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Canon PowerShot A700
Editor's Review
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 A700 shouldn't get lost in the shuffle of other A series cameras, as its 6 megapixel sensor and relatively large zoom make for high-quality photographs without much hassle. The A700 lines up with the superlative A620 as one of Canon's most attractive mainstream models.
Concerned about crisp and stable images? Check out the all-new Canon A710 IS, which maintains the same 6x optical zoom, but adds a 7.1 megapixel sensor and Image Stabilization, to prevent blurry, shaky photos.
Specifications
- 6 megapixels
- 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- auto focus
- auto and manual exposure
- JPEG file format
- ISO 80-800 (High ISO auto)
- movie mode w/sound
- 2 AA batteries
- 2.5 inch LCD
- SD/MMC card storage (16MB included)
- Part Number: 1100B001
- UPC: 8714574971483
- Release Date: Feb 24, 2006
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Canon PowerShot A700 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
We get this question alot. The A520 (and I guess all Powershot cameras with RemoteShooting capability) can be used as a webcam. You only need a screen capture software, like Camtasia Recorder from the Camtasia Studio and Canon's own software, Camerawindow -> Remote shooting. You only need to start these programs, enable the Liveoutput option in the Camtasia Recorder, place the capture frame over the Remoteshooting window and start recording.
The option is gray out in the camera menu....
You need to set the record mode to ' post card ' before you can go into the setting of ' date stamp '.
If you need further details, refer to page 36 of the Advance Camera User Guide which can be downloaded from the Canon website.
However it should be noted that post card mode is in lower resolution and once the picture is date stamped, the date cannot be deleted.
For a short cut goto this site :
amazon.com/Canon-TCDC58N-Co...
A check with Steeves Digicam Review shows this to be true. A700 can accept SD cards up to a maximum of 2 gig.
For further information, you may log on to the site
steves-digicams.com/2006_re...
While buying, the only feature to check is whether the card is a standard 2 gig or a high performance 2 gig card.
Standard 2 gig card is likely to be compatible in your case, while compatibility of high performance card like Sandisk Ultra II 2 gig card is not known.
Thank you.
Hilda Andrade
hildalandrade@hotmail.com
Digitalcamera-hq.com isn't an online store. We don't actually sell cameras, we simply provide information about them, answer user questions, and provide links to other sites that do sell them. Normally, if you follow the link to the A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), you'd find a list of merchants selling the camera in the upper right hand corner of the page. Unfortunately, since the A700 is an older product, most retail chains have stopped offering it. I'd suggest looking at one of the newer Canon models, perhaps the A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). If you've got your heart set on the A700, however, you can try eBay or other similar sites. You'll have to check each seller's own policies on shipping to Brazil--I'm afraid we don't collect any information on that. Good luck!
I have already bought Canon A630 and am very satisfied with its performance.
Regards
Hilda Andrade
You might try the Canon A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It uses AA batteries, SD Cards, can be found for under $400 ( amazon.com/gp/offer-listing... ), will do well in low and bright lighting (ISO 80-800), and gets high marks in customerreviews ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). One reviewer that has a fast crawling baby even states that the camera is "great with kids." Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
I really, really want to send you to the Fuji Finepix F30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), because its low light performance outshines the Canons. But it does not use SD cards or AA batteries.
The cameras are really near-identical aside from those two differences. There are, however, a couple other small changes. The A710 IS is lighter (7.4oz to the A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )'s 8.8oz), offers an additional aspect ratio choice (3:2), and a couple extra manual settings (more white balance options, etc).
Really, though, the main advantage of the A710 IS is the image stabilization. It will rescue many, many shots that would otherwise be irretrievably blurred by hand movement either at long zoom or in low light.
The price in difference isn't really that big. The A710 IS is going for around $323 at Amazon these days, while the A700 isn't even there anymore--looks like it's being phased out. Despite the $219 price you see when you search for the A700 here on DCHQ, if you actually go to the price comparison page, the only price available is $309 from a single store.
Personally, I think the A710 is worth the little bit extra, but you might also want to consider the A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) if you're looking to shave a few dollars. No image stabilization, but the image quality is reputed to be greater than either of the A7xx models, and they're both cheaper.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Chris
Glad to help. The A710 is a great camera, and if you're leaning that way already I have no problem giving it a full recommendation.
