6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints 6x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD with Night Display and Grid Line Display ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording Accurate focusing with FlexiZone AF/AE1 and 9-point AiAF1 Powered by two AA-size batteries; stores images on SD/MMC memory cards The PowerShot A700 combines top specifications with innovative technology to transport your photography to an exciting new level. You'll capture superb detail and subtlety with the 6.0-megapixel CCD and 6x optical zoom lens. Enjoy expanded low-light shooting ability using ISO speeds up to 800, and see it all on a large 2.5-inch LCD screen. The PowerShot A700 packs a vast array of additional high-end features into a remarkably compact space, including: Canon's DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS technology for fast, superb results Accurate focusing with FlexiZone AF/AE1 and 9-point AiAF1 ISO 800 shooting Widescreen (16:9) stills recording 30-frame-per-second VGA movie recording 2.5-inch LCD with Night Display and Grid Line Display With its powerful optical performance and rich feature set, the PowerShot A700 is the new flagship of the A-series range. Optics A 6x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35 to 210mm) delivers crisp, bright results that make the very most of the camera's 6.0-megapixel resolution. In a first for a 6x optical zoom digital compact camera, the PowerShot A700 features a real-image optical viewfinder, allowing fast framing and precise manual focusing without the LCD. The camera also has optional wide (0.7x) and telephoto (1.75x) converter lenses to extend the focal length range, for an effective 15x optical zoom. It is also compatible with optional close-up lenses for detailed macro photography. (Wide, telephoto, and close-up lenses are optional accessories and are not included; they must be purchased separately.) Designed for creativity With 19 shooting modes, the PowerShot A700 is superbly equipped for artistic photography. Creative Zone modes on each camera include full Manual mode, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Speed Priority. Special Scene modes--such as Night Snapshot and Snow--assist with tricky lighting conditions, while Color Accent and Color Swap modes enable dramatic color effects to be applied to both images and movies direct from the camera. Users can record smooth 30-frame-per-second VGA quality movies of up to 1 GB with sound or create 60-frame-per-second QVGA clips for sharp slow-motion playback. A handy Compact mode enables shooting of small format clips of up to 3 minutes for easy sharing via email. My Colors can also be applied to movies before shooting. The PowerShot A700 features a new Widescreen mode (2816 x 1584 recording pixels) for capturing still images in 16:9 format--perfect for viewing on widescreen television or printing wide photos with a Selphy Compact Photo Printer. Low-light shooting The addition of ISO 800 gives photographers the flexibility to shoot without flash indoors and in other low-light environments. It also enables shooting at faster shutter speeds, increasing image stability at full zoom and reducing unwanted motion blur. The PowerShot A700 features a new High ISO Auto setting that automatically sets exposure using the higher range of ISO sensitivities. The advanced DIGIC II processor minimizes noise at higher ISO levels.