really cheap) so I can now take nearly 1000 pictures, in standard format, before I have to unload to my PC. Connection to the PC is very easy, just appears as an additional hard drive and you can drag/drop the files accordingly.

On the functionality side, the out of the box standard settings are more than adequate, but are easy to adjust. I managed to work most of them out without reading the manual.

As an overall package this camera is great!

Not Quite Ultra Compact but Great Pics
This isn't the slimmest or tiniest compact digital camera, but it's still easily pocketable (jacket, not shirt!) and for the price, produces great pics in a compact form. The screen is a good size and nice and bright and the extra bit on the zoom makes a difference - most of the competition stops at 3x. The colour choice allows a bit of personalisation.

There are an amazing number of presets, but you won't need most of them, and the most important ones are the most accessible. Anyone unused to digital cameras or who is a bit of a technophobe upgrading might find the menus a bit of a fiddle, but for most purposes, they won't be used much.

Pictures are bright and sharp with comparatively little distortion. Colours are bright and zingy - not quite true - but the bit of extra saturation makes them very attractive.

All in all, a bargain little camera.