Canon PowerShot Pro70
The Canon PowerShot Pro70 is a 1998 compact digital camera with a 1/2" CCD sensor (approx. 1.7 MP), a 28-70mm F2.0 lens, Dedicated Li-ion power, and CompactFlash (CF) storage.
Image: Canon Camera Museum
Used prices vary with condition and accessories. Japanese marketplaces are on the Japanese page.
About the Canon PowerShot Pro70
The Canon PowerShot Pro70 was released in November 1998 and carries a 1/2-inch CCD. Its lens covers 28-70 mm in 35mm terms at F2.0, described as roughly 2.5x optical zoom. An F2.0 maximum aperture is fast for a zoom of this range and was the lens headline of the model.
The body is large at 145 x 85 x 132 mm and weighs about 690 g, a shape closer to a compact SLR than a pocket camera, with room for a deep grip. Power is a 2CR5 lithium battery, with a dedicated nickel-metal hydride battery and a dedicated AC adapter also listed. Images are recorded to CompactFlash. It belongs to the Pro line of early PowerShot cameras, aimed at users who wanted a brighter lens and a more substantial body than the entry models offered.
Buying one used
Uses a 2CR5 lithium battery, with a dedicated nickel-metal hydride pack and AC adapter as options: check that a working supply exists. Media is CompactFlash, so test card recognition. Run the F2.0 zoom through its range and check the display.
Overview
| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerShot Pro70 |
| Released | November 1998 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 1.7 MP |
| Lens | 28-70mm / F2.0 |
| Zoom | 2.5× optical |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion |
|---|---|
| Storage | CompactFlash (CF) |
| Weight | approx. 690g |