Latest – Review by PCWorld (added 20 August’08)
Canon PowerShot A590 IS features:
- 8 megapixel
- 4x optical zoom
- 2.5 inch LCD
- High ISO of 1600
- Optical image stabilized
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Read More Reviews – (updated 20 August’08)
PCWorld has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“Photos from the PowerShot A590IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images.”
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ImagingResource has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“Its range of manual and automatic exposure modes will set any user level at ease, and its healthy selection of shooting tools and image adjustments will keep experienced users from getting bored.”
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DigicamReview has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 2.5″ LCD screen, 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilization. Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to the competition, images are useable up to ISO400 and tend to maintain good detail. The camera’s screen works well and battery life is excellent. Overall this is an appealing camera offering excellent value for money, and a number of features that should suit beginners as well as experts.”
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PhotographyBlog has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“The Canon PowerShot A590 IS is the sort of camera you could entrust the kids with, with the dial twisted around to ‘Easy’ mode for convenience. So, in summing up, the A590 IS might well not inspire you to leap photographic boundaries, but does offer a tad more than the average point and shoot, allowing room for growth once you’ve got bored with pure snapshot photography. And £160 won’t break the bank if you’re looking for a mostly reliable, good value pocket camera for this summer’s holiday.”
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TechTree has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“The Canon Powershot A590 IS is an entry level camera that seems to be aimed at those who want to enjoy the unadulterated joy of a point-and-shoot experience with the camera. It is available for a street price of around Rs. 9,990 with a one-year warranty. For that price, what you get is a simple and easy to use camera that shoots pictures better than most others in the same price range or category. A great buy; especially if you haven’t been acquainted to digital cameras yet.”
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TrustedReviews has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“Considering its low price, the PowerShot A590 IS offers an amazingly complete list of features, with high-performance optical image stabilisation, a useful range of manual controls and exceptionally good performance, especially in low light conditions. Build quality and handling are also well above the average for this price bracket. The only real disappointment is the slightly inferior image quality, especially when compared to the next model up in the range, the A720 IS. However for under £120 it is still a major bargain.”
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GoodGearGuide has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“Aesthetically, the A590IS is not exactly attractive, but it does the job. The curved, gunmetal plastic body looks fine and is comfortable to hold if a touch slippery. It is relatively sturdy and the control scheme is extremely intuitive making it ideal for novice users who want to transition to more advanced photography.”
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Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“This is a step up from a typical point and shoot camera in terms of features. The Powershot A590 IS is a good starter camera for someone who is considering taking up photography as a hobby. It includes manual exposure controls. There are few problems with picture quality and it is very reasonably priced.”
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DCResource has reviewd the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and they write -
“Photo quality was excellent, in most situations. The A590 takes well-exposed photos with vivid, accurate colors. Like most of Canon’s cameras, images have a “smooth” appearance, while still retaining sharpness. In normal lighting, noise isn’t a problem until you pass ISO 400, though noise reduction creeps in sooner (but stays relatively low). The same can’t be said for low light situations: images start off with noticeable noise reduction artifacting, and things go downhill rapidly. Purple fringing wasn’t a major problem, nor was redeye, as the camera removes it automatically.”
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Steves Digicams – 12 March’08 – reviews the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and feels it’s an excellent digital camera. Here’s a summary of their review -
“If you evaluate by quality, performance, features and price you just can’t go wrong with this one. Add into the mix the fact that it also has optical image stabilization it looks even better. Photos had perfect exposures and the colors were vivid. Outdoor images were great and even indoor portraits were fun and easy to do. Using face detection, portrait mode, auto flash and auto ISO made taking portraits really fast and accurate.”
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InfoSync – 08 March’08 – reviews the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and thought it had slow image processing times. Here’s a summary of their review -
“It’s nice to a point-and-shoot digital camera with a full set of manual controls heck they’ve even added custom white balance controls. However, the reviewer did have problems with the zoom and felt it was jerky and at times took forever for the zoom process with lots of intermediate stops. On the bright side, for such an inexpensive camera the 590 IS delivers where it counts – image quality. Good clear photos with well balanced colors and they did have that over processed look.”
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DigitalTrends – 05 March’08 – reviews the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and felt they would have preferred a wider wide angle lens. Here’s a summary of their review -
“At such a low price Canon should sell a ton of these. True to the Canon nature the camera captures great looking photos however, it does lose a little detail in shadow areas. Image quality is really good and digital noise is not a problem till you get up around ISO 800. Since it’s so reasonably priced the fact that it’s optically stabilized is a great benefit and most picture takers will love the option. It was also a pretty fast performer recording shots to the memory card and a respectably fast auto focus.”
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Specifications
[Official Canon Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Summary
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 24 January, 2008: Canon today announces the launch of a new compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer enhanced point-and-shoot capability. The cameras include brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. It has a Face Select & Track function. The PowerShot A590 IS includes Canon’s leading lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer lens for additional blur reduction and low-light shooting capability.
From the ultra-stylish color variations of the Digital IXUS 80 IS, to the expandable functionality of the PowerShot A590 IS, the emphasis on this new batch of Canon digital compacts is on taking the hassle out of everyday image-making, while providing Canon’s hallmark design and manufacturing excellence.
“Canon leads the field in image quality because it relies on intelligent solutions, not quick fixes,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “Every camera released today incorporates class-leading features to combat common problems like camera shake and subject blur, without sacrificing overall image quality.”
Ultimate blur solution
With new Motion Detection Technology and the optical Image Stabilizer lens, Canon provides a comprehensive and intelligent solution to blur. Activated in High ISO Auto mode, Motion Detection Technology takes information from multiple sources – Face Detection Technology, scene brightness, subject movement and the optical Image Stabilizer (where available) – to assess camera or subject movement. It then calculates the minimum boost in ISO levels (between ISO 80-800) necessary to compensate for that motion. The wide range of inputs and precision of the Motion Detection algorithms ensure that Canon’s system avoids trading reduced blur for an unnecessary increase in image noise.
The lens-shift type optical Image Stabilizer lens found in the Digital IXUS 80 IS and PowerShot A590 IS also contributes to low-noise images. It uses a moveable lens element – rather than a boost in ISO – to counteract the effects of camera-shake, with no accompanying increase in noise. This makes cameras with IS and Motion Detection Technology doubly effective against blur: Motion Detection Technology takes IS into account when calculating ISO levels, thus increasing image quality even further.
Exceptional Face Detection Technology
Face Detection White Balance and Face Select & Track are included in all four models, enhancing portraits and people shots taken in a wide range of situations. Face Detection White Balance sets the white balance for the face detection frame, in addition to the focus, exposure and flash set by previous versions of Face Detection. The result is portraits with natural skin tones, in all environments whether lit by artificial, natural, or mixed light sources. Face Select & Track follows a user-selected face around the frame, ensuring that the best results are achieved at the moment the photographer shoots.
Red-Eye Correction is enhanced for 2008. In addition to Red-Eye Correction in playback, each of the models now features automatic Red-Eye Correction in shooting. Auto Red-Eye Correction detects and removes red-eye as the user shoots, for natural, red-eye free images.
Enhanced Auto Focus
New AF Point Zoom allows the photographer to magnify the AF frame when the shutter button is pressed half way, so that facial expressions can be checked before shooting. AF performance in low light has been significantly improved to achieve focus in scenes at around one stop darker, so that users can now take excellent shots in low-light conditions where they would have been unobtainable before.
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