Canon Powershot A590 IS
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Answered Questions for the Canon A590 IS
- Q: does canon A590IS support RAW format??
- A: No, it doesn't. JPEG only. You may be able to hack the firmware to give... read more
- Q: I have a Raynox HD-7000Pro .7x wide angle lens that I want to use w/ a Canon A590 IS.
- A: It's not that you're looking in the wrong place, they're just not available for this... read more
- 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... read more
- Q: Do they make a Canon (for under $200) camera that uses a rechargeable battery pack?
- A: The SD990IS fits that requirement. But then again, with rechargeable AA LiOns and NiCads, you... read more
- Q: how many pictures can be taken on a 32-m sdc card
- A: 10 sounds about right when the photos are on maximum quality and sizing settings, which... read more
- Q: I have an A590 IS with 2GB memory card but after 10 photos, I get "memory full". How can I get more photos with my memory card?
- A: Are you shooting at really high resolution? Go into the menus and check to see... read more
- Q: I am trying to decide between the A720 is and the A590. I am going to use this to take pics of my kids and to sell things on ebay.
- A: Definitely the A720, it has much better picture quality and more zoom (6x), so for... read more
- Q: How to delete pictures on the Canon A590 IS from the PC?
- A: That's actually the best way to go it, Wilson. Kudos to your insight. The PC... read more
- Q: Is there a manual that is available for the A590 IS model? My company didn't provide one and it would be helpful to learn more about the camera.
- A: hello mikeyeshttp://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=320&modelid=16336... read more
- Q: hola people, i couldnt decide between canon a590is and canon a720is.
- A: Well though neither have a wide angle lens, but you can get a wide angle... read more
- Q: i am now confused about whic camera to buy.Within $200 either canon 590IS or 790IS..And those are made fom which country?????
- A: They're essentially the same camera except the A720IS has a longer focal length and a... read more
- Q: I need to upgrade from a Canon G5 asap!
- A: You could always go with the direct upgrade to the G5, the G9, which is... read more
- Q: The batteries last a very short itime before losing power in this camera-What is wrong?
- A: I also recommend just buying rechargeable AAs, which you can get pretty much anywhere, along... read more
- Q: Canon A590 or A720 - Which to buy?
- A: Have you looked at the G9? Alot of pros go for that option (although I... read more
- Q: What about low light or natural light without flash?
- A: The key to getting a flash picture in front of glass it so take it... read more
- Q: SDHC vs MMC vs MMC+ memory card
- A: Dale,SD memory is basically the next version of MMC cards, and SDHC are high capacity... read more
- Q: how do u higher resolution
- A: Lorraine,You can increase the resolution of your photos by going through the setup menu. Select... read more
- Q: which camera best suits my needs?
- A: hello mariethe new panasonic tz5 is the camera that has features you require.the ease of... read more
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Open Questions for the Canon A590 IS
- Q: where is it made?
- 5 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: How well do additional telephoto lenses work with this camera?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Battery Life
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What accessories do you HAVE to have to use the canon a590is?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do you stop the camera from autofocusing?
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Canon A590IS Rechargeable Battery Problems
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Does the Canon 890 use regular batteries
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Focusing, even on faces seems to be a problem...on any setting.
- 15 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I am looking at a 590 but could not find a time delayed shutter feature. Am I just missing it?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: When camera turned on, the first picture is a blank, all after are ok, can't figure out the reason
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What camera do you recommend for easy digital camera/video recorder with zoom and autofocus abilities
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Can you help me decide between the G9, IS 5, and the A590?
- 20 points for best answer - 14 replies
- Q: What's the best Canon under $150 to $200 for taking closeups of small flowers?
- 20 points for best answer - 8 replies
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