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Canon SD870 IS Review At first glance, users can conclude that the Canon SD870 IS is not just an ordinary camera. This camera has stylish bold lines and very smooth shape, complementing to its 8.0 Megapixel resolution. The Canon SD870 IS has a feature called the Optical Image Stabilizer, and its zooming capacity is 3.8x. This particular camera has quite some impressive specs while hosting convenient features. Aside from that, this also has a Face Detection Technology, efficient for those worry-free people images. The Canon SD870 IS is digitally chic. It has two different models that users can choose from: the chrome silver that has some details on its front ring, and the matte black, both of which are featured with sophisticated metallic body. Additionally, both the models offer resolutions of 8.0 Megapixels, offering images with top quality and details at its highest degree. This camera also has a lens that provides 3.8x wide angle zoom. With this particular feature, equipped with the most advanced technology called the Optical Image Stabilizer, users can easily obtain astonishing shots, and fully-detailed images. You can also stop worrying from camera shakes, as the Canon SD870 IS provides you with more steadiness and better stability. The Canon SD870 IS has a 3-inch LCD monitor displays bigger images. The high-resolution and extra-durable screen, that is also scratch-resistant, offers crisper and clearer images, efficient for playback and shooting. For shots taken at night, this digital camera also feature a Night Display. In any shooting situations, the DIGIC II feature of the Canon SD870 IS that has a Face Detection Technology gives the user the best image results. The Face Detection AF/AE technology basically sets the proper focus point as well as the exposure of the faces to the subject. Additionally, the Face Detection FE properly adjusts the flash of the camera to illuminate a subject, thus giving the best balance between the overall scene and the subject. This is very useful in eliminating common problems that are encountered over underexposed faces. For improved functionality and sharper image, the Canon SD870 IS is enhanced with an image processor called the DIGIC III that can also correct red-eye images. With this feature, images are not only boosted, but the camera is expected to operate with top efficiency, while enhancing the battery life. Additionally, with this type of technology, people shots appear more true-to-life, especially when enhanced with the red-eye-correction feature. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the camera will automatically detect the precise points of the subject, thus resulting to better focus points. To keep the face looking natural and bright, the settings of the camera exposure and the flash may be controlled. During the playback, red eyes can then be properly corrected. Another technology enhanced in the Canon SD870 IS is the iSAPS technology. This specific technology is a complete original-scene recognition only found in Canon digital cameras. The iSAPS technology enhances the accuracy and the focus speed of the camera. What more, it also aids in the white balance and the exposure of every captured image. The red-eye correction feature automatically detects red-eyes from a particular image during a playback. Once detected, it will correct the red-eye problems. However, there are certain cases wherein the red-eye cannot be automatically detected. In this case, users can manually correct it during playback mode. To complete the whole package, the Canon SD870 IS provides its users with its complete print solutions. This feature provides the users easy printing. To get started, the Canon SD870 IS is simply connected to a Canon printer, or to any available PictBridge compatible photo printer. From there, users can directly print captured images. Furthermore, users can also transfer the images from the camera to a personal computer with the aid of the Print/Share capability. A summary of SD870 IS features:
Cons: The Canon SD870 IS has no optical finder. Also, the door mechanism of the battery and the media compartment is not that impressive. Overall: Although the Canon SD870 IS is not as stylish as with the other models, this camera still has a lot to offer. The buttons are easy to navigate and the whole camera itself is very versatile and convenient to use. |
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