Could you tell me what you think about the Canon A70 camera?

Jeremy S · 07-19-2004, 02:46 AM

I’m thinking about getting a Canon a70 digital camera but I would like to know if anyone has had any experience/opinions about this camera. If you could tell me what you like/dislike about it that would be great. I would also like to see some pictures taken with the a70 so if you have any I would love to see them. Thanks.

Overfloater · 07-19-2004, 03:07 AM

I had a an A70 for awhile. It's a great camera for the price. Lots of manual controls and you can even add lenses too. The later of which is a rare option. What kind of pictures are you looking to take with it?

pphx459 · 07-19-2004, 03:22 AM

Get an A80...

ninoboy · 07-19-2004, 03:27 AM

Jeremy,
Just a thought, look for a local store that doesn't charge re-stocking fee. Bring home the A70 and other cameras around your budget. I just did it a few months back. I brought home A70, Nikon3200, Canon SD110 and Lumix LC50. I picked the Nikon though at the end. This way at least you can compare them yourself and will not wonder whether you made a wrong choice.

Overfloater · 07-19-2004, 04:20 AM

Nikons are notorious for their excellent macro ability. Alot of them can focus down to like .3 inch! That's excellent range without an add-on lense.

TeeItUp · 07-19-2004, 11:11 AM

Great full review on the camera
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona70/

Owners Opinions here
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read...dkey=canon_a70

FMZ · 07-19-2004, 04:59 PM

Right now I am debating myself between A80, A70, or Nikon Coolpix 3200.

Nikon Coolpix is expensive compared to A70, but both have the same resolution (3.1 MP)

I wonder what's a good Nikon 4 MP...probably Nikon Coolpix 4200.

I wish Nikon wasn't so expensive as compared to Canon. I myself want a good camera with really good macro shots.

glass-gardens.com · 07-19-2004, 05:14 PM

My C740 goes down to 1.3" and also has the 10X optical zoom (38-380mm 35mm equiv) with APO lens elements, I've seen it for as low as $229.00. I have had Canon and Nikon before, this one for the money is the best I've found in picture quality and features. When it's time to upgrade I'll probably go to the E series unless Canon or Nikon have something in that price range that compares well.

07-19-2004, 02:46 AM	#1
Jeremy S Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 73	Could you tell me what you think about the Canon A70 camera? I’m thinking about getting a Canon a70 digital camera but I would like to know if anyone has had any experience/opinions about this camera. If you could tell me what you like/dislike about it that would be great. I would also like to see some pictures taken with the a70 so if you have any I would love to see them. Thanks. __________________ Tank specs and pictures My picture album

07-19-2004, 03:07 AM	#2
Overfloater Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (66/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,748	I had a an A70 for awhile. It's a great camera for the price. Lots of manual controls and you can even add lenses too. The later of which is a rare option. What kind of pictures are you looking to take with it? __________________ Regards, Robert 48G Rimless Mr Aqua http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...g-rimless.html 37G Oceanic "Cube" http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37999 75G Cichlid Setup http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=32197 75G Planted http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=15921

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pphx459 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 315	Get an A80... __________________ Update pics, 9/25/04 - My Planted 75G Tank Eheim Pimp Club #49, 2028, 2215, surface extractor, autofeeder.

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ninoboy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas , Nevada Posts: 1,261	Jeremy, Just a thought, look for a local store that doesn't charge re-stocking fee. Bring home the A70 and other cameras around your budget. I just did it a few months back. I brought home A70, Nikon3200, Canon SD110 and Lumix LC50. I picked the Nikon though at the end. This way at least you can compare them yourself and will not wonder whether you made a wrong choice. __________________ Eheim Pimp #21 (2) 2028 and auto feeder

07-19-2004, 04:20 AM	#5
Overfloater Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (66/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,748	Nikons are notorious for their excellent macro ability. Alot of them can focus down to like .3 inch! That's excellent range without an add-on lense. __________________ Regards, Robert 48G Rimless Mr Aqua http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...g-rimless.html 37G Oceanic "Cube" http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37999 75G Cichlid Setup http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=32197 75G Planted http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=15921

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TeeItUp Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio Posts: 493	Great full review on the camera http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona70/ Owners Opinions here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read...dkey=canon_a70 __________________ Eheim Pimp Club member #14 2215 Classic Eheim CO2 Diffuser

07-19-2004, 04:59 PM	#7
FMZ Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: AR Posts: 217	Right now I am debating myself between A80, A70, or Nikon Coolpix 3200. Nikon Coolpix is expensive compared to A70, but both have the same resolution (3.1 MP) I wonder what's a good Nikon 4 MP...probably Nikon Coolpix 4200. I wish Nikon wasn't so expensive as compared to Canon. I myself want a good camera with really good macro shots.

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glass-gardens.com Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 979	My C740 goes down to 1.3" and also has the 10X optical zoom (38-380mm 35mm equiv) with APO lens elements, I've seen it for as low as $229.00. I have had Canon and Nikon before, this one for the money is the best I've found in picture quality and features. When it's time to upgrade I'll probably go to the E series unless Canon or Nikon have something in that price range that compares well. __________________ www.glass-gardens.com opening soon

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