I should mention that the S3 IS is not a full SLR, though. It's certainly SLR-like, but it lacks several key features that would define it as a SLR: removable lenses and a true retractable mirror lens system being the biggies. The S3 is in a class of cameras that are the closest consumer digitals come to the SLR range, and since they're still consumer cameras, they have wonderful automatic modes for average joe users. In other words, don't be intimidated. :)
Hope this helps.
DOES IT PAY TO GET THE G7 RATHER THEN THE A710?
In a situation like this, macro focus is the most important factor. Currently, Canon is the class leader in macro capability, with several cameras that allow you to focus on objects that are actually touching the lens. Of course, in many situations this isn't exactly helpful as the lens blocks out light, but with the proper lighting the capability is astonishing. Models that make use of this feature include the Powershot S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and S3 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Several other Canons allow macro focusing as close as 1cm, including the Powershot G7 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), and A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). All of these are fantastic cameras and will serve you well.
If Canons aren't your thing, nearly every major manufacturer offers models with decent macro modes--there are dozens that can do the job you need them to. If you have other things to take into consideration when making your choice (price, megapixels, zoom, etc), you can let me know and I'll try to narrow your choices further. However, all of the models I've listed above are excellent. Good luck!
The flower is about 1.5 inches across and I was in danger of actually brushing against the bee and scaring him away! Look at the pollen on his back, legs and head. Also, you can see good detail in the stamens of the flower and the pollen they carry too.
i80.photobucket.com/albums/... this one the top of the strawberry is overexposed (it was on a white background in sunlight) and is out of focus. That's because I was about 1.5 cm from the subject - the larva. You can see how very focussed he is - you can actually see that he has two clear membranes (one smooth and one undulating) and he has freckles on his back! Did you know that strawberries had hairs!?!
i80.photobucket.com/albums/... can also get add on lenses or filters to increase your magnification. I got all my stuff so far from 47th St. Photo. Just be aware that the extension of the lens causes a shadow with flash (even without any accessories) - as Ben mentioned. Since you have that really powerful and flexible lamp to your avail, this should be no problem. Turn off the flash and go in using full telephoto and macro on auto setting (unless you prefer to set your own focus, aperture, etc to suit the situation).
This camera is really very easy to use and give very high quality pictures for under $200 (pcrush.com).
Good luck
Unfortunately, since about the beginning of 2004, Nikon has significantly backed off on their production of "super macro" lenses for their CoolPix line. There are only one or two models that dip even close to the 1" focal range (the CoolPix 4800, most notably, has a 1/3" range), but those are either severely outdated or hampered by other defects that keep them from coming near the top of their class.
There are, however, options from other manufacturers. Most notably, Canon has recently come out with several models with a super macro mode that allows you to essentially touch the subject to the lens glass (for an effective 0" focal length). Models that make use of this capability include the S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and S3 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which are pretty much top of the line in several other areas as well. The higher-end models in Canon's A-series (A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and up) also offer an impressive macro mode at about 1/3" (1cm) focal range. The Sony CyberShot H2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and H5 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also offer this functionality, well under the 1" range.
Hope this helps a bit!
steves-digicams.com/2006_re...
-scroll down to the big gray box that lists all the specs, it says Macro AF= 1-55 cm in the Shooting Distance box.
1 cm is equivalent to .39 inches, and I also found <a href="reviews.cnet.com/Canon_Powe... link</a> and <a href="review.zdnet.com/Canon_Powe... link</a> that refer to the macro as .4 inches.
For price, on our reviews page ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) for it WildDigital.com has it as low as $328.00 while Amazon has it for $385.85.
What image software if any do you have?
If you hook your camera up to you computer the memory card should appear on your desktop if you have a mac or in your 'my computer' folder if you have a PC then you can just drag-drop copy them to your desktop, if you aren't using something like iPhoto.
Looking for my "perfect" camera model:(1) minimum 5.0 MP or better
(2) optical image stabilization(3) decent zoom (would prefer 4x- 6x range)
(4) good photos, of course!? - subjects generally children and lots of indoors or motion shots
(5) Is there a brand better known for less red eye?
Secondary "wishes" would include decent start up and battery re-charge times. Would prefer a proprietary battery or only 2 AA rechargeables. And why are they all dropping the real-life viewfinder?!
The reviews on the newest panasonics still complain about "noise" - is that true? Have considered the Fuji F30 but really holding out for more zoom (its only 3.0) and I don't think the F30 has OIS - just faster shutter speeds. Have also looked at Canon S3 but size and weight is too much.
