Product Description

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the elegant PowerShot A570 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. So now even when you're zooming in tight you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images. With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Beside stills there's highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 & 1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater) and Custom Normal Flash Range - 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T) Macro Flash Range - 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Shooting Modes - Auto, Creative P, Av, TV, M, Image - Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist and Movie Self-Timer - 2 & 10 seconds delay, Custom Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps Still Image - EXIF 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image Motion JPEG, Audio WAVE) Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out - NTSC/PAL Dimensions - Width 3.52 x Height 2.53 x Depth 1.69 inch (89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm) Weight - 6.17 ounces / 175 grams (camera body only)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #995 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Canon
• Model: A570IS
• Released on: 2007-03-19
• Dimensions: 1.70" h x 2.50" w x 3.50" l, .50 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
• Clear, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
• ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Manufacturer Description
Even when the kids can’t sit still and the light is less than ideal, the amazing, the PowerShot A570 IS lets you capture life’s special moments -- perfectly. Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images crisp even when you’re zoomed way in. The ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings reduce blur when the lights are down low. Plus, the A570 IS is packed with easy-to-use creative and convenient features you’ll love.

PowerShot A570IS Highlights

DIGIC III Image Processor DIGIC III features Face Detection AF/AE, which finds multiple faces in the frame and sets the most suitable focus point, when the shutter button is pressed halfway. And an additional new feature, Face Detection FE adjusts the flash, based on a person’s face on the screen. Exposure and flash are controlled to ensure proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces.

Red-eye Correction detects and automatically corrects red-eye during playback for both regular and flash photography. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode from the LCD screen.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Clear, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing The camera’s 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera’s menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto The PowerShot A570 IS features new ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

A variety of movie-making options With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 4GB. Also Fast Frame Rate (QVGA; 320 x 240 pixels) recording at 60 fps for up to 1 minute, and Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) recording at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes. The PowerShot A570 IS also supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you’ll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.

Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.

• Auto The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
• P Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
• Av Aperture-priority You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
• Tv Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon’s noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
• Manual The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
• Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
• Landscape For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
• Night Snapshot Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.
• Indoor Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
• Kids & Pets Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won’t miss those special shots.
• Stitch Assist Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
• Movie Shoot in VGA and QVGA (30 fps/15 fps for up to 1 hour or 4GB), Fast Frame Rate (60 fps for up to 1 minute) or QQVGA (15 fps for up to 3 minutes).

Special Scene Modes

• Night Scene For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
• Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
• Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
• Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
• Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
• Aquarium Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.
• Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.(Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC12 required for shooting any underwater images)

Get new batteries anywhere Power on the go with two AA-size batteries. You don’t need to worry about running out or recharging batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally.

The complete print solution Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and Selphy Compact Photo Printers. The PowerShot A570 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A570 IS to a Canon CP, Selphy or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon Selphy Compact Photo Printer.

For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers that allow you to print without a computer in one of two ways: plug your compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied USB interface cable, or simply insert a memory card into the supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high-resolution, borderless images as postcards or 8.5 x 11-inch sheets within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4 x 6-inch postcards, 4 x 8-inch wide greeting cards or credit card size prints in just two easy steps: connect and press/print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD screen. You get durable, dye-sublimated prints quickly with or without borders. Assortedpaper types let you create mini or credit card size labels. You can even take select Compact Photo Printers to a party or an outdoor picnic using an optional rechargeable battery.

Customer Reviews

Great pics, slow pictures, battery hog
My previous camera was a digital Canon PowerShot A70. Had it for 5 years and it was great. One day it just quit working. With the cost to repair vs. the cost to buy new, we figured we'd just get the newest iteration of the A70, which seemed to be the Powershot A570IS. At just over $100, seemed like a great choice for us! Well, it has more mega pixels, and an extra zoom feature the A70 did not. It also takes 2 AA batteries instead of 4, and that's all great. However, the lag time between the time you press down the shutter and the time the picture actually "takes" is way too long, especially with human subjects. Also, the thing hogs batteries, AND does not give you much warning before it dies. There have been several disappointing situations where we've had no pictures of various occasions because of this annoying problem.
This NEVER happened with our A70, so I know Canon can do better!!!

Disappointed
After having my camera less than a year, the display screen no longer works. Yes, I can look through the view finder and everything still works. I can still access the photos after they are taken. I just can't see the picture on the screen as I take it. I feel so disappointed at the way things are made these days...It is disappointing that I need to start looking for a new camera AGAIN!!!

Excellent camera -- video capture is good, too!
I bought this camera for just $[...], right here at Amazon! I suppose that was a promotional discount.

I have enjoyed every moment of owning this camera. The memory card provided with the camera holds only a couple of shots; the first chance you get, replace it with a larger-capacity card with a minimum of 1 gigabyte.

You can easily turn the autofill flash off. Hardly any flash is needed for outside photos anyway. This makes the cycle time (time lag between one shot and the next) shorter, and the battery last longer. Use the best batteries you can find; the lithium batteries (about $[...] a pair) are the best. A 1GB card can hold hundreds of photos.

Uploading the photos into your computer requires a card-reader (about $[...]), if your computer doesn't have a built-in card reader. They do not need to be installed if your system is XP or more recent (and something similar for Macs, no doubt). The photos live in a folder on the card called DCIM, or something like that. You simply select the ones you want, and drag them across to your computer. The included software will enable you to (1) resize the pictures, (2) crop them, (3) rotate them, and (4) print them. With better software, all sorts of magic is possible.

The camera EVEN TAKES VIDEOS. I have taken tons of videos, and even the sound is good. Here are some examples; the sound quality is simply because I'm using the tiny microphone on the camera, and not the microphones they're using; THOSE were to make a huge noise, which is apparently important for rock groups: http://xrl.us/Dinosaur2

It comes across as a AVI file, which can be made into a DVD with the software microsoft bundles in with their operating systems. I'm sure this capability is common in cameras, but I never expected to be able to make videos of this quality with just a still camera. NOTE: you must set the resolution to high quality on the camera beforehand. I can't remember how this is done; until I did this, I could only take low-quality videos, which invariably shut off after three minutes, and were of a small size. (Actually, I think I remember setting it that way without thinking when I took my first video. So it's quite possible that the default setting is to make high-quality videos.) The total length of time a clip can be depends on the size of your memory card; I remember reading somewhere how many megabytes a minute used up, but I forget. I think it was right in the user's guide.

Another Note: The user's guide has references to basic information and advanced information. These references are to the TWO GUIDES that come with the camera. The books are referring to each other. (I point this out because it didn't strike me that that was what was going on.)

In sum, highly recommended indeed. No problems whatsoever.

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