Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #116 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Canon
• Model: SD870IS
• Released on: 2007-09-10
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 2.30" w x 3.60" l, .34 pounds
• Display size: 3

Features

• 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 3.8x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display
• Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
• 17 shooting modes, including 10 special scene modes; Print/Share button
• Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (32MB memory card included)

From the Manufacturer

Customer Reviews

i am really happy with that machine
i have been using this machine for a month and it is absolutely perfect. very quick and it shots so nice. it is easy to use. before that one i was using sony cyber shot, but canon is absolutely better than Sony. i have taken so many good photos, i hope i will take more and more... if you want to see one of them just contact with me :)
one minor thing, it came to me without a safe bag... i wish the package contains a safe bag too.

Great camera!
I did research for a number of months and the most complicated facet of the research involved the high number of models produced by Canon. After comparing features and price, I found that this camera had the best mix of price and features. I particularly like the wider angle of the lens.

I have used the camera for about a month now and have not been dissappointed at all. I have taken shots at a lounge/night club, the beach, indoors swimming pool, and in the house. I got beautiful shots in all of these different lighting conditions. In addition, I took a shot using the digital zoom at its max and shot came out pretty clear.

As far as negatives, I would say it is difficult to grip the camera given its finish. I almost dropped it twice while removing it from the case. I now do not grasp the camera without holding the strap. Also, it seems that the battery does not charge when connected to a computer via the USB cord. It looks like the only way to charge the camera is to take the battery out and use the supplied charger which is okay but it is inconveient.

All in all, the benefits outweigh the negatives and the negatives are understandable given the size of the camera. Overall, very happy with this purchase. Amazon shipped the camera quickly and it arrived sooner than expected.

Awesome camera!
The Canon PowerShot series is definitely the best mini camera series available in the market. I bought the SD870 for my sister, and I have the SD850 myself. When it comes to taking landscape photos, the SD870 is better due to the wide screen, but I definitely prefer the micro shots of the SD850.

So I would pick either the SD850 or the SD870 (I tried many others!! They are the best!) according to what the type of photos you take more often.... Both are excellent!