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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS (Black)

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  • 12x Optical Zoom (25–300mm)
  • 20.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
  • Shoot 720p HD video with a dedicated movie button
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations
  • ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life
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    Product Description

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    High-quality still images and video are practically effortless with the slim and stylish new Canon Powers hot ELPH 170 IS camera. The ideal tool for capturing everything from daily fun to special occasions, it's equipped with a powerful 12x Optical Zoom for maximum versatility, plus Intelligent IS to make images clear and almost shake-free even at high zoom lengths. Sharp, high-resolution imaging is fast and easy thanks to the 20.0 megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. Beautiful 720p HD video is as simple as pressing a button, while Smart AUTO intelligently selects just the right camera settings based on predefined shooting situations, so all different types of shots come out perfectly. The ideal all-in-one solution for storing, managing, sharing and viewing images and video.

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    Stylish Ease, Outstanding Performance.

    High quality still images and video are practically effortless with the slim and stylish new PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera. The ideal tool for capturing everything from daily fun to special occasions, it's equipped with a powerful 12x Optical Zoom for maximum versatility, plus Intelligent IS to make images clear and almost shake-free even at high zoom lengths. Sharp, high-resolution imaging is fast and easy thanks to the 20.0 Megapixel* sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. Beautiful 720p HD video is as simple as pressing a button, while Smart AUTO intelligently selects just the right camera settings based on predefined shooting situations, so all different types of shots come out perfectly. Fun and easy-to-use Scene Modes such as Fisheye add instant creativity to your photography. And the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera can easily connect to Canon's optional new Connect Station CS100: the ideal all-in-one solution for storing, managing, sharing and viewing images and video.

    * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

    Spectacular Lens Power for Stunning Images

    12x Optical Zoom

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera features a 12x Optical Zoom so spectacular shots are within your reach. You'll love the flexibility it gives you when shooting with an amazing range of 25–300mm (35mm equivalent) in a slim, stylish compact camera. Plus, the Wide-Angle lens captures expansive image in every shot, adding depth, perspective and grandeur. Landscapes, city scenes, family shots and more benefit from the extra width. Whether you're shooting wide group shots or zooming to the telephoto end, your images are assured to be bright and clear.

    Beautiful Images and Incredible Performance Start Here

    20.0 Megapixel* sensor

    Preserve all those special moments from weddings to vacations in stunning quality with the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera. The camera is equipped with a 20.0 Megapixel* sensor to help ensure that images are incredibly clear and beautifully detailed. The high level of resolution gives you the flexibility to be more creative with your shots: crop and enlarge any part of an image – you can be confident that the detail and resolution you need are there, even when you want to print and frame your photos.

    DIGIC 4+ Image Processor

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera's DIGIC 4+ Image Processor features accelerated processing speed to create fast, responsive performance, giving you a shooting experience that's easy and natural. The DIGIC 4+ Image Processor also enhances image quality in several ways. Processing of high ISO shots has been shortened by 60% compared to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. This significantly reduces noise for brilliant color, smooth gradations, and beautiful detail even in low light. The processor also allows for the integration of electronic Dynamic IS. This advanced system compensates for multiple motion types, effectively preventing angular blur, shift blur, and blur caused by parallel movement and tilt shift. The result is images that are reliably sharp and clear at all lengths of the camera's powerful 12x Optical Zoom. The processor's highly efficient design also extends battery life.

    * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

    Gorgeous HD Video From Your Still Camera

    720p HD video

    Using the slim PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera, you can shoot high definition video anytime, anywhere. With a simple push of the dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record every moment in motion. 720p HD video is smooth, vivid, and beautifully lifelike, making it an ideal way to capture special memories.

    A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and Videos

    Smart AUTO

    Getting that great shot is as simple as pressing the shutter button on the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera with Smart AUTO, which automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. On the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS, detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations.

    The camera then makes optimal settings to help ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.

    Scene Modes

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera provides shooting modes that easily give your shots a distinctly artistic feel without the need for any extra lenses and filters. You can make a quirky portrait using the Fisheye Effect or add a beautiful single-tone effect with Monochrome. Toy Camera Effect simulates a vintage look as if capturing the photo using a "toy" or pinhole camera.

    Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
    Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Face Self-timer The camera waits for a face to enter the frame before releasing the shutter. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly lit situations. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Long Shutter Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography. Movie Record video; unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode.

    Actual results may vary from examples shown above.
    Final image may vary depending on picture composition.

    Your One-Stop Image Management Solution

    Compatibility with Canon Connect Station CS100

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera connects via a simple USB cable to Canon's brand new photo and video storage device: the Canon Connect Station CS100. The Connect Station CS100 makes it easy to store (with up to 1 TB of hard drive space with the capacity for approximately 150,000 photos or up to 70 hours of video content)*, manage and sort images and videos by albums, date or device name with simple menus. From there, images and videos can be viewed on an HDTV via HDMI cable, sent to compatible wireless printers, viewed/uploaded/downloaded smartphones and tablets or PCs, and shared with other Canon Connect Stations and social networking sites.

    * Calculated with approx. 6.6MB for each photo and with average 32Mbps Full HD video.

    A Charge that Lasts as Long as a Memory

    ECO Mode

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera features ECO Mode to provide more shots per single charge through LCD monitor and camera power management. The mode can be activated via a dedicated button for easy power preservation when an outlet is unavailable or the moment is too exciting to put the camera down. ECO Mode quickly wakes the camera from sleep when a button is pressed so you won't miss the moment. When the fun with family and friends runs late into the evening, ECO Mode makes sure your camera keeps up.

    Help You Won't Need Help to Find

    Help Button

    The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera is designed to be fun and easy to use, even for beginners. A Help Button on the camera's exterior brings up the help menu any time you need it, right on the LCD screen. From here, you can scroll through a variety of topics that answer your questions with clear explanations, offer helpful shooting advice, and show you diagrams highlighting the position of any buttons you'll need.


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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    438 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, picture quality, and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's a good little point and shoot camera, it takes decent pictures, and it'll fit in your pocket. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying it has a simple user interface and controls that are relatively easy to access. Overall, most are happy with the value for money.

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    139 customers mention117 positive22 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it's a good little point and shoot camera with a great lens. Customers also mention that it produces great quality photos and is a powerful camera for its size.

    "...- I specifically like this camera for what it is - a small but powerful camera...." Read more

    "...The flash is better as well, it has a longer range than my old camera.The negatives: It doesn't come with any onboard storage for images...." Read more

    "Very good for longer range cheap portable camera.I wanted this camera for a very specific reason...." Read more

    "...you are looking for a pocket camera that is simple to use and delivers quality photos, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 is the one." Read more

    99 customers mention86 positive13 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the digital camera. They say that the 20 megapixel delivers very sharp images, and the 12x Optical Zoom makes this camera even better. They also mention that it's simple to use and takes decent snap shots. Customers also say that no flash images are much better quality than their old A470. They find the camera to be quick, easy, and functional for users to take quality pictures.

    "...It fits in a pocket and it takes excellent pictures...." Read more

    "...No flash images are much better quality than my old A470. The flash is better as well, it has a longer range than my old camera...." Read more

    "...With 20 MP and 12X zoom it delivers great photos. It is simple to use and the battery lasts for 200 + shots before needing to be recharged...." Read more

    "...Two stars because it may actually take decent pictures...." Read more

    82 customers mention76 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital camera. They mention that it is small enough to stay in their pocket yet was able to take some good pictures. Overall, they say it is a very good pocket-size camera for the price. The camera fits in the palm of your hand and is larger than a Go Pro mini camera. It is very easy to carry around and is the perfect size for a lady's hand. Customers also mention that the camera is good for carrying around all day.

    "...And this is why I like this size of camera. It fits in a pocket and it takes excellent pictures...." Read more

    "...The positives: It's small & easy to carry. It's easy to use, especially if you've owned a Canon camera previously...." Read more

    "...Which of course you would expect. And the camera is smaller and lighter than my phone.It has the usual Canon controls...." Read more

    "...Dimensions were in the description and it still fits in my pocket well...." Read more

    65 customers mention57 positive8 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it has a simple user interface, the controls are relatively easy to access, and it is small enough to slide into a big pocket. Some say that the camera is easy enough for their ageing dad to take philmont photos with. They also say that it's much easier to switch back and forth from shooting close-up to long.

