Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black)

  • B&H # CAPSSD870B
  • Mfr# 2086B001

Product Highlights

  • 8.0 Megapixels
  • 3.8x Wide Angle Zoom Lens
  • 3.0" LCD Display
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Face Detection AF/AE
  • Red-eye Correction
  • High ISO Sensitivity
  • Superb Ergonomic Design

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The PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera incorporates a high resolution 8.0 megapixel CCD, and a wide angle, 3.8x optical zoom lens with an optical image stabilizer for steady zooming in an extremely compact and stylish body. Plus the camera is loaded with features including Face Detection technology, in-camera Red-eye Correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, and five movie modes including a time lapse movie option.

The exclusive Canon DIGIC III processor makes all of these features possible, plus it ensures that your camera performs quickly and supports the unique iSAPS technology that ensures that your pictures always look their best. Other key advancements incorporated into the PowerShot SD870 IS include auto ISO shift for improved low light shooting and an impressive 3.0" PureColor LCD screen offering enhanced colour reproduction and scratch-resistance.

8.0 Megapixel Resolution
With 8.0 Megapixels of imaging power, the PowerShot SD870 IS delivers stunning detail and clarity, sufficient to produce oversized prints and also provides the freedom to enlarge any section of an image and crop to your exact needs.
3.8x Wide Angle Zoom Lens
The SD870 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with a 3.8x optical zoom lens that features wide angle capability equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm filmn camera - that means you'll be able to get the whole family in the shot. Furthermore, the 4x digital zoom brings the combined zooming power all the way to 15.2x for superb detail at sporting events, school concerts and more.
Optical Image Stabilizer
Canon's lens shift-type optical image stabilizer counteracts the camera shake caused by slight hand movements. Vibration sensors detect the angle and speed of movement and send this information to a processor, allowing the camera to compensate. This adds stability to hand-held, telephoto or moving shots and enables shooting at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower than typical with no noticeable increase in image blur.
Superb Ergonomic Design
The camera is as beautiful to look at as the images it takes, with a Perpetual Curve design that has the look of fine sculpture; and its unique form is engineered to conform to the shape of your hand- making the camera comfortable to hold.
DIGIC III Image Processor with iSAPS Technology
Canon's DIGIC III Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC III provides markedly faster startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
Face Detection Technology
The DIGIC III processor in the PowerShot SD870 IS features Face Detection AF/AE, which finds multiple faces in the frame and sets the most suitable focus point when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In addition, Face Detection FE adjusts the flash based on a person's face on the screen. Exposure and flash are then controlled to ensure proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces.
In-camera Red-eye Correction
Red-eye Correction detects and automatically corrects red-eye during playback for both regular and flash photography. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.
High ISO to Reduce Image Blur and Expand Low-light Shooting
The PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
18 Shooting Modes and In-camera Creative Functions
The PowerShot SD870 IS is adaptable to almost any shooting situation, with Eighteen shooting modes including 11 Special Scene modes, and a manual mode for selection of exposure settings such as White Balance and ISO. For in-camera creative image manipulation, the My Colors photo effects can be applied during or after shooting, and the latest Creative Light Effects let you transform background bright spots to stars, hearts, music notes and more. Furthermore, a My Category function simplifies image management by automatically tagging images with categories such as People, Scenery and Events, based on face detection and the shooting mode selected.
Advanced Video Recording
The camera has five movie functions to choose from including VGA quality (640 x 480) recording at 30fps or 15fps with sound, and Canon's unique Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates vertically shot movies for playback on camera, PC or TV via the integrated AV Out connection. You can also shoot time Lapse recording that records VGA resolution at 1 or 2 second intervals, and there is even a Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels @ 15 fps) that's ideal for creating movies you can attach to emails.
High-resolution 3.0" LCD Display
The bright extra-durable, high-resolution 3.0" PureColor LCD screen features a wide viewing angle for comfortable image framing and viewing, and has a tough scratch-resistant anti-reflective coating. Altogether, the LCD screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.
USB 2.0 Interface
The PowerShot SD870 IS supports the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer.
Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options
The Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the camera to a Canon Direct Photo Printer or PictBridge supported printer, press the Print/Share button and print. The Direct Print feature allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera when connected to a compatible printer. Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images directly to a computer (Windows).
Camera Type Wide-Angle Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
Image Sensor 1/2.5" 8.3 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution 8.0 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB
Color Modes Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color
Image File Formats JPEG (SuperFine, Fine, Normal)
Recorded Resolution Large (3264 x 2448)
Widescreen (3264 x 1832)
Medium 1 (2592 x 1944)
Medium 2 (2048 x 1536)
Medium 3 (1600 x 1200)
Small (640 x 480)
Video Recording AVI Motion JPEG with Audio
640 x 480 @ 30 fps (VGA)
640 x 480 @ 15 fps (VGA)
320 x 240 @ 30 fps (QVGA)
320 x 240 @ 15 fps (QVGA)
160 x 120 @ 15 fps (compact)
640 x 480 @ 1 fps (Time Lapse)
640 x 480 @ 0.5 fps (Time Lapes)
Clip up to 4GB or 60 minutes VGA & QVGA @ 30 or 15 fps, up to 2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps (Time Lapse), Up to 1 minute at 60 fps (Fast Frame Rate), up to 3 minutes QQVGA (compact)
Audio Recording WAV format
record time up to 60 seconds with image
Optics
Lens Type Canon UA Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom 3.8x
Lens Focal Length 4.6mm - 17.3mm (28mm - 105mm equivalent)
Digital Zoom 4x
Minimum Focus Distance 1.2" (3cm)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8-5.8
Optical Image Stabilization Yes (Lens Shift-type Optical Image Stabilizer)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Focus Control
Focus Type TTL Autofocus
Focus Modes Autofocus (9-point AiAF, 1-point AF), Face Priority AF
Focus Range Normal: 18" (45cm) - infinity
Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 24" (60cm) wide
Digital Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 24" (60cm) wide only
Exposure Control
Sensitivity Auto ISO
High ISO Auto
Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Shutter Type Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1600 seconds
Aperture Range f/2.8-5.5 (max.)
Exposure Metering Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Modes Program AE, Auto ISO Shift, Exposure Compensation (±2EV stops in 1/3-stop increments), AE Lock
White Balance Modes Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
Scene Modes Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash Off)
Effective Flash Range 1.0' (0.3m) - 13.1' (4.0m)
External Flash Connection No
External Flash Control Not Applicable
Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots Not Specified by Manufacturer
Burst Capability 1.3 fps continuous
Self Timer 2 seconds, 10 seconds or Custom
Interval Recording No
Date & Time Stamp No
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory No
Compatible Memory Cards Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Recording Capacity Includes 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card

