Canon Powershot A590 IS
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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- 27th of 74 in Canon
- 12th of 52 in $150 - $200
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Editors' Comments
The image-stabilized Canon A590 IS is a solid point-and-shoot camera that provides power for photographers who know how to use it, but is still a great entry-level camera for novice users. The special "Easy Mode" simplifies the camera's operation, letting you take great pictures without sweating the details. Face-detection autofocus is also included... read more
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- Lens-shift image stabilization
- 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- JPEG file format
- Face-detection auto focus
- Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the A590 IS
- Q: Battery Life on 590
- A: That's probably more accurate than Canon's marketing boasts. They do that benchmark under very controlled conditions that don't take into... read more
- Q: Does the A590 IS have a "burst mode" or something similar to take fast, action shots? I take lots of pics of motorcycles on the track. Best setting?
- A: A frame per second should be pretty good performance for something in this price range and, unless you want to... read more
- Q: does canon A590IS support RAW format??
- A: No, it doesn't. JPEG only. You may be able to hack the firmware to give you RAW support. There is... read more
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Open Questions for the A590 IS
- Q: Okay I'm convinced, but where do I buy it???
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: screen will not display on auto
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: what kind of ir blocking filter is in this camera?I want to change it to Infrared. will putting on a ir filter over the lens work just the same?
- 18 points for best answer - 1 reply
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