Canon PowerShot Pro70 (1997–1998)
A digital camera Canon announced in 1997 and released in 1998. It has a 1.6-megapixel sensor and a fast 3x zoom lens.
Overview
The Canon PowerShot Pro70 is a digital camera from Canon. It was announced in 1997 and reached the market in 1998. Development was frequently delayed, which limited its presence. It competed with cameras like the Nikon Coolpix 950.
Specifications
| Sensor | 1/2-inch 1536 x 1024 pixel CCD |
| Resolution | 1,536 by 1,024 (1.6 million) pixels |
| ISO | 100-400 |
| Lens | 3X zoom 28mm to 70mm f/2.0 lens |
| Storage | 2 CompactFlash |
Context
The PowerShot Pro70 was mentioned alongside the Nikon Coolpix 950. That places it in the high-end consumer or prosumer digital camera market of the late 1990s.
Collectibility
Service manuals and parts lists for the PowerShot Pro70 are available through third-party repair and documentation sites. One user has documented using an Albinar MDZ-80 electronic flash with the camera.
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