Still Image Capacity

Superfine Fine Normal
Large 8 14 29
Widescreen 11 18 39
Medium 1 11 20 41
Medium 2 18 32 64
Medium 3 29 52 99
Small 111 171 270

Video Capacity

Video Mode Record Time
640 x 480 @ 30 fps (VGA) 14 seconds
640 x 480 @ 15 fps (VGA) 27 seconds
320 x 240 @ 30 fps (QVGA) 38 seconds
320 x 240 @ 15 fps (QVGA) 1 minute 7 seconds
160 x 120 @ 15 fps (Compact) 3 minutes 9 seconds
640 x 480 @ 1 fps (Time Lapse) 7 minutes 30 seconds
640 x 480 @ 0.5 fps (Time Lapse) 15 minutes 2 seconds
Battery Type NB-5L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Power Adapter ACK-DC30 AC Adapter Kit (optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) mini-B jack
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control No
Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Web-Cam Capable No
System & Software Requirements Windows System
  • IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium 150MHz CPU (Pentium 300MHz or higher for XP)
  • Microsoft Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP
  • Built-in USB Port

Macintosh System

  • Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, eMac or iBook with Power PC Processor
  • Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, OS X (10.1 - 10.2)
  • Built-in USB Port
Display
Viewfinder No
LCD Display 3.0" LTPS TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with brightness adjustment
Language Options English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian
Playback Options Single Image, Magnification (2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume Playback, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Erase (single image, by date, by category, by folder, all images), Movie Playback (Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Erase)
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.7 x 2.4 x 1.1" (93 x 59 x 26mm)
Weight 5.5 oz. (155g) excluding battery

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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black)
 
4.7

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Large clear LCD (25)
  • Easy to setup (18)
  • Simple controls (16)
  • Strong construction (15)
  • Short lag time (14)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fun (25)
    • Travel (24)
    • Documentary (8)
    • Photojournalism (5)
    • Art (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (11), Casual user (6), Photo enthusiast (4)

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    5.0

    Powerful Point & Shoot For a Great Price

    By Zig

    from Miami, FL.

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy Setup
    • Easy to Keep Clean
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Fun
      • Photojournalism
      • Travel

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

      I love this camera especially the time lapse feature. The only thing I have a complaint about is the long shutter option. When using long shutter it automactically sets to widest aperture so you can't really use it other than at night.

