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screen reads "image too large"
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Canon SD 870IS - lens error
Have a lens error like others. Are there any solutions other than sending to Canon or a repair facility to repair it....
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black screen through screen and eye view...
Even if i take a picture the review is black. It's like there is a curtain over the lens. I can view all the playback...
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Line in the LCD screen
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Unsolved Support Problems

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lens wont retract when turned off.
lens wont retract when turned off.
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Gray pixels create couple of blobs
started out as a simple broken line of gray pixels across lcd just below middle. now still has line but a big blob...
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canon sd870 IS lens won't retract
canon sd870 IS lens won't retract
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Canon SD870IS audio problem on playback
Hello. I have a Canon SD870IS. A little over a year old now and has worked flawlessly until now. When recording...
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Blob of grey pixels overtaking the LCD...
pixels are graying out on LCD screen - can this be fixed?
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I get a "save folder not found"...
I have a Canon SD870 IS power shot. I have always been able to download pix to my pc. Now when I try, I get the save...
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two images on the computer when uploaded
When i plug in my canon powershot sd870 is to the computer with the cable, and i open the camera via my computer, it...
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Specifications

Product MPN
MPNPOWERSHOTSD870IS
Key Features
Camera TypeCompact
Image Sensor TypeCCD
Resolution8.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom3.8x
Lens
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focal Length4.6 - 17.3 mm
Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
35mm Zoom Lens28 - 105 mm
Digital Zoom4x
Macro Focus Range1.2 - 24 in. (w) / 12 - 24 in. (t)
Focus Range18 in. to Infinity (w)
Image Quality
Camera Resolution8.3 Megapixel
Image Resolutions1600 x 1200 · 640 x 480 · 2048 x 1536 · 2592 x 1944 · 3264 x 2448
Video
Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) · 320 x 240 (QVGA) · 160 x 120
Video Speed30 fps
Max Movie LengthWithout Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video FormatAVI · Motion JPEG
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed15 - 1/1600 sec
Frames per Second1.3 Frames
Aperture Rangef2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
White BalanceManual · Auto · Daylight / Sunny (Preset) · Fluorescent (Preset) · Tungsten (Preset) · Cloudy (Preset)
Storage
Memory TypeMultimedia Card · SD Card · SDHC Card
Compression ModesFine · Normal · SuperFine
Compression TypeJPEG · DPOF 1.1 · EXIF 2.2
File Size (High Res.)3.36 MB (38 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds200 · 100 · 400 · Auto · 800 · 1600 · 80
Flash TypeBuilt-in
Flash FunctionsFlash Off · Auto Flash · Fill-in Flash · Red-eye Reduction Flash · Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
ViewfinderWithout Viewfinder
LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size3 in
LCD Screen Resolution230,000 pixels
LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Video InterfaceVideo Out
Interface TypeUSB 2.0
Power Supply
Battery TypeRechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life270 Images
Included Features
Self Timer10 sec · 2 Sec
Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone
System Requirements
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP · Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions
Depth1.02 in
Height2.32 in
Width3.65 in
Weight0.34 lb
Warranty
Warranty90 Days
Canon Contact Information
Main support number1 800 828-4040

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