Description:

The PowerShot A590 IS has 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.
Comes With:
Canon Powershot A590 IS Digital Camera
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
Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty


Features:

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 camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're
shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen
offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy
viewing in low light

New Easy Mode simplifies operation and shooting modes from Manual to
Automatic make picture-taking care-free: Even if you've never picked up a
camera before, with Canon's new Easy Mode you can take inspiring,
dramatic pictures that will impress everyone

Shooting Mode Auto: The camera chooses all the settings so you can
concentrate on your subject

Shooting Mode Easy: Keep the image quality as high as possible for fail-
proof images

Shooting Mode P Program: Access advanced exposure compensation
features while shooting mostly automatically

Shooting Mode Av Aperture-priority: You define the aperture to either
isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture and the
camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed

Shooting Mode Tv Shutter-priority: You select the shutter speed to stop or
blur action and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow
exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low
image noise


Specifications:

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

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

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%

Maximum Aperture f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T)

Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec. (settable in Tv and M)

ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
(Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)


Mfr# 2462B001