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      5.0

      Great Camera!

      By beth

      from NYC

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Fun

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

        i bought this camera as an upgrade to the canon powershot sd400. its exactly what i wanted. stronger flash to reach further in low-lighting. bigger lcd screen. and just as easy to use. the only thing that is disappointing is the size of the battery changed so while i have an extra battery for the old camera, it wasnt useful and i had to purchase another. i dont have anything negative to say about it.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Excellent picture quality!

        By L.V.

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Sharp picture quality

        Cons

        • Small dials buttons

        Best Uses

        • Fun
        • Travel

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

        I bought the Canon SD870 for a 280 mile/five day bike ride and as a camera to take along when "I don't expect to take pictures, but just in case..." I enjoy my Nikon D80 DSLR but in the above cases it simply isn't practical to take a DSLR.
        I have taken about 150 plus pictures so far to test the camera's capabilities.

        What I like:
        1. Crisp/ Sharp, good color enlargements @ 12x18 inches. (at 80-200 IS0)Haven't yet made any 16 x 20 inch OR enlarged at any other ISO.
        2. ISO 400 comes out nice at the 4x6 inch size. I haven't enlarged any of these yet to see how they print at a larger size.
        3. There is a line item in the menu to mark the view finder to frame the parameters of a 2:3 ratio. This allows you to frame your shot to fit into a standard 4x6 print. These point and shoots are a 3:4 ratio. In printing, the top and bottom 1/4" are cut off, which might also mean that you have cut off the top of someone's head.
        4. You can do a lot of the things you can do with a DSLR..ensure proper exposure, establish your focus point, be in control of ISO, custom white balance OR
        5. Let your husband turn on the auto and just literally point and shoot...granted the pictures may come out "grainy" if the camera chooses too high of an ISO.
        6. I love the 28mm wide angle (for group shots, small spaces and landscape). I do wish that the camera had a longer zoom though.

        I am very picky about picture quality and I believe that anyone-professional to newbie -will be happy with picture performance even if this is your only all around camera.

        Things that I don't like:
        1. The Panasonic is easier to operate from get go. The buttons and dials are more finger friendly. (Thus, the 4 star rating) Although, now that I have learned how the SD 870 works, I am very comfortable with it.
        2. General comment about point and shoots. I wish these cameras had a viewfinder. A viewfinder allows you to steady the camera against your body which limits camera shake. This in turns lets you use a lower ISO to get sharper pictures.

        I would defintiley recommend the SD 870.

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        5.0

        Great small camera to take everywhere

        By jenzo

        from massillon, oh

        About Me Semi-Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Easy Setup
        • Great Picture Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Art
          • Documentary
          • Fun
          • Photojournalism
          • Travel

          Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

          This camera is so small you can easily fit it in your pocket and take everywhere. Even more - it takes amazingly great photos - close-ups or wide angle.

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          4.0

          Canon camera great for the money so far.

          By cropduster

          from Colorado Springs, CO

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Bright LCD
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

            Seems to be very good...quality wise. Really like the wide angle lense.

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            4.0

            PowerShote SD870

            By TerGerbs

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Bright LCD
            • Comfortable Controls
            • Easy Setup
            • Easy to Keep Clean

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Fun
              • Travel

              Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

              I love this camera .. the size is perfect I can keep it with me all the time.The photos (especially daylight) are clear and bright. I love the big screen and easy controls.

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              5.0

              a good deal

              By tommyjune

              from pitsburg, PA

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Bright LCD
              • Comfortable Controls
              • Easy Setup
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Documentary
                • Fun
                • Travel

                Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                I bought for less thqn 250 USD and it has everything included for this price, the best ratio quality / price wide angle which is sufficient; the stabiliwor works fine and couple with the aiap autofocus it delievrs very nice pics!!!
                **

                Ah I forgot the cheery on the cake, a huge display on its bback side of 3 inches, and a very easy and intuitive interface of canon!!!


                I recommend it

                Only weakness 8.0 Mio pixels, but sufficient for most of us....

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                5.0

                I would buy this product again

                By Fred

                from Zebulon, Ga.

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Bright LCD
                • Comfortable Controls
                • Easy Setup
                • Easy to Keep Clean
                • Short Lag Time
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Documentary
                  • Fun
                  • Photojournalism
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                  I take the camera wherever I go because of its compact size.

