Canon Power Shot A590 IS

Canon PowerShot A590 IS 8 MP Digital Camera

Canon - 8 megapixel - MultiMediaCard - Standard SD - SDHC - 4 x optical zoom - ISO 1600 - Built-in Flash - 6.2 ounce - Optical Viewfinder

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 t...

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera


Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width3.7 in
Depth1.6 in
Height2.6 in
Weight6.2 oz
Main Features
Resolution8.0 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels8,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution8,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Image ProcessorDIGIC III
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, fireworks, night scene, sunset, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, night snapshot, snow, aquarium
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect
Image StabilizerOptical
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.4 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 20 fps - 23 sec - with 32MB card AVI - 640 x 480 - 20 fps - 47 sec - with 32MB card AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps - 44 sec - with 32MB card AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 216 sec - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory32 MB flash - MultiMediaCardplus
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 8 - with 32MB card - 3.4 MB Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 14 - with 32MB card - 2.1 MB Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 30 - with 32MB card - 980 KB Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 - with 32MB card - 2.5 MB Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 32MB card - 1.4 MB Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 42 - with 32MB card - 695 KB Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - with 32MB card - 1.6 MB Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 32MB card - 893 KB Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 66 - with 32MB card - 445 KB Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 32MB card - 1 MB Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 53 - with 32MB card - 558 KB Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 102 - with 32MB card - 278 KB Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 114 - with 32MB card - 249 KB Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 177 - with 32MB card - 150 KB Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 278 - with 32MB card - 84 KB Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 11 - with 32MB card - 2.6 MB Fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 19 - with 32MB card - 1.5 MB Normal JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 41 - with 32MB card - 736 KB
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range1 ft - 11.5 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 23.2 mm - f/2.6-5.5
Focal Length5.8 mm - 23.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 140mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Min Focus Range17.7 in
Macro Focus Range2 in - 17.7 in
Lens ApertureF/2.6-5.5
Optical Zoom4 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, face detection, digital tele-converter, safety zoom, Motion Detection Technology
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.4
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable USB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery ( included ) 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( optional )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandCanon
Part Numbers2462B001, 2462B001-BN1, 2462B001-CS, 2462B001-CSPA, 2462B005, A590IS, PSA590IS

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