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Canon Powershot SD870 IS

Canon Powershot SD870 IS

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  • 5 out of 5
"excellent camera!"
  • 5 out of 5
"Good Backup Camera"
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The Canon SD870 IS has just about everything you might want in a camera: a solid, 8 megapixel sensor, image stabilization, a wide-angle lens, and a large 3.0-inch LCD display. Considering Canon's reliability and reputation, you could do a lot worse. Much much worse. The SD870 IS is a beautiful camera, with plenty of power to serve your needs.read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 3.8x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • Auto focus
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Answered Questions for the SD870 IS

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 opinion, and other people's mileage... 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 a 3.8 optical zoom .it... 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 of the models pages and... read more

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Open Questions for the 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: Date imprint on 870 is
20 points for best answer - 6 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

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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon $249.99 Go!
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  • 4.59 out of 5

Average rating based on 524 total reviews: 4.59/5

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  • 5 out of 5
excellent camera! (james jones - 7/18/08)

I have owned two Sony Cyber shot cameras over a two year period and I got used to most of the features you see on... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Good Backup Camera (Jake - 6/21/08)

In December 2007, I purchased the Canon SD870 IS and a Canon Rebel XTI. My primary camera is the Canon 30D with the following Canon... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Compact Camera Ever Produced (Giligan Goley - 6/8/08)

I bought this camera four months ago, and since then have taken over 5800 pictures with it. The 3 inch screen and pressure sensitive dial... read more

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