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                  5.0

                  Best ever at a great price

                  By Johnnysalami

                  from NJ

                  About Me Casual user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Bright LCD
                  • Comfortable Controls
                  • Easy Setup
                  • Easy to Keep Clean
                  • Short Lag Time
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Art
                    • Fun
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                    I am a novice at this but I can tell you it is the easiest and accurate camera I have ever used. The lcd is huge, a good thing for older eyes like mine. A true value for the dollar. And it's a Canon.

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                    5.0

                    I like a lot. It is just what I was look

                    By Ulbert

                    from Atascadero, CA

                    About Me Casual user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Bright LCD
                    • Comfortable Controls
                    • Easy Setup
                    • Easy to Keep Clean
                    • Short Lag Time
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Documentary
                      • Fun
                      • Photojournalism
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                      I take my camera everywhere and put my photos on my blog and facebook.

                      I like the options and megapixels in camera. I like the size and stabilizer too (doesn't mind is my hand is shaking). I can also take pictures even if the object is moving (somebody jumping).

                      I'd like a bit bigger optical zoom cause I can't take photos from very far. The digital zoom mostly covers the problem but I don't really like using it.

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                      5.0

                      good compact camera

                      By Torben BJ

                      from Hillerod, Denmark

                      About Me Casual user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Bright LCD
                      • Comfortable Controls
                      • Easy Setup
                      • Easy to Keep Clean
                      • Short Lag Time
                      • Wide angle lens

                      Cons

                      • No lock on power switch

                      Best Uses

                      • Documentary
                      • Fun
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                      I have been using the camera at a vacation in new york and Florida. It has taken lots of pictures in a high quality, and the large screen makes it easier to review the pictures afterwards. The video capabilities are impressing. However, one day the camera was suddenly out of power, without any previous warning, when I turned it on in the morning on a tour. That was very unfortunate, and I had to purchase a single use camera to cover the whole day. Maybe the camera had been turned on accidently while in the bag, something which is possible since there is no way to 'lock' the power switch. Apart from that, it is a great camera.

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                      5.0

                      should have bought it a year ago

                      By Debi

                      from Colorado

                      About Me Casual user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Bright LCD
                      • Comfortable Controls
                      • Easy Setup
                      • Easy to Keep Clean
                      • Short Lag Time
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Fun
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                        I love this camera. I have 2 small children. I am taking many close up pictures and action shots of a 2 year old. This camera is great for both. I had bought another camera 2 years ago and have never been fully satisfied with the close up shots - it was very hit or miss, the pictures would be slightly out of focus. I have not had that problem at all. I wish would have bought this camera sooner. It is easy to use, has a great zoom and the digital macro feature is great.

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                        4.0

                        Good PaS for the enthusiast

                        By Brad

                        from Foster City, CA

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Bright LCD
                        • Short Lag Time
                        • Wide angle lens

                        Cons

                        • No flash off default

                        Best Uses

                        • Fun
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                        This is my pocket camera when I don't want to carry around my DSLR. It turns on quick, takes sharp pictures with fairly low noise, good wide-angle lens, and bright & crisp LCD display.

                        My only complaint is that there is no way to turn off the flash be default; need to turn it off every time the camera is turned on.

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                        5.0

                        Love this Camera!

                        By Mike

                        from Houston TX

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Bright LCD
                        • Comfortable Controls
                        • Short Lag Time

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Fun
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                          Love the large display on a very compact camera. Takes great pictures and video. We bought one for my daughter then had to get another one for my wife.

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                          5.0

                          Best All Around Point and Shoot

                          By J R A

                          from Riverside, CA

                          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy Setup
                          • I S works Compact
                          • Short Lag Time
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                          • Limited on manual control

                          Best Uses

                          • Documentary
                          • Fun
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                          Great camera for quick snaps, the 28mm lens is a definate plus.

                          Fairley intuitive.

                          Finally bought this modle when it became obvious that Canon was not going to come out with an S90

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                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Great easy camera

                          By John

                          from Princeton, NJ

                          About Me Casual user

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Bright LCD
                          • Comfortable Controls
                          • Easy Setup
                          • Easy to Keep Clean
                          • Short Lag Time
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Fun
                            • Travel

                            Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                            Great for people looking for an easy to use camera with great quality pictures. Great camera for the price

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                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Great as a compact w/ wide lens

                            By Andy

                            from Singapore

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Bright LCD
                            • Comfortable Controls
                            • Easy Setup
                            • Easy to Keep Clean
                            • Short Lag Time
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Fun
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                              Bought the SD870 to allow us to capture memories easily on the go. It is serving us in this respect very well.

                              Really pleased with the wide lens and overall good picture quality. The SD870 is very user friendly, and is very well built.

