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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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The PowerShot A590 IS digital camera boasts an 8-megapixel image sensor for brilliant photos that stay sharp even when you crop or enlarge, and an impressive set of features so it's easy to make the best of every photo op! You can also use the A590 IS to shoot AVI movies when you want to capture life in action.
The Face and Motion detection features automatically adjust exposure, white balance, flash, and focus, giving you true skin tones and sharp photos no matter where and who you're shooting. Select one face in a crowd as your point of focus, so you always get just the shot you want. With 4X optical zoom, you'll be able to get into the action, even from the sidelines! The A590 IS is compatible with telephoto and wide angle converter lenses, to give you even greater creative freedom.
When you get home, you can print your photos directly from the camera or download them at the touch of a button. The PowerShot A590 IS camera gives you sharp pictures with brilliant color, even if you're new to digital photography.
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Options
- Pros: I bought this camera for my wife because it has an "easy" setting. The easy setting is the ideal point and shoot that eliminates the need to set any options and is therefore well suited to anyone who just wants to take pictures. I also bought a 4G SDHC card which allows almost 2K pictures at the highest resolution. My wife is delighted with the camera and has shot a couple of hundred pictures, all on the easy setting (the one with the little red heart). Because of the 8mp resolution I am able to edit and crop the pictures without losing detail. I have played with the camera just enough to learn that the advanced features are very comparable to some of my larger and much more expensives cameras. It won't replace a SLR but it has become our main travel camera because of its small size, it is simple enough to keep my wife happy and complex enough to keep me happy.
- Cons: None at this time.
- Other Thoughts: This is a versatile little camera suitable for the novice as well as the intermediate photographer.
Very happy with this camera
- Pros: Excellent! Feature packed, ability to use different lens packages and accessories,great for both novice and semi-pro. The program setting is awesome reminds me of my old Canon AE-1 program SLR.
- Cons: None at this time.
- Other Thoughts: READ THE BLESSED MANUAL!!! This camera has so many features and can do so much so before one says it's junk try reading the manual and get to know what the camera can do it goes far beyond a simple point and shoot however, it's a great P&S too just read the manual. I bought this camera to replace an aging Nikon coolpix 4300 for my photo work I am a 3d artist and modeler and use this camera to take pictures of different items to use as textures on my models. I also take images of the coins in my collection and the camera is fantastic when used on a copy stand. I have only used Nikon and Canon cameras (my best camera was a Canon AE-1 Program) and this is a solid camera.
| Model | 2462B001 |
| Series | PowerShot A Series |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Compact |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" CCD |
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Battery Issues
- Pros: Works well with alkaline batteries.
- Cons: Had to send in to Cannon to repair an issue with focus and not working with rechargeable batteries. Seems to only work with "factory recommended" NiMh batteries according to them. I have tried 3 brands of commonly available High capacity rechargeable batteries and all show low battery after 4 or 5 pictures. A common problem online.
Great Camera for the Family
- Pros: Right off the bat, I want to make it clear that I am not a professional photographer and this is, in fact, the first digital camera I've ever personally owned.
It takes great photos indoors or out. I really only use it on the "automatic" setting. It also has an "easy" setting, but to be completely honest I don't notice a difference between the two at all. It has quite a few other modes and tons of tweakable settings to make people who know what they're doing more than satisfied.
The video mode is also quite impressive. It records in 640x480 and records sound too.
Just plug the thing into your computer with the USB cable they package with it, and download your pictures onto the computer. Couldn't be easier.
I got a FREE (including shipping) 4GB memory card and a travel bag when I bought it.
Best value for the money IMO and I did some shopping around before I decided on this camera.
- Cons: The memory card that comes with the camera is only 32MB... Not a problem if you get the combo deal I got, or if you have a bigger card, but they might as well have not included it with the camera. It's probably only good for a dozen or so photos.
You'll probably need to read the manual to figure out how to work it's advanced features and settings. But that's obviously to be expected.
- Other Thoughts: I can't say too much more, because I've only used it on a handful of occasions since I bought it, but if you're like me and want a camera for the family that's not neccessarily "cheap", but undoubtedly a great value, then I recommend it.
Excellent camera!
- Pros: Incredibly inexpensive, takes amazing pictures. This has features and functions normally only found in much more expensive cameras. To those few negative interviewers complaining about battery life: No, you didn't try NiMh 2500ma batteries, or you wouldn't be complaining. I bought some NiMh batteries from Walgreen's (of all places), charged them up and they lasted for a week before my vacation, through the vacation and for 2 weeks after. Well over 300 pictures. I finally changed them out because I felt I should, but had no warning from the camera about low battery level. The automatic face-finding feature works great and it takes great pictures in all the "auto" modes, but really stands out in manual mode. As a bonus, it even takes decent video! There is no way an honest person can complain about this camera, especially for 110 bones, along with a 19.99 bundled flash memory AND case, with a 19.99 rebate. I LOVE newegg and their bundle offers!