Maybe the Canon G7 or SD800 coming out? My budget is up to $500.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
This year's crop of cameras might just be the one that gives you what you need. Although I will say that the need to handle "children and lots of indoor or motion shots" sets a high bar indeed. I think sport photography and children photography tie for the most demanding photo challenges, with children being a touch harder :-) The issue is that they move a lot, and move unpredictably, so it's very hard to have your camera ready when they happen to be in the scene.
Frankly, I have tried several cameras, and only the dSLR with a seriously fast exposure and focus system are up the the challenge (and then, about 1 in five shots is any good). Otherwise, you need to set up a photo and snap at the perfect moment, or worse, get the kids to pose (and you know the fake smiles that come from that!). That these pictures are indoor means light is a challenge. So pretty much anything small will be a little less than perfect, I think.
All cameras need to focus and set exposure before they can take the picture. I bought a Canon G6 as a smaller camera than my Canon 10D dSLR, and it was supposed to be "great" at this. But compared to the 10D (and the Canon lenses), the G6 is terrible. That was a couple years ago, but by today's standards, the G6 is huge. I haven't seen the G7 yet - maybe it's better. And really all compact and point-and-shoot cameras suffer from taking a "long" time to focus and set exposure (even if that's only 1/2 second) and it gets worse in low light. So I think this is the real challenge.
I think you're right to go for image stabilization, and I think a good zoom, which will allow you to get away from the subject.
When you are further away, you have a little more maneuverability, so can track the subject (sounds like we're hunting deer, or something, no?) and lock in for the kill... er ... shot ... er photo at the right moment.
An important trick is that all cameras can do focus and exposure in a first phase (shutter button half-way down) and the picture as the other and much faster phase. Even with your current camera, getting the knack of this can make a huge difference.
Red-eye happens because the camera flash is very close to the lens: eyes of people (and especially animals) are shiny, and reflect the light of the flash back at you, so if the lens and flash are an inch apart, the eyes act like a mirror shining right back. Compact cameras and flash all cause red-eye. "Red eye reduction" features work by sending a burst of flash at the subject's eyes which (in theory) causes the pupil to contract making the mirror of the eye smaller. In practice, it makes taking the photo take even longer, and doesn't really work anyway. Pro photographers who have to use flash have flash units that are separated a long way from the lens (a foot or two, or more). One big advantage of the larger cameras is when they have a pop-up flash -- even a few extra inches can make a difference. Another technique is to hold your finger or something up away from the camera, which draws the subjects' eyes to look there, instead of right into the lens or flash. The best solution for red-eye is: no flash!
But zoom, again, can help on this score. If you are away from the subject (and your camera's flash is strong enough) the subject really has to be looking right at the lens to get red-eye. But compact cameras usually don't have very strong flashes -- cameras like the Canon S2 or S3 both have decently powerful flashes that smaller cameras may not. Since camera makers know this, you might assume that at a camera's maximum zoom range, the flash is going to be a little weak, but if you have a 10x zoom and are only using 5x, you should be in good shape. The best way to deal with red-eye, is to not have to use flash at all, although this may not be practical.
As to "noise", this is the presence of pixels that are the wrong color and lightness, e,g, a bright red pixel in a black background. When you have enough of these pixels, it can make an image look lousy. Image noise gets worse as ISO in increases, so one might think that cameras with higher maximum ISO settings are less likely to have noise at any one setting -- wouldn't you think a camera that can go to ISO 3200 would be better than one that can only go to 800? But the proof is in the pudding, and it's really only after the cameras are tested that you find out who has the real highest ISO. The Canon cameras tend to have low noise at high ISO. I would be sceptical of any ISO greater than 800 in all but the best camera -- noise may be better than no picture at all, but the noise in a lower-end camera claiming to go to ISO 3200 is probably going to produce a bad result. And the camera that will automatically set to a higher ISO (auto-ISO) as needed to deal with low light, are a good thing as long as that high ISO isn't higher than the camera can do well. I suspect this is what people are seeing in the Panasonics you mention.
So I would wait to see what people say about the G7 -- if it is comparable to the G6, it's still a reasonably big camera, about the same size as the S3 (but without the zoom and IS). This line is aimed more at people who wanted an SLR but couldn't afford one. Now the SLRs are cheaper, so hopefully the G7 is a completely new design that competes with some of the better non-SLR high-end cameras.
