Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: CanonRelease Date: 2008-02-15
Model: B0011ZCDKS
Product 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
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: like a fine wine, this camera seems to get more valuable with time . . . but don't live in the past
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon's A590IS is apparently one of those rare items, that is of such quality, that it commands a premium price, even over newer models. The price history for this excellent performing point and shoot is quite remarkable. The camera debuted early in 2008 at around $200, and over time dropped down to around the $110 level. However the price rebounded and increased to stratospheric levels. The highest price I observed, was about $350 for a brand new model.
I have had this camera for over a year, and have been completely satisfied with its performance. I paid $140, and was tempted to buy another when the price was $110. This camera is with me most of the time, and I have taken many thousands of images, with a `keeper' rate above 90%. I have used it to shoot almost anything, except for fast moving subjects or sports. Subjects have included, casual everyday moments, images for work, special events, family gatherings, my dog, and vacation memories.
As an avid user of Canon SLR's, I had been disappointed with the previous A series Powershot cameras I owned. The images did not have great colors, the zoom mechanism was clunky, the shutter delay was annoying, and it took a while to write to the memory card. All this changed with the A590IS. Color rendition is excellent, and the white balance settings work very well. The camera is not suitable for shooting action sports, but the autofocus is very reliable in most situations, including low light or at night. Shutter delay is minimal. If you use flash at high ISO, it does take a while to write to the card, but otherwise time delay between shots is minimal. The zoom action is not the greatest, but it is much improved, and more responsive. The camera also shoots pretty good quality movies, with decent sound.
The A59IS has a heavy duty, metallic gray, wear resistant housing, that is thick, providing for an excellent grip. The camera accepts HDSC cards, so you can take thousands of images, or shoot some pretty long movies. Battery life is good, using AA sized NiMH batteries. The 2.5" display is substantial, and the flash pretty powerful. Like any camera, the controls take some getting used to, but the design is similar to other Powershots, and not too complicated. Shooting mode is selected using the dial on the top of the camera. Program Mode (P) works fine for me most of the time. The size could be an issue for some, as the camera is a little bulky to slip in a pocket, but overall this is a very solid performing point and shoot.
Is the A590IS worth paying a premium price? Although I am very happy with mine, the camera has been on the market for almost two years! Newer cameras probably offer more features and better performance, for the same money. As good as the A590IS is, I am on the lookout for a smaller camera to replace it someday. Canon's new SD940IS looks like an interesting possibility.
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Description of Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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) - SuggDigital Cameras
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