Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
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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- 31st of 82 in Canon
- 22nd of 107 in $200 - $300
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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: What size memory card does the Canon A590IS take?
- A: It accepts SDHC cards, so you can get a 4GB or 8GB SDHC card that will still work. It should... 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
- 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
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Open Questions for the A590 IS
- Q: which is best buy?? A590IS or A1100IS?? i am a beginner.. plz help me out
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does it have colour isolation?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Where can I bought a spare body for this model?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
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