I would have to say on the inexpensive and small end that the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might be a good bet for you. It's small, but it will probably be slow. The Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) comes from a long line of pretty good cameras so is probably a good bet -- the A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is getting good reviews and seems like it's probably the same camera just without the IS. The SD800 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) doesn't have the 6x zoom, so I would go with the A710. The Kodak V610 also looks like a good bet ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Thanks for other tips and info. Much appreciated. For some reason, there seems to be no happy medium on my coolpix. The photos are dark and blurry or the fill flash makes the faces all washed out of detail and bad bad redeye. My kids are blond, blue eyed and fair - so we get lots of red eyes here.
So.........I'm looking forward to giving a try to a new one!
You'll get a better deal online!
Thanks again. Happy shooting....
If I had to pick, the A620 has the most megapixels out of the bunch (7.1MP), and will naturally catch more detail than the 5MP A610 and 6MP A700.
You may also want to consider the new Canon A710 IS. It's essentially the same as the A700, except it has 7MP and Image Stabilization to help improve the 6x optical zoom.
Canon is also set to release updates on the A610 and A620 very soon (the A630/A640), which will have 7MP and 10MP respectively. Keep watching DCHQ, we'll have info on them as soon as possible.
Canon A620: digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Canon A610
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Canon A700:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Canon A710 IS:
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Digital
good in low light (like kids in school play etc)
compact to fit at least in a fanny pack for trips.
good for travel type photos scenery, Rome, Paris, pastoral type shots
idiot proof - not so many bells and whistles that I get confused
I want to pay for the best I can get but roughly $300 or so (I know it varies)
*batteries that can go to AA since we travel a lot and need Europe back ups
photos great to 8X10 we live on a farm and take a lot of animal in action type shots
Is this enough? Thanks for any thoughts, Lizzy
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The <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... target="_blank">Canon A700</a> might suit your needs, as it has a special Night Mode on the LCD, and a decent zoom. I think 30fps is standard for movie mode.
Tom
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Photo seems to have them in stock for just under $200. Stay away from retailers with "Refurb" in the name, though! B&H is great and reliable, just click the link on the page I gave you and scroll down to the A610 that doesn't come with the extra accessories.
If you want something newer, the A700 is a very similar camera, but with some extra perks and updates. Check it out here:
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I don't need anything really fancy, 5.0 mp is plenty, would like a larger lcd screen and smaller camera but it's not necessary if it's going to cost big bucks, would like to stay $300 or less. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!
The A610 is awfully cheap right now, as it's being replaced by the A700, but it's still a fantastic camera and now at a fantastic price. (Don't buy a refurbished model though). Take a look at the A620, too. I know you're not eager to upgrade the megapixels, but you could get what is essentially the 7 megapixel version of the 610 for roughly the same price (between $200-250).
The A700 splits the difference, at 6 MP, but you pay a premium for both the 6x optical zoom and relative newness of the camera. It also has a 2.5" LCD, while the A620/610 have 2" LCDs. Either way, they're bigger than the A85's 1.8" display.
Canon A620:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... A610:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... A700:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
Carol,
I don't think either of those models have Image Stabilization. The <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... target="_blank">Canon SD700</a> does but that cost quite a bit more.
Rob
I want to buy a digi.camera which will support 6 mp,night mode,4+optical zoom,supports 500+ mb ex memory,movie and sound.
Please suggest which one will be best on your exp.
Thanks,
Sujay
Sujay --
Consider the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... target="_blank">Canon A700</a>. It has a great 6x telephoto lens, has a high 800 ISO mode that it will automatically switch to in low-light situations as well as a night mode on the LCD screen, and has movie mode with sound. Almost any camera will be able to accept 500MB memory cards these days as the limitation is with the memory card itself, typically. This camera accepts SD cards.
The A700 is consistently rated highly by pros and users, and comes from a line of well-respected digital cameras.
Perhaps others have additional recommendations.
Rgds
Canon PowerShot A700 Reviews
Canon PowerShot A700 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
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 distances and makes the clearest pictures ever. You don't own one you need to !!! You will be EXTREMELY happy with your purchase. I LOVE MINE !!!!!!!!!!!
- 1.0 out of 5
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 experienced "E18" and "E16" errors right after the warranty runs out, I am beyond frustration.
I need this camera for my work but nobody can tell me what the E16 error means. My dream camera is toast.
Google "Canon" and "E16" or "E18" before you buy.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 the good features and in a mid-price range! Auto mode as many have said works great, but composing with the manual mode is fun also. Computer software works great. A lot of bang for the buck and I don't think you can go wrong.
