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Abstract: The Canon Powershot A700, the new flagship of Canons A-series, boasts an extensive feature set in a surprisingly compact size. Having a 6 megapixel sensor, a 6X optical zoom lens and full-manual controls, it delivers quality images with relatively l...
Abstract: Price: about €255 (incl. VAT)When I decided to buy a new digital camera in June it wasnt an easy decision. While I am not particularly talented, I expect a good deal from a digital camera. The new camera had to beat my old Sony CyberShot DSC-P50, whi...
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. ...
Full Manual control (PASM)
Vibrant, appealing color
Good skin tones
Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well
Better than average exposure accuracy
Better than average shutter response
Good lens, sharp corners, low chromatic aberration
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Only average speed from shot to shot
Contrast is a little high, tends to lose highlight and shadow detail under harsh lighting
Zoom lens could stand having a few more steps (14 settings across 6x makes for somewhat large steps)
No image stabilization
S...
Featuring a 6x optical zoom, 6.0-megapixel CCD, automatic, partial, or fully manual exposure control, and a wide range of preset shooting modes, the PowerShot A700 is another fine addition to Canons A-series of digital cameras. Built on the same long-...
Excellent image quality, Full range of shooting modes, Excellent colour rendition, 6X optical zoom, 25 inch monitor, Good ergonomic design, Very good value
Flash a bit weak, Some noise from 200 ISO onwards, No indication of the ISO used when photos are captured using Auto ISO, or Auto High
The new Powershot A700 now crowns the A-series cameras, Canon’s most economical line of Powershot cameras. The A700 is equipped with a 6-megapixel CCD, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a 6X optical zoom. The appearance of the A700 follows the lines o...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot A700 ($350) is a low cost camera offering a 6X zoom lens in place of the 3X or 4X lenses usually found on cameras this size. While its name makes it sound like the top-end camera in Canons A-series, thats up for debate. Whi...
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Published: 2006-04-17, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Easy-to-use exposure and focus controls; 6X zoom range; solid image quality; usable ISO 800.
LCD washes out; sluggish flash recycling.
The Canon PowerShot A700s 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.
Abstract: The PowerShot A700 features six-megapixel resolution together with a retractable 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 35-210mm (35mm equivalent) The A700 model incorporates 20 shooting modes from fully automatic to fully manual to achieve optimu...
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 contro...
Clipped highlights and occasional exposure problems in bright, contrasty conditions, Occasional clipping of very bright reds and yellows in bright conditions, Zoom is a bit jumpy (not enough steps between 35 and 210mm), No ISO button, Slow flash recycling...
Canons A series PowerShots have proved very popular with photographers, thanks to the winning combination of keen pricing, a full and comprehensive feature set and solid build quality. The A700 is no exception, and will no doubt prove just as popular...
