Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: A590IS
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had both the A570is and the A590is. They are nearly identical. I do like the video modes on the A570is and it is curious that Canon reduced the quality and FPS rating on the video. Other than that, they are both superb cameras for the money. As for the flash issue that people keep reporting about. I don't understand how people expect normal cheap alkalines to be adequate. If you want the batteries to last anytime at all and have a reasonable flash recharge you have to have HIGH capacity rechargeable NiMH batteries in the range of 2400mah. If you do that you will find this camera a pleasure. If you try to cheap out and get by on the crummy alkalines from the drugstore this camera is going to be MISERABLE.
Please do yourself a favor and spend about $20 on a nice set of decent high capacity rechargables and a charger and its advisable to have at least four batteries that way you have an extra set of rechargables in your camera bag at all times. I did this on a trip to India with the A570 and with those high capacity batteries and the extra set on hand I never had problems with flash recharge time.
Otherwise, this is an excellent camera. It takes nice, clean pictures most of the time. Of course, it is not up to DSLR levels but I dont' expect that. At this price though it really is a superb camera. I like mine alot.
Customer Review: Great Camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this camera. It is easy to use, takes great pictures, and has plenty of zoom. I looked at so many cameras before purchasing this one. This one had the best features and quality of all the cameras in this price range. I was really impressed with the quality of the video it produced, as I didn't expect very much from a digital camera.
I am glad I got a camera with a view finder as I have found on very sunny days at the ballfield, the LCD can be a little difficult to see details of what you are capturing. The viewfinder, though, shows you enough of what you are shooting and comes in handy.
The night scene mode really is a blessing as I have taken night shots with and without this mode, and it makes such a huge difference in night photography.
Speed is not an issue as well. I took a picture of my son jumping into the pool and I caught him just as he was entering the water. There was relatively no blur and it looks as if he is standing on top of the water!
I also took pictures of him throwing a baseball and there was no blur in those photos as well.
Again, this camera exceeded my expectations and I doubt that anyone would be disappointed in purchasing this camera. Plus it's hard to go wrong with Canon's quality.
Customer Review: Awesome for the money !!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this camera. I'm just a point and shooter but am having a great time learning how to use the more advanced features that this camera has to offer.
It takes great pics with the auto setting but I have been using the "P" program mode with the "my colors" set to vivid to get great pics of the fall foliage.
The video feature also works great and records sound as well.
You can spend thousands on a digicam but for the casual photographer like myself, this camera rocks. And at a price almost anyone can afford.
Oh yea, the macro feature on this camera is fun to play with getting great close up pics of things like flowers, close ups of abe's face on a five dollar bill, etc.....
The 32 MB card that comes with the camera can only take 8 pics at the highest resolution, so make sure you get at least a 1 gig card. The price of the SDHC (high capacity) cards at Amazon were so inexpensive that I bought a 4 gig Sandisk Ultra II card for an extra[...]
I also bought the genuine Canon carrying case for another [...]. It has a belt loop which makes it easy to carry around.
For the money, the Canon A590is is an awesome value. Highly recommended.
Lionel Teixeira
Customer Review: Great camera, great price !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent a few weeks researching different cameras, because the flash on my sony cybershot had error coded and stopped working. After the cybershot I wanted a camera that had image stabilization. Then I started seeing this new face detection technology, which I thought was very cool and I wanted it. I found the A590IS because, I decided to go with a brand name that is well know with photography and it had everything I needed and more. The shots are crystal clear, the ration of when you push the button to taking the picture is good, alot better than the cybershot, the face detection is cool also. The motion detection technology is another cool feature, which will come in handy when my son starts crawling and walking/running. I thought I might have a problem with the AA batteries over a battery pack but it actually works out good with the new rechageable batteries that are a commone thing in stores nowadays. I can't wait to start experimenting with some of the more advanced features, like adjusting the shutter speed. My only complaint is that since I'm used to the slimness of the cybershot the Canon A590is is a little more bulky than I would like, but I was willing to sacrifice size for quality. Overall an excellent camera for the price.Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't you just love it when you spend the time to shop around and really go after something that does what you want and you find it? at a great price?? I love this camera!! I just recently purchased it so I have a long way to go on trying all the settings and options this camera offers... BUT! so far I am very much "wowed".
The ability to "play" with the settings and experiment was what drew me to photography when I was younger. Those options, the versitility that goes with 8MP, along with ability to change lenses (I got the 3.2x telephoto and .45x wide angle) plus filters? It's what drew me to this camera and setup.
Real easy to use and I've already gotten compliments on the photos I've taken. And when they do mention the pics they get an earful of praise directed to the reason the photos are so good with a quick demonstration of my new toy! ;) Love that nice big crystal clear LCD!! and easy to read and understand menu. With a brand new grand daughter I will be trying real hard to wear the buttons off this one! :P Did the research and I found a real winner.
and the price! 5 stars, 2 thumbs and 2 big toes up! Sweet little camera with big results! Can't be beat IMO! Did I mention I love this camera?