    "...The positives: It's small & easy to carry. It's easy to use, especially if you've owned a Canon camera previously...." Read more

    "...With 20 MP and 12X zoom it delivers great photos. It is simple to use and the battery lasts for 200 + shots before needing to be recharged...." Read more

    "...It fit in his pocket of backpack great. This little camera is easy to use and took very nice pictures...." Read more

    "...the Canon, I don't have to choose a setting and it's much easier to switch back and forth from shooting close-up to long distance...." Read more

    48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it's a great product for the price, with excellent quality and a 12x zoom.

    "...So, I bought this one. This one has a better zoom. 12x zoom for this price is great...." Read more

    "...It is very economical at $139. I recommend this camera to anyone who has the need for the above features." Read more

    "...The price of the Canon was good, and the photos are very good quality...." Read more

    "It's a good camera for the price! Set it to program mode and ISO 100 for the cleanest results...." Read more

    32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

    Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and does everything they need. Some say that it's cheap but works well.

    "...Conclusion: The camera is easy to use, does a good job...." Read more

    "...in this general range from cannon that i own, and it performs quite well for my needs...." Read more

    "...looking for a camera for Grandma, or maybe the warehouse guys, this works perfectly." Read more

    "...I'm so glad I got it before a special trip to Africa. It worked like a champ and took clear, sharp and beautiful pictures...." Read more

    31 customers mention22 positive9 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that it has a great zoom, works well, and has. They also appreciate the stylish design and the 12X optical zoom. However, some customers have reported that the image is noisy.

    "...Zoom works as well as expected...." Read more

    "...The zoom feature worked very well...." Read more

    "...However, the videos are grainy and not as good a quality as my old Nikon...." Read more

    "...So, I bought this one. This one has a better zoom. 12x zoom for this price is great...." Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the color of the camera. They say it takes clear, colorful pictures with sharp colors and great contrast. Some mention that the blue color is fantastic and bright yet not too loud. Overall, most are satisfied with the color and clarity of the pictures.

    "...The colors were vibrant and the pictures were sharp and clear!" Read more

    "...Boy, did I find it! Quality of images is superb. Color reproduction couldn't be better...." Read more

    "...The zoom is incredible, contrast is great, and every picture feels very alive...." Read more

    "...And the blue color is fantastic — bright yet not too “loud”.But the picture quality is disappointing...." Read more

    An excellent point and shoot camera with good zoom capability.
    5 Stars
    An excellent point and shoot camera with good zoom capability.
    A very nice and small point and shoot camera. We took this to Alaska two weeks ago and used it extensively to photograph animals in Denali Park. The zoom feature worked very well. The only limitation using the zoom is that the image on the viewfinder is so small that I did not know if I got the images I wanted until we got back to the lodge and I loaded the memory card into my laptop. Then we could see the full image magnified and could edit or delete those we did not want to keep. I have other, larger cameras and chose not to take them as they are bulky. This little camera fits in a pocket. I gave my big digital SLR camera to my daughter as it was a pain to carry on a trip. Others with us in the park had elaborate equipment and several commented favorably on my images when seeing them on the laptop. It is a good choice forma trip unless you want superzoom capability and are willing to put up with the equipment. The battery life is also excellent. I have taken trips in the past with teenagers who were always having to recharge batteries. I did not recharge this one at all.
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    Very good for longer range cheap portable camera.

    I wanted this camera for a very specific reason. To keep in my car for the occasional winter scene photo. Cheap because I don't want to be stressed on it being stolen or lost. i need the longer focal length because the scenery is usually at a distance. i did a comparison of my parking lot with an iPhone 6 and this Canon at max range (optical range for the Canon). You can see the Canon gets me closer with much better quality. In low light it would be even more favorable to Canon. I rested each of them on my window ledge. Not exactly a super scientific test but enough to demonstrate a clear superiority at a long focal length for the Canon. Which of course you would expect. And the camera is smaller and lighter than my phone.

    It has the usual Canon controls. Little things are nice, like there is a tiny upper vertical line in the focal length measure you see when you increase the focal length (as well of course as the (x12) ) so you know when you have hit the upper optical part of the range.
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