Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer

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Pros

  • Easy to use (497)
  • Comfortable controls (494)
  • Easy setup (471)
  • Great picture quality (440)
  • Bright lcd (437)
  • Quality construction (301)
  • Easy to keep clean (278)
  • Short lag time (28)
  • Good sized screen (27)
  • High resolution (26)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (124)
  • Poor battery life (92)
  • Poor in low light (62)
  • Weak construction (26)
  • Small lcd screen (4)
  • Low-quality pictures (3)
  • Complicated controls (2)
  • Small memory card (2)
  • A bit slow between pics (1)

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  • Fun (481)
  • Travel (446)
  • Family photos (443)
  • Art (107)
  • Photojournalism (79)
  • Outdoors (30)
  • Home (28)
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Loaded with Features, Packed with Value.
8.0 Megapixels with 4x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, large bright 2.5-inch LCD for superb performance.
With the PowerShot A590 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. The 8.0-megapixel design lets you create impressive high resolution images of family and friends you'll be proud display. The genuine Canon 4x zoom lens moves you in for powerful close-ups-like a bird in flight or a child's winning goal-at the touch of a button. Plus, Canon's highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer keeps every shot absolutely steady even when you're not.
The camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

No Worries, Just Great Pictures.
New Easy Mode simplifies operation, and shooting modes from Manual to Automatic make picture-taking care-free.
Even if you've never picked up a camera before, with Canon's new Easy Mode you can take inspiring, dramatic pictures that will impress everyone. Once you choose Easy Mode, the PowerShot A590 IS handles all the details automatically. It automatically sets every camera control including the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality. So you get pictures that are bright, clear and natural just by pushing a button. Best of all, you can relax and concentrate on what really counts-your subject.
With 19 Shooting Modes including 7 Special Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.

DIGIC III Image Processor
With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the A590 IS's menu. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new A590 IS. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, and concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the A590 IS adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the A590 IS user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology.

Blur is Dramatically Reduced
Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur by calculating subject movement and selecting ideal exposure and ISO settings.
Life doesn't stand still for picture-taking. That's why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot A590 IS. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. So whether you're shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child's soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing you've got the picture you intended.

The Creative Freedom You've Wanted.
Accepts Wide-Angle and Telephoto Converter Lenses for greater creativity; uses convenient AA batteries.
To expand your creativity, the PowerShot A590 IS is compatible with shooting accessories such as wide and tele converter lenses, High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models.

The Complete Print Solution
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
The PowerShot A590 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A590 IS to a Canon PIXMA Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Specification Description
Model 013803089325, 2462B001, 2462B001-BN1, A590
UPC 013803089325
*Megapixels 8.0
Anti Shake Mode Yes
Aperture f/2.8-5.8
Boy Girl Boys,Girls
Color Black
color null
Compatible Battery AA Batteries
Compatible with Macintosh Yes
Compatible with Windows PC Yes
Country Of Origin China
Depth (Inches) 1.61
Digital Zoom 4
Digital Zoom 4x
Effective Megapixel Count 8
Electronic Flash Built-in
Exposure Modes Exposure Compensation
Exposure Modes Program AE
Flash Automatic
Flash Built-in
Flash Off
Flash On
Flash Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Slow Synchro
Focus Modes Auto
Height (Inches) 2.55
Image Format JPEG
LCD Display Size (Inches) 2.5
LCD Viewer 2.5 Inch
Lens Zoom Lens
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 1 Year
Optical Zoom 4
Optical Zoom 4x
PictBridge Compatible
Pixel Count 8 Megapixel
Product Details The PowerShot A590 LS 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.
Removable Memory Type SDHC
Removable Memory Type Secure Digital
Resolution 8 MP and Over
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Self Timer Yes
size null
sku 73405
skuprice 149.9900
skuprice 179.9900
Sound Yes
Still Picture Capture Yes
Storage Media Type SD Secure Digital or MMC Multimedia Card
style CANPSA590IS
taxable Y
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
USB Port USB 2.0
Video Movie Capture VGA - Up to 640x480
Weight (Pounds) 0.38
Width (Inches) 3.71

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Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Reviews

 
 
 

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
A great Camera!

"I've used this camera enough now to know I bought a good, if not a great camera. I shopped for 3 months and learned all I could about "digitals" before choosing the Canon A590.I have other digital cameras. I have used other digital cameras but for the money and the applications I'm using this for I could not have done better. I've continued to shop since I bought this camera and have yet to see anything compara..." Read Full Review »

Nov 11, 2008 by GD

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3.0
Great Camera for what you pay for

"This is a great camera for those who still haven't gotten use to digital cameras yet, like my dad. Its simple and clean. Two functions, PLAY & SHOOT. A590 doesn't have movie function for those who assume every digital camera has one now. Great hand grip. Its uses two AA batteries for those who hate using canon's rechargeable batteries, not because of life span but the problem when you forget to recharge the ba..." Read Full Review »

Mar 26, 2009 by Rocket to the Night

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Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Review

A great Camera!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Great Picture Quality
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I've used this camera enough now to know I bought a good, if not a great camera. I shopped for 3 months and learned all I could about "digitals" before choosing the Canon A590.I have other digital cameras. I have used other digital cameras but for the money and the applications I'm using this for I …"  Read Full Review »

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A difficult rock climb at Rose Canyon on Mt Lemmon
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Matterhorn Rock on Mt Lemmon, AZ

Matterhorn Rock on Mt Lemmon, AZ
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Review

Great camera and good price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I purchased this camera as a replaecment for a Cybershot PSC5. I am in no way an expert photographer, but I found this camera very easy to use, it takes great pictures in day or night (see shots)and is overall great, except for the battery use. It drains them so fast but I guess that is to be expect …"  Read Full Review »

Night shot of the Notre Dame (nt setting used)

Night shot of the Notre Dame (nt setting used)
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A picture of Big Ben using the Sepia feature

A picture of Big Ben using the Sepia feature
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Cherokee23
Phila, PA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Review

Great value-get as advanced as you want

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"Wonderfully easy and fun to use yet Capable of serious photography. Clear photos with brilliant color. Great walk around camera. Compact yet with controls that a big man with big hands can use. I had a Nikon Coolpix S550 which took great pictures but it was so small that I could never find the shutt …"  Read Full Review »

Low light, Moving subject

Low light, Moving subject
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Review

The Camera for Me

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Long Battery life
  • More »

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I LOVE this Camera. My old one was the daughter brand, the PowerShot A570 IS (which was good enough to make me buy Cannon again). The only problems was the long lag time and short battery life.

The Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a MUCH better battery life, and the time lag is smaller.

The PowerShot …"  Read Full Review »

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Canon A590 8.0MP Camera with 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5" LCD and Image Stabilizer Review

Easy-to-use Digital Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"Within minutes of taking this out of the box I was able to take a photo. The software loads quickly on your computer, and the USB cable makes it very easy to upload your pictures. The software also enables you to crop photos, and fix red-eye, etc.



The special photo settings on the camera (e.g …"  Read Full Review »

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Sedona, Arizona
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