Overview 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. Features 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 Loaded with Features, Packed with Value. 8.0 Megapixels with 4x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, large bright 2.5-inch LCD for superb performance. With the PowerShot A590 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. The 8.0-megapixel design lets you create impressive high resolution images of family and friends you'll be proud display. The genuine Canon 4x zoom lens moves you in for powerful close-ups-like a bird in flight or a child's winning goal-at the touch of a button. Plus, Canon's highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer keeps every shot absolutely steady even when you're not. Specifications Type of Camera Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System Image Capture Device Type 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 Megapixels Lens Focal Length 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) Digital Zoom 4x Focusing Range Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (W), 12 in.-1.5 ft./30-45cm (T) Autofocus System TTL Autofocus, Manual focus (shooting standby only in movie mode) Viewfinder & Monitor Viewfinder Real image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD LCD Pixels Approx. 115,000 pixels LCD Coverage 100% Aperture and Shutter Maximum Aperture f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T) Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec. (settable in Tv and M) Exposure Control ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) Light Metering Method Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center Exposure Control Method Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE; AE Lock Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom Flash Built-in Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range 12 in.-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 12 in.-7.2 ft./30cm-2.2m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V) Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Shooting Specifications Shooting Modes Auto, Easy, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Photo Effects My Colors Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom Wireless Control Not available Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.4 fps (Large/Fine) Image Storage Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 Image Compression Normal, Fine, SuperFine JPEG Compression Mode Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen) Movie: 640 x 480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (3 minutes at 15 fps) Number of Recordable Images Large (L) Medium 1 (M1) Medium 2 (M2) SF F N SF F N SF F N File Size (KB) 3,436 2,060 980 2,503 1,395 695 1,602 893 445 32MB 8 14 30 11 21 42 18 33 66 SDC-128M 35 59 123 49 87 173 76 136 269 SDC-512MSH 139 231 479 190 339 671 295 529 1,041 Medium 3 (M3) Small (S) Widescreen (W) SF F N SF F N SF F N File Size (KB) 1,002 558 278 249 150 84 2,601 1,540 736 32MB 30 53 102 114 177 278 11 19 41 SDC-128M 121 217 411 460 711 1,118 47 79 166 SDC-512MSH 471 839 1,590 1,777 2,747 4,317 183 307 642 Time of Recordable Movies Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap Compact 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 20 fps 20 fps LP 30 fps 15 fps Movie size (KB/sec.) 1,280 640 660 120 32MB 23 sec. 47 sec. 44 sec. 3 min. 36 sec. SDC-128M 1 min. 36 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 3 min. 01 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. SDC-512MSH 6 min. 12 sec. 12 min. 16 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 55 min. 57 sec. Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media. Playback Specifications Playback Modes File Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume Erasing Specifications Erase Modes Still Image: single image, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie Interfaces Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out NTSC/PAL Audio Out Monaural Other Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable Power Supply Power Source 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2) 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2) 3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional) Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 220 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * Playback Time Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. Physical Specifications Operating Temperature 32-104°F/0-40°C Operating Humidity 10-90% Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.71 x 2.55 x 1.61 in./94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8mm Weight Approx. 6.17 oz./175g (camera body only) What's in the Box PowerShot A590 IS Body AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2) MMC Plus Card MMC-32MH Wrist Strap WS-800 Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300