Background and Identification

The PowerShot A470 is part of Canon's A-series line of entry-level compact cameras. It features a 7.1 MP sensor, 3.4x optical zoom, and a 2.5" LCD.

Specifications

Image sensor: 7.1 MP, 1/2.5-inch type charge coupled device (CCD)

Lens:

  • Focal length: 6.3-21.6 mm f/3.0-5.8 (35 mm film equivalent: 38-132 mm)
  • 3.4x optical zoom
  • Focusing Range:
    • Normal: 1.5 ft./47 cm-infinity
    • Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-47 cm (W), 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-47 cm (T)
    • Super Macro: 0.39-3.9 in./1-10 cm
  • TTL Autofocus

Display: 2.5-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD

Exposure:

  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.0 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
  • Shutter Speed: 15-1/2000 sec.
  • ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600

Flash:

  • Flash Range: 12 in.-9.8 ft./30 cm-3.0 m (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft./30 cm-2.0 m (T)
  • Recycling Time: 10 sec. or less

Additional Information

Canon: PowerShot A470 Support