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.
The 4x wide-angle (Digital Camerasmm) 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.
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.
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 Face Self-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback.
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.
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.
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.
19 shooting modes - including a new Sunset mode, for stunning photos at sundown - deliver great results in tricky lighting conditions.
The easy-to-use Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback.
Shoot high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound. Advanced compression technologies reduce file size, to free up valuable extra memory.
Image Processor
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Lens
5.0 - 20.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 – 112mm)
Yes, Image-Sensor shift mechanism
N/A
f2.8 - 5.8
Optical 4x. Digital approx. 4x. With Digital Tele-Converter approx.1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom. Combined approx. 16x
Focusing
Single, Servo AF
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
2cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Memory Card
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus.
Exposure Control
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
AUTO, High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Evaluative linked to Face Detection AF frame, Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
Shutter
1/60 - 1/1600 sec (factory default) 15 - 1/1600 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
White Balance
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
View Finder
N/A
LCD Monitor
3.0-inchPureColor LCD II (TFT), approx. 230,000 dots
Flash
30cm - 4.2m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off
Yes
Shooting
Approx. 1.4 shots/sec until memory card becomes full
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer
Auto, P, Movie, Special Scene (Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist)