1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 4x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
4. New Easy Mode simplifies operation
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

Editorial Review :

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. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Built-in ElectronicFlash - 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) Shooting Modes - Auto, Easy, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card - Suggest optional 1GB or higher for practical use File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1; 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 (up to 3 minutes at 15 fps) Uses 2 AA Batteries - Shooting Capacity for 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) - Sugg

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LCD Broke After 1 Year

Was hoping to get at least a couple years out of this camera, the pictures were great and everything but the LCD on it broke after the first year.

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nice camera...but

takes great pictures but it eats batteries very quickly. rechargable batteries do not last but 10 min.

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Worth it

This camera is a perfect camera for those who like to take a lot of pictures, but don't have the time and/or resources to get all fancy with their pics. Great price and easy to use too!

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Gets the job done

This is a great camera for the everyday person. It's lightweight and simple to use. The zoom features are great. The only downfall is the delay it sometimes has when trying to take multiple pictures. Perhaps there are other features that I could use to change that, but I don't feel like taking the time to try. Asides from that it takes great pictures.

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Super Easy to Use, Movie and Still Capability, NTSC Out

This has got to be the easiest to use digital camera I have ever used. It does use regular AA batteries, which is a real plus when traveling. Cameras with special batteries can be a pain if you forget the charger, or run out of power in the middle of an event. It is very hard on those AA's, so I would budget in an AC adapter if you do indoor shooting. I have used the camera both for work projects to photo-document machines and testing, as well as fun events like car shows. It comes with optical and digital zoom, as well as the cool Macro mode (I keep calling it Flower Mode since that's the symbol on the button) which I use a lot in my work. An unusual COOL feature is the 1/8" phono jack which continuously outputs an NTSC signal which can be viewed on any standard TV with an RCA video input jack. You can go directly to VHS tape if you wanted to, or have a monitor running during your work to simplify aiming and shooting. I've not seen other cameras with that ability. The video capability is nice to have as well to make small movies. My favorite feature is the memory card. I upgraded to a high-speed SanDisk Ultra II 2GB card with 15MB/second rate to capture movies. Remember that not all SD cards are created equally. Think of it as the difference between USB 1 and USB 2. For video, it is best to get a high data rate card. The supplied SD card is very tiny at 32MB and slow. Be sure to budget in for a new SD card and possibly the AC adapter. The great thing about the card is that most Dell laptops now have an SD reader. I have one also in my desktop at home, so accessing photos IS A BREEZE!! NO SOFTWARE REQUIRED!! When they created these memory devices as "drives," that simplifies so much. It comes with software if you want it, but in my high-stress work environment, I need the pics and I NEED THEM NOW. Opening an explorer window is perfect. I can preview them as I scan down the list. I also recommend using the 640x480 size for easy drop-in into WORD documents. So many people leave the cameras on their default settings wihtout realizing that the huge file sizes clot up WORD documents without improving image quality. This is a great product; I'm very satisfied with it and it was very economical with a lot of features.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. Exclusive Original Canon Accessories added... a $50.00 Value
5. Additional Battery , Leather Case , And Neck Strap

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Cool curves, powerful features and a fun new way to operate the camera mark Canon's PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1 megapixels, and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart AUTO that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there's a new user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with a shake or tilt of the camera! 12.1 Megapixels for amazing resolution and editing, plus a 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer.Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp, oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant. The PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH has a 5x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child's winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. The PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

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1. 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and DIGIC III Image Processor
2. Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge
3. New scene modes, including Super Vivid and Poster Effect; Smart Auto selects from 18 predefined shooting situations
4. Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

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12.1-megapixel effective recording * 4X optical zoom (4X digital/16X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 2-11/16" LCD screen * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 35-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

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1. Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 8 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Memory Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. 4 High Capacity AA Nimh 2900 Mah Rechargeable Batteries - AC/DC Rapid Battery Charger - 8 Slot Battery Tube Case
4. Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Pockets & Strap - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - Lens Cae & Cleaning Kit - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

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Everything about the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is easy. The Smart AUTO feature makes every shot picture-perfect. An impressive 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer keeps you sharp and steady. There's even an Easy Mode that makes shooting super simple. This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up Effective Pixels - Approx. 10.0 Megapixels Type - 1/2.5-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Lens - Canon 10x Optical Zoom Lens Focal Length - 6.0 (W) - 60.0mm (T) f/2.8 (W) - f/4.3 (T) (35mm equivalent - 36 (W) - 360 (T) mm) LCD Monitor - 3.0-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle Shutter Speed - 15-1/2500 sec. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Control Method - Program AE, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift White Balance Control - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie, Night Scene Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie - AVI (Image data - Motion JPEG; Audio data - WAVE (Monaural)) Still Image - Up to 3,648 x 2,736 (Large), 3,648 x 2,048 (Widescreen); Movie - 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) Dimensions (WxHxD) - 4.35 x 2.77 x 1.76.
++PLUS++ 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit: 8 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Memory Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - 4 High Capacity AA Nimh 2900 Mah Rechargeable Batteries - AC/DC Rapid Battery Charger - 8 Slot Battery Tube Case - Camera Carrying Case with Pockets & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints.

