1. 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom, optical image stabilizer, and bright 2.5 inch LCD screen
2. Features Easy Mode for taking photos with simple operation, plus a wide range of shooting modes
3. DiG!C III image processor ensures superior image quality
4. Face detection technology sets the focus, exposure, flash automatically for improved images.
5. Motion detection technology automatically determines subject movements and optimizes exposure control to reduce image blurr.

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Canon Powershot A590 IS 8.0 MP Digital Camera (Color: Black, #2462B001) with 4x Optical Zoom, and 2GB Secure Digital Deluxe Accessory Kit, includes all of the following: Powershot A590 IS camera, MMC-32MH Plus Card, Wrist Strap, AVC-DC300 AV Cable, USB Interface Cable, 2GB SD Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital USB Card Reader, 4 AA High Capacity Rechargeable Batteries, Compact Battery Charger - 8 Slot AA Battery Holder, Well Padded Camera Carrying Case w/Pockets & Strap, Package Of LCD Screen Protectors, Flexible Mini Tripod, Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - BONUS!! 25 Free Quality Prints (Promo code# on invoice)

Customer Review :

best buy of the year

I bought this for my son as a christmas gift, it's the best purchase I ever made when it comes to digital camera's, I'm mad that I didn't buy myself one as well. It takes great pictures/video and with all of the extra's that come in the package I would have spent alot more money if I had tried to buy it one item at a time. I would recommend this to any one, and I do plan to purchase at least one more of these.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom; up to ISO 1600 for steady shooting in any lighting conditions
3. High-resolution 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD for easy shooting at any angle
4. DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction for sharper images
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.PowerShot S5 IS is compact and portable, with streamlined controls and a sure, steady grip. And you'll want to take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that's truly impressive. 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images - giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop to your exact specifications. The 12x optical zoom brings this compact digital camera into the realm of serious photography. It has the power to take you right up onto the stage and into the end zone for the shot you really want. Zooming is fast and silent thanks to the ultrasonic motor drive.

Customer Review :

upgrading (?) from and AE 1

I own and love a Canon AE 1 but have been looking at the digital camers if only to be shed of the negatives, developing, and all the rest that comes with a film camera. I would love to have been able to go to a digital SLR but that wasn't in the books this year so I started looking down the scale a bit.

Is the S3 IS an upgrade from a film 35mm AE 1 with a good assortment of lenses? After owning the S3 for six or seven months now and taken somewhere around a thousand pictures with it and, with the exception of extreme zoom range pictures, I'll be damn if I can tell the difference. One thing I do notice is the money not spent having to pay to develop all those bracketing/varied angle/change of lighting/etc shots that go in the trash can after the best of the sequence is picked. Then of course there is the two or three thousand photos I can shoot without having to change film.

The decision made to do the change I read numerous reviews on every major brand digital camera maker's offerings, examined every options those cameras offered, compared those options to my AE 1, and somewhat considered price (most were so closely priced the issue was almost moot). My conclusion was, obviously, that the S3 gave the best bang for the buck and was superior to the newer S5. I have not been disappointed. Well, there is that lens cover thing, it isn't automatic, you have to put it on and take it off yourself. However that's so minor it borders on compulsive obsessive.

NOTE somewhere in the user pictures section of the S3 I have posted a macro called flower. Just as an example of what the camera can do.
MikeG


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Awesome Camera

I researched Many digital cameras before deciding on the canon Power Shot S5 IS, I asked around to a lot of Hobby and professional photographers

and finally went and bought it, Loved it from day one, I stood on my porch zoomed in on a stop sign that was almost 2 blocks away, and took a picture, Was able to see the stop sign like I was standing right in front of it!, Did the same thing with my [...] Vivitar Vivicam couldn't even see what I took a picture of it was a big blur.

Then I went and started taking pictures of the things that was my whole point in buying a new camera - MY birds, I was so tired of my violet parakeets coming out in different shades of blue with my other camera and explaining to people until i was blue in the face "no those birds are really violet not blue"

well those couple hundred shots, Blew my mind and I was hooked Even my blue birds were coming out more true to color

I love the fact you can zoom in while recording video (not a option on my old camera) and I just wish I would of picked this camera up soon I would of had a much better video to send to my parents of my daughters 6th Grade graduation and Talent show she was in. instead of one that you could barely see my daughter in.

The zoom button is in a excellent position

I have not had a single issue with the battery door , when its closed it is closed.

