Canon today announces the launch of PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Compact Camera, offering 21mm ultra wide angle 65x optical zoom lens1 and 0cm Super Macro mode, it is ideal for capturing high quality images from close proximity to the far horizons.
Coupled with latest DIGIC 8 digital imaging processor, 4K UHD movie shooting with support of Digital 5-axis IS and Dynamic IS and built-in Wi-Fi for remote shooting and newly supports automatic image transfer to PC or smartphones features, PowerShot SX70 HS is the perfect camera for a variety of telephoto subjects including sports, astronomy, travel, wildlife and birds, allowing users with different hobbies to create high quality photos and movies with a handy gear.
PowerShot SX70 HS Key Features
- Powerful 65x optical zoom lens (21-1365mm1) with 5-stop5 shake compensation optical image stabilizer (IS)
- 0cm Super Macro shooting
- 20.3-megapixel High Sensitivity back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
- Equipped with powerful DIGIC 8 digital imaging processor that delivers the latest Canon’s image functions
- Built-in 0.39” type 2.36M-dot Electronic Viewfinder
- Adopts latest CR3 RAW format and C-RAW compact format with file size approx. 40% smaller than normal RAW
- Max. 10 FPS high-speed continuous shooting and Max. 5.7 FPS continuous shooting with SERVO AF
- Supports 4K UHD movie shooting (120Mbps bit-rate) and “4K Frame Grab” function
- Supports Digital 5-axis IS, Dynamic IS and Auto Level function even in 4K UHD movie shooting
- 4K UHD and Full HD Time-lapse movie function
- Built-in with Bluetooth® low energy technology for easy wake-up of camera, GPS information acquisition and remote control from smartphones
- Built-in Wi-Fi for remote shooting and newly supports automatic image transfer to PC or smartphones
- Dual Sensing IS is added to enhance the image stabilization effect during still image shooting
- Zoom Framing Assist function for finding shooting subject easily under tele-shooting, new “Centering” function to keep subject centered in the angle of view automatically
- New lens barrel zoom button
- 3-inch 920,000-dot vari-angle LCD
- Supports external microphone input
- Full HD Hybrid Auto mode, a fusion of movie digest and auto modes to capture amazing moments easily
- Video Snapshot combines 4 to 8 sec short movies into one single movie for easy sharing
- Panoramic Shot mode for easy shooting of panorama photos by simple panning
The official sales dates and suggested retail prices of PowerShot SX70 HS will be announced later.
