Product Description

Overview: Quality 10.0 Megapixel imaging Sleek and sophisticated in gold or silver the Digital IXUS 870 IS boasts an exceptional build quality. The 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures the finest of detail for superb large-scale prints and creative cropping possibilities. Capture more The 4x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens lets you capture more in your frame - ideal for sweeping landscapes or group photos. Canon's renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake for outstanding image quality. DIGIC 4 Incorporating the latest in image processing technology DIGIC 4 delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly detailed clean images even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive operation. Face Detection Technology Great people shots are assured with the latest Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB even for faces at angles and far away. Face Select & Track optimises settings for a chosen person while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback. No blur The Digital IXUS 870 IS combats potential blur with High ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology which ascertains movement of both camera and subject to set the optimum ISO whatever the shooting situation. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in focus. Optimum contrast i-Contrast analyses a scene during shooting or playback then automatically boosts brightness. The result is improved contrast with retained detail in tricky lighting conditions. 3.0" PureColour LCD II The generous 3.0" PureColour LCD II offers exceptional contrast and colour rendition plus a wide viewing angle for easier framing playback and menu navigation - even at angles and in bright sunlight. Shooting Modes 19 shooting modes - including a new Sunset mode for stunning photos at sundown - deliver great results in

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14877 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2673B006AA
• Released on: 2008-09-30
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .34 pounds

Features

• Canon Ixus 870iS Digital Camera Gold
  • Canon Ixus 870 IS Digital Camera• 10 MP camera with 4x wide angled optical zoom, optical IS, DIGIC 4, face detection, anti-blur motion detection, i-Contrast, 3 inch PureColor LCD II, 19 modes, multi co

Manufacturer's Description

The Digital IXUS 870 IS Gold

Digital IXUS 870 IS Gold With a satisfying, high-quality build in gold or silver, the 10.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 870 IS commands attention. Capture panoramic landscapes or whole rooms of friends with a 4x wide-angle zoom – then enjoy images in stunning detail on a 3.0" PureColor LCD II screen.

Digital IXUS 870 IS Gold Highlights

10.0 Megapixels The number of megapixels determines the amount of sharp detail a digital camera can record. With more megapixels, you can print at larger sizes, plus crop and enlarge without sacrificing quality. IXUS cameras provide all the resolution you need for finely detailed, photo-quality prints with plenty of scope for post-shoot cropping. A full 10.0 megapixels of resolution ensure rich depth and detail, and lets you enlarge and crop images freely.

4x Wide-angle Optical Zoom The camera's Genuine Canon 4x Wide (28mm) Optical Zoom not only gets you in close, but performs with all the clarity and brilliance you'd expect from the world's leader in advanced optics technology.

Optical Image Stabilizer Any slight shake while hand-holding a camera can cause blurred photos. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology ensures crisp, clear images by detecting and correcting this camera shake. The camera is able to microscopically adjust its own lens with absolute accuracy up to 4,000 times every second, so the image you see is the image you capture. Image Stabilizer is especially useful at full zoom, which exaggerates camera movements, and in low-light settings that call for slower shutter speeds.

Motion Detection Technology / High ISO/IS Canon’s Motion Detection Technology uses several methods to detect camera and subject movement and set exposure accordingly. The brightness of subject and background, movement of the subject (based on comparison of frames over time) Face Detection information and camera shake information from the optical Image Stabilizer (IS) gyros are all taken into account. Where motion is detected the camera automatically selects the appropriate ISO level to achieve a shot with minimal noise and zero blur.

Face Detection Technology Utilising the power of DIGIC III, Canon’s Face Detection Technology ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting subjects in the frame and setting the correct focus, flash level and exposure.

Red Eye Correction This popular feature can now remove red-eye automatically during shooting, as well as in playback mode.

