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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
8.0 megapixels
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User Score (365)8.8
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Expert Score (29)8.5
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Features (114)10
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Pros & Cons
- easy to use, 4x optical zoom, uses aa batteries, great picture quality, good picture quality
- cheap plastic body, chunky appearance, but so it goes, other than that, lcd resolution low
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Canon’s new compact, with a weight of just 8 ounces and at 3 x 2 inches packs a lot of punch. It offers a maximum resolution of3264 x 2448, and a minimum of 640 x 480, with an image ration of 4:3, 16:9.
With a CCD sensor and changeable ISO Sensor type, as well as a 4 x digital zoom and some fairly decent image stabilization, manual and auto focus, and face detection technology, is is, a reasonably priced family or beginning digital compact. The aperture range is about F2.6 - …
See moreCanon PowerShot A590 IS
Canon’s new compact, with a weight of just 8 ounces and at 3 x 2 inches packs a lot of punch. It offers a maximum resolution of3264 x 2448, and a minimum of 640 x 480, with an image ration of 4:3, 16:9.
With a CCD sensor and changeable ISO Sensor type, as well as a 4 x digital zoom and some fairly decent image stabilization, manual and auto focus, and face detection technology, is is, a reasonably priced family or beginning digital compact. The aperture range is about F2.6 - F5.5 with variable shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 seconds, a build in flash and red eye reduction capabilities.
With the use of an adapter there is the ability to expand its use with multiple lenses, continuous drive for sequential photos and movie clips.
It is USB 2.0 high speed capable, and is powered by 2 AA NiMH batteries, will take about 500 photos give or take, dependent upon flash and other factors.
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Manufacturer's Specs
Type of Camera
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Type of CameraCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device
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Type8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
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Total PixelsApprox. 8.3 Megapixels
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Effective PixelsApprox. 8.0 Megapixels
Lens
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Focal Length5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
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Digital Zoom4x
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Focusing RangeNormal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (W), 12 in.-1.5 ft./30-45cm (T)
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Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus, Manual focus (shooting standby only in movie mode)
Viewfinder & Monitor
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ViewfinderReal image optical zoom viewfinder
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LCD Monitor2.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD
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The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It’s got 8.0-megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A ra…
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Reviewer: Imaging Resource13 August 2008
The Canon PowerShot A590 IS is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions. Its range of manual and automatic exposure modes will set any user level at ease, and its healthy selection of shooting tools and image adjustments will keep experienced users from getting bored. The A590 IS performs well in low lighting, with its maximum 15-second shutter time, and its range of preset Scene modes is useful in normal day-to-day... Read more
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For a beginner's camera, the PowerShot A590IS offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization.
Reviewer: PC World05 August 2008- Overall 8
- Design 8
- Features 8
- Performance 8
Photos from the PowerShot A590IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its optical image stabilization to the test. Read more
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Canon Powershot A590 IS
Reviewer: Neo Camera14 July 2008- Overall 10
This camera is so similar to its sister models that we reviewed that the conclusion is no different. The main options are getting a higher zoom with the Read more
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Reviewer: DigitalVersus28 May 2008- Overall 8
Despite a few downsides, the PowerShot A590 is a nicely stabilized camera. It produces nice images with fine color rendering. The A590 will largely do the job for someone on a tight budget looking for a good compact. Read more
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Reviewer: Digitaltrends12 May 2008- Overall 8
Canon has another winner on its hands—this camera will sell by the shipload. At less than $179 USD, the 8MP PowerShot A590IS takes the type of shots casual photographers need captured (landscapes, people and so on) and does the job well. Although there are a few flaws such as a limited high-end video mode and some loss in shadow detail, this digicam does what it’s expected to do with a minimum of fuss and bother. Other camera companies are going to have a tough time... Read more
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Solid construction - great pictures
Reviewer: SunnySD, CameraWorld.com3 weeks ago- Overall 8
I bought this camera to replace an older Nikon CoolPix that my horse stepped on. I selected it rather than another Nikon (loved that camera) because when I compared the two, the Canon just felt more durable. In particular, while both the Canon and the Nikon CoolPix L16 that I looked at have the SD disc located in the battery compartment, the Canon's battery access door felt solid. The Nikon's hinges felt flimsy and weak. So far I've taken about 150 shots in various... Read more
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Best camera I have ever owned
Reviewer: Buyzillion.com3 weeks ago- Overall 10
Received the camera right away. Will deal with this merchant again. I am no photography expert, although, if I were, this camera gives me the option of manual settings. However, it also has an automatic setting that gave me FABULOUS photos. Just got back from vacation and reviewed the photos today. I can't believe that I took them, they look too good!! I would recommend this camera to anybody and everybody. Thanx- JE Read more
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A must have camera!!!
Reviewer: ekoap3, Ciao24 October 2008- Overall 10
- Design 8
- Value for money 6
- Ease of use 8
Features: Daily I find a new features. Yes I mean it. Potential Users: Any one who want to have clear pictures as big as 8MB. Skilled photographers. General photographers also as there is a easy mode in camera which take cares of all the mode in real time. Read more
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Price/Performance Powerhouse!
Reviewer: GIRunit, Newegg23 October 2008- Overall 10
for the price... you absolutely cannot beat this camera. some people require the camera to be really tiny but i don't see the point. clearly this camera deserves the choice award. Read more
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Good pictures, lag on mutli shots
Reviewer: Surveys, Circuit City16 October 2008- Overall 9
- Value for money 8
- Features 8
- Picture quality 10
I use this camera for survey at work. I take lots of pictures and the quality of pictures is great. I can zoom in on a picture when I am back at the office and see lots of detail. The down side is after 3 to 5 shots the camera start to take many secondsto recharge for the next picture if you are using a flash. A freshly recharged set of batteries help for a while but it it quickly start to lag again. Kodak rechargeable batteries last for 300 to 500 pictures. Wish it had... Read more
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