Canon Digital IXUS IXUS 870 IS

Digital IXUS 870 IS - 1/2.3” CCD, 10.0M, DIGIC 4, f/2.8 – f/5.8, ISO 80 - 1600, Hi-Speed USB

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
3198B018
08-10-2009
The high-quality 10.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 870 IS - finished in gold or silver - commands attention. Take panoramic shots with a 4x wide-angle zoom, and replay in stunning detail on the 3.0” PureColor LCD II.

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” PureColor LCD II
The generous 3.0" PureColor 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 tricky lighting conditions.

Easy access
The easy-to-use Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback.

Movies
Shoot high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound. Advanced compression technologies reduce file size, to free up valuable extra memory.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
MMC, SD, SDHC

Technical details

Internal memory 
32 MB

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0, A/V-out
Colour of product 
Silver
Weight 
155g
Dimensions (WxDxH) 
93.8 x 56.8 x 23.6 mm
Camera playback
movie, single image
Camera shutter speed 
1/60 - 1/1600s
Built-in flash 
Y
Battery life (max) 
7h
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP SP2 / Vista<br />Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5
Source data-sheet
.

Design

Material 
Metal

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-5L

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
4x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
7/5
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 20 mm
Combined zoom
16x

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
auto, Cloudy, custom modes, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Beach, Children, Fireworks, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Underwater
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Custom colour
Y
Histogram
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4 + iSAPS

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Single Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.02m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.3 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.30 - 4.2m

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
310 shots

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Picture quality

Megapixel 
10 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.38 cm
Depth 
2.36 cm
Height 
5.68 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Y
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 112 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N