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Canon PowerShot A590 IS

The Canon PowerShot A590 IS is one of the cheaper models available in the Canon PowerShot Series. It features an 8.0 megapixel CCD and 4x optical zoom/optical image stabilizer along with the DIGIC III image processor. The A590 IS is equipped with the same 'Easy' mode as other products in the PowerShot A line and allows for simple operation choices depending on the picture being taken. It also holds a 2.5-inch LCD screen and Canon's Face and Motion Detection technology for accurate shots with minimized blurring.

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
MSRP $179.99
Release date January, 2008
Brand Canon
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Excellent as a point and shoot, and for limited "arty" shots.
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Features:

  • low price-point
  • 8.0 megapixel CCD
  • 4x optical zoom/optical image stabilizer
  • DIGIC III image processor
  • 'Easy' mode
  • 2.5-inch LCD screen
  • Face Detection and Motion Detection
  • Compatible with SD memory cards

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS

• Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

• PowerShot A590 IS Black Digital Camera

UPC: 013803089325

EAN: 013803089325

MPN: B0011ZCDKS

Competitors

Kodak EasyShare M883

Kodak EasyShare M883

MSRP  $179.95    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • affordable price
  • respectable battery life
  • compact and lightweight
Cons
  • "HD still capture" is silly marketing language
  • 3x optical zoom
  • poor image quality
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Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS

Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS

MSRP  $179.95    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • affordable price
  • utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC storage
  • easy to use
Cons
  • 3x optical zoom
  • basic point and shoot
  • can only take good pictures is well lit environments, anything else and images are quite poor
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Pros

  • Auto focus works quickly and generally is accurate.
  • Excellent as a point and shoot, and for limited "arty" shots.

Cons

  • Self timer annoying to get to.

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A, 590, A590