Digital Cameras: Slender Super Shooters
Photograph: Rick Rizner
Small and thin cameras are in. All the big players, including Canon, Casio, Minolta, and Pentax, for example, have their versions of the slim-and-trim products, but our pick is Canon's PowerShot A70. This unit is a small, light, and flexible 3.2-megapixel camera. You get a bunch of useful controls at your fingertips, or, if you prefer, you can rely on the six built-in scene modes to set up your shots.
For even greater versatility, the A70 will accommodate accessory lenses, thanks to a bayonet mount that's familiar to 35mm camera veterans. Another unique feature: The A70 uses regular AA batteries, not proprietary rechargeable batteries like other cameras. Its street price runs roughly $250 to $350.
Check out our hands-on Canon PowerShot A70 review. For additional reviews, see Top 10 Digital Cameras Under $500 and Top 10 Digital Cameras, $500 and Over.
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