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Top Canon Powershot A710 IS Camera Reviews
Digital Camera Resource wrote a review of the
Canon Powershot A710 IS
and said: "The PowerShot A710 IS takes an already excellent
camera -- the A700 -- and adds some one really useful feature
(image stabilization) and one not-so-useful feature (more
pixels). Despite going up from 6 to 7 Megapixels, the A710's
photo quality remained very good, with noise levels that are
perhaps lowered than on its predecessor. When you look at the
whole package -- from the photo quality to the image stabilizer
to the manual controls -- you'll see that the A710 offers a lot
of camera for your $400."
Canon Powershot A710 IS News Release Summary:
Canon is pleased to bring Optical Image Stabilization (IS)
technology to the PowerShot A Series with the launch of the
PowerShot A710 IS. Along with a 6x optical image stabilized
zoom, the compact PowerShot A710 IS is packed with features that
make it a worthy successor to the popular PowerShot A700 it
replaces. As well as helping to reduce blurring and counteract
camera shake, improvements include a 7.1 Megapixel sensor and
new photo effects that add to the already extensive creative
possibilities.
The PowerShot A710 IS keeps many of the features that made its
predecessor so successful, including an extensive range of
shooting modes, full manual control, VGA quality movie
recording, ISO 800 shooting and a 2.5” LCD screen.
The PowerShot A710 IS features:
7.1 Mega Pixels
6x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer
DIGIC II, iSAPS, 9-Point AiAF, FlexiZone AF/AE
Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom1
2.5” LCD with wide viewing angle and real-image optical
viewfinder
20 shooting modes
“By enhancing the popular PowerShot A700 with advanced features
such as Optical Image Stabilization, Canon confirms its position
at the forefront of developments that really matter to the
market,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging
Europe. “The PowerShot A710 IS answers the call from consumers
who want high image quality combined with professional
capabilities at an accessible price.”
Image quality
The 6x optical zoom lens achieves a focal length range of
35-210mm (35mm equivalent) while allowing the camera to maintain
a small form factor. A real-image optical viewfinder enables
framing without the LCD through the full focal range,
significantly extending battery life.
The PowerShot A710 IS's optical IS has been specifically
engineered for this compact format using the expertise Canon has
gained since introducing the technology to its professional
range of EF lenses. IS counteracts camera shake to reduce blur,
enabling photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3 stops
slower. It also allows for steadier shots at full zoom and when
using the camera's 1cm Macro mode. The digital IS control chip
processes up to 4000 signals per second, driving precise shifts
of the lens element to compensate for any unwanted hand
movements. The PowerShot A710 IS's ISO 800 and High ISO Auto
mode complement the optical IS by enabling high standards of
flash-free shooting in low light or indoor environments.
Photographic flexibility
A new Safety Zoom takes advantage of the camera's large
resolution to offer extra zoom magnification without affecting
image quality. Users can capture images at up to 12x zoom with
enough resolution for lab-quality postcard (10 x 15cm) prints.
Users can also select a new Digital Tele-Converter3 to add extra
telephoto reach on every shot – similar to adding a tele-converter
lens to the camera.
The 20 shooting modes include Special Scene modes for help with
tricky shooting environments, while Manual modes give the more
experienced user complete control over exposure settings.
Artistic photo effects can be applied in-camera during and after
shooting with My Colors. The PowerShot A710 IS also offers a
choice of five movie mode settings including VGA quality movies
at 30fps and QVGA at 60fps.
LCD enhancements
The 2.5" LCD retains a selectable Grid Line display for help
with framing and levelling. Further assistance is provided by a
useful 3:2 ratio guide, which displays an overlay of the print
area for standard photo prints. A new overexposure warning
feature indicates areas of overexposure in captured images.
Full range of accessories
A complete range of optional lenses includes Wide (0.7x) and
Tele (1.75x) converter lenses as well as a Close-Up lens for
macro photography. The High Power Flash extends the camera's
range on night shots and expands the possibilities for creative
flash work.
Constructed with anti-fog double glass and flash light diffusion
plate, the optional waterproof case allows full control at
depths down to 40 metres.
Additional Information:
Printing
The PowerShot A710 IS features a dedicated Print menu for quick
access to direct print features. Full PictBridge support means
users can print directly to any PictBridge compatible printer
without the need for a PC. The camera’s ID photo and movie
stills features are also available when connected to a SELPHY
compact photo printer such as the SELPHY CP730. A Print/Share
button allows one-touch printing and easy uploads to Windows or
Mac systems.
Additions to the PictBridge functionality include contact-sheet
type printing with 35 images on one A4 page or 20-image index
prints with shooting information, allowing the user to compare
images with the settings used to take them.
Memory Card Support
In addition to SD and MMC memory cards, the PowerShot A710 IS
supports the new SDHC format for storage capacities of 4GB and
upwards. It comes supplied with a 16MB memory card.
Language Support
The camera’s menu system now features support for Ukrainian and
Romanian, bringing the total number of supported languages to
25.
Software
The PowerShot A710 IS comes bundled with the following Canon
Software:
ZoomBrowser EX 5.7 (Windows), ImageBrowser 5.7 (Mac): For
organizing and editing images, movies and slideshows, or
creating and printing digital photo albums.
PhotoStitch 3.1: For creating panoramic photos from multiple
images (Windows and Mac).
The bundled software supports Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 (SP4), XP
(SP1/2) and Macintosh OS X v10.2-v10.4. The PowerShot A710 IS
supports PTP for driverless transfer to Windows XP and Mac OS X.
Purchasers of the cameras are eligible for membership of CANON
iMAGE GATEWAY , 100MB of online ‘personal gallery’ space for
sharing stills and video with family and friends.
Accessories
Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58G)
Wide-Converter 0.7x lens (WC-DC58N)
Tele-Converter 1.75x lens (TC-DC58N)
Close-Up Lens 250D (58mm)
Battery and Charger Kit (CBK4-300)
High Power Flash (HF-DC1)
AC Power Adapter Kit (ACK800)
Waterproof Case WP-DC6
Waterproof Case weights WW-DC1
Soft Case DCC-80
Canon
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