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Although the Canon A700 does not belong to the fast action cameras, its average image speed of 2 images per second proves the PowerShot A700 is far from slow."
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The Canon PowerShot A700's 6x zoom range includes a moderately wide-angle 35mm (35mm equivalent) at the short end and a respectable 210mm telephoto at the long end."
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decent battery life"
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big zoom"
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The shell is mostly plastic, which makes it less durable than some of the big zoom models from Olympus or Fujifilm, but it's more than adequate unless you plan on drop kicking it around."
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Imaging-Resource
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Featuring a 6x optical zoom, 6.0-megapixel CCD, automatic, partial, or fully manual exposure control, and a wide range of preset shooting modes, the PowerShot A700 is another fine addition to Canon's A-series of digital cameras."
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Outdoor shots generally showed accurate exposure"
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The PowerShot required a +1.0 EV exposure compensation boost to get a good exposure with Auto white balance and +0.7 EV with Incandescent."
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Photoxels.com
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The Canon PowerShot A700 has full exposure
flexibility and is feature-packed."
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I used high-capacity rechargeable NiMH batteries and experienced excellent battery life"
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nice movie mode"
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high quality movie mode."
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goodgearguide.com.au
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testfreaks.com
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the movie mode is quite impressive."
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DcResource
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Macro performance was very good, allowing almost microscopic views of this brick. ( view medium image ) ( view large image ) Specification Highlights Conclusion I enjoyed using the A700."
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Read Reviews
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letgodigital
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Canon Powershot A700 Review
With the introduction of the Canon PowerShot A700, Canon have added the flagship of the PowerShot A series digital cameras to their assortment. The camera has plenty to offer and features a variety of setting options. The Canon A700 holds an attractive market position and will appeal to a broad gro
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DpReview
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Canon PowerShot A700 Review
Announced just before PMA in February, the A700 is the new flagship of the ever-growing 'A' series of affordable feature-laden PowerShot models. As well as sporting a 6x (35-210mm equiv) optical zoom and 2.5-inch screen the A700 is the first of many cameras launched this year to use the latest 1/2.
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PopPhoto
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Camera Review: Canon PowerShot A700
Behold the new flagship of the Canon PowerShot A-Series: The PowerShot A700. This model incorporates all of the features included on the mid-level A540, plus much more.
New features in the A700 include 6-megapixel resolution along with a retractable 6x 35-210mm optical zoom. It also incorp
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» Read Review
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
With a range from 35 - 210mm equivalent focal lengths, the Canon PowerShot A700's 6x zoom lens reaches out quite a bit further than the 3-4x zooms more common on consumer point & shoot digital cameras. In our shooting with it, the maximum 210mm equivalent telephoto focal length struck us as a nice
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neocamera
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Canon Powershot A700
The Canon Powershot A700, the new flagship of Canon's A-series, boasts an extensive feature set in a surprisingly compact size. Having a 6 megapixel sensor, a 6X optical zoom lens and full-manual controls, it delivers quality images with relatively low noise and great sharpness throughout its
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» Read Review
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DcResource
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Canon PowerShot A700
The Canon PowerShot A700 ($350) is a low cost camera offering a 6X zoom lens in place of the 3X or 4X lenses usually found on cameras this size. While it's name makes it sound like the top-end camera in Canon's A-series, that's up for debate. While it does offer more zoom than the other models, it h
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» Read Review
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
Just as important as an extra memory card is a tool to rescue your images when one of your cards fails at some point in the future. I get a lot of email from readers who've lost photos due to a corrupted memory card. Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufactu
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» Read Review
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DigitalCameraReview
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Canon Powershot A700 Digital Camera
The Canon Powershot A700 is at the top of the three Powershot "A" digital cameras announced in February of this year. It was announced along with the A530 and A540. The A700 sets itself apart from the A540 by having a 6x optical zoom (the A540 has a 4x optical zoom). The A700 is positioned we
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» Read Review
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Cnet.com
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Canon PowerShot A700
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
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» Read Review
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
Color balance indoors under Auto white balance was warm and under Incandescent lighting a bit cool. The PowerShot required a +1.0 EV exposure compensation boost to get a good exposure with Auto white balance and +0.7 EV with Incandescent. Overall color well-balanced and hue accurate. Our test light
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goodgearguide.com.au
GOODGEARGUIDE
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Canon PowerShot A700
As the Powershot A620 is one of our favourite cameras ever (it's the one we recommend when most people ask us 'what camera should I buy?') the comparatively poor, although still very reasonable performance of Canon's latest model, the A530, left us concerned. Thankfully the A700 has put Canon back
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» Read Review
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DcResource
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DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot A700
The Canon PowerShot A700 ($350) is a low cost camera offering a 6X zoom lens in place of the 3X or 4X lenses usually found on cameras this size. While it's name makes it sound like the top-end camera in Canon's A-series, that's up for debate. While it does offer more zoom than the other models, i
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» Read Review
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
The Canon PowerShot A700's compact body has a solid feel, thanks to its rugged body and healthy heft. Measuring 3.72 x 2.62 x 1.71 inches (95 x 67 x 43 millimeters), the A700 fits generous shirt pockets and larger coat pockets, purses, and hip packs, making it a good travel companion. The A700 ha
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» Read Review
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Photoxels.com
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Canon PowerShot A700
optical viewfinder that works with the 6x zoom. The Canon A700 adds ISO 800 to allow the use
situations. Also, "High ISO Auto", which
been added to the ISO speed position. Movies can be recorded VGA (64
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Canon PowerShot A700
economical line of Powershot cameras. The A700 is equipped
zoom. The A700's top supports the 2-stage Shutter Release ,
by the Zoom Control . The zoom lever, in addition
serves when the camera is set to the playback mode. Pushed
placing
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CNet
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Canon PowerShot A700
David D. Busch
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 so
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
I slipped the midsized Canon PowerShot A700 in my fanny pack, jacket pocket and shirt pocket for a couple weeks, shooting everything from macro to 16:9 cityscapes. It isn't compact but it is small enough to tag along no matter what else you're carrying. And you'll be glad you did bring it along beca
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PopPhoto
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Camera Review: Canon PowerShot A710 IS
Click photo to see more views of this camera.
It's funny how time flies. It seems like only yesterday we were reviewing the Canon PowerShot A700 , which Canon announced at the PMA 2006 trade show this past March. Here it is October and Canon already has a new model in
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
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Imaging-Resource
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Canon PowerShot A700
While the Canon A700's user interface may seem a little cryptic at first approach, it's actually quite efficient. Most camera functions are controlled externally, and a few of the external control buttons serve multiple functions. When you do need to enter the LCD menu system, navigation is straigh
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testfreaks.com
TestFreaks
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Canon PowerShot A700
Cannon PowerShot A700, compact and versatile digital camera, aims at attracting serious amateur photographers who prefer to have more manual control over the camera focus and exposure. The camera also offers many auto features for casual photography. The unique feature of this product is the 6x zoom
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CNet
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Canon PowerShot A700
David D. Busch
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 serio
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