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Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera

8.0 Megapixel
4x Optical Zoom
2.5" LCD Display
Optical Image Stabilization
High Sensitivity (ISO 1600)
Easy Mode
Face Detection & Motion Detection
In-Camera Red-Eye Correction
Powered By AA-size Batteries

B&H# CAPSA590IS
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2462B001

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The Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera provides astounding Photographic Power yet is so easy to use that even beginners can create phenomenal images. It produces images with impressive quality and captures incredible detail with a resolution of up to 8.0 megapixels, and the 4x Optical Zoom incorporates Canon's renowned Optical Image Stabilizer to provide blur-free photos. A wide range of shooting modes are available to cover most shooting situations, allowing users to shoot without having to worry about camera settings, and shooting is simplified even further with the addition of an Easy Mode while the most commonly used Special Scene modes are easily accessible right on the camera's Shooting Mode dial.

The camera also incorporates Canon's DIGIC III image processor to provide impressive response times and also powers the unique Face Detection and Noise Reduction Technologies, making it easier for users to capture sharp, well-exposed images in any shooting situation. Furthermore, the 2.5" LCD screen size makes it easy to view and share your photos right on the camera. The camera is conveniently powered by AA batteries, with impressive battery life, and all of these features are incorporated into a compact and affordable camera that is a pleasure to take along.

• 8.0 Megapixel Resolution: The PowerShot A590 IS provides 8.0 megapixels of resolution to capture superb detail and real-life color resulting in beautiful prints with excellent sharpness and clarity at print sizes of over 16 x 20". The high resolution also means that even if you crop your image, your prints will still be breathtakingly beautiful.

• Canon 4x Optical Zoom Lens: The 4x optical zoom lens is made to Canon's demanding specifications, and is capable of shooting close-ups, group shots or scenery. The addition of the 4x digital zoom yields a total zoom of 16x and provides the ability to really single out details from a distance.

• Optical Image Stabilizer: The Canon PowerShot A590 IS features Canon's highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. Camera shake can cause blurring when shooting in low light and at long focal lengths, but the advanced Image Stabilizer uses digital technology to detect camera shake and signal precise lens shifts that effectively cancel it out - thereby allowing you to take excellent-quality images in many more situations - particularly in low light conditions.

• Easy Mode Simplifies Operation: The Easy Mode allows even the most inexperienced photographer to take inspiring, dramatic pictures that will impress everyone, because the camera handles all the details automatically - setting every camera control including the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality.

• DIGIC III Image Processor: Delivering fast, responsive camera performance and superb image rendering, the DIGIC III processor also drives Canon's landmark Face Detection technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Face Detection ensures accurate and bright people shots by automatically detecting faces in a scene and optimizing focus and exposure accordingly, and because the technology is hardware-based, it operates at the same rapid speed as Canon's standard AiAF. Furthermore, the processor incorporates iSAPS technology - an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

• Face Detection Technology: The PowerShot A590 IS features Face Detection Technology, which finds up to 9 faces in the frame and sets the most suitable focus point. In addition, Face Detection AE adjusts exposure and flash settings to ensure proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces, and Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. In addition, Face Select and Track lets the user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene.

• Motion Detection Technology: The advanced Motion Detection Technology works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear.

• In-Camera Red-Eye Correction: The red-eye correction feature automatically detects and corrects instances of red-eye - making your pictures look more professional, however, if red-eye is present and is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode right in the camera.

• High ISO to Reduce Image Blur and Expand Low-light Shooting: The PowerShot A590 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

• 16:9 Widescreen Mode: The PowerShot A590 IS includes a 16:9 widescreen option that lets you shoot still photos and movies in a format that's specially made for viewing on widescreen television sets or your computer monitor.

• Flexible Movie Modes: The highly flexible movie mode provides movie capture capability that can be customized to your needs. Select from Standard or LP modes (640 x 480 @ 20 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) resolution. Furthermore, the Compact Movie Mode (160 x 120) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes, and is ideal for internet and e-mail applications.

• Intuitive Mode Dial and Comfortable Grip: Simply turn the Mode Dial to the needed setting to handle any shooting condition. Choose from Auto, Manual, Movie, or Special Scene where you can select from settings such as Night, Snow, Indoor, Beach and more to get the best possible image. In addition, the easy to hold extended grip of the camera means that you'll always feel secure in your shooting.

• 2.5" LCD Display: The PowerShot A590 incorporates a 2.5-inch LCD screen with 115,000 pixels of resolution, making shooting and playback bright and clear. Plus, the Night Display feature provides for easy viewing in low light.

