Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera
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Summary: 8.3 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 3.8x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, CCD Sensor, Video Capability Included, 3 in. LCD Panel, Built-I...
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From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH signal that this is no ordinary camera. With 8.0 megapixels of resolution, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.8x optical zooming, the SD870 IS Digital ELPH boasts impressive specs as well as a host of convenient features. Face Detection Technology for worry-free people shots. A large 3.0-inch LCD to give you a perfect view of your scene. The Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 deliver brilliant images in challenging lighting.
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Canon Powershot SD 870 IS/IXUS Digital 860 IS/IXY Digital 910IS - by Howard_Creech
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Pros: Ultra-compact, 8 megapixels, fast, stylish, user friendly, 3.0" LCD screen, and Optical Image Stabilization
Cons: Auto exposure only, no optical viewfinder, and red-eye issues
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Bottom Line: Canon's new PowerShot SD870 IS digital camera provides a near perfect balance of pocketability, auto everything operation, snappy performance, and tough as nails durability.
Review: Canon's ultra-compact digicams have consistently been among the most successful competitors in the hi-tech marketplace because they (almost) always deliver impressive usability, class champ performance, and very good image quality - all stuffed into a... (more)
Canon Does A Remarkable Job With This Technological Marvel... - by ace3502
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Pros: Compact, fantastic resolution and picture quality, great video quality, huge LCD screen
Cons: A little tough to navigate through menus, no case included
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Bottom Line: Although on the expensive side, you without a doubt get your moneys worth. Good for the avid photographer and a great start for beginning professionals.
Review: Preface Wow. Can you believe it. Today marks my 7 year anniversary on the site. SEVEN YEARS! I suppose its fitting that this is my 77th review then. =) With this anniversary I wanted to do a superb review. I wanted to do one above and beyond any... (more)
A solid performing ultra-compact Point-and-Shoot - by mdifanis
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Pros: Compact size, wide-angle lens, huge LCD screen
Cons: Poor performance at high ISO settings, fixed focus & zoom in video mode.
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Bottom Line: This camera offers a solid choice for casual shooters desiring ultra-compact portability and good wide-angle coverage.
Review: Introduction and Rationale for Purchase Like two of the other reviewers of this item, I own D-SLR equipment that I use heavily for professional and personal photography. I purchased the SD870 IS for my wife. She had grown tired of trying... (more)
An absolute winner! - by toothfixer
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Pros: Face detection, image stabilization, good videos and photos with tweaking, great screen and battery life.
Cons: Limited control, poor high ISO performance, soft optics, size, weak flash, poor flash positioning.
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Bottom Line: I looked at a lot of cameras and this was by far the best.
Review: The previous reviewer pretty much touched on all of the bases so all I can do here is confirm what he said and add some personal opinions. I have a Canon 1Ds Mark II with lots of L glass so I will not even begin to compare the quality of images taken... (more)
nice 28mm wide angle lens. great camera with fast responses - by consumerdude
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Pros: Good camera for family and kids shots. 10 shot self timer.
Cons: no autoexposure bracketing. case scratches too easily
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Bottom Line: It's a great 2nd pocket camera for professionals, and a good point & shoot for most others.
Review: So now I own 2 Canon digital cameras. After owning digital cameras from Sony(3), Panasonic(3), and Nikon(2), I'd have to say that I am very impressed overall with the SD850 IS as a point and shoot camera. I usually start reviews with problem areas,... (more)
Compact, stylish, powerful camera - by wendywowie
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Pros: picture quality, usability of interface, stylish
Cons: none
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Review: I recently purchased this camera for my boyfriend. I was looking for an easy-to-use camera that could also shoot videos. We've been really pleased so far with the quality of the photos and videos, as well as how easy it is to access the various... (more)
Canon Power Shot - by godsworker95
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Pros: Good Price. Durable.
Cons: I don't think there is any.
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Review: I love this camera. I think it takes excellent pictures. I have not seen a better more reliable camera then this one. I have had a lot of cameras before and I believe I would choose Canon over most anything else. I would spend more money to get a cannon... (more)
Disappointed with SD870 IS - by lingwai
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Pros: Big screen
Cons: bad pics in dim area
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Review: I used to be a big fan of Canon. I bought PowerShot SD870 IS 2 months ago. This is my 3rd Canon Digit Camera. My last Canon was IXUS 430 and I loved it. When I used that camera, all my friends thought my pics had the best qualify. Very soon, I became... (more)
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Full Details
Product MPN
- MPN:
- POWERSHOTSD870IS
Key Features
- Weight:
- 0.34 lb.
- Image Sensor Type:
- CCD
- Resolution:
- 8.3 Megapixel
- Optical Zoom:
- 3.8x
- Camera Type:
- Compact
- Family Line:
- Canon PowerShot
Lens
- Interchangeable Lens:
- Not Interchangeable Lenses
- Optical Zoom:
- 3.8x
- 35mm Zoom Lens:
- 28 - 105 mm
- Digital Zoom:
- 4x
- Focus Type:
- Autofocus
- Focus Range:
- 18 in. to Infinity (w)
- Macro Focus Range:
- 1.2 - 24 in. (w) / 12 - 24 in. (t)
- Focal Length:
- 4.6 - 17.3 mm
Image Quality
- Camera Resolution:
- 8.3 Megapixel
- Image Resolutions:
- 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200
Video
- Video Resolutions:
- 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
- Video Speed:
- 30 fps
- Max Movie Length:
- Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
- Video Format:
- AVI • Motion JPEG
Exposure Control
- Aperture Range:
- f2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
- Shutter Speed:
- 15 - 1/1600 sec
- White Balance:
- Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
- Frames Per Second:
- 1.3 Frames
Storage
- Memory Type:
- Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card
- Compression Modes:
- Fine • SuperFine • Normal
- Compression Type:
- JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
- File Size (High Res.):
- 3.36 MB (38 images on 128MB card)
- File Size (Low Res.):
- 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash
- ISO Speeds:
- Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
- Flash Type:
- Built-In
- Flash Functions:
- Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
- Viewfinder:
- Without Viewfinder
- LCD Panel:
- With LCD Panel
- LCD Panel Size:
- 3 in.
- LCD Screen Resolution:
- 230,000 pixels
- LCD Protected Position:
- Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
- Interface Type:
- USB 2.0
- Video Interface:
- Video Out
Power Supply
- Battery Type:
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- Battery Life:
- 270 Images
Included Features
- Self Timer:
- 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
- Built-in Microphone:
- With Built-in Microphone
System Requirements
- Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions
- Width:
- 3.65 in.
- Depth:
- 1.02 in.
- Height:
- 2.32 in.
- Weight:
- 0.34 lb.
Warranty
- Warranty:
- 90 Days
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories:
- Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AV Cable
- Release Date:
- September, 2007
- Product ID:
- 44849916
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