- 5.0 out of 5
I had pretty much given up on digital photography. I had gone back to little disposables after 2 cheap digitals, figuring they were all terrible and couldn��t afford a good one. I couldn��t print any of the pictures without spending hours editing them in Adobe PS before printing. I decided to give it one more try after reading as many reviews as I could find about the Canon A700. I wasn��t disappointed. It��s perfect! After a little practice I can work the zoom and take the shot with one hand if needed. It��s quick and the shot doesn��t pick up my sometimes shaky hand. The large LCD screen makes it easy to see what��s going on without having to refocus your eyes for a tiny screen. The recharge after flash does take a bit longer than some but not a problem for my use. To be honest I can��t tell you what all the features do since auto, zoom and shoot are all I��ve ever needed. The colors are wonderful. I don��t notice any off colors as I did with other cameras I��ve used. Pictures need no color editing before printing. Battery life is much longer than I expected after reading some reviews. I have a lot more to learn about it and I must agree with the reviewer that says the instruction book leaves something to be desired. Perhaps if one is educated in ��photo jargon�� the book would make more sense. It��s not the best but I��m still learning. The camera even without knowing all its secrets is amazing. If you��re a recreational photographer and need something easy and quick, but still precise I highly recommend this camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
This is a very fine camera, in everything EXCEPT build quality. Like many of the early Canon point-and-shoots, its zoom lens attracts grit. The seals don't seal out anything. I'd only had it a week, but had to return it for non-warranty repair. Canon excludes grit as "misuse". It think it's a design flaw.
Other than that, I appreciate the color, the ease of use, the big screen, and exposure-compensation button, etc. But I can't recommend buying one until Canon fixes the problem with seals.
- 5.0 out of 5
I've had this camera for a week now, and I'm very pleased with it. It's my second digital camera, after an Olympus Camedia 2040 that I've used for several years. I was looking for a small camera with a viewfinder, 5-8 megapixels, a good zoom, manual overrides, and AA batteries for travel. This camera has it all.
The Pros (in addition to the above):
- Great looking point-and-shoot photos indoors and out, generally excellent color and saturation. As noted in reviews, in high-contrast situations, Canon by default allows overexposure of highlights to maintain detail in darker areas. If you have other preferences, it's easy to change.
- Reasonably intuitive menu system
- Video mode that takes real videos (VGA 640x480 @ 30 frames/sec)
- 6X zoom — great for this size of camera
- Ability to adjust flash strength
- Extremely close macro mode
- Accepts large, fast SD cards (I've tested 2MG 150X).
- Good grip. Feels very solid in your hand. Can operate just about everything with one hand (better for right-handed people).
- The LCD is nice and big while still leaving room for controls.
- Color accent and color swap modes are fun, though I don't know what I'd really use them for.
- Add-on lenses and flash available
The Cons:
- Some green tones a little off. Grass is fine, but a green metallic bike turned out blue no matter what setting I used. Not a big issue unless you require this accuracy.
- The manual is on thin paper and a little hard to read.
- There's a lot of noise at low light levels. I noticed this with Canons when buying a video camera last year. Still, I'm quite happy with the photos. Indoor photos with a mixture of daylight and incandescent light were very pleasing and didn't need a flash. Software is available that can clean up the noise if necessary.
- No image stabilization
- Flash is slow to recharge
I got at semi-hard-shell case to protect the LCD better than a nylon case (www.ritzcamera.com HS7).
- 5.0 out of 5
I needed a faster camera, to apture my fast crawling baby... I love this camera, and it is supereasy, and fun!!!! :)
- 5.0 out of 5
I owned a Canon A610 for about 6 months or so, before I upgraded to the new model. I paid $325 for shipping and everything.I loved my a610. Features such as the ability to make black/white photos on the camera, color swap and color accent sold me. Used in conjunction with manual foces you can make some really awsome photos. So I knew I wanted the same version if I got a new camera. When I started working with my a700 I realized I made the right choice. Canon took the a610/20 and perfected it. They blended a lot of the features together. I recommend for anyone, as an affordable all-around great camera.
- 4.0 out of 5
Got the A700 before it was available in the stores - just 4 days before my China trip. But it was easy to use - especially for a first time digital camera user. The 6X was a real boon in such a light weight, pocketable camera. Instant focusing, no noticeable shutter lag - except on flash - and a slow flash recovery, it seemed. Great to edit on the 2.5 LCD but IMPOSSIBLE to see in day light - absolutely needed that little optical viewfinder - even tho it showed only a fraction of the hoped-for shot. It's packed with "extras" which I've yet to learn but the basics were very easy to master. POINT AND SHOOT on "auto". Zip Zap! I learned the hard way what "format" means: 2 GBs of China pics:
GONE! Wish Canon would put warning signs up all over the place - including in the "basics" directions in addition to the "advanced" booklet.
