Canon PowerShot A590 IS

PowerShot A590 IS 8Mpix DIGIC III

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
2462B010
25-01-2008
More Performance, More Value, More Fun.
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 telephoto converter lenses.

- 8.0 Megapixels with 4x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, large bright 2.5-inch LCD for superb performance.

- New Easy Mode simplifies operation, and shooting modes from Manual to Automatic make picture-taking care-free.

- DIGIC III Image Processor assures sharper images and better functionality; enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically for greater freedom.

- Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur by calculating subject movement and selecting ideal exposure and ISO settings.

- Accepts Wide-Angle and Telephoto Converter Lenses for greater creativity; uses convenient AA batteries.

- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

- View Sample Images

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
mmc, sd

Technical details

Internal memory 
32 MB

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 Pixeles
Video formats supported 
avi
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Negro
Weight 
175g
Camera playback
Presentación de diapositivas
Camera shutter speed 
15 - 1/2000s
Viewfinder type 
Óptico
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista<br />Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Si

Power

Battery type 
2x AA / NiMH (NB4-300)

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
115000 Pixeles

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6,35 cm (2.5")

Lens system

Optical zoom 
4x
Digital zoom 
4x
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.8 - 23.2 mm
Combined zoom
16x

Camera

White balance 
auto, Nublado, Luz de día, Fluorescente, manual, Tungsteno
Scene modes 
Playa, Niños, Fuegos artificiales, Paisaje, Noche, Party (interior), Retrato
Photo effects 
Blanco y Negro, Neutral, Sepia, Vivo
Custom colour
Si

Focusing

Focus
TTL
Closest focusing distance
0,05m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Si

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light metering 
Centrado, Mancha

Flash

Flash modes 
auto, Flash desactivado, manual, Reducción de ojos rojos
Flash range (tele)
0,30 - 2,2m
Flash range (wide)
0,30 - 3,5m

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Si

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser<br />PhotoStitch<br />TWAIN (2000)

Picture quality

Megapixel 
8 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25,4/63,5 mm (1/2.5")
Maximum image resolution 
3264 x 2448 Pixeles
Image stabilizer 
Si

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9,43 cm
Depth 
4,08 cm
Height 
6,47 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Si
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
35 - 140 mm
Audio recorder 
WAVE
Digital SLR 
No