Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom: Customer Reviews & Product Details

I was so excited to finally replace my old Sony Cybershot, which I had for over 5 years. I decided on the Canon PowerShot A590IS because of all the wonderful reviews - why they were given, I have no idea. While the pictures this camera takes are amazing, the battery life is absolutely pathetic! The first set of AA's that came with the camera were a generic brand, so I attributed having to replace them so soon (only after a week and taking maybe 20 photos) to that. However, no matter what brand I use, the life of them in this camera is horrendous - literally not lasting more than a week - and I'm not taking hundreds and hundreds of photos here. I will most definately be going back to a rechargable battery setup like my Cybershot. If you want to go on vacation and have carry 12 AA's with you to get through the week, this camera is for you. If not, look elsewhere.

I received the camera and it was exactly the same as the picture, no visible wear and it works great. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that the packing slip said it should include the av cable which it does not. It didn't particularly matter to me because I ended up buying a USB SD card reader. Other than that, it arrived promptly and in good condition. It seems to have very good battery life with my rechargeable batteries (one pair lasted me for more than a week on my vacation, taking pictures all day every day)

Delivery on camera: Very Good
Delivered Condition of used Cannon A520IS Camera: Excellent

I bought this ~ 2008 camera, rather than a new Powershot, because it had a larger view finder than the new 2009 Cannon cameras, and also: "Click" sound A-OK, speed of focus seems fast, View Finder: good; camera size: good, camera weight: good, ease of use: seems good.

A520IS brings the image up super fast.
This camera appears easier to use than my Nikon(Coolpix 4300).

I am very satisfied with my purchase of this used Cannon Powershot A520IS camera from this vendor. Vendor rating: excellent

mike

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Reason for purchase: Although I liked my Nikon(Coolpix 4300); it had 2 characteristics that I didn't like.
1. As the batteries get low in voltage, the picture focusing gets slightly slower & slower with no warning of low voltage, that I noticed. Hence I am pressing the picture button, harder & harder to get it to take the picture(very annoying) Then I realize after going through this process a few times that I need new batteries, again.
(Note, when I am taking pictures in the lab, my focus is on what is to be photographed, I am not worrying about low battery voltage. Hence the low voltage ALARM needs to be "UpFront".
Also, the "Click" sound on Nikon, is too low in volume. (annoying, because when outside or in a slightly noisy environment, it is hard to tell if you have taken the picture.
What's good on Nikon: Good viewfinder for working in darken lab condition.
Capability of taking many pictures (>150 -->200+ ) on memory card.
good camera controls, etc. I liked this Nikon better than the Fujifilm one.

This camera takes great pictures any time of day and they look great in large photos. I take photos for work and for pleasure with this camera. I am able to show customers details in my photos and I am able to post beautiful photos for family which get great reviews from those with 'nicer' zoom lens cameras.
It's an impressive camera and worth the great price!

The camera is awesome....Easy to use..All the features are impressive...Resolution and sound quality of video is excellent. The only drawback..uses batteries very quickly