Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera
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.
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| 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) |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC, MMC Plus, HC MMC Plus) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 32MB SD Card Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| 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
Macintosh System
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| 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 | |
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| Dimensions | 2.6 x 3.7 x 1.6" (65 x 95 x 41mm) |
| Weight | 6.2 oz. (175g) without Batteries |
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Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (134)
- Easy to setup (125)
- Large clear LCD (115)
- Easy to use (95)
- Great picture quality (83)
Cons
- Long lag time (29)
- Poor in low light (19)
- Short battery life (15)
- Poor quality (4)
- Slow flash recycle (3)
Best Uses
- Fun (132)
- Travel (125)
- Family photos (95)
- Art (28)
- Photojournalism (21)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (51), Casual photographer (49), Enthusiast (17), Casual user (11), Semi-pro photographer (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
the little camera that grew big
I shoot film almost exclusively,well..until now
i actually got the camera free when i finally went macro hardcore and bought an MP-E 65mm along with the dedicated(2 flash)lighting systems
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I shoot film almost exclusively,well..until now
i actually got the camera free when i finally went macro hardcore and bought an MP-E 65mm along with the dedicated(2 flash)lighting systems
well they handed me the box with a sort of tremor in their hands,like i would throw it away in disgust,i said thanks(great,a full auto point and shoot..i ll give it to my mom) and walked away thinking about my new macro system
completely elated by the lens and also frustrated(at myself) for not being able to use it at it's full potential i forgot about the little canon until maybe a week later.but one day i rmembered and opened the box
as i am speaking i am still shooting with the 32mb card as i thought that canons use cf cards(have those around) and i didn't have the time to buy a bigger card
what can i say,i will start with the size..or lack of..the camera is light and easy to carry around in your coat pocket..i like the fact that the heavy AA 's are in the grip side so there s a nice solid feel,what i don't like is the slippery grip,a better(and less shiny)choice of materials would have beed better,the camera itself is really pretty and it feels solid,,
the lens rattles and creeks like crazy when it focuses but it does the job..reminds me of a canon 50 1,8
strong diffractions color aberations moire etc at wide(why wide..expecting tele but not wide) BUT mostly at the corner of the frame otherwise pretty good coating and general image quality(a bit hard on the reds/blue but easily corrected)
the lens IS is really an unexpected surprise at such a cheap camera..and so are the FULL manual controls ..if you want to start learning photography and are at a tight budget...this is the camera to have..great for experimenting with exposures aperture
i recomend using the camera in AV priority at f8 and apropiate iso..the results are much better
the lcd(kind of a new thing for me.)is really good..light years ahead of my only other digital,a canon 5d also the viewfinder is nice..i mostly use that because of habit
i understand that this is a budget camera but including a flash mount would make things a lot more interesting
also i don't like the placement of the tripod thread..it s very hard to find a compact tripod that will suport it and well..why not align it with the lens..makes no sense
the biggest useful novelty for me is face detection...i am a 40 year old photographer but i must say that this feature is probably the most usefull,apart form is and manual controls...it makes correct exposures of faces a breeze to do..i think that it would do a quicker/better job on an informal group portrait than my canon 1v
in conclusion i would like to reccomend this camera..it's the cheapeest way to effectively learn photography
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Economical capable camera
Purchased for commercial use, photos for bakery ads.
+ Low shutter lag, but slow flash recovery.
- Flash pictures are not uniformly illuminated.
-Color in auto setting is a ...Read complete review
Purchased for commercial use, photos for bakery ads.
+ Low shutter lag, but slow flash recovery.
- Flash pictures are not uniformly illuminated.
-Color in auto setting is a bit washed out.
+Good battery life.
-Fair low light performance, but not grainy; some artifacts from bright lights.
+Pocket size, large enough for stable shooting, but the case that came in the accessory package is overly bulky.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Manual Controls
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Poor Flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I used this camera for my digital photography class. I didn't have my own camera, so of course I had to borrow one from my teacher and I ended up with the Canon A590. I was pretty lucky! He had other A-series models but none of them had manual focus or manual exposure modes. I put that manual focus to good use, and I really love the camera just for that.
The only thing I could say I disliked about the camera is that it eats up batteries pretty quickly. Other than that, this is a pretty nice camera despite the small price tag!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- AA batteries
- Durable
- Energizer better battery
- Fast start-up
- Good controls
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great color
- GREAT PICTURE QUALITY
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- no cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Good night shots
- Good zoom for far off
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Shows great detail
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I use this camera everyday and take it everywhere I go THis camer is so great I have had a stroke and my hands are not so good it does not blur the image when I shake on Auto the quality is great of the picture and videos the card it came with was to small so I got another card no big deal I have drop this camera 7 times on accident and it stil works the same. I am sad Canon discontinued this model. I would like to get another one because this one has almost bite the dust but for using it ever day I guess it should. I love the night snap shot setting I can take pics i they dark. Red eye correction is great I Love My Camera and I have had it over a year now.
THe only thing is do not use normal batteries on this camera is my suggestion you get rechargeable energizer batters and then your all set. I LOVE THIS CAMERA PLEASE START MAKING IT AGAIN
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Small memory card
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I really like this camera, with just a couple of drawbacks.
One, it comes with a VERY small memory card. (32 mb) I didn't realize this until I was taking pictures at my son's graduation, and suddenly my memory card was full. I had to either delete pictures, or make them smaller to make room for other pictures I wanted to take, which was very frustrating. At least larger memory cards are pretty cheap!
Two, I have not figured out an easy way to delete all of the pictures on the memory card after I download them to my computer. I have had to delete them one at a time from the camera, which is time consuming and frustrating. If there is an easier way to delete them all, I haven't figured it out yet, and it's not in the user guide.
