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Canon Powershot A590 IS

Canon Powershot A590 IS

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HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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  • 4 out of 5
"Great for Beginners"
  • 4 out of 5
"so easy my 6 year old can use it!"
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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?
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  • 4.38 out of 5

Average rating based on 1642 total reviews: 4.38/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great for Beginners (sophie - 9/30/09)

I just started photography and am now taking a class. This camera is best for beginners because there is nothing to complex about it. Also... read more

  • 4 out of 5
so easy my 6 year old can use it! (sacha - 4/5/09)

I was using a 35mm canon rebel that I love but
I needed a digi I love the ease of use and the similar... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great Value (Mohamed - 3/29/09)

I tried it and found wonderful realy good cjoiceread more

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