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Canon PowerShot A470

70 shoppers reviewed this product

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“The camera is stylish and easy to use. it features a number of different modes for different scenery and settings. the screen is large and...”

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Product Features

Resolution (megapixels) 7.1
Face Recognition No
Colour Multi
Optical Zoom (Ratio) 3
Digital Zoom (Ratio) 4
Screen Size in Inches 2.5
Memory Card Slot Yes
PictBridge Yes
Image Stabiliser No
Macro Mode Yes
Video Recorder Yes
Manual Focus No
Timer Yes
Under Water No
Media Format SD Card
Media Format MMC
Media Format SDHC Card
Dimensions (mm) 55.1x104.8x40.7
Weight (g) 165
Flash Yes
USB Yes
Resolution (Pixels) 3072x2304
Shortest Shutter Speed 2000
Longest Shutter Speed 15"
Max. Aperture Lens 1 f3.0-5.8
Camera Type Compact
Release Date 21 Feb 2008
USB Interface Yes
Type of Lens Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 21.6 mm
Storage Medium Memory Card
In-Built Memory (MB) 32
WiFi No
Range Finder Type LCD Monitor
Compact Flash Card No
Autofocus Yes
Battery Model 2x AA (LR6/MIGNON)
Secure Digital Card Yes
Chip Type CCD
Changeable Lens No

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Impartial Reviews

70 shoppers have reviewed this product.
91% of people would recommend it.

out of 10
Features8.2
Image quality8.7
Build Quality8.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)9.0
Ease of use8.8
Overall rating8.8
Score: 8.7/10

Sally, Portsmouth

The camera is stylish and easy to use. It features a number of different modes for different scenery and settings. The screen is large and therefore easy to focus on what you are taking.

The camera isn't as slim linned as most other cameras, therefore it wouldn't fit in a pocket if you were just carrying it around.

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10 people found this review helpful

04 Jun 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Vasia, Ballyhalbert, “man looking for quality”

realy grait camera,so ...it,s the CANON quality

no...

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6 people found this review helpful

18 Oct 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Bob, Cardiff, “keen amatuer photographer”

Face recognition and auto exosure/focus etc make it hard to fail

I miss not being able to look through a viewfinder

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6 people found this review helpful

11 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Walter, Wisbech

I found the Powershot Cannon digital Camera very good to look at and very easy to use. I am not a Camera Buff but I found it very easy also how to put the pictures onto my Computer. Would recommend it to my friends.

None.

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5 people found this review helpful

08 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Lorraine, Manchester

East to use and understand

No camera case and not offered insurance on line

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5 people found this review helpful

20 Oct 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Pam, Havant

Lovely looking, compact, easy to use, xcellent image quality for what i wanted to pay.

Only problem I can see is that you cannot delete multiple pictures; it has to be done individually, which is very time consuming. Otherwise, really lovely product. Would be good if it came with a case too.

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5 people found this review helpful

26 Aug 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Anita, Halesowen, “New to Digital Cameras”

Great image quality, easy to use, well made and sturdy. Has good extras like face recognition. This is a very good camera if you just want to point and shoot but it also has good features like Sun Set and Black and White if you want to play.

A little larger than some digital cameras and a bit heavier. Viewing screen is difficult to see in bright sunshine frankly if Canon added a view-finder to this camera it would be pretty near perfect.

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5 people found this review helpful

11 Jul 2008

Score: 8.3/10

Anonymous

battery doesn't last very long

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5 people found this review helpful

01 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous, “photo crazy”

all good

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4 people found this review helpful

14 Oct 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Mandy, Warwick

Easy to use , large screen, foolproof! Nice clear pictures

hard to remember what all the functions do.

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4 people found this review helpful

07 Sep 2008

Score: 9.3/10

Annis, Leighton Buzzard

Very easy to use and looks really nice too

Uses alot of batteries

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4 people found this review helpful

14 Jun 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous, “TEXTILE DESIGNER, FEMALE”

COMPACT, LIGHT, DOES ALMOST EVERYTHING I WANT IT TO

THE ZOOM IS NOT AS POWERFUL AS I WOULD LIKE, BUT IS SATISFACTORY FOR ALMOST ALL SHOTS I WANT TO TAKE

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3 people found this review helpful

15 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Lynne, Nottingham, “Fanatical about holidays”

So easy to use, just point anf shoot. Haven't had time to read all the blurp yet as bought it just before I went on holiday so not sure what the camera can actualy do bit used it whilst we were away and thought it was great

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3 people found this review helpful

13 Oct 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Sue, Redbourn, “oap”

small and compact easy to use big screen

No view finder

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3 people found this review helpful

04 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Dennis, Stoke On Trent, “Honest,careful and thrifty”

Small and compact,easy to use straight away

Memory card provided is not big enough and you need to buy another one of greater storage capacity

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3 people found this review helpful

23 Jun 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Harry, Middlesbrough, “Eighty two years old”

This is my first digital camera and i think it is superb.