                              Pictures in low lighting are somewhat grainy, but that's to be expected of the small sensor that comes with this compact camera.

                              Overall: Really happy with it. =)

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                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              4.0

                              Satisfied so far

                              By 870IS

                              from CA

                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Bright LCD
                              • Comfortable Controls
                              • Easy Setup

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Art
                                • Documentary
                                • Fun
                                • Photojournalism
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                                Great for arm chair photographer...great picture quality. Lots of options. Play with the camera to figure out the best settings for the best light/environmental conditions to optimize the photo quality.

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                                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Great Little Point & Shoot

                                By davegkugler

                                from Washington D.C.

                                About Me Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Bright LCD
                                • Compact size
                                • Ergonomic
                                • Short Lag Time
                                • Well built

                                Cons

                                • Moderate in Low Light

                                Best Uses

                                • Fun
                                • Put in a pocket or purse
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                                I've purchased two of these; one for my mom and one for a friend. I took the former on vacation with me for a week and had a blast. It is a great little camera that does well in most all conditions. Autofocus is accurate and face recognition appears to work as advertised. The camera kicks out well detailed, colorful, and contrasty images with no post processing needed per se. Although there isn't a dedicated manual mode like the G9, more advanced users will find that without too much trouble you can get the camera to shoot the way you want it to with exposure compensation, flash control, white balance settings, etc. If there was a weak point I would say it would be in lower light. Files appeared clean (tolerable noise up to ISO400), although it always wanted to use a flash in some settings I didn't feel it appropriate. Of course, it was easy enough to set the timer and force the flash off. Image stabalization works well and I could hand hold easily to 1/15 or maybe a little slower with minimal motion blur. Overall I would say fantastic for a novice, OK for a more advanced user, and super portable.

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                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Best in SD series

                                By JEE at playpixel

                                from San Francisco

                                About Me Professional

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                                Pros

                                • Bright LCD
                                • Comfortable Controls
                                • Easy Setup
                                • Easy to Keep Clean
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Fun
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Digital Camera (Black):

                                  Many compact cameras in the market, but this SD870 IS offered 28mm wider angle than the other models. Silk solid metal body fell really good when you hold. Not feel cheap plastic like others camera. I looked for high quality compact for year and this one is the answer. Newer model doesn't look and feel like this 870. Quality just about the same great, ready to print. I should buy 2nd before its discontinue.

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                                  Memory Cards

                                  Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

                                  SanDisk -  4 GB Extreme SDHC Memory Card
                                  • Price: $12.62
                                   

                                  Batteries & Power

                                  Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

                                  Canon -  NB-5L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v, 1120mAh)
                                  • Price: $39.15
                                   

                                  Bags & Cases

                                  Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.

                                  Canon -  PSC-55 Case
                                  • Price: $6.99
                                   

                                  Flash & Accessories

                                  Get a flash to add light to your picture.

                                  Canon -  HF-DC1 Flash
                                  • Price: $98.95
                                   

                                  Screen Protectors

                                  Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.

                                  GGI -  Digital Screen Care Kit
                                  • Price: $7.49
                                   

                                  Card Readers

                                  Download your pictures faster and save battery life.

                                  GGI -  Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Memory Card Reader - USB 2.0
                                  • Price: $8.99
                                   

                                  Filters & Adapters

                                  Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.

                                  Cokin -  Shoe Digital Filter Holder "A300"
                                  • Price: $13.98
                                   

                                  Tripod & Support

                                  Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.

                                  Canon -  Mini Tripod 7
                                  • Price: $16.95
                                   

                                  Books & Tutorials

                                  Learn all that your new camera can do.

                                  Pearson Education -  Book: The Digital Photography Book
                                  • Price: $14.24
                                   

                                  What's in the Box

                                  Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph, 8.0 Megapixel, 3.8x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Black)
                                  • 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
                                  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (NB-5L)
                                  • Battery Charger (CB-2LX)
                                  • USB Interface Cable (IFC-400PCU)
                                  • AV Cable (AVC-DC300)
                                  • Wrist Strap (WS-700)
                                  • Digital Camera Solution Software CD-ROM
                                  • User Guide
                                  • 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
                                   
                                   
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                                  Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph, 8.0 Megapixel, 3.8x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Black)

                                  • Discontinued
                                  • B&H # CAPSSD870B
                                  • Mfr# 2086B001

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                                  Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph, 8.0 Megapixel, 3.8x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

                                  • Discontinued
                                  • B&H # CAPSSD870S
                                  • Mfr# 2340B001

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