Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Editorial Review: Product Description: 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 List Price: $149.99 Our Special Price: $110.95 You Save: $39.04 (26%) Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Battery Description: aa size alkoline Binding: Electronics Brand: Canon Connectivity: AV Digital Zoom: 4 x Display Size: 2.5 inches EAN: 0013803089325 Floppy Disk Drive Description: None Has Red Eye Reduction: 1 Included Software: Yes Item Dimensions: 25037039160 Label: Canon Manufacturer: Canon Maximum Focal Length: 23.2 millimeters Maximum Resolution: 8000000 Pixels Minimum Focal Length: 5.8 millimeters Model: A590IS MPN: A590IS Optical Zoom: 4 x Publisher: Canon Release Date: February 15, 2008 Studio: Canon Features: 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints 4x optical image-stabilized zoom 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection New Easy Mode simplifies operation Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Excellent Camera for the money... I tried a few other cameras (some bought and returned in the same day) in a quest to find an inexpensive backup for our primary Canon point and shoot. Based on ratings and my own experience with Canon cameras, I ordered this camera from Amazon without trying one. As I expected, this is a great unit for the money. The picture quality in indoor light conditions is much better than other brand cameras I tried in this price range. Also, the canon cameras seem to do very well taking ... Read More Rating: - Very good deal The Canon A590IS is a lot of camera for a very moderate price. Furthermore, Consumer Reports just rated it a best buy. Rating: - Good value for price This is a great little camera. Unless you want to take professional phots, it will be great for you. It does all I need. Rating: - This is a good camera. The camera body is plastic but it is substantial and feels solid. Be sure to get 2500 NiMH batteries as they will last the longest. The manual says you should get approximately 450 shots with a fresh set of NiMH, 2500mAH batteries and approximately 200 shots with regular Alkaline batteries. The batteries are quick to change and a separate coin battery in the camera keeps the date/time and other settings from falling out so you are up and running in no time. Some reviews have said you can't zoom ... Read More Rating: - Great camera for the price I got this camera after having a poor experience with another brand (casio) small point and shoot camera. The Canon A590IS provides excellent quality photos and video both indoors and out. I used it for an entire week's vacation in a a variety of settings with an 8GB SDHC card with no problems. The image stabilization is a huge plus for this camera, because the small point and shoots without it often result in blurry pictures, even in good lighting. This canon is easy to grip and take a nice steady ... Read More