Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

SD870 IS
Also known as	Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS, Canon IXY Digital 910 IS
Product	Digital Camera
Format	Compact
Manufacturer	Canon
Series	PowerShot SD
Megapixels	8 MP
Zoom wide	28 mm
Optical zoom	105 mm (3.8 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4 x
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
ISO rating	1600
LCD	3 inches
Viewfinder	None
Storage types	SD, SDHC, MMC card
Battery	Lithium-Ion NB-5L
Release date	August 20, 2007
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Summary

• Stylish dual tone 8.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH in two elegant colors.
• 3.8x Wide-Angle Zoom lens to get more family and friends into one perfect photo.
• Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD screen with wide angle viewing and an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.
• Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile.
• DIGIC III Image Processor with Red-eye Correction for sharper images and improved functionality.
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

Press Release

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A Stunning Achievement.

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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Specifications

Physical

Environmentally sealed	No
Battery model	NB-5L
Battery type	Lithium-Ion
Battery life (CIPA)
Weight (inc. batteries)	205 g (7.2 oz)
Dimensions	93 x 59 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 1 in)

Sensor

Max Resolution	3264 x 2448
Resolutions	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio (w:h)	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	8.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	8.3 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Sensor type	CCD
Processor

Image

ISO	Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets
Custom white balance	5 positions plus manual
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Super-Fine, Fine, Normal

Optics / Focus

Focal length (equiv.)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Optical zoom	105 mm (3.8 x)
Auto focus	AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4 x
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	45 cm
Macro focus range	2 cm
Focus points
Lens mount

Screen / Viewfinder

Articulated screen
Screen size	3 "
Screen dots	230,000
Touchscreen
Live View	No
Viewfinder type	None

Photography Features

Maximum aperture	F2.8 - F5.8
Minimum shutter	15 sec
Maximum shutter	1/1600 sec
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range	4 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
Continuous Drive	Yes, 1.3 fps
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Metering modes	Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
WB bracketing

Formats / Storage

Video formats
Movie audio
Audio channels
Clips	Yes, 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
HD Modes
FPS
Storage types	SD/SDHC/MMC card
Internal storage
Image formats

Connectivity

USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Remote control	No

Other

Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	No
Tripod mount
Pixel density	32 MP/cm²
Lens thread	No
Power-on Time
Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus
Shutter Lag, Prefocused
Shot to Shot time
Additional features