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Canon PowerShot Pro70

Announced Mar 27, 1998 •
2 megapixels | 2″ screen | 28 – 70 mm (2.5×)
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Announced Mar 27, 1998
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Dec 25, 1998
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 1536 x 1024
Effective pixels 2 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 28–70 mm
Max aperture F2–2.4
Screen size 2″
Max shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Storage types Compact Flash (2 slots: 1 @ Type I, 1 @ Type I or II)
Weight (inc. batteries) 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Dimensions 148 x 84 x 130 mm (5.83 x 3.31 x 5.12″)

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