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Canon Powershot A590 IS

Canon Powershot A590 IS

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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.
  • 3 out of 5
"Pictures OK, Camera Fair"
  • 1 out of 5
"Picture quality was horrible"
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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: 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: 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 with a charger. Mine are... 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 think it has too much... read more

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Open Questions for the A590 IS

Q: Does the Canon 890 use regular batteries
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i am now confused about whic camera to buy.Within $200 either canon 590IS or 790IS..And those are made fom which country?????
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Q: Focusing, even on faces seems to be a problem...on any setting.
15 points for best answer - 3 replies

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  • 4.56 out of 5

Average rating based on 272 total reviews: 4.56/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Pictures OK, Camera Fair (Ivor - 7/6/08)

I owned many Canon camera Sure Shot zoom, AE-1, T90, 10D, 300D, A70 and now A590.

By far A590 is the worst camera of the... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Picture quality was horrible (rhuel - 7/2/08)

After reading all of the raving reviews of the A590IS, I purchased this camera to replace my Nikon L3 that was dropped on concrete. The... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Little Gem (Claude Sperry - 4/21/08)

This little gem has most of the features of my EOS DSLR and then some newer ones. The lens has optical zoom from an equivalent... read more

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