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Compact Digital Cameras

Canon Powershot A590IS

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Canon Powershot A590IS 4.00

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RRP

$279.00

Price range

$158

Review Date

Thursday, 15th of May, 2008

Features

Camera Resolution : 8.0 MP

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

ISO Speeds : 800

Optical Zoom : 4x

What's Hot

Image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price

What's Not

Some minor colour inaccuracies

The Final Word

The PowerShot A590IS is another great entry-level unit from Canon. It is fully featured, with manual shooting modes and optical image stabilisation. Its 8-megapixel sensor captures impressive pictures.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

8.0 MP

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Length Telephoto (cm)

23.2

ISO Speeds

800, 1600, 80, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000

Min Shutter Speed

Shutter Priority?

White balance

Auto

Fixed Image Resolutions

3264x2448

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Yes

Viewfinder

Optical

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Focus Length Wide (cm)

5.8

Digital Video

Digital video format

Motion JPEG

Video resolutions

640x480

Video speed (fps)

Display

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Length (mm)

94.3

Width (mm)

40.8

Height (mm)

64.7

Weight (g)

175

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (NiMH)

Battery Size

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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Canon Digital PowerShot A590IS
in Australia	$158.10 + Shipping: Check site	Check site	Tassietek Online
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera 8 Megapixels - 4x Optical Zoom
in Australia	$187.00 + Shipping: $13.39	$200.39	CrazySales
Canon Powershot A590 Digital Camera - Black
in Australia	$197.00 + Shipping: Check site	Check site	YouShop247