Canon PowerShot SD870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS Digital Camera
- Digital Zoom: 4x
- Camera Type: Compact
- Weight: 0.34 lb.
- LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
- Resolution: 8.3 Megapixel
- Optical Zoom: 4x
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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS Digital Camera
Product Review Summary
- Nice Screen (5)
- Compact (4)
- Excellent Picture Quality (4)
- Powerful Zoom (3)
- Easy to Use (2)
- Long Battery Life (2)
- Faster Shutter (2)
- Lightweight (2)
- Rich Features (1)
- Rechargeable (1)
- Weak Flash (2)
- Difficult to Use (1)
- Bad in Low Light (1)
- Everyday Use (5)
- Gifts (4)
- Travel (3)
- Special Events (2)
- Outdoors (1)
- Action (1)
Consumer Reviews
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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 previous to it and above and beyond my own...
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A solid performing ultra-compact Point-and-Shoot
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 to use one of my backup D-SLR bodies with a huge...
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Canon PowerShot SD870IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870IS 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 SD870IS Digital ELPH boasts impressive specs as well as a host of convenience 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 SD870IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Incredible image quality in a sleek and portable design!
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Product Details and Features
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| MPN | SD870 IS | |
Key Features |
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| Digital Zoom | 4x | |
| Camera Type | Compact | |
| Weight | 0.34 lb. | |
| LCD Screen Size | 3 in. | |
| Resolution | 8.3 Megapixel | |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | |
Image Quality |
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| Camera Resolution | 8.3 Megapixel | |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD | |
| Image Resolutions | 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 | |
Video |
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| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) | |
| Video Format | QuickTime | |
| Max Movie Length | Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) | |
| Video Speed | 30 fps | |
Lens |
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| Interchangeable Lens | Not Interchangeable Lenses | |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | |
| Focus Type | Autofocus | |
| Focal Length | 5 - 20 mm | |
| Macro Focus Range | 0.8 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t) | |
| 35mm Zoom Lens | 28 - 112 mm | |
| Focus Range | 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) | |
Exposure Control |
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| Aperture Range | f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/60 - 1/1600 sec | |
| Frames Per Second | 1.4 Frames | |
| White Balance | Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) | |
Flash |
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| Flash Functions | Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual | |
| Flash Type | Built-In | |
| ISO Speeds | Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 | |
Storage |
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| File Size (High Res.) | 4.33 MB (30 images on 128MB card) | |
| Memory Type | Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card | |
| Compression Type | JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 • DCF | |
| File Size (Low Res.) | 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) | |
| Compression Modes | Fine • SuperFine • Normal | |
Included Features |
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| Self Timer | 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. | |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone | |
Viewfinder / Display |
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| LCD Protected Position | Without LCD Protected Position | |
| Viewfinder | Without Viewfinder | |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230,000 pixels | |
Interfaces |
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| Video Interface | Video Out | |
| Interface Type | USB 2.0 | |
Power Supply |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery | |
| Battery Life | 310 Images | |
System Requirements |
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| Operating System | Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista | |
Dimensions |
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| Weight | 0.34 lb. | |
| Depth | 0.93 in. | |
| Height | 2.24 in. | |
| Width | 3.69 in. | |
Miscellaneous |
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| UPC | 10202172 | |
| Product ID | 76966422 | |
| Included Accessories | Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery | |
| Release Date | October, 2008 | |
| Family Line | Canon IXUS | |
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