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Manufacturer's Description
Refined IXUS style
The Digital IXUS 70 brings contemporary styling to the classic IXUS design concept. Clean lines and sharp edges combine in an ultra slim body to achieve a look of understated, timeless elegance.
7.1 Megapixels
A 7.1 Megapixel CCD sensor captures every scene with razor sharp detail, for photo quality prints up to poster size.
Ultra compact 3x optical zoom
An Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) 3x optical zoom lens delivers crystal-clear performance in an exceptionally compact form.
DIGIC III with iSAPS
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken.
Face Detection AF/AE/FE
Face Detection AF/AE/FE ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting the subjects in the frame and selecting the optimum focus, exposure and flash settings for the scene. My Category tags each image based on face detection and shooting mode for easy navigation, printing, deleting and more.
Red-Eye Correction
During playback Face Detection Technology allows you to quickly and accurately correct red-eye.
2.5" LCD
A high resolution (230,000 pixels) PureColor LCD displays richer, vivid colours with sharp definition. An anti-glare, scratch-resistant coating adds extra protection against knocks and scrapes.
Sharp low-light shooting
Shoot clear, bright images in dim conditions with ISO 1600 - ideal for parties and restaurants or where flash photography is not allowed. Use ISO Auto Shift to avoid image blur with the touch of a button whenever camera shake is predicted.
Shooting modes and My Colours
Choose from 17 shooting modes including a range of Special Scene modes, optimised for specific shooting situations. Apply in-camera colour effects to images and movies with My Colours.
Movies
Shoot long¹ VGA movies with sound. Use the Time Lapse Movie function to capture changing scenes - a flower’s bloom, drifting clouds or a bustling city street - for accelerated playback as smooth video clips.
Shortcut button
The customisable Shortcut button provides one-touch access to your favourite shooting options. Assignable functions include exposure compensation, white balance and instant Movie shooting.
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201 of 205 people found the following review helpful
By Phill Hulme
As many other reviewers, I researched the web for hours when choosing a digi-camera and I am more than satisfied with The Canon Ixus 70.
Tips for buyers
1. Buy a 2gb SD card - Sandisk seem to be good quality and well priced. This takes the Photo capacity upto 1000 in certain modes plus 15minutes of video. Beware very cheap SD cards - my images were too precious to risk being lost to corrupt cards!
2. The Ixus 70 is the highest Megapixel Canon model ( 7 mp ) with a viewfinder. This is really useful to preserve battery life if you are just snapping. Other models in the Ixus range only use the screen as the viewfinder, which can drain battery life.
3. Buy a case. Th camera doesn't come with a case. I would recommend trying to find one which can also hold extra SD cards/battery.
Very impressed with this product, works stright out of the box and for once (!) the bundled software (zoombrowser ex) is a very inutitive photo storage software package.
HIghly recommended.
Tips for buyers
1. Buy a 2gb SD card - Sandisk seem to be good quality and well priced. This takes the Photo capacity upto 1000 in certain modes plus 15minutes of video. Beware very cheap SD cards - my images were too precious to risk being lost to corrupt cards!
2. The Ixus 70 is the highest Megapixel Canon model ( 7 mp ) with a viewfinder. This is really useful to preserve battery life if you are just snapping. Other models in the Ixus range only use the screen as the viewfinder, which can drain battery life.
3. Buy a case. Th camera doesn't come with a case. I would recommend trying to find one which can also hold extra SD cards/battery.
Very impressed with this product, works stright out of the box and for once (!) the bundled software (zoombrowser ex) is a very inutitive photo storage software package.
HIghly recommended.
149 of 153 people found the following review helpful
By A. Ogden
Amazon Verified Purchase
My goodness Canon know how to make cameras. The first thing you notice when you take the camera out of the box is the build quality. It is absolutely superb. It feels very solid, buttons and switches are clearly built to last and it sits so well in your hand.
I bought this camera for my wife and the requirements were:
Small enough to slip into a handbag/pocket, built-in viewfinder, good quality pictures, good indoor (flash) pictures, simple to use, nice to look at!
The Ixus 70 ticks all of these boxes and more. As one reviewer stated, this is the highest megapixel camera with a viewfinder and if you enjoy using the viewfinder to take pics, this is the only camera you should consider in this price range.
The picture quality is just stunning. We took a few shots of the recent storms and the level of detail the camera picks up is great. I don't particularly like using a flash and have taken most of our pictures without the flash enabled. The camera performs very well on this setting and can handle some quite poor lighting conditions admirably.
It doesn't do the camera justice to call it a "point and shoot" handbag camera but if this is what you are after, then save yourself the extra £££ for the udpated models and buy this one with a 2 GB memory card to go with it.
The menu system is very straightforward and the camera is incredibly quick. This includes start-up time when you switch on, and time taken to take pictures.
Connecting to the computer - we connect to our MacBook via USB and the Mac detects the camera automatically and downloads the pictures into iPhoto. Works like a dream!
You will not be disappointed with this camera for less than £150.... Read more ›
I bought this camera for my wife and the requirements were:
Small enough to slip into a handbag/pocket, built-in viewfinder, good quality pictures, good indoor (flash) pictures, simple to use, nice to look at!
The Ixus 70 ticks all of these boxes and more. As one reviewer stated, this is the highest megapixel camera with a viewfinder and if you enjoy using the viewfinder to take pics, this is the only camera you should consider in this price range.
The picture quality is just stunning. We took a few shots of the recent storms and the level of detail the camera picks up is great. I don't particularly like using a flash and have taken most of our pictures without the flash enabled. The camera performs very well on this setting and can handle some quite poor lighting conditions admirably.
