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Canon PowerShot A70
Canon PowerShot A70
  • 3 out of 5
"Good camera but CCD failed 4 times"
  • 3 out of 5
"CCD faulty"
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Answered Questions for the Canon A70

Q: I get a flashing flash symbol on the screen and flash does not work. Why?
A: While you're looking in the manual, you may want to see how to do a... read more
Q: My A70's screen no longer works, but can view prior photos.
A: I just had a similar problem with my camera. Fortunately, I heard about the notice... read more
Q: My Powershot a70's ccd has failed. I also own the WP-DC700 waterproof case. Can fix or what camera is compatible with the case
A: Well, here's the good news. It won't cost you a dime. Your camera was one... read more
Q: is there an online manual for th canon powershot A70?
A: You can download the manual in PDF form here.As for focusing better, pre-focusing is a... read more
Q: camera operates but no screen for retrieve pictures
A: I would, definitely. But I wouldn't dally about it. The sooner you get it back... read more
Q: My pictures have pink where things should be white...what is wrong?
A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD... read more
Q: canon a70 ccd turns pink
A: I have bitter experience with the CANON A70. Many times the screen goes blank and... read more
Q: Only horizontal lines appear in color, no picture appears.
A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD... read more
Q: How can I show the date when taking pictures usings Cannon A70 camera?
A: The date stamp function remains the same as other Canon Models and is only available... read more
Q: LOST MANUAL/IS IT AVAILABLE ONLINE
A: Here's a link to the "instruction manual" for Olympus E-300http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_manuals.asp?id=1140... read more
Q: Cannon A-70. Relative to the faulty CCD alert would this cause the camera to loose the ability to focus? I can't focus in automatic or manual.
A: Absolutely. The CCD is what gathers the light image and converts it to the electronic... read more
Q: My A70 lens no longer retracts back fully and the zoom wont work properly?
A: Not necessarily. It's a common problem with longer range zoom pocket cameras, particularly Canons. It's... read more
Q: Why is my screen just black when I try to take a picture even when I hold it up to the light?
A: The "no images" thing is confusing me, because you should still be able to see... read more
Q: what is the up limit of a CF card can be used on A70
A: Yes, the A70 will accept up to 2GB CF cards. Stick with Canon, Lexar or... read more
Q: the focus on the LCD is elongated veritically and blurred
A: Hi Glenn,The A70 has been a huge problem camera for Canon and its users. There... read more
Q: Can't remove odd menu and no picture on screen or photo.
A: I found this at the Canon Website:Important Notice About Your Canon Product:It has recently come... read more
Q: why can't I take pics or movies
A: This can happen. Sadly 3 years is a long time for a digital camera to... read more
Q: mine has an e18 error. how to undo?
A: You have to send it in to Canon for repair. What model is it? How... read more
Q: when taking pictures i cannot view my LCD
A: Contact Canon, I have had the same issue. They will fix it for free, this... read more
Q: The viewing pane of the camera is streaked and/or black in the camera mode, however it is fine on the review mode
A: Kris,The A70 is a serious problem camera. Thousands of units had their CCDs fail, and... read more

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Open Questions for the Canon A70

Q: focus is blurry. pictures are blurry
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Cannot take a picture
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: wht to do when it says memory card error
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: My Canon camera is turning on,but it stays on for about ten seconds and the shuts off again.
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: what is the up limit of a CF card can be used on A70 (2009)
2 replies
Q: Canon A70. Flash is not firing in auto or other modes. Camera turn off & report low battery charge.
20 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: Shutter Malfunction
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Q: Won't acknowledge memory cards
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Q: i want bay ccd chip for canon a70
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Q: my camera will not let me view or take any pictures ( all Black) screen.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Every time I go to shoot a picture it is coming out black.
3 replies
Q: Canon A70 -- new batteries and camera won't power up
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