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.
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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.
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.
8.0 Megapixel Image SensorThe 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.
4X Optical ZoomThe 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.
DIGIC III Image ProcessorCanon’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.
2.5 inch Big LCDThe 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.
Image StabilizerCanon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
ISO 1600The 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.
Learn more about the Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Model
Brand
Canon
Series
PowerShot A Series
Model
PowerShot A590 IS
Part Number
2462B001
Details
Color
Black
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)
Auto, Easy, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie
Recording System
File Formats
JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card
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)