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Great deal!

Fantastic product for a great price and lots of nice start up extras included that I wouldn't have been able to do without on my first trip. One star taken off because the item arrived towards the very end of the expected arrival dates.

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Excellent Camera

I needed a new camera and was told by friends to get this one. I t is easy to use takes great pictures. I originally wanted and SLR but for what I needed it for the price was too high. I am really glad I purchased this one. I love it

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it is wonderfull

my husband got me this camera for christmas and i love taking pictures with it.the pictures come out clear and i love the big screen

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A great camera, not quite an SLR :(

This is nice camera but not quite an SLR. There is a anoying delay in the shutter..oh well I still have a lot of learning to do.

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Works well, good price, easy to carry

The camera is quite small and easy to carry. It works well for both indoors and outdoors. The features are easy to use. It is convenient to adjust exposure +/- for both flash and no flash pictures.
The video feature works well. Again works well for both outdoors and indoors.
The negative I encountered is battery life. Even 2900 mAh batteries got depleted very soon. Maybe there is some kind of short that causes leakage of electric charge.

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. DIGIC III Image Processor; Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction
3. Vivid, high-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD
4. 17 Shooting modes, including 8 Special Scene modes
5. ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings

Editorial Review :

Canon looked to the very first ELPH for inspiration when designing the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH, and came up with a quintessential iteration of the icon: slim, clean-lined and fully flat. Inside, the SD1000 Digital ELPH looks only to the future: 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and advanced DIGIC III ensure top-quality images, while focus is fast and sharp and red-eye is automatically corrected. The large and more colorful LCD screen now has a tough, anti-reflective coating that makes it as durable as it is beautiful.

Customer Review :

THIS STAY AT HOME MOM SAYS DON'T BOTHER!

This is a fabulous camera in the beginning, but I've had it in for repairs 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING....Several times it was under warranty, but the average cost to send it into the factory is $109. The lens has the tendancy to get stuck and doesn't work after awhile. It happened the first time during the first year I had it, although I use it a lot with two small kids...I expected for the money for it to last a lot longer. I've asked to have it replaced and they will only "repair" it usually with a cost to me! VERY FRUSTRATING! So I would have to say there is something mechanically wrong with it. I do have other family members and friends who have had the same problem. It takes awhile to act up, but then it is past the point on no return.

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Great Point and Shoot - fun for videos too.

This is a fantastic point and shoot camera. My wife loves the size which allows her to take it with her in her purse without being bulky. The camera has a host of features for the novice and allows us to play with settings or set in on auto mode for quick shots.

The camera has two features that I really like: picture delay timer and the ability to record video. While the video quality is not the best, it produces great family video which I would otherwise not be able to take. Also, the delay timer allows us to set the camera up and have everyone in the photo. The menu for these features is a breeze to learn.

Pros: Great picture quality for the camera size. Fun and easy to use.

Cons: Only 3x zoom and no wide angle shots.

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Canon SD1000

I got this camera summer 2007 and until now still work so great this camera is awesome. My friends always so jealous evrytime we were talking pictures because mine is always better picture than theirs, even their camera is more expensive than mine. I am so happy that i purchased this camera.. Get this one, you won't regret it.. Thanks Canon.

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Digital Camera

Great size and makes a good photo.
Good choice for a casual shooter of photos.

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Great camera if you take care of it

I got ahold of one of these with the infamous "stuck lens" issue. After repairing it and getting it working 100%, I'd like to share my thoughts about this camera.

For a tiny compact, this camera takes excellent pictures. Chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is minimal and there is excellent sharpness. It's fast too!

The reason for the lens being stuck was that it was full of grit - basically sand and what looked like body glitter! Realize this: whenever the lens extends, it creates a vacuum effect and sucks in whatever is around the camera; the camera is not perfectly sealed. If you keep the camera in a dirty environment, or (as is tempting with a camera this size) just drop it into your lint-filled pocket or purse without any protection, that stuff will eventually get inside the lens, and eventually jam it up.

The internal gears that drive the lens are sturdy and were none the worse for wear. After cleaning, the lens operates smoothly, and while the parts are made of plastic, it seems to be a durable plastic.

The moral of the story: just keep the camera clean and it will probably last forever.


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