DIGIC IV Processing the vast amount of data generated by the PowerShot SX1 IS calls for power and speed. Enter DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology, Canon’s most advanced imaging processor yet. It is the power of DIGIC that delivers the superb image quality, responsive camera performance, faster AF, faster continuous shooting and extended battery life. DIGIC processors are so fast they can read, process, compress and write image data back to the buffer between exposures, reducing the data bottleneck for extended continuous shooting.

3.0" 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 II screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.

Sunset Scene Mode "Sunset" is added to the Special Scene Modes. This mode optimizes settings such as exposure and white balance, thereby making it possible to reproduce brilliant sunset shots.

30 FPS VGA Movies Shoot super-smooth, VGA -quality movies with sound. In-camera editing gives you creative control and slow-motion playback highlights every precious moment. Choose Long Play mode for stronger compression that allows twice as much video to be stored on your memory card.

Additional Features

	iSAPS Like a built-in photographer’s assistant, iSAPS is determining the optimal settings for each image even before you take a shot. It analyses the scene using PhotoSpace – an in-camera library of photographic data about the way people take pictures. It then controls the exposure, focus and white balance to ensure you get the best from every shot. My Colours Add a personal touch to your image or movie with Canon’s My Colours. Choose from vivid blue for the sky, antique sepia for the portrait or classic black and white for the landscape. These creative options and many more – normally available only on a computer – can be applied directly from your camera, before or after the shot.
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Customer Reviews

better than expected
purchased this item from 'Camerabox'from the Amazon page, this has to be the best on-line sevice I have had. Ordered lunch time one day and in my hand before 10 a.m. the next.Things then got better as the 870is is a better camera than I was expecting, I did not look at the basic manual but after the 2hr battery charge thumbed my way around the well built gem and all the controls and operations of the camera fell in to place with such ease. The reason for my choice is that Canon cameras seem to do what they are supposed to do with good reliability and the 28mm wide angle of this model was of importance to me. Speed of all functions is remarkable and the clarity of the big 3 inch screen makes picture taking easy. Give it a go if you want a great point and shoot, the wife who knows nothing about camera details picked it up and was taking great pictures and started shooting at everything, and was finding her way around the differing options available with ease. Thanks Camerabox.

Snappa
Have just got the Ixus 870 IS and am very pleased with it.The choice is a difficult one with several competitive options.The 28mm wide angle was important to me and the very good video quality and sound - in fact the video is so good that I'll use it on lots of occasions I'd have used the camcorder because its that good.The operating manual is huge and shows the large number of options you can have in the way pics are taken but I suspect most of us bung it on 'auto' which copes well with 90% of the the average shots.I can see my SLR being used even less as these compacts progress.As far as technical assessment goes of colour balance,sharpness,etc in my view all the leading makes provide good performance which is acceptable to the vast majority of users.A great little camera.

Great pictures, and easy to use. An excellent purchase.
This camera is great to use with a large 3.0 inch LCD screen meaning it is easy to frame and review pictures. The display is also easy to read in direct sunlight unlike the fuji camera I owned prior to this. There are plenty of manual options (ISO, focus method, metering) and scene modes designed to allow one to get photo's they want in more challenging conditions, though full auto is spot on a most of the time.

Compared to my previous ixus 950 pictures are clearer, have better contrast, sharper, and with less noise. An impressive improvement allround. I couldn't believe it when I looked at previous shots taken with the old one how much better my new one is. I'm impressed that despite the high number of megapixels crammed into a small sensor, I can take acceptable quality indoor photos in poor light with no flash at ISO 800, and good ones in slightly better light at ISO 400.
The camera also deals well with direct sunlight and exposure is excellent.
On the whole I would describe outdoor photo's as outstanding. As good as compacts get, and in good lighting not that far off the results from an SLR.

Highly recommended. And a considerable improvement over my previous ixus. Its also worth noting this has a 28mm wide angle lens. Great for group photo's and unlike the panasonic FX33 I've used there is no loss in sharpness at full wide angle.