For a camera in the hundred dollar area you will be very hard pressed to find a camera with this many features Staking out the upper-middle tier of the PowerShot A-series, the new camera offers users the option of 19 shooting modes, from fully automatic to fully manual operation for greater creative control. The A590 IS camera also features Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). OIS significantly reduces the effects of camera shake (and the blurry pictures they cause) by actually allowing the lens to shift to compensate for camera movement or shake. Unlike electronic image stabilization systems that essentially mask the movement rather than actually compensating for it, Canon's Optical "lens shift" system preserves the inherent quality of the stabilized image without covering up parts of the image.
The lightweight and compact 8-megapixel PowerShot A590 IS camera is one of several A series models for 2008. Featuring a versatile 4x (35mm-140mm equivalent) zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Face Detection AF, and various exposure modes, the A590 IS offers a rich feature set for an entry-level PowerShot cameras. The "brain" in every new Canon digital camera from the PowerShot A-series to the EOS Pro models is the exclusive DIGIC III imaging processor. This proprietary chip is responsible for the cameras' higher performance levels including faster start up, faster autofocus and quicker shutter response times that leave long lag competitors far behind. What's more, DIGIC III improves both the image quality and the cameras' power consumption, extending the battery life under typical shooting conditions.
As one of Microsoft's Premier Launch Partners, Canon is proud to announce that all PowerShot cameras announced in 2008 are Certified for Windows Vista according to Microsoft standards, without any extra downloads or upgrades. Additionally, all current models are fully compatible with other operating systems including Windows XP and Mac OS X (Versions 10.2 - 10.4).
Powershot A590 IS Features:
- 8.0-megapixel CCD imager for up to poster size prints
- 4x optical 35-140mm f/2.6-5.5 zoom with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 2.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
- DIGIC III imaging processor
- Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology
- Canon's exclusive Motion Detection technology
- Auto, Manual, Tv, Av, and 12 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
- Movie mode w/sound, 640x480/320x240 up to 4GB, 160x120 up to 3 minutes
- 1.4fps Continuous "Burst" capture of Large/Fine images
- Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
- Exposure compensation: ±2EV in 1/3-step increments
- White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
- Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
- Low-light focus assist illuminator
- Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
- Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
- Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
- Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- Powered by two standard AA type batteries
- Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
- USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac
- SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC+, and HC MMC+ memory cards, 32MB MMC+ card supplied
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