• Uses Canon Accessory Lenses: To expand your creativity, the PowerShot A590 IS is compatible with optional canon lens accessories such as wide and tele converter lenses (requires optional LA-DC52G Conversion Lens Adapter), and it is also compatible with Canon's High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models.

• Powered By AA-size Batteries: The camera uses common AA-size batteries that can be purchased at any store so you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or recharging batteries - simply get new ones locally. You can also use economical NiMH Rechargeable AA batteries.

• Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options: The camera supports direct printing using the Canon Direct Print system or the PictBridge system, so you can print without a computer on many different brands and models of printers. The Direct Print feature also allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera before you begin printing, so your printed pictures are exactly what you need. Also, the Print/Share button is an easy way to transfer images directly to a computer when the camera is connected via the USB cable.

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" 8.3 Megapixel CCD

Effective Resolution: 8.0 million pixels

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom

Image File Formats: JPEG (SuperFine, Fine, Normal)

Recorded Resolution: Large (3264 x 2,448)
Widescreen (3264 x 1832)
Medium 1 (2592 x 1944)
Medium 2 (2048 x 1536)
Medium 3 (1600 x 1200)
Small (640 x 480)

Video Recording: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio
Standard (640 x 480 @ 20 fps)
LP (640 x 480 @ 20 fps)
QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps)
Compact (160 x 120 @ 15 fps)
Clip length up to 4GB or 60 minutes except Compact (up to 3 minutes)

Audio Recording: WAVE Format (Monaural)

Optics

Lens Type: Canon Zoom Lens

Optical Zoom: 4x

Lens Focal Length: 5.8 - 23.2mm (35 - 140mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom: 4x

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.0" (5cm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.6-5.5

Optical Image Stabilization: Yes (Canon O.I.S.)

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: 52mm with LA-DC52G Conversion Lens Adapter (Optional)

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL Autofocus

Focus Modes: Normal, Macro

Focus Range: Normal: 18" (45cm) - infinity
Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - 18" (45cm) wide

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO
High ISO Auto
Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Type: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Shutter Speed: 15-1/2000 seconds

Aperture Range: f/2.6-5.5 - f/8.0

Exposure Metering: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

Exposure Modes: Program AE, Camera M, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority , AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments), AE Lock

White Balance Modes: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom

Scene Modes: Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Slow Synchro, FE Lock, Flash On, Flash Off)

Effective Flash Range: 1.0' (0.3m) - 11' (3.5m)

External Flash Connection: No

External Flash Control: Not Applicable

Performance

Start-Up Time: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Shutter Lag: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Time Between Shots: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Burst Capability: 1.4 fps continuous

Self Timer: 2 seconds or 10 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes (Medium 3 only)

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC, MMC Plus, HC MMC Plus)

Recording Capacity

Includes 32MB SD Card

Still Image Capacity

	SuperFine	Fine	Normal
Large	8	14	30
Widescreen	11	19	41
Medium 1	11	21	42
Medium 2	18	33	66
Medium 3	30	53	102
Small	114	177	278

Video Capacity

Video Mode	Record Time
Standard	23 seconds
LP	47 seconds
QVGA	44 seconds
Compact	210 seconds

Battery Type: 2x AA Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH)

Power Adapter: ACK800 AC Adapter Kit (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: NTSC & PAL

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium 500MHz or higher processor
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista
Built-in USB Port

Macintosh System

PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Processor
Mac OS X (10.1 - 10.4.11)
Built-in USB Port

Display

Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder

LCD Display: 2.5" Amorphous Silicon TFT color LCD (115,000 pixels)

Language Options: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian

Playback Options: Single Image, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification (2x-10x), Slide Show, Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, Sound Memos, Movie playback (Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume), Erase Modes (single image, image by date, image by folder, all images, part of movie, all of movie)

Physical

Dimensions: 2.6 x 3.7 x 1.6" (65 x 95 x 41mm)

Weight: 6.2 oz. (175g) without Batteries

What's in the Box

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera

32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card

2x AA-size Alkaline Batteries

USB Interface Cable (IFC-400PCU)

AV Cable (AVC-DC300)

Wrist Strap (WS-800)

Digital Camera Solution Software CD-ROM

User Guide

1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty

Guides and Manuals

Direct Print User Guide (PDF 1.2mb)

PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide (PDF 3.8mb)

PowerShot Product Line (PDF 14mb)
Spring/Summer 2008

Software Starter Guide (PDF 4.2mb)

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