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Canon's 7.1-megapixel PowerShot A570IS is almost identical to the less expensive A560. The only difference is that, as the name implies, the A570IS has an optical image-stabilization system (plus, it's compatible with lens converters and Canon's WPDC12 underwater housing). Both cameras offer an f/2.6-5.5, 35mm-140mm (35mm equivalent) 4x zoom lens, an optical viewfinder and a 115,000-pixel, 2.5-inch LCD. Both cameras also use Canon's new DIGIC III image processor to enhance performance and image quality in both photo and video modes.
Both cameras feature a shutter-speed range of 1/2000 to 15 seconds, spot and center-weighted metering modes, and a drive mode that shoots at 1.7fps when a high-speed SD card is installed. They also capture smooth VGA-resolution video with sound and adjust exposure and white balance continuously during video capture to compensate for changing conditions, which is not a given in cameras that are not made primarily for video capture.
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15 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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2000 |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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115,000 |
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LCD and Optical |
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1600 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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35 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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140 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/2.6 |
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4 |
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Up to 640x480 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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30 |
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| Battery |
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2 AA Batteries |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 400 shots |
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| Width |
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3.5 in |
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3.5 in |
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1.7 in |
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| Weight |
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6.2 oz |
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| Release Date |
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March 2007 |
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