My only complaints and its 2 small ones is well one seems to be the same with every one, The lens cap the slightest touch and it falls off -Granted I enjoy the fact it comes off when turned on (never forget to take the lens cap off LOL)

and it goes drains batteries quick but only seemed to drain my rechargeable ones quickly, I can have non rechargeable ones in it for a few weeks

But I did just buy a new set of rechargeable batteries just haven't used them yet, Hopefully that will take care of the quick drain

Because charging them all night, then taking at the most 4 pictures and the batteries Die is very frustrating

I've owned this camera for over 5 months and I recommend it to any one who asks about cameras

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AMAZING CAMERA

This camera takes amazingly clear pictures and fits your hand like a glove. The movable screen is very nice for when you need shots lower or higher since you don't have to bend down or find a stool to stand on. I could go on for a while explaining all the details, but all you need to know is that this is an amazing camera at an amazing price, and you will not be disappointed if you buy it.

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great

This camera rocks. I bought it to take to Disney World and the pictures i took looked every bit as good as my old Canon AE1SLR. It is bigger than most point and shoots but it has all the features you might ever want to use, In fact is has more features that i will probably ever use. It is somewhere between a point and shoot and a SLR. The price cant be beat.

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Canon S5 IS - good but not a point and shoot

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I bought a refurbished Canon Powershot S5 IS to save some $'s. I replaced a 3 yr old S2 IS. It developed some blurring on the left of the image in the last few months (other than that reliable as heck) and at over $150 for Canon to repair, it was time to upgrade. The S5 is basically just an upgrade from the earlier Powershot S2 and S3. Same lens, just more pixels and some additional features and functionality.
I understand the problems with the camera series; low light focussing is difficult; chromatic abberations to the extremes of the image with high contrast edges; grainy shots above ISO 200, appalling lens cap concept. However, I fixed the lens cap issue by buying a lens adaptor and fitting a standard 52mm UV filter. I can use the usual snap on lens cap with no problem. I also have protected the lens surface this way. It makes for a bulkier camera, (2" added to lens length) but I'd rather protect it than worry about carrying it. Having the same lens, I have been able to fit my adaptor to the S5. The movie function is invaluable. With this camera, I can take high quality photos and movies - very versatile! The Image Stabilization is great and works even in movie mode, eliminating the dreaded shaking at high zoom significantly. The flip-out and rotate LCD screen is good for those over-the-head shots in crowds. The traditional viewfinder, which I use most of the time, is also useful to stabilize the camera against your face and compose the shot in more detail, especially in bright sunshine. If you're an "older" photographer, you can understand the usefulness of the viewfinder.
This camera is not a pocket camera and neither is it a point and shoot. The functionality of this camera is amazing (the operations manual is 200 pages long!) and the image quality is very good. It also uses 4 AA batteries; very useful if you need more power from the local store!
If you know alot about photography, aperture settings, shutter settings, focussing fields, etc, but you don't want to carry a bulky digital SLR around, [I have a bag for the S5 that hangs around my belt with a velcro loop] and you want movie capability, then this is the camera for you. It really is a compact version of an SLR, but with movie capability.
If you know little about photography, and don't want to learn, then maybe you need a simpler camera.
Yes, the S5 IS has some image quality issues, but you won't notice in 95% of your photos. The other 5% can be dealt with with software most of the time!

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1. Box Content - PowerShot A460 Body, 2x AA Alkaline Battery, Multimedia Card MMC-16M, Wrist Strap WS-800, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, and AV Cable AVC-DC300
2. 5.0-Megapixel Resolution, up to 2592x1456 JPEG stills, 640x480 at 10fps AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE Monaural Audio
3. We recommend purchasing an optional 2GB SD, SD-HC, or Multimedia Card for practical use of this camera
4. 2.0 low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD Monitor
5. Real-image optical zoom viewfinder

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display; optical viewfinder
3. Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
4. 25 shooting modes, including 9 special scene modes; Print/Share button
5. Powered by NB-2LH lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD or MMC memory cards (32MB MMC memory card included)

Editorial Review :

Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with.

Customer Review :

After 10 countries, and 59 cities, I finally have what I wanted!

I have had this camera for over 8 months now. During that time, I have done some random photography, and traveled to Barcelona, Granada, Mallorca, and St. Louis. I have taken water shots, night shots, and usual tourist shots. I have also traveled to 59 cities in 10 countries, and most (if not all) of my earlier photographs are day shots, as most point and shoot cameras offer limited controls.