Overall, however, I am very happy with this camera, and would definitely buy it again. Some reviewers have complained about the battery life, but I am thrilled that it takes AA batteries, which are cheap and easy to come by! My last camera had specialized rechargable batteries, and when my charging dock, and therefore my batteries, died, there was no way to get to the pictures still on my camera, which had no memory card. I would have been forced to buy a new charging dock & batteries, which would have cost me more than this new camera did! So overall, I am very satisfied.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
MY FAMILY USE THIS CAMERA FOR TRIPS AND EVERY DAY USE. ITS EASY TO USE AND THE PICTURE QUALITY IS GOOD.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
This camera has features usually found only in much more expensive models. If you are reading this review, you already know what they are, so I won't bother listing them.
What I will tell you is that the photos come out crisp and clear. The colors are exceptional for a camera in this price range. The features all work as claimed and the battery life is surprisingly good.
You could spend alot more and end up with camera half as good as the PowerShot A590 IS. I challenge anyone to find a better camera for the price.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
Overall good quality Photos from a product in this price range. Very easy to use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
My youngest boy is taking a photography class as an elective subject in school and he needed a digital camera. I have an older Sony Mavica that I was going to give him but I reconsidered when I was dusting it off. I want for his initial experiences with photography to be more in tune with today's techniques and equipment, so I bought him the little Canon P&S here. He's enjoying himself, so we're on the right track.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
Being first time dgital camera users, we found the Easy Mode very convenient. Perhaps with time we'll understand the manual intructions to use the many other features.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I usually prefer to shoot with my DSLR, however, there are time when I need an inexpensive camera to carry around with me (skiing, sport outings, etc). I chose the A590 because of its flexibility (manual exposure) and decent image quality.
So far I've been mildly impressed. Indoor shots are still a challenge but, given adequate light, I have obtained some great results. The videos are great as well.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
purchased this camara to be my constant companion and one that my little potographers could use (film is so expensive) it has an easy setting great for the little point and shooters. it also has the ablity to be adjusted in several ways the most recent trip was to a museum that said no flash i was able to raise the iso and open the apature and the photos look like i had lots of light
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
A friend of mine had an earlier model of this camera and I loved it so I searched online and saw it on the B&H website (for way cheaper than anywhere else). For the price the camera is excellent. It has tons of cool features and I love the design. I was thinking of paying more for a skinnier model to fit better in my pocket but I actually love that this camera is slightly thicker because it is easier for me to hold when taking pictures....I actually am prone to dropping things. [...]
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Full Manual Mode
- Great Picture Quality
- Lots of control options
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Fun
- Outdoor
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I bought this camera for my girlfriend because she likes to take pictures and can do so when I'm out and about with my DSLR. The best thing about is probably the image quality outdoors, daytime or with decent lighting. Unfortunately, it's not the greatest in low light situations, but which camera is?
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I have an Olympus E510 camera, but I got surprised with the E590 IS. It´s easy to take excellent pictures.
Pros
- Add on lenses
- Manual exposure controls
- Viewfinder
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
Compared to all the cameras on the market, the 590IS would not have so many stars; however, comparing it to other cameras in its price range it has a unique set of features. See "Pros"
So far, I have used the camera for indoor "snapshots" of attractive women and hardworking men as well as night pictures of our friendly raccoon. The optical viewfinder is larger than the newer model of the same camera, and has been indispensable for both. The controls can be operated by large hands with rather thick fingers. In my view, the aperature priority and shutter priority settings are neccessary for most non-standard shots.
The principal drawbacks are:
1. A two step automatic exposure (lock then shoot);
2. No external TTL flash control.
I bought this camera from B&H in Febuary 2009, about a year after its introduction, for about $110. So far it has added weight to my theory that if one can be satisfied with the cutting edge technology 365 days ago, one can save about 50% off the initial market price.
I suggest that anyone in the market for any camera read the operating instructions online before making a final decision. This helps prevent the buyer's remorse when learning of unadvertised limitations only after purchase.
Good luck.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Uses regular batteries
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I use this camera to capture family fun adventures. It is lightweight, small enough and so intuitive to use. The viewing screen is big and the quality is great.
I love the fact that it uses regular batteries so you can always have a back up.
I would definately purchase this unit again.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
This is a great little camera. Very versatile and easy to use. The photos it provides are excellent
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I checked it out before I presented it to a friend. Great starter with all Canon features and software. And of course the lowest price. This person is now a digital believer.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Manual Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
I have a DSLR Canon and I needed a small camera for those times when it's not convenient to carry around my DSLR. It has many great features including the option of allowing you to manually control both time and or aperture, a feature most point and shoot cameras don't have. . . this is important to me. It's not tiny or slim but it's small enough to carry around comfortably. Battery life is pretty good! Picture quality is great. Pictures will look a bit grainy at 400 ISO but still decent. Overall, a great little camera for the value!
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- Joby Gorillapod Flexible Mini-Tripod/Grip
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
The recipient of this camera is just completely thrilled at the many features! They were amazed at the advanced features, such as red-eye correction in camera, image stabilization and face detection. They found the camera very easy to use with straight forward instructions in owners manual. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a great camera at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Picture Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Optical viewer
Cons
- Short Battery Life
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera:
Great features for the money. One of the few point and shoot cameras on the market that still has an optical viewer which is a great feature when outdoors in bright sunlight.
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- Direct Print User Guide (PDF 1.2mb)
- PowerShot Product Line (PDF 14mb)
- Software Starter Guide (PDF 4.2mb)
- PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide (PDF 3.8mb)
Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $12.62
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $42.14
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.
- Price: $14.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $17.95
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $16.95
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
What's in the Box
- 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
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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