The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It's got 8.0-megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes - from manual to automatic including Canon's new Easy Mode - make picture-taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses.
Customer Reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great camera Comment: I got this one after reading the many reviews that recommend it. It didn't disappoint me; takes great pictures and videos, plus the price is more than right. Customer Rating: Summary: Better than Expected Comment: Easy to set up, excellent and extensive manual. Photos and movies are sharp and well lit. The zoom is a pleasure. Altogether an excellent choice for amateurs like myself. Customer Rating: Summary: GREAT CAMERA / GREAT VALUE Comment: For the money I don't believe this camera can be beat. I could not be more satisfied with this camera. I have already taken about three hundred pictures just learning and playing with all the features. The picture quality is great. The photos I've taken look professional and this is quite an accomplishment since I have NEVER taken any good shots in my life. Easy mode produces great shots. Auto produces great shots. Now I'm exploring manual settings which I never thought I could do and am getting great shots.
If you want a GREAT CAMERA for VERY LITTLE MONEY, then look no farther because this is that camera! So you don't throw money away I would recommend re-chargeable batteries and a battery charger. Also spend a little time in the instruction manual if you are completely ignorant like I am about cameras, it will be time well spent and make your purchase more pleasurable. Customer Rating: Summary: Canon 8mp Camera Comment: I love this Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom! It is much lighter and somewhat smaller than my old 4mp Canon. So many new features and buttons to learn! I wonder if all the electronic geeks ever sleep at night, or are they always "dreaming" up new products. God bless them! I agree with all the other good reviews that have been made, as I am not too technical, but I know what I like. And I like this camera!
Customer Rating: Summary: Good Family Camera BUT !! Comment: I purchased this camera, Canon A590IS, to replace a much older Sony Cyber-shot, which took great pictures for a 3.3MP, I just figured times have changed and it is time to purchase a new camera...
To make a long story short and get to the bottom line.. the Canon Camera is an OK camera, but not for me.. the picture quality was my complaint. I was expecting a wonderfully sharp / clear picture with 8MP.. not so... I realized that I wanted not more of a camera just more of a better picture.. I would recommend this camera to people who are not that particular and if that's the case why purchase something with all the bells & whistles this camera has..? Hope this helps anyone out there considering this camera.