For my trips to wild life refuge, bird sanctuary etc I would carry my DSLR, but I hated to lug it around when I know that I am not headed to a safari. So, I was left with typical consumer cameras- I have tried Sony Cybershot DSC-T70, Samsung (camcorder with 5.2 mp still- NEVER buy it), Canon Powershot S5 IS, and Nikon Coolpix. Samsung- just stay away. Sony Cybershot had poor battery and limited control. Ditto for Nikon Coolpix. Though Nikon one is a much recent model, it still had all the point and shoot stuff, but that's about it. The Canon one was too bulky for a pocket camera.

So, I wanted a camera that will have 5 to 6 optical zoom, as I don't need more than that in daily life. Unless you are doing wildlife photography, I don't see the point of higher optical zoom. I would have been happy with about 6 MP resolution- Canon G9 offered twice as that. I wanted a camera that uses SD card (in fact, that is another reason that I stay away from Sony cameras). I also wanted something that would allow me to set light, shutter, aperture, contrast- the whole range. AND YES! Canon G9 allows for all this, and more.

There are a few night shots that I have taken with no flash. [IMHO, the flash, for most part, ruins night photography. You can even try taking a photo of a Christmas tree with flash and then compare without flash; and see the difference. The problem, however, is if you use the basic point and shoot cam then you can't control how much light camera should absorb, and the photos will come out too dark; and if you take it with flash, it normally comes out bland. So, THAT is a BIG plus for Canon G9. You get to set every bit of control.

The other BIG plus [similar to why I still love the old roll cameras as well as DSLRs] is that I can blur the background imagery esp. in nature photography. Yes! This one makes it possible, other point and shoot don't allow for this.

It also has the regular features- records videos, color swap, color accent, photo stitch, time lapse movies, beach, indoor, snow, portrait, sports, under water, landscape, and the usual stuff.

It is not as light as a basic point and shoot, but also not as big as the SLRs.

What not to do? After getting this camera I also got the adapter and telephoto and wide angle lenses. Yes, you can attach those lenses on this one. But I returned them within a week. Why? Well, it defeats the purpose of carrying a small camera (compared to DSLRs). Also, unlike DSLRs, where the lense would retract into the body of the camera, with these ones, you are basically stuck with them! So, if you plan to buy camera lenses for this one, I'll say go for a small DSLR instead.

I also bought two extra batteries- each could last for up to 5 hours, depending on the weather and use.

I use 8GB SD card with it, and it never runs out. I carry an extra one though as sometimes when I take videos it does fill up.

What could be better? Well, I wish it had a wider shot capacity. But I don't miss it particularly.

The most imp point about photography- it is only 10% about the camera; the 90% is you! Many may disagree, but I also don't believe that one has to join any professional or even hobby class to learn photography. I haven't, and my friends think that I am doing alright! Good luck! If you are looking for something that allows you the freedom to take any pictures and play, while also enable you to learn photography, then this is the one. And I hope that this review, and some of the photos that I have posted for your reference, helps you make your decision!

PS: I enjoy this camera so much, that I actually wrote my first ever review for anything in this world!


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Great camera - don't buy it

The Canon G9 is a great camera with terrific features - it is just so unreliable you shouldn't buy it. I have been told that I now need to send the camera back for the 2nd time to get it repaired. Since I now have owned the camera for a year they say it may cost up to $380. I bought the camera to take pictures on trips, the latest problem though occured just in the middle of shooting at home. Not sure I want to even keep the camera even if I get it fixed (and I just bought a dive case for it that I haven't used it yet) because if you can't trust your camera it doesn't matter how many features it has.

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LCD cover cracked within 2 months and Canon refused warranty repair

Until Canon can improve the design of this model to improve the cover over the LCD display from than the current flimsy piece of plastic, do NOT get a powershot G9.

I owned mine for 2 months before the cover over the LCD display cracked. This after I owned my last camera - an Olympus Infinity Zoom - for 5 years without any problem. The only reason I'm replacing it is because of the better technologies available.

Another reason not to buy this model - Canon's customer service and warranty dept are awful. We are a small non-profit and they not only refused to fix our camera under warranty - trying to charge us $160 to replace a cracked piece of plastic - but they were VERY rude in the process.

Goodbye Canon. Never another camera from this horrible company.

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Obsolete item

Since the new G10 does everything this camera does plus a bit more why on Earth would anyone buy a G9 for 150 dollars more?

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No Professional Photographers Here...

