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Suhit Gupta
06-30-2008, 03:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.digicamreview.com/canon_powershot_a590is_review.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.digicamreview.com/canon_...90is_review.htm</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>&quot;Announced early 2008, the Canon Powershot A590 IS is one of Canon's new compact A series digital cameras with image stabilisation. It features a 4x optical zoom lens, a 2.5&quot; LCD screen, VGA video recording, a 8 megapixel sensor and face detection focus. The Canon Powershot A590 IS is available from around &pound;113 which is very good value for money. The camera is enclosed in a robust two tone metallic grey finished body. The camera measures approx. 94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8mm (excluding protrusions), and weighs approx. 175g. excluding battery and memory card.&quot;</em></p><p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1214792911.usr14.jpg" /></p><p>Honestly, the summary &quot;The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 2.5&quot; LCD screen, 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation&quot; seems to be so the same these days. I guess I have been reading too many camera reviews. :-) Having said this, there are a number of notable things about this camera - the great battery life, good image quality, and a 2.5&quot; LCD screen. I was at <a href="http://www.adorama.com">Adorama</a> in New York today, and I thought it was a little bulky, but generally liked it. Best part is that for well under $200, you get the camera and a ton of accessories (SD card, mini-tripod, and a camera case).</p>

Jason Dunn
07-01-2008, 03:50 AM
I think this is one of those rare cameras that use AA batteries, which may be a good differentiating feature for some people...