Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Canon Powershot A580
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. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 27th of 92 in Point and Shoot
- 15th of 53 in 8 Megapixel
- 54th of 82 in Canon
- 24th of 77 in $150 - $200
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| BuyAccessories | $169.99 |
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| 47digital | $199.95 |
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| Electronics Club | $229.95 |
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Hands-on Review
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Editors' Comments
Another fine 'A' series point-and-shoot from Canon, the A580 offers a robust 8-megapixel CCD for highly detailed photos, and face-detection auto focus, which automatically finds the faces of your subjects, ensuring you get exactly what you want when you snap the photo. The special 'Easy Mode' simplifies operation and makes the A580 a perfect choice... read more
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
- Auto focus
- ISO 80-1600
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Answered Questions for the A580
- Q: does this camera have a charger?
- A: This camera uses AA batteries. So the smart thing to do would be to get a set or 2 of... read more
- Q: What does it mean when the memory card reads 'memory card error'?
- A: you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" to get back your pictures and recover your card. Another option is a... read more
- Q: My camera comes on, snaps the picture but will not save it to the sd card???
- A: Try resetting the camera, and downloading any more firmware available at the Canon site (though I don't think its the... read more
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Open Questions for the A580
- Q: My macro/back button no longer works properly.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: focus pictures
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is there speakers on the camera to hear a video when being played back?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon A580
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1970 Store Reviews |
BuyAccessories
via Amazon.com |
$169.99 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$199.95 |
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690 Store Reviews |
Electronics Club
via Amazon.com |
$229.95 |
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