Canon PowerShot SD870 IS (IXUS 860 IS)

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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FEATURES

8.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH

You deserve a camera as individual as you are. That's why the PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH is available in a choice of two head-turning models. Select from your choice of the impressive matte Black or the sophisticated Chrome Silver front ring detail design. Both feature a gleaming metallic body whose smooth, simple shape is handsomely contrasted with bold side lines. In addition, both also offer 8.0 megapixels of resolution so you get images with the high-degree of detail and richness of color that enables you to print, crop and enlarge for maximum self-expression.

3.8x Wide-Angle Zoom lens

With a wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom lens equipped with Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, you've got what it takes to capture astonishing, lavishly detailed close-ups with total confidence. Now, you don't even have to worry about camera shake getting in the way of perfect pictures. Because even at maximum telephoto, the SD870 IS Digital ELPH keeps you rock steady. So you can create images that are sharp, clear and bright—just like you want them to be. You'll amaze yourself and others with what you can achieve with the SD870 IS Digital ELPH.

Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD screen

The camera's 3.0-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This extra-durable, high-resolution screen with tough scratch-resistant coating on the anti-reflective, PureColor LCD screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology

DIGIC III features Face Detection technology, giving you the best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over and underexposed faces.

Shooting Modes

Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
Camera M
The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
Digital Macro
Shoot larger-than-life close-ups with one-button simplicity.
Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
Movie
Shoot in VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps/30 fps LP), QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps for up to 1 hour or 4GB), QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes or Time Lapse (640 x 480 at 1 sec./2 sec. intervals) for up to 2 hours.
Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.”
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Aquarium
Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.
Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect.
(Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC17 required for shooting any underwater images)
Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
Kids & Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.

DIGIC III Image Processor

With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

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.

Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

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 shooting flexibility.

Easy direct printing

The PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD870 IS Digital ELPH to a Canon CP, SELPHY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows® and Macintosh®).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes* or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

Direct Photo Printers
For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Direct Photo Printers that allow you to print without a computer in one of two ways: plug your compatible PowerShot camera into the Direct Photo Printer using the supplied USB interface cable, or simply insert a memory card into the supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high-resolution, borderless images as postcards or 8.5" x 11" sheets within minutes.

Compact Photo Printers
Compact Photo Printers let you produce versatile, fun 4" x 6" postcards, 4" x 8" wide greeting cards* or credit card* size prints in just two easy steps: connect and press/print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD screen. You get durable, dye-sublimated prints quickly with or without borders. Assorted paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels.* You can even take select Compact Photo Printers to a party or an outdoor picnic using an optional rechargeable battery.

*Optional paper cassette may be required.

**Only available with direct printing from select Canon PowerShot models using Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor • 1/2.5" Type CCD
• 8.0 million effective pixels

Image sizes • 3264 x 2448
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
• 3264 x 1832

Movie clips • 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps
• Time Lapse (640 x 480 @ 0.5/1fps, playback @15fps)

Maximum clip length • 640 x 480, 320 x 240: 4GB or 1 hour
• 160 x 120: 3 mins
• Time lapse: 120 mins

File formats • JPEG (Exif v2.2)
• DPOF 1.1
• AVI (Motion JPEG + WAVE)

Lens • 28-105mm (35mm equiv)
• 3.8x optical zoom
• F2.8-5.8

Image stabilization Yes (Lens-Shift)

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom up to 4x

Focus TTL

AF area modes • Face Detection AiAF
• 9-point AiAF
• 1-point AF (center)

AF lock Yes (on/off selectable)

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance Closest focus distance 3cm

Metering • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center)

ISO sensitivity • Auto
• High ISO Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600

AE Lock Yes (on/off selectable)

Exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments

Shuttter speed 15-1/1600 sec

Modes • Auto
• Manua
• Digital Macro
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Stitch Assist
• Movie
• Special Scene

Scene modes • Portrait
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater

White balance • Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom

Self timer 2 or 10sec, custom

Continuous shooting Approx 1.2fps until card is fullApprox 1.3fps until card is full

Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)

Flash • Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction
• Face Detection FE compensation
• Flash exposure lock
• Range (Auto ISO): 30cm - 4.0m (wide) / 2m (tele)

Viewfinder No

LCD monitor • 3.0-inch Vari-angle P-Si TFT
• 230,000 pixels
• 100% coverage
• 15 levels of brightness adjustment

Connectivity • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)

Print compliance PictBridge

Storage • SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible
• 32 MB card supplied

Power • Li-Ion battery pack NB-5L
• Optional AC adapter ACK-DC30

Weight (no batt) 155g (5.5 oz)

Dimensions 92.6 x 58.8 x 25.9 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 in)