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Canon Powershot A580
Canon Powershot A580
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HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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iris E. (beniris08) 2 pts
May 3, 2008 10:05 PM
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does this camera have a charger?

like even though you keep using the camera and it has a battery and all can you charge it like a cellphone where when its low bat you can charge it again?
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Tigervyh (tigervyh) 520 pts
May 6, 2008 5:02 AM
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This camera uses AA batteries. So the smart thing to do would be to get a set or 2 of rechargeable NiMH AA batteries with a charger. This will be additional. The camera will only come with a set of disposable AA batteries.
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donald graham 0 pts
May 11, 2008 10:59 PM
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what is the largest memory card can I use in this camera? (powershot a580)
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Tigervyh (tigervyh) 520 pts
May 12, 2008 4:55 AM
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not sure, you could just go and check out the user manual on canon's website, it should be in there somewhere... I would guess at least 4GB cards will be ok with this model as previous model has support upto 4GBs.
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donald graham 0 pts
May 12, 2008 7:03 PM
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thank you tigervyh, don graham.
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Laura 0 pts
July 3, 2008 3:24 PM
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I have rechargeable batteries but it came without instructions. I do not know how long it takes for them to be recharged. After being plugged for a while, I still cannot tell if they are charged or not, because there is no indication anywhere.
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Tigervyh (tigervyh) 520 pts
July 4, 2008 2:09 AM
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Laura,

no instructions, and no indicators? Well, I guess I can't help you there... usually, most reputable branded charger will have some indicator telling you when the batteries are being charged and when they are fully charged. Since you don't have any instructions, then it's difficult to estimate, because there are various types of chargers on the market, from 15 minutes charge to 24 hours chargers... SO how to tell? Maybe if the batteries being charged starts to cool off?
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Just-Doug (Just-Doug) 0 pts
September 6, 2008 11:54 PM
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I just purchased the Canon A580 about 2 weeks ago - I used it for a day and was playing with the settings- did some landscape - auto and Macro shots and was pleased with most the results. However if going with Macro mode use the LCD screen if you can - Viewfinder on close shots cut of parts of my photos because you actually have about a 20 % difference (up close) between lens and viewfinder. Gave camera to my Grandaughter to take on a trip with her and she got some nice photos. Other then not having the IS feature like its replacement, the A590, this is a nice point and shoot camera and at discounted prices now.

As for you Batteries and Battery charger - I have many chargers and most have some type of indicator light that batteries are charged and ready to go. On one charger the lights flash when each battery is comlete. On other chargers - indicator light will start as an amber or a red light and then turn green when batteries are ready. Consult you user guide on battery charger or battery manufacturers web site.

Enjoy your new camera !!
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Tina 0 pts
July 29, 2009 12:32 PM
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my canon easy mode is the only mode i can take pics in the others have a blackened screen.can you help?been living with this for a long time now.example program ,tv,av dials when turned to all say change settings and i don't know what to do.thanks for your answer.canon A590 IS my model.
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