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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A710 IS.
Canon PowerShot A700

Canon PowerShot A700

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Just Toss the Old one out"
  • 1 out of 5
"Best camera ever - 'til the warranty runs out."
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The Canon A700 delves deeply into your shots with a powerful 6x optical zoom, making it yet another exciting triumph for the Canon 'A' series. Just read the reviews and see how much users enjoy this camera. Canon's A series of point-and-shoot cameras is a mish mash of low-end beginners cameras and high-end stunners like the A95 and the A620. The... read more

Specifications

  • 6 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO 80-800 (High ISO auto)
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Answered Questions for the A700

Q: i am an orthodontist which camera is suited for me to take inra oral pictures of the teeth
A: Hi,In a situation like this, macro focus is the most important factor. Currently, Canon is the class leader in macro... read more
Q: CAN I ADD CONVERTER FOR ZOOM EXTENTION
A: Yes, there are quite a number of choices in eBay and Amazon.comFor a short cut goto this site :http://www.amazon.com/Canon-TCDC58N-Converter-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00007LI9D... read more
Q: Is 2GB SD Cards compatible with with canon powershot a700?
A: As stated in Steeves review , 2 gig card is the maximum capacity you can use in A700 and it... read more

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Open Questions for the A700

Q: can i use canon powershot A700 as camera?
20 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Why doesnt the date/time stamp appear?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I'm looking for 2 key things, ability to take fast pictures (with a baby I need to catch them) and works well in low light and outside
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $449.00 Go!
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  • 4.23 out of 5

Average rating based on 93 total reviews: 4.23/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Just Toss the Old one out (Donnita Gardiner - 4/17/08)

I had a really hard decision on what camera I wanted to get, till I puchased this one , it's great for picking up long... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Best camera ever - 'til the warranty runs out. (Donna - 8/29/07)

I would have written a 5-star review two months ago, but now that I have joined the growing community of Canon camera buyers that have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Does it all! ( - 7/17/06)

Best learned by trying the 20 different modes. Gave up on the manual. My first digital camera and I couldn't have done better. Has all... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.8 out of 5
Great Zoom (CNET - 5/15/06)

The A700's 6X optical zoom is a major selling point, giving consumers a lot of scope for not a lot of money. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
An Easy Recommendation (DC Resource - 5/15/06)

DC Resource has no qualms about recommending the A700 for it's superb manual controls and 6X optical zoom. read original review

  • 3.7 out of 5
Smart, Practical (Imaging Resource - 5/15/06)

Imaging Resource gives a nice overview of what makes the A700 such an attractive camera to mainstream consumers. read original review

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