Typical price: £229
What is it: 6-megapixel compact camera with 6x optical zoom
What we think: It's useful 6x zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance and full manual controls will catch the attention of photo enthusiasts and casual photographers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 May 2006
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A700, exposure compensation, zoom range, accessories
We like:
Easy-to-use exposure and focus controls; 6x zoom range; solid image quality; usable ISO 800.
We don't like:
LCD washes out; sluggish flash recycling
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A700's useful 6x zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance and full manual controls will catch the attention of both photo enthusiasts and casual photographers
Full review:
Like its stablemate, the PowerShot A540, the compact Canon PowerShot A700 offers abundant manual controls, respectable image quality and acceptable ISO 800 performance. Either camera should appeal to enthusiast photographers or serious beginners who want some control over exposure and focus. But the A700's biggest edge is its 6x zoom lens, a nice step up from the A540's 4x glass. Plus, the A700 includes macro focusing down to 0.4 inches, a higher-resolution 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD, and a rear-sync flash that fires at the end of your exposure to keep car headlights from looking like laser beams. Continue Reading...
Canon PowerShot A700 History
14 Jul 2006 in Reviews
In the compact camera market, 6 megapixels is the new black. It's the safest bet for camera manufacturers, guaranteeing their compacts will measure up to the competition without looking overdressed -- at least during 2006...
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