- Cons: None. I LOVE this camera.
- Other Thoughts: It might not be as "sexy" looking as some of the thinner models, but it sure feels better in my hands. It just feels right; the batter compartment gives you something to hold on to. Don't get me wrong, it's still REALLY small, just not as thin as other models.
| General |
| Brand |
Canon |
| Series |
PowerShot A Series |
| Model |
PowerShot A590 IS |
| Part# |
2462B001 |
| Color |
Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
3.71" x 2.55" x 1.61" |
| Weight |
Approx. 6.17 oz./175g (camera body only) |
| Type |
Compact |
| Image Sensor |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.5" CCD |
| Gross Pixels |
Approx. 8.3 MP |
| Effective Pixels |
8.0 MP |
| Resolution |
3,264 x 2,448 |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Lens |
| Optical Zoom |
4X |
| Digital Zoom |
4X |
| Focal Length |
5.8 - 23.2mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 140mm) |
| Aperture |
f/2.6 - 5.5 |
| Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
15 - 1/2000 sec. (settable in Tv and M) |
| Self-timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
| Focus |
| Focus Type |
TTL Autofocus, Manual focus (shooting standby only in movie mode) |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
1.5 ft./45cm - infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
2.0 in. - 1.5 ft./5 - 45cm (W)
12 in. - 1.5 ft./30 - 45cm (T) |
| Flash |
| Flash Mode |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range |
12 in. -11 ft./30cm - 3.5m (W)
12 in. - 7.2 ft./30cm - 2.2m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Exposure |
| Exposure Control |
Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE; AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation |
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Metering System |
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
| Sensitivity |
Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
| White Balance |
| White Balance |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
| Viewfinder & Monitor |
| Viewfinder |
Real image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD |
2.5" 115K |
| Functions |
| Continuous Drive |
Approx. 1.4 fps (Large/Fine) |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Easy, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie |
| Movie |
| Movie Format |
AVI |
| Movie Recording |
640 x 480 @ 20 fps (available up to 4GB or 60 minutes)
320 x 240 @ 30 fps (available up to 4GB or 60 minutes)
160 x 120 @ 15 fps (3 minutes) |
| Max. Recording Resolution |
640 x 480 |
| Recording Media |
| File Formats |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Storage Media |
SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card |
| Interface |
| USB |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery |
AA |
| Battery Life |
Still Image: approx. 220 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) *
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
| Feature |
| Features |
Photo Effects:
My Colors (Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom)
Erase Modes:
Still Image: single image, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
The PowerShot A590 IS digital camera boasts an 8-megapixel image sensor for brilliant photos that stay sharp even when you crop or enlarge, and an impressive set of features so it's easy to make the best of every photo op! You can also use the A590 IS to shoot AVI movies when you want to capture life in action.
The Face and Motion detection features automatically adjust exposure, white balance, flash, and focus, giving you true skin tones and sharp photos no matter where and who you're shooting. Select one face in a crowd as your point of focus, so you always get just the shot you want. With 4X optical zoom, you'll be able to get into the action, even from the sidelines! The A590 IS is compatible with telephoto and wide angle converter lenses, to give you even greater creative freedom.
When you get home, you can print your photos directly from the camera or download them at the touch of a button. The PowerShot A590 IS camera gives you sharp pictures with brilliant color, even if you're new to digital photography.
Highlights
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8.0 Megapixel Image Sensor
The PowerShot A590 IS features an amazing 8.0 megapixel effective CCD to provide profound image detail with unparalleled richness and depth, and the ultimate flexibility in enlarging and cropping shots.
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4X Optical Zoom
The PowerShot A590 IS’s 4X optical zoom lens brings far-away objects up close for exceptionally sharp, clear images. A total of 16X zoom is available with the camera’s 4X digital zoom capability.
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DIGIC III Image Processor
Canon’s DIGIC III Image Processor helps deliver superior-quality images at great speed and contributes to the camera’s significantly extended battery life. DIGIC III enables Canon's enhanced Face Detection Technology, Motion Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots.
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2.5 inch Big LCD
The PowerShot A590 IS features a stunning 2.5-inch LCD for exceptional picture brightness and clarity whether setting up your shot or playing it back and also boasts Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
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Image Stabilizer
Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
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ISO 1600
The PowerShot A590 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto Shift to negate the effects of camera shake and to sharpen subjects in low-light situations for greater shooting flexibility.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Canon |
| Series | PowerShot A Series |
| Type | Compact |
| Color | Black |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" CCD |
| Optical Zoom | 4X |
| Digital Zoom | 4X |
| Image Stabilization | Optical Image Stabilizer |
| LCD | 2.5" |
| File Formats | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Movie Format | AVI |
| Storage Media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card |
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5x Winner of Customer Choice Award - Point & Shoot
Reviewed By: Squire Joe on 5/9/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
