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Canon Powershot SD870 IS
Canon Powershot SD870 IS
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B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Canon Powershot SD870 IS Details

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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.

Canon SD870 IS 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
  • Auto exposure
  • ISO 80-1600
  • 3.0-inch LCD display
  • Secure Digital memory (32MB card included)
  • Lithium-ion battery

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Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number 2086B001
UPC 013803084450
Release Date Oct 15, 2007

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