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Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Key features:

8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
4x optical image-stabilized zoom
2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
New Easy Mode simplifies operation
Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

Professional Review:

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 range of shooting modes - from manual to automatic including Canon's new Easy Mode - make picture taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Built-in ElectronicFlash - 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) Shooting Modes - Auto, Easy, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card - Suggest optional 1GB or higher for practical use File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1; JPEG Compression Mode - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie - AVI (Image - Motion JPEG; Audio - WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels - Still Image - 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen); Movie - 640 x 480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (up to 3 minutes at 15 fps) Uses 2 AA Batteries - Shooting Capacity for Still Image - approx. 220 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery); Playback Time - Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) - Sugg

User Reviews:

Written on November 16, 2008
Summary: Great little camera
I don't take a lot of pictures every day but this is a great little camera for the cost. I hate reading instructions, but the instruction manuel with this camera is simple and reads very fast. I mostly take pictures of my family or things outside my house and this is an easy point and shoot camera that takes great pictures. I feel I got the perfect camera for the price.

Written on November 14, 2008
Summary: THIS LITTLE CAMERA IS A PRO! NICE FEATURES AND GREAT PHOTOS!
This is one great little camera! It works as advertised. Great looking pictures. Lots of nice features. I got the camera a few days ago, and I have been able to take very nice photos. Does not require a lot of knowledge of photography. The only complain, so far, would be that it doesn't come with a carrying case. I wish Canon could include a carrying case for this little powerful camera to protect it on the go. Other than that, so far, so good. The camera works as it should. So if you need a little camera that is also full of features and takes great pictures, the A590 should be on top of your list. Get it with the Kingston 4GB SDHC card and you too will have nice things to say about this nice little performer.

Written on November 14, 2008
Summary: Disappointed
I bought the 590 after I lost my 630. Loved the 630, very disappointed in the 590. Only got 20-30 pics from a set of rechargeable batteries. Couldn't see the screen in daylight. I am sending it back.

Written on November 13, 2008
Summary: Great value, fantastic performance, and IS make this a winner
I'm a casual camera user-- almost never tweak settings like a knowledgeable photographer. I've owned about five digital cameras before the Canon PowerShot A590 IS, and I'm stunned at the difference. This little camera is a revelation for me. It's like the leap from a disposable to a 35mm SLR. The clarity and color are great, and probably most importantly, the image-stabilization reverses my "good photo" ratio. Know what I mean? With previous cameras, perhaps 20% of them were sharp enough to really use. With this one, at least 80% of them are. In fact, after having taken only a few dozen photos, I'm over 90%. In low light and with moving images or a moving/shaking camera, you can't beat this for value and performance.

As of November 2008, I cannot recommend any camera without optical (NOT digital!) image stabilization. Canon has been doing IS for years (I have a pair of their IS-empowered binoculars-- also great!), and for the current price of $110, this thing is amazing.

Good luck! But whatever you do, get optical IS!!!

Written on November 13, 2008
Summary: The Best Entry Level Digital Camera - Tons of Features
This is the best entry level camera for your $.

Pros:
- Same as the A580 with the addition of image stabilization
- 8 megapixel
- Excellent image quality. It has Canon's Digic III image processor.
- Canon Genuine Face Detection Technology. Automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine human faces in the frame.
- Good in low light
- Long battery life. Uses 2 regular double AA batteries.
- Zoom is 4X.
- Fast startup. When you turn on the camera, you can almost shoot right away.
- Huge 2.5 LCD screen + viewfinder
- Manual control for ISO (80 to 1600)
- Built-in speaker
- Shoots 640x480 video with audio

Cons:
- Feels small and awkward in your hands

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Price comparison	Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x...	Canon PSC-85 Deluxe Soft Case for Canon Powershot...	Digipower DPS-2500 Slim Travel Plug-In AA/AAA...
Our price	$116.30	$9.62	$19.99
List price	$149.99	$18.56	$19.99
Lowest used price	$139.99	-	-
Lowest new price	-	$5.46	$13.95
Refurbished price	$108.49	-	-
Catalog	Photography	Photography	Photography
Release date	2008-02-15	-	-
Color variation	-	-	Black
Media	Electronics	Electronics	Electronics
Includes batteries	-	-	1
Model	A590IS	PSC-85	DPS-2500
Ean	0013803089325	0660685001824	0758302621613
Upc	013803089325	660685001824	758302621613
Floppy Disk Description	None	-	-
Special Features	nv:Sensor^8.0 Megapixel\|Size^1/2.5-inch\|Image Resolution^3264 x 2448\|Movie Resolution^640 x 480\|Memory Included^32MB Internal Memory\|Storage Media^MultiMediaCard\|Storage Media^HC MMC Plus Card\|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card\|Storage Media^MMC Plus Card\|Compressed Format^DPOF 1.1\|Compressed Format^JPG (EXIF 2.2)\|Movie File Format^AVI motion JPEG\|Optical Zoom^4X\|Digital Zoom^4X\|Combined Zoom^x16\|Focal Length^5.8-23.2mm\|Focus Mode^Manual focus\|Focus Mode^TTL - AF	-	-
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