None up to now A small pouch should be included in the package

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3 people found this review helpful

01 Sep 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

Easy to use for an amateur wanting quick "happy snappy" photographs. Lots of additional features for more advanced photography work.

I miss a viewfinder and have had to purchase a screen shield for use in sunny conditions as the screen cannot be seen.

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3 people found this review helpful

05 Jul 2008

Score: 7.3/10

Anonymous

Good value for money. Battery life is extremeley good with the use of re-chargeable Ni cad batteries. Camera is easy to use once you have understood and read the manual. There are a lot facilities.

Led screen virtually unusable in sunlight. Flash can only be turned off as an option. Turning the camera off re-sets to on.to Whilst it is easy to use, you need to read the manual well. There is no supplied manual (CD only). Bought this for my wife as a point and shoot. She went back to her "old" Fuji.

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3 people found this review helpful

27 Jun 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Helena, Derby, “I love socialising”

automatic face finding feature

no timer on it to allow you take hands free photos a little bulky

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3 people found this review helpful

09 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Steve, Cambridge

I am very happy with the product & found it quite easy to set up & use.The picture quality is very good & the build of the camera is very good.

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2 people found this review helpful

04 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Arthur, Garstang Preston, “Grandfather buying birthday present ”

bought for my grandsons birthday. Best present he has ever had. sharp great photos.

none

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2 people found this review helpful

10 Oct 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Chris, Leamingtonspa

good size user friendly

memory on card supplied very small

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2 people found this review helpful

31 Aug 2008

Score: 9.3/10

Anonymous

Very light and easy to use, the software that comes with it is exceptionally easy to use, even for beginners.

Can be hard to hold as very smooth, a little bit of rubber grip would get round this

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2 people found this review helpful

19 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Zlatica, London, “female”

very easy to use, even such an amateur like me can use it easy after following easy to follow instructions. fantastic camera.

hasnt got any in my opinion.

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2 people found this review helpful

14 Jun 2008

Score: 2.7/10

Anonymous

Camera is too bulky and takes a long time to focus or take a clear picture.

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2 people found this review helpful

28 Aug 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Chris, Worthing (now In Zante, Greece), “Swimming Teacher Abroad”

Great photos - good price - perfect for what i needed it for

Haven't found any yet!!!

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2 people found this review helpful

14 Jun 2008

Score: 8.3/10

Paul, Isle Of Lewis

Good quality images, value for money

Finding the features a little tricky, some of the symbols look the same.

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1 person found this review helpful

15 Jul 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Anonymous

Ex build quality, reasonably priced and easy to use

Did not come with case and very small SD card included

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1 person found this review helpful

15 Jun 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Steve, Bolton

Looks good and easy to use

cant find any yet!

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1 person found this review helpful

18 Jun 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Anonymous

easy to use

none

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1 person found this review helpful

27 Jun 2008

Score: 4.0/10

Anonymous

none

no view finder, strap on wrong side if right handed. overall wish i had not bought it.

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1 person found this review helpful

26 Jun 2008

Score: 8.3/10

Rosie, Ipswich

good solid build, ideal as a childs camera or as a reliable uncomplicated camera

although not a large camera, bigger than some

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01 Jul 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Linda, Belfast

easy to use and good value for money

non so far

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17 Nov 2008

Score: 8.7/10

Hannah, London

It very stylish in a funky green colour and is very simple to use.

Although from the front, it looks small and compact, the depth of the camera is quite weighty. This was not a problem, I just didn't expect it.

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24 Jun 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Robert, Diss

easy to use,good screen size and brighter than some in sunshine,comprehensive menu

some things took time to find in menu,but only at first,no case

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29 Oct 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous

easy, cheap and durable

not high spec

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01 Nov 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Harry, Cardiff, “Keen amateur photographer”

I like the big screen

Really None.

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01 Nov 2008

Score: 8.7/10

Anonymous

Very easy to use, Sturdy, Good quality pictures, Value for money, Good battery life

Bigger and heavier than most modern point and shoot cameras

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02 Nov 2008

Score: 7.7/10

Anonymous

easy to use, especially for amateur photographers. works well in all weather conditions as i took it on holiday. has a good flash.

high powered so batteries constantly needed. would suggest buying recharger kit.

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02 Nov 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous, “Month in Affrica!”

Excellent zoom. Clear images. Face recognition. Amazing flash.

No Photo Editor.

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03 Nov 2008

30 shoppers rated this product but did not write a review.

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