It doesn't do the camera justice to call it a "point and shoot" handbag camera but if this is what you are after, then save yourself the extra £££ for the udpated models and buy this one with a 2 GB memory card to go with it.
The menu system is very straightforward and the camera is incredibly quick. This includes start-up time when you switch on, and time taken to take pictures.
Connecting to the computer - we connect to our MacBook via USB and the Mac detects the camera automatically and downloads the pictures into iPhoto. Works like a dream!
You will not be disappointed with this camera for less than £150.... Read more ›
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Shorty
I wanted to upgrade from the original IXUS i but wanted to stay with Canon because i was so impressed with the quality of photos. I wanted a camera which was just as small as the original but had an optical zoom. This camera fits the bill perfectly, i love it! It's so small it can fit into a pocket or handbag and takes brilliant quality photos for such a tiny camera. Not only is it simple enough for a child to use, it's got a great range of advanced features for those who want something a little extra. I've been having fun with the colour swap feature. Ok, so it's not a digital SLR, but for a 'point and shoot' camera you can't ask for more!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By C. A. Rider
Bought to replace Ixus 40, purely because of the larger screen. However the menu system seems far easier to navigate than the Ixus 40 - which I found rather complicated. The self timer for instance is simple to use. There are also more steps in the zooming range. From my experience so far, the battery seems to last longer too. Altogether very pleased with this camera so far!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
This camera is fantastic, I have used a digital camera for about 6 years, wanted higher pixels, and better quality night shots. The Canon is so easy to use and as stated on other reviews great for beginners.
As yet I have only used the card supplied with the camera, the shots are incredible really sharp. I haven't gone into all the menus as yet but I will in time, probably won't use them all I'm not a professional just love taking pictures. The zoom on it is unbelievable and love the slide show. I've only taken one night shot which is good I can even make out a car going down the street, not my usual night shot will have to wait until I go abroad again to find out. I did purchase a byteStar 1gb card at the same time (I take a lot of pics). The parcel arrived two days later than date given but that's fine I wasn't in a hurry.
Took a few shots yesterday in the park, wow try and get a squirrel to stay still, managed to get some good shots of one though really pleased with them and the Macro feature is really good, took one of a leaf and you can see the veins of the leaf no problem.
All in all I am more than pleased with my Xmas present to me, in fact thrilled to bits.
I purchased a Sony W55 from Amazon, had to return it what a load of rubbish, Sony make a lot of great products but Cameras are not one of them. That'll teach me to go with my first instinct.
Went shopping last Friday for a case wanted one with the belt holder, a gentleman was looking at Cameras so I recommended him to go on Amazon and purchase the Canon. Amazon are great to deal with, when I sent the Sony back there was no problem, no questions asked and a full refund.
As yet I have only used the card supplied with the camera, the shots are incredible really sharp. I haven't gone into all the menus as yet but I will in time, probably won't use them all I'm not a professional just love taking pictures. The zoom on it is unbelievable and love the slide show. I've only taken one night shot which is good I can even make out a car going down the street, not my usual night shot will have to wait until I go abroad again to find out. I did purchase a byteStar 1gb card at the same time (I take a lot of pics). The parcel arrived two days later than date given but that's fine I wasn't in a hurry.
Took a few shots yesterday in the park, wow try and get a squirrel to stay still, managed to get some good shots of one though really pleased with them and the Macro feature is really good, took one of a leaf and you can see the veins of the leaf no problem.
All in all I am more than pleased with my Xmas present to me, in fact thrilled to bits.
I purchased a Sony W55 from Amazon, had to return it what a load of rubbish, Sony make a lot of great products but Cameras are not one of them. That'll teach me to go with my first instinct.
Went shopping last Friday for a case wanted one with the belt holder, a gentleman was looking at Cameras so I recommended him to go on Amazon and purchase the Canon. Amazon are great to deal with, when I sent the Sony back there was no problem, no questions asked and a full refund.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice Camera
This camera, i bought from amazon couple of years back and ever since, i have used it everwhere i travel. The quality of picture is very good. This camera works very well for mac. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Everest
3.0 out of 5 stars
5-star macro 0-star zoom
This camera takes the best macro pictures I have ever shot. However, for non-macro images the optical zoom function needs to be permanently keyed to max if the subject is not to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Baronvoncrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent item at a great price :)
I am over the moon with my new camera, it was a great price and everything was included.
I would use this seller again without a doubt.
Many thanks
:)
I would use this seller again without a doubt.
Many thanks
:)
Published on 9 May 2011 by Kerry
3.0 out of 5 stars
canon ixus 70
Its take photo nice in sunny day but indoor or night it not working well, some time lence is going fozen then you have to switch off and switch on, after taking fist shot of photo... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by J. Patel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little camera
Bought this camera nearly 3 years ago now in 2007. Has worked great since.
It is extremely easy to use, and is tiny and light. Read more
It is extremely easy to use, and is tiny and light. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2010 by jammyjee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Camera
A Great little camera that takes good shots straight away with enough set ups to keep the semi-pros happy as well. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Groovy John
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lens error horror
I, along with lots of others it seems, was initially impressed with this camera. However, the first one I bought died suddenly and when I sent it to Canon ( under warranty ) they... Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Richard Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blimey! What a picture.
A wonderful compact digital camera. I can't rate it highly enough.It is small and solidly built. It takes great pictures and video. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by J Brindle
1.0 out of 5 stars
Warning: "Lens Error, please restart camera"
I have now had two IXUS 70 cameras and they both died with a "Lens Error, please restart camera" error. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Stewart Adcock
4.0 out of 5 stars
expected more
I expected more - zooming is not god - far standing objects are not clear on the photo
reaction is weak side of the item
but : compact and CANON... Read more
reaction is weak side of the item
but : compact and CANON... Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by Medina Honey
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