I purchased my G9 In March. I wanted a D10, however have a 2 year old and figured this smaller camera would be more practical when we are out and about...and boy, was I right! This camera is amazing! I am definitely NOT a professional photographer, however get professional looking pictures every shot.

There are so many features! I especially love the Aquarium setting! Have you ever taken a picture at the aquarium? Normally you can see the flash on the glass and the fish are discolored..well, not anymore!! The images come out crystal clear, as if you are standing in front of the tanks!

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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 with improved Face Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
3. Clear, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
4. ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the elegant PowerShot A570 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. So now even when you're zooming in tight you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images. With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Beside stills there's highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 & 1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater) and Custom Normal Flash Range - 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T) Macro Flash Range - 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Shooting Modes - Auto, Creative P, Av, TV, M, Image - Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist and Movie Self-Timer - 2 & 10 seconds delay, Custom Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps Still Image - EXIF 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image Motion JPEG, Audio WAVE) Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out - NTSC/PAL Dimensions - Width 3.52 x Height 2.53 x Depth 1.69 inch (89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm) Weight - 6.17 ounces / 175 grams (camera body only)

Customer Review :

Camera = Good, Batteries / Recharger = DooDoo

Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Purchased camera for anniversary cruise photos, for which purpose the camera was quite satisfactory, with memory card holding over 500 images on the initial set of batteries [rechargeable].

Purchased extra set of rechargeable batteries, Canon batter charger, and Canon a/c auxiliary power setup.

After the first use of each set of new batteries, subsequent overnight recharges indicated "complete" -- i.e., blinking light on charger showed steady indicator. From that time on, the recharged batteries would only function to allow about 50 photos, before another recharge was required.

In addition, purchased AA batteries failed to produce more than 50 photos.

The recharged "rechargeable" batteries, both sets, will charge only to about 1.37 volts, and will not charge to a higher level.

This camera eats batteries, both Canon's "rechargeables" as well as commercial standard AA batteries.

If you plan to use the Canon A570IS as an AC unit only, then it is pretty good.

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As close to a Leica M-series as you will get for $100

Pluses:

- Shutter lag is reduced big time over early Powershot models. It really isn't too much of a problem anymore. But it takes the flash forever to charge up with only 2 AA cells running the show.
- Only weighs a few ounces with 2xAA. A plus if you have an investment in NiMH AA cells, a minus if you compare it to LiIon. Forget about using alkalines, it will only cause you misery.
- Flash exposures, particularly at macro settings, are spectacularly better than older Powershots. Canon really got this right - in "party mode", and in macro (which I use a lot) the camera will get it right every time.
- A bit more aggressive about increasing the "film speed" in auto mode. My old A70 always tried to expose everything at "ASA" 50, even in low light, and I was always manually setting it to "ASA" 200 or 400 and forgetting to set it back. You can leave the A570 on "Auto" more of the time, and not worry about accidentally getting a whole day's worth of grainy, washed-out pictures at "ASA" 200.
- The image stabilization seems to work just fine.

Minuses:

- Still the same puny sub-pencil-eraser sized 1/2.5 sensor as earlier Powershots. "High ASA" exposures are still noisy.
- With only two AA batteries, only 100 or so pictures before your batteries die, even fewer with flash. This may not be much of a minus if you take only a few pictures at a time, and don't use flash too much.
- Optics are a bit better than older Powershots, but that's not saying much. Some distortion and aberration at full aperture. Stopped down, it's OK.

Of course if you think photo quality is proportional to how much money you spend, you'll hate this kind of camera. But I can't stand lugging around a two-pound DSLR brick. I switched to point and shoot cameras long before the world went digital, and for a few lucky years I had a Leica M-series I could borrow. The A570 is only a distant cousin to the Leica, but I won't be heartbroken if it dies or is lost.


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Outdated model ! do not buy !

I'm not against this camera
It's just that this model became outdated, and a newer model (A590 IS) is better and even CHEAPER than this

Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Good camera 2x

I purchased this camera as an identical replacement for one my daughter had lost in a state park in Calif. She was very happy with the camera so when I saw that the price had dropped significantly, I decided to purchase it for her again since she already knew how to use it and was pleased with the photo results.

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Decent... barely

At first blush, I liked the camera a lot - pretty good quality overall. But after using it for a bit, its biggest drawback was apparent - the battery life is terrible. It uses standard AAA batteries, but they just drain down so quickly. In almost a year that I have owned the camera, by my rough calculation, I must have spent half of the camera price in batteries. And I really don't take that many pictures, we only used it on family occassions and other trips once in a while. I would not recommend this camera.

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