Canon Powershot SD870 IS
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- 6th of 68 in 8 Megapixel
- 18th of 81 in Canon
- 15th of 95 in $200 - $300
- 24th of 166 in Ultra Compact
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Answered Questions for the Canon SD870 IS
- Q: Canon SX100IS, Sony DSC-H3 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3?
- A: Please view the answer here, you posted this several times: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd870is_question.html?qid=17296. read more
- Q: Which camera? Sony T70, Canon 870, or Canon 950?
- A: Tyler,I'm outlining the major specifications for the three cameras in the following order: Canon SD950... read more
- Q: Can any body tell me what is the diffrence between Canon IXUS 860 IS & 870 IS? Which one is better choice?
- A: LOL. Serves me right for reading your question too literally! They're going to essentially be... read more
- Q: Date imprint on 870 is
- A: Well, that depends. Here's how the postcard mode works: When selected, the Postcard mode also... read more
- Q: Canon SD870IS, Canon SD790IS or Sony DSC-w170?
- A: Elysa,I am a big fan of the Canon cameras (I currently own 3). That being... read more
- Q: I want a slim camera with 8 MP and at less 5x optical zoom
- A: Hi Jane,In my opinion, Canon is the best point and shoot. Obviously that's just my... read more
- Q: I want to use either of these for outdoor shooting. Which is best.
- A: hello billthe 870 is not suitable for this type of use . it only has... read more
- Q: Choosing between SD870, SD1100 and SD 890
- A: First thing I would do is use the comparison utility at CanonUSA.com. Click on one... read more
- Q: Manual controls on the 870
- A: You will be very happy with the Auto modes on this camera. They're intuitive and... read more
- Q: I'm looking for a point and shoot camera that's easy for a beginner to use.
- A: Hi Beth,You're right; there are LOTS of positives and negs to every camera, depending on... read more
- Q: Cannon powershot SD1100 or SD870!?!?
- A: Frankly, Taylor, you'll be happy with either. They're both outstanding cameras. And very similar, actually. read more
- Q: which camera sony cybershot DSC w150 or canon powershot SD870 is
- A: Samta,From using different cameras, I favor the Canons. They have very sharp photos in a... read more
- Q: Which Cannon ultra compact camera has the least amount of shutter lag?
- A: I agree with Debbie on this and add that a 3" LCD isn't going to... read more
- Q: Canon SD870 or Fuji f50fd or something else?
- A: hello debbiemy choice is the panasonic tz53 inch screenmetal body9 .1mega pixels10x optical zoomhd videogreat... read more
- Q: Canon SD870 or Sony W130? which is better?
- A: I'm still firmly in the Canon camp for two main reasons. Sony is obsessed with... read more
- Q: Need a compact camera for 1-yr trip around the world. Which model do you recommend? THANKS!
- A: hello Diane my choice would be the lumix tz3 it is small light and has... read more
- Q: which camera canon ps sd 870IS or 950IS or nikon coolpix p80?
- A: Well, of the three, the P80 will be your best bet simply because of the... read more
- Q: Which would you recommend? The SD 870 or SD1100?
- A: Truthfully there is nothing better about the SD1100 except its price tag. The SD870 has... read more
- Q: Which camera? SD870 or SD890?
- A: I think you should go with the SD870. The 10.0 megapixals to the 8.0 megapixals... read more
- Q: Which of the Canon SD Series is best for me?
- A: Chris,The Canon 870 IS does look nice, but it does not come with the manual... read more
Open Questions for the Canon SD870 IS
- Q: How to get review on the Canon Powershot SD850 IS, that was on your site?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Am I crazy to be considering a Refurbished Canon SD870 ? Adorama has the for about $35 less than a new one.....the refurbs are done by Canon USA
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: which of the pocket canons is the best? I always thought the larger the number the better? But it seems the 870 or even some lower numbers rank the
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I need a small camera for rock concerts. It can't be easily knocked out of my hand. Stabilization required. Great pics. Big LCD. lots memory
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is there any way that I can change the brightness of the picture that I am taking?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: which camera, SD870 or SD790?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: which camera? SD 1100 or SD 870?
- 10 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: How does this Canon Powershot SD870 compare to Canon Powershot SD800?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want to buy a ultra compact digital camera that is $300 or less with following attributes...
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is this camera good for outdoor pics as well as indoor in lower light? Id also be using it to take pics with the zoom at a indoor ice rink. What do yo
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: pics are too large to email
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: What is the bes digital camera for taking pics of my baby and to use on vacation?
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: country of origin sd870
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: 2 Criteria - 1) Low light 2) Taking pictures of Toddlers?
- 12 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want to buy a canon digital camera, and I am concerned about the picture quality at night or place poor lighting. What model would you suggest?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Can you charge camera with USB alone?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: which is the best compact camers
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: photo of minute insects on flowers
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: when you print the pik does it come out blurry? i need to now.
- 7 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Help with finding the right camera.
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
