The PowerShot S70 features the 1/1.8″ 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor to enable highly detailed images of up to 3,072 x 2,304 pixels. The S70 was released in June of 2004 and the name remained the same in all three markets (Japan, Europe, and America). The S70 incorporates a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom lens, realizing a zoom range equivalent to 28-100mm in the 35mm format. Featuring a glass-molded Ultra-high refractive index Aspherical (UA) lens, the lens unit realizes a slim, more compact design and a corresponding reduction in the thickness and weight of the camera. Advanced shooting features include macro photography as close as 4 cm, a top shutter speed of 1/2000 of a second, an “Underwater” white balance preset, VGA (640 x 480 pixels) movie-clip recording and, when shooting in the RAW format, the ability to select the resolution of the JPEG preview image that is simultaneously saved with the RAW file. Moreover, a camera start-up time of just 2.3 seconds and a large-capacity battery (NB-2LH). The camera’s functionality is further extended by a full range of optional accessories, which includes a Tele Converter and a Waterproof Case that enables underwater photography at depths up to 40 meters. Constructed of aluminum-magnesium alloy, the PowerShot S70 features dark-gray and black two-tone color scheme. The model’s functional design also features a large zoom lever on the rear of the camera and round control pad with the “SET” button located in the center for effortless control.