So far, only weakness may be the over exposure in bright areas on "auto". Will take some practice to balance out the light and shadows. Also, I soon learned the advantages of the swivel LCD. I took a lot of "blind shots" around corners, over crowds - a swivel would have been great - the A700's LCD is large but stationary. I soon got in the habit of taking MANY shots and "blipping" them as I went along - learning more in the process. I based my choice on the reviews of the A610 and A620 and figured the added 6X would just improve on those previous models. Having had no other digitalis I can only guess this camera is a sweetheart. I do love it. I like the larger size, the weight - not too light or too heavy, I like the "feel", a nicely fitting "grip" around the battery compartment, and I LOVE it's quickness - a high priority for me. I took many pictures through the window of a bouncing bus. It's amazing what the A700 captured under challenging conditions. REALLY fast action! If I had more experience with digitals I may have given it 5 stars but the overly bright areas, the slow flash recovery and, especially, the un-viewable LCD were minor drawbacks for me.
- 5.0 out of 5
Though my existing A70 still provided excellent photos, I often found that I needed more zoom. Then I spotted the A700. Not much different in size or weight from my old A70, the much larger 2.5 in screen allows me to move through menus quickly and easily. The 6x optical zoom doubles the power of the old A70 (and most other compact point and shoot cameras) and does this with an optical viewfinder (which are getting harder to find on newer cameras). I was interested in trying out the ISO 800 mode and it works exactly as expected. Granted, the photos are grainier than at ISO 400, but there are a number of times when ISO 400 does not have the sensitivity and the flash does not reach. My plans are to use ISO 800 only when needed. It will be better to come away with a slightly soft and grainy shot then to come away with no photo at all. My only complaint is that I have to remember hold the camera properly so that I don't accidentally bump a menu switch when shooting. And finally, if 6Megs sounds like overkill for the size of photos you normally print, you can operate the camera in a 4Meg mode. The prints are still sharp and well exposed. And the amount of memory that can be saved is impressive.
- 5.0 out of 5
I recently received my camera, which I purchased from butterfly photo, for only $304.00. I was very pleased to find that the LCD was so clear and large in size. This is my first digital camera. I have owned a Minolta 35mm SLR for many years. I have been researching digital cameras over the last year and this was the first one that met all my expectations: Large LCD 2.5 in, SLR curved handle (the grip), quick and easy to change functions, a view finder, 6 mp and an extended zoom (6x). The Cannon A700 has all these features and it priced competitively. I have been very please with the look, feel, and technical features of this camera. I would recommend it for any first time buyer.
I leave for Europe in 4 weeks and I can�t wait to use it. I think it is really compact and will cover the range of pictures I want to take whether they are close up or far away landscapes.
- 5.0 out of 5
the quality of the camera is outstanding, I havent had time to go through all the stuff on it yet because it has a ton of fetures, great great quallty
- 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely pleased with this camera. It is a nice small size, has a large 2.5" LCD, and takes great pics. I am upgrading from an older Olympus and have been really pleased with the results. I found this camera to be very easy to use and figure out. I purchased online at www.buydig.com ($324 shipped, it is $310 now)and was very happy with the timeliness and quality of their shipping. This is the third camera that I have purchased from them, never any problems. It is a fun camera, and I found it to be pretty small for a 6X Optical zoom. I am using the 2500 mAhr NiMH rechargeable batteries and haven't killed the first set yet. Using a 2GB SD memory card gives me over 700 pics at the highest resolution and quality settings. Very Pleased
- 5.0 out of 5
Canon PowerShot A700 is my 4th digital camera. The first three were Nikon Coolpix, Fuji and Sony DSC-W1. Have owned this camera for almost 2 weeks now and have been impressed with it performance.
I had 4 requirements when researching for my next camera: AA sized batteries; sharp macro function; powerful optical zoom and anti-shake mechanism.
Canon PowerShot A700 came pretty close to meeting all of them.
I use my camera a lot for photographing orchids and other flowers. My Sony produces slightly sharper colours than the Canon PowerShot A700 but the combination of a 6X optical zoom and a powerful "1 cm Macro" more than compansates for my needs. Aperture and Shutter priority plus full manual mode puts this camera one class above other "pocket-size" digital cameras.
