The PowerShot A700 combines top specifications with innovative technology to transport your photography to an exciting new level. You'll capture superb detail and subtlety with the 6.0 megapixel CCD and 6x optical zoom lens. Enjoy expanded low-light shooting ability using ISO speeds up to 800, and see it all on a large 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Step up to powerful new specs
6.0 Megapixel digital camera with powerful Canon 6x Optical Zoom lens
With a full 6.0 megapixels of resolution, you'll not only capture stunningly detailed, lifelike images, but you'll have the freedom to crop images and produce image prints without restriction. This high-resolution CCD is paired with a powerful 6x optical zoom lens to get you the shot you want with brilliant Canon clarity. As a first for a 6x optical zoom camera, the optical viewfinder maintains a real-image view at any optical zoom position.
Put high-performance features at your command
High-performance features include a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, 9-point AiAF and 20 Shooting Modes
The camera's 2.5 inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. 9-point AiAF lets you place your subject almost anywhere in the frame and achieve razor-sharp focus. With 20 shooting modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way. For example, 9 Special Scene modes make many challenging shots like snow, beach and fireworks easy, and even include Color Accent and Color Swap to let you customize and play with color.
New ISO 800 reduces image blur and expands low-light shooting ability
The PowerShot A700 features new ISO 800 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations with high shutter speeds, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
The PowerShot A700 includes a widescreen resolution option, producing images and film clips that are perfect for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.
Record high-quality movies with sound
Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode allows you to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips for up to 1 minute long in QVGA at 60 fps (320 x 240 pixels). With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 1GB. Plus Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes. The PowerShot A700 also supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.
Advanced imaging technology improves every photo
Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly faster startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.
