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Canon Powershot A470

Canon Powershot A470

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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"the lens error and camera LCD shows nothing"
  • 1 out of 5
"Broke after 5 days"
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The Canon A470 is a tiny shooter meant to fit snugly in a pocket or a purse. Available in four fun colors (Red, Green, Blue, Silver), it's an excellent portable companion, perfect for nights on the town or other activities where you don't want to be lugging a big bulky digital camera around with you.

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Specifications

  • 7 megapixels
  • 3.4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Face-detection auto focus
  • JPEG file format
  • Movie mode with sound
  • ISO 80-1600
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Answered Questions for the A470

Q: Choosing between Casio Ex-Z77 and Canon PSA580 and Samsung L730.
A: Big list right here. Of which, I still like the A580. But at closer to $100, there's the Canon A470. read more
Q: the display window shows a smeared-enlongated image and the picture prints the same way
A: Janice,This sounds like something might be smeared on your lens. This would cause the distortion in the image. Do not... read more
Q: on the display window the image is smeared-picture prints the same -
A: Janice,This sounds like something might be smeared on your lens. This would cause the distortion in the image. Do not... read more

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Open Questions for the A470

Q: i would like to buy 3 camaras for my use arround $50 can you suggest a good one
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What type of sd card works on canon powershot A470?
15 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: memory can be extended externally or not?
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  • 4.31 out of 5

Average rating based on 76 total reviews: 4.31/5

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  • 2 out of 5
the lens error and camera LCD shows nothing (arash - 7/15/08)

the camera started malfunction after one day, it shows lens error restart required and screen goes black, as i searched this a known issue and... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Broke after 5 days (Irate2008 - 6/13/08)

I purchased this camera on Sunday. Today is Friday. I've barely used the camera. I not get a "Lens Error, Restart Camera" message every time... read more

  • 5 out of 5
snap like a pro (gihanz - 5/5/08)

amazing digi camera with reasonable price.. come with latest technology. you can snap picture like a pro with adjust ISO, speed shutter and brightness.read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3 out of 5
Gets The Job Done... Mostly (DCHQ Editors - 6/5/08)

The Canon Powershot A470 is a budget camera with middling features. Without a viewfinder or manual controls, the user is at the behest of the camera and its corrective features. That said, the Powershot A470 is not a terrible camera; in fact, with little practice, you can take quality photographs. For entry-level or beginning users, the A470 is a good camera with a great price. read original review

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