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Canon PowerShot A470

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Pros
Quality images for a rock-bottom price
Fast shutter speed
Cons
No image stabilization
Too thick to put in your pocket

$112.59
From 1 Merchant

Product Specs

Battery
Number of Batteries	2

Digital Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)	0

Display
Viewfinder	None

Exposure
Shutter Priority	0

Image Processor
Number of image sensor pixels	7.1 megapixels
Image sensor	CCD
Maximum horizontal image resolution	3072
Maximum vertical image resolution	2304
Image sensor quantity	1
Image format	JPEG
White balance	0

Included Hardware
Included Hardware	USB cable 32MB SD card. wrist strap AV cable Two AA Alkaline batteries

Lens
Accessory Lens	0
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	5.8 mm
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	3 mm

Shutter
Starter Media or Internal RAM	1

Storage
Media Slots	SD Card
Memory type	SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card
Removable flash memory included	32

LCD Screen
LCD screen size	2.5 inches

Exposure Controls
Maximum shutter speed	2000
Minimum shutter speed	15
Bulb setting	0
ISO equivalencies	80 1600
Exposure settings	0
Exposure compensation range	0
Number of scene modes	10

Dimensions
Width	4.1 inches
Depth	2.2 inches
Height	1.6 inches
Weight	5.82 ounces

Flash
Flash characteristics	Flash Slow Sync No

Lens Features
Camera body only	0
Optical zoom	3.4 X
Digital zoom	4
Minimum focal length	38
Maximum focal length	132
Maximum aperture	3
Lens mount	Interchangeable
Focus features	No

Video
Maximum video capture resolution	640 x 480 (VGA) pixels

Connectivity
Interface connection	No

Other Features
General features	Pict Bridge
Image stabilization	None
Included components	No
Power source	AA

Warranty
Warranty information	1 Year Limited Warranty

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User Reviews for Canon PowerShot A470

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Duration of ownership:

Strengths: 7.1 Megapixels, 3.4x optical zoom, great picture quality, feature rich, inexpensive, uses AA batteries (in terms of availability and cost effectiveness)

Weaknesses: no image stability, uses AA batteries (in terms of battery life), no internal memory of its own

Overall Evaluation: This camera overall is an excellent performer. It is also inexpensive especially coming from a trusted brand like canon. The image quality is jaw-dropping comparing to other similar priced cameras. This camera is a great bang for the buck for people who are in a budget.
Reviewed by: notiparts

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Low-cost, Brand-Name, Above-Average Picture Quality for the $, Great Ergonomics, AA Battery Power

Weaknesses: Not Enough Shooting Modes, Largish, No In-Camera Charging

Overall Evaluation: It's my first digital camera, so I didn't want to spend too much and/or get too much camera. I was initially attracted to the Canon name in addition to wanting a 2008 model, since the industry updates models 1-2 times/year. I did some online research before making a decision and this model got pretty good reviews for a entry-level. It's on the chunky side (due to it's AA battery power), but with anything smaller I had trouble manipulating the controls, and besides, the controls were very intuitive for me on this one. At 129.99 MSRP some things had to left out, but it could use a few more shooting modes and some type of image stabilization, ect. Even though this is considered a basic camera there is still much to learn as a beginner, but I do think I made a good choice since it's a breeze to learn on and it's confidence building picture quality helps too.