Even when the kids can't sit still and the light is less than ideal, the amazing Powershot A570 IS lets you capture life's special moments - perfectly. This camera's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images crisp even when shot from a distance, without considering the flash. The ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings reduce image blur when shot under low lights. Additionally, the A570 IS is packed with easy-to-use convenient features that will ease your photo shooting exercise.
Just imagine what you can do with its 7.1 megapixels! You'll be able to crop and enlarge your pictures to reveal the tiny details and exquisite depth that make every image come alive. Moreover, the powerful Canon 4x Optical Zoom Lens lets you zoom in tight and fast. So no matter where the action is, you'll be up close. The silvery metallic body is smoothly contoured so that the camera does not slip off your grip. You can use this camera even at most challenging places without the fear of losing its grip.
With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life color shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the Powershot A570 IS automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. To keep every face look bright and natural - without scary red eyes - the camera controls exposure settings and flash.
The camera's wide 2.5-inch LCD screen lets you better compose a shot, whether you're shooting, reviewing or playing back your photos. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback convenient. Additionally you also get to read the camera's menu functions without any hassle. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. The Powershot A570 IS also supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, this transfers data at the fastest possible rate when used with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.
Features:
Canon's most affordable A-Series digital camera with proprietary Optical Image Stabilizer Technology for steady shooting at all zoom settings.
7.1 Megapixel resolution and powerful Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens in an elegant silver metallic body for those must have family moments
DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction for sharper images and improved functionality
Clear, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
Four movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate
Power on the go with two AA-size batteries
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers
Specifications:
Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical / 4x Digital / 16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Image Capture Device Type 7.1 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels Approx. 7.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 Megapixels
Focal Length 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
Digital Zoom 4x
Focusing Range Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (TELE)
Autofocus System TTL Autofocus
Optical Viewfinder Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.5 inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD
LCD Pixels Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
Maximum Aperture f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T)
Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec. (settable in Tv and M)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index)
Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method Program AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom
Built-in Flash Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off
Flash Range Normal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T)
Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V)
Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Modes Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.7 fps
Image Storage Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card
Image Storage File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
JPEG Compression Mode Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 640 x 480 (Small), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen)
Movie: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
Playback Modes File Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Auto Play, Red-eye Correction
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback
Erase Modes Still Image: single image, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out NTSC/PAL
Audio Out Monaural
Other Interfaces Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Source AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
Rechargeable AA-size NiMH Battery (x2)
Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 120 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery)
Playback Time Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size NiMH Battery)
Operating Temperature 32-104 degree F/0-40 degree C
Operating Humidity 10-90%
Dimensions 3.52 x 2.53 x 1.69" / 89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm (W x H x D)
Weight Approx. 6.17 oz. / 175g (camera body only)
What's in the box?
Canon digital camera
2 AA-size Alkaline batteries
16MB MultiMedia card
Wrist strap
Digital camera solution CD-ROM
USB interface cable
AV cable
