| Next up are two new 7.1MP A series digital
cameras boasting DIGIC III processors, Face Detection Technology
and ISO 1600. The A560 is a fairly predictable upgrade to
the entry-level A540, with the A570IS throwing optical image
stabilization, full manual control and compatability with
add-on lenses into the mix. Both cameras also sport 2.5-inch
screens and 4x zooms. We're also pleased to hear they also
both have Print/Share buttons, without which no Canon camera
is complete.
Press Release:
Face Detection Technology and ISO 1600 come to PowerShot
A-Series
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 22 February, 2007:
Canon today announces the
launch of the PowerShot A570 IS and PowerShot A560, two
7.1 Megapixel additions to Canon’s PowerShot A-Series range
of affordable, family friendly cameras. The cameras are
powered by DIGIC III, which introduces Face Detection Technology,
automatic Red-Eye Correction in Playback and ISO 1600 to
the PowerShot A-Series for the first time.
The PowerShot A560, a direct replacement for the popular
PowerShot A540, features a full set of automatic functions
for intuitive ease of use. The PowerShot A570 IS adds an
optical Image Stabilizer to the lens, full manual control
and a comprehensive range of accessories, giving users the
choice to simply ‘point and shoot’ or explore the creative
side of photography.
“The PowerShot A570 IS and PowerShot A560 bring the leading
Canon technologies powered by DIGIC III within the reach
of all consumers,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer
Imaging Europe. “These two advanced cameras have features
with the potential to vastly improve the quality of everyday
photography.”
The PowerShot A570 IS and PowerShot A560 feature:
- 7.1 MP CCD image sensor
- 4x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35–140mm f/2.6
W–f/5.5 T)
- Optical Image Stabilizer (PowerShot A570 IS only)
- DIGIC III image processor and iSAPS
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE
- ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto
- Popular Special Scene modes on Mode dial
- 2.5” LCD screen with optical viewfinder
- Lens accessories (PowerShot A570 IS only)
- PictBridge and Print/Share button
DIGIC III
Both cameras feature Canon’s own DIGIC III image processor.
This smart, efficient processor enables features such as
Face Detection AF/AE/FE and advanced Noise Reduction Technology.
The improved Face Detection system uses new algorithms to
detect faces further from the camera than ever before. Detecting
up to nine faces, Face Detection AF/AE determines if a face
is the main subject of the scene and sets the appropriate
focus and exposure, if the flash is activated Face Detection
FE sets the flash level so that the face is correctly exposed.
The system also enables easy Red-Eye Correction in Playback,
automatically detecting and removing unsightly red eye to
leave a natural looking portrait without the need for a
PC or editing software.
DIGIC III with advanced Noise Reduction Technology makes
possible the use of High sensitivity ISO 1600 – another
first for the PowerShot A-Series. High ISO speeds are useful
for capturing scenes in low light conditions without risking
the loss of the scene’s ambiance by using a flash. High
ISO Auto prioritises higher ISO settings to enable the use
of faster shutter speeds – reducing the risk of blurred
images in dark or fast-moving scenes.
Ease of use
DIGIC III is complemented by a range of technologies that
ensure high quality photography with minimal effort. 4x
optical zoom lenses incorporate Canon precision optics to
get the best results from the 7.1 Megapixel sensors. The
PowerShot A570 IS features optical
Image Stabilizer technology, ensuring shake-free images
in low light conditions and at full zoom. Both cameras feature
a 2.5” LCD screen, making it easier to frame tricky shots
or share image playback with friends.
To aid quick and easy access three popular scene modes
– Kids and Pets, Indoor and Night Snapshot – have been moved
to the Mode dial. The PowerShot A560 has 14 shooting modes
to cover many shooting situations, including Beach, Snow
and Fireworks scene modes. The PowerShot A570 IS adds Underwater
mode – for use with the optional waterproof case accessory
– and creative options that enable manual control of aperture
and shutter speed settings. In total, the camera offers
users 19 shooting modes. The creative potential of the PowerShot
A570 IS can be extended with a comprehensive range of accessories
that includes telephoto, wide and close-up lens converters,
and slave flash
Canon PowerShot A560 / A570 specifications
| |
| |
A560 |
A570 IS |
| Sensor |
• 1/2.5 " Type CCD
• 7.1 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes |
• 3072 x 2304
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
• 3072 x 1728 (w)
• 1600 x 1200 (Postcard Date Imprint) |
| Movie clips |
• 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps
• 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps |
• 640 x 480 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
• 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps |
| File formats |
• JPEG Exif 2.2
• DCF
• DPOF
• AVI Motion JPEG + WAVE |
| Lens |
• 35-140mm (35mm equiv)
• 4x optical zoom
• F2.6-5.5 |
| Image stabilization |
No |
Shift-Type |
| Conversion lenses |
No |
• Tele-converter 1.75x TC-DC52A
• Wide Converter 0.7x WC-DC52
• Close-up Lens 250D (52mm)
• Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G |
| Digital zoom |
up to 4x |
| Focus |
TTL |
| AF area modes |
• AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
• 1-point AF (fixed center) |
| AF assist lamp |
Yes |
| Metering |
• Evaluative
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center or linked to Face Detection AF frame)
|
| ISO sensitivity |
• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600 |
| Exposure compensation |
+/-2EV in 1/3EV stop increments |
| Shuttter speed |
15-1/2000 sec |
| Aperture |
F2.6-5.5 |
| Modes |
• Auto
• Manual
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Indoor
• Kids & Pets
• Movie
• Special Scene |
• Auto
• Program AE
• Shuter Priority AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Manual
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Stitch Assist
• Movie
• Special Scene |
| Scene modes |
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Night Scene
• Aquarium |
• Night Scene
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater |
| White balance |
• TTL type
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom |
• TTL type
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Underwater
• Custom |
| Self timer |
2 or 10 sec, Custom |
| Continuous shooting |
approx 1.7fps until memory card becomes
full |
| Image parameters |
My Colors: My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral,
Sepia, B&W, Custom Color |
| Flash |
• Auto
• Manual Flash On / Off
• Red-eye reduction
• Slow Sync
• Face Detection FE
• Range: 45cm - 3.5m (wide) 45cm - 2.2m (tele)
|
• Auto
• Manual Flash On / Off
• Red-eye reduction
• +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Face Detection FE
• Manual adjustment: 3 levels with internal flash
• 45cm - 3.5m (wide) 45cm - 2.2m (tele) |
| Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom optical viewfinder |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5-inch Amorphous Silicon TFT
• 115,000 pixels |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)
• AV out |
| Print compliance |
PictBridge |
| Storage |
• SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible
• 16 MB card supplied |
| Power |
• 2x AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
• Optional AC adapter kit |
| Weight (no batt) |
165 g |
175 g |
| Dimensions |
91.2 x 64.0 x 43.1 mm |
89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8 mm |
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Canon Powershot A570 IS |
