Canon announced PowerShot SD700 IS
By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 06:00 EST)
Canon has today unveiled its new PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH digicam, a compact six megapixel model with an image stabilized 4x optical zoom lens.
Image stabilizers are still far from commonplace in compact cameras, but they undoubtedly add greatly to the versatility in difficult shooting situations. The PowerShot SD700 IS marks the first use of a stabilizer in a Digital ELPH series camera. Coupled with an ISO sensitivity range that goes a bit higher than average to a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800, the SD700 IS will doubtless prove an attractive camera for users who want more than just the highest possible megapixel rating. Other features of the SD700 IS, which features a smoothly curved body that Canon refers to as a "perpetual curve design", include a generous 2.5" LCD display, SD/MMC card storage, USB and NTSC / PAL connectivity, and power from a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.
| Canon PowerShot SD700 IS |
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| General |
| Camera Type |
Compact |
| Manufacturer |
Canon |
| Model Number |
SD700 IS |
| Dimensions |
3.5 x 2.2 x 1.0"
90.0 x 57.0 x 26.0mm |
| Weight |
165.0 g
5.8 oz |
| Image Capture |
| Sensor Type |
1/2.5" CCD
6.00 megapixels (effective) |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Dimensions |
2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels)
2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) |
| Image Quality |
3 levels |
| Image Preview / Review |
| Viewfinder |
Yes, Real-image optical zoom |
| LCD |
2.5" |
| Playback Zoom |
10.0x max |
| Lens |
| Lens Type |
Canon Zoom Lens
4x optical zoom
None, thread size unknown |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes |
| Focal Length |
5.8 - 23.2mm (actual)
35 - 140mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Aperture Range |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? |
| Focusing Range |
Normal: 18" - infinity (45 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.8" - 24" (2 cm - 60 cm) |
| Exposure |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Shutter Speed |
15 - 1/1600 second |
| Exposure Modes |
Program |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments |
| White Balance |
Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom, Manual |
| Creative |
| Scene Modes |
Portrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow |
| Digital Zoom |
4x |
| Time Lapse |
No |
| Movie Format |
AVI with audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second |
| Storage |
| Recording Medium |
SD/MMC |
| File System |
Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) |
| File Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Connectivity |
| Video |
Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable |
| Computer |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| Other |
DC In |
| Power |
| Battery Type |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary NB-5L |
| Product Bundle |
| Battery / Charger |
Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger |
| Flash Memory |
0.0MB |
| Other |
| Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant |
Yes |
| PictBridge Compliant |
Yes |
| Internal Microphone |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
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