Digital camera - compact - 8.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC, MMCplus More product details

867 reviews
November, 2009
We compute this summary by analyzing 867 reviews from across the web.
image quality
5
price
5
performance
5
zoom
4
optics
5
focus
4.5
memory
1.5
color
4
lens
0.5
LCD
3
video
0.5
design
5
contrast
1.5
appearance
2.5
resolution
2.5
sensor
5
shutter
4.5
battery
2
usability
5
build quality
4.5
flash
0.5
interface
4.5
energy efficiency
3
viewfinder
5
glare
0.5
exposure
5
screen
4.5
remote control
0.5
sound
0.5
black level
0.5
keyboard
0.5
reception
5
portability
5
connectivity
3
size
1
"...great picture quality ; fast shutter speed ..."

"...very good image quality face detection software optical image stabilisation helps in low light good size 2..."
"... even for extreme novices excellent optical image stabilization..."
"...image stabilisation, good picture quality..."
"...stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom..."
"...image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price..."
"...great photo quality, fast shutter release..."
"...great photo quality, fast shutter release, fits nicely in you hand, lots of preset modes, diverse enough to satisfy all levels..."
"...optical image stabilisation, good feature set..."
"... ease of use, image quality, well-price..."
"...optical image stabilisation, good feature set, ease of use, image quality, well-priced..."
"...pasm modes, price, image quality..."
"...good all-around image quality ; plenty of speed for most uses ..."
"... good exposure accuracy, good image sharpness and details at low iso, great image stabilization..."
"... good image sharpness and details at low iso, great image stabilization, good ergonomics..."
"...nicely saturated colors, good exposure accuracy, good image sharpness and details at low iso, great image stabilization, good ergonomics, excellent battery life..."
"...excellent photo quality in good light ; great value for the money ; slightly more zoom power than typical cameras in this class ; optical image stabilization ; snappy performance ; very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"... slightly more zoom power than typical cameras in this class ; optical image stabilization ; snappy performance ; very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"... full "pasm" exposure modes ; good image adjustment capability for advanced users ; very good color ; image stabilization reduces blur ; 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2..."

"... very good color ; image stabilization reduces blur ; 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2..."

"... its range of manual and automatic exposure modes will set any user level at ease, and its healthy selection of shooting tools and image adjustments will keep experienced users from getting bored. the a590 is performs well in low lighting, with its maximum 15-second shutter time, and its range of preset scene modes is useful in normal day-to-day situations..."

"... broad range of shutter speeds, good overall image quality..."
"...great picture quality and many advanced features ..."

"...photo quality is great, user friendly, compact but not too small to handle..."

"... plethora of features, excellent picture quality, customization..."

"...super affordable price, plethora of features, excellent picture quality, customization, aa batteries..."

"...a bit of a wait to take the next picture..."

"...good quality pictures, removable lenses..."

"...picture quality is great, with is to get better shots in low light or when moving..."

"...picture quality is great, with is to get better shots in low light or when moving. grip makes this camera easier to hold than some of the smaller point & shoots..."

"...great image quality ; good video quality ..."
"...life. photo quality. movie quality..."
"... photo quality. movie quality..."
"...fantastic picture and video quality. a plethora of settings (which are very east to use)..."
"... has simple and advanced features to accomodate power users or casual to consumer-grade photography. great quality pictures..."
"... takes great family pictures, outdoor pictures, nighttime picture. great "manual" settings, able to adjust everything and make a great picture day or night..."
"... compact. takes great family pictures, outdoor pictures, nighttime picture. great "manual" settings, able to adjust everything and make a great picture day or night..."
"... takes great family pictures, outdoor pictures, nighttime picture. great "manual" settings, able to adjust everything and make a great picture day or night..."
"... the menus are intuitive ; there's a bunch of different stuff you can do with this camera and i have no clue on what more than half of the options are. the image stabilizer and works well as i haven't had a blurry photo yet..."
"...photography. the precision of the quality photo images, dramatically has changed how i think of what i'm shooting..."
"...photography. the precision of the quality photo images, dramatically has changed how i think of what i'm shooting. now i need some guidance to learn what i can do to enhance my perspective..."
"...price. i was very surprised at the picture quality. excellent! it probably has something to do with the is technology..."
"...price. very good picture quality..."
"... the face recognition feature does a really good job. short videos have also turned out with surprisingly good quality. it is easy to upload photos and videos using the standard "scanner and camera wizard" that comes with windows..."
"...to many buttons to learn to wha goes where and what goes with what picture taking process..."
"... here's what happens: 1. you take picture #1, then you see the picture you took..."
"... you take picture #1, then you see the picture you took. 2..."
"... here's what happens: 1. you take picture #1, then you see the picture you took. 2..."
"... 2. you then want to take another picture immediately, and..."
"...it! the pictures are good and te 4 gb scan disk lets me put hundreds of pictures on it. plus..."
"...use. picture quality very good. price..."
"...picture not very well defined, either on the camera monitor or on computer screen..."
"... great for those non-techies. super picture quality..."
"... but i really like my camera, the features and the quality and the quickness of snapping a picture is awesome..."
"... excellent user interface and menus - very intuitive, efficient image stabilization, very good build quality and attractive design..."

"... viewfinder (although only an emergency solution), good movie quality, time lapse movie mode..."

"...very compact body, decent edge-to-edge sharpness, clean results at low iso settings with bright, print-friendly color 'straight out of the box', accurate and reasonably quick focus (although slightly slower in low light), good responsiveness and overall speed, excellent user interface and menus - very intuitive, efficient image stabilization, very good build quality and attractive design, af point zoom useful for macro work and portraits, good flash recycling times, bright and clear screen, viewfinder (although only an emergency solution), good movie quality, time lapse movie mode, iso button..."

"... it would be nice to have some influence over this, but at that price who's complaining ; mf a bit difficult in strong sunlight ; beware the "safety mf feature", which can be frustrating if you aren't aware of it. it ruined a 70-picture gigapan panorama for me. ok, ok, i should have rtfm tatooed on my forehead, but this is the kind of feature you'd never expect on a camera without reading tfm, and for me could have been left out to no loss..."

"...good photo quality - standardized batteries and memory type..."

"...good design,viewfinder,good picture quality..."

"...slightly disappointed in the quality of the images, seems..."
"...images, seems to take a bit of time to reload itself after a photo has been taken..."
"...slightly disappointed in the quality of the images, seems to take a bit of time to reload itself after a photo has been taken..."
"...5 lcd, image stabilization, high resolution..."
"...large 2.5 lcd, image stabilization, high resolution, great image quality, auto focus, competitive pricing..."
"...image stablizer feature, nice..."
"... night scene, image stabilizer, & indoor modes are a huge asset to have in a camera for this size & price! not to mention it also is an 8..."
"..."low quality..."
"..."durable","high quality","outstanding point and sho"..."
"..."photo editing limited..."
"...incredible picture quality ; large no..."
"...modes, image stabilier, 8 megapixels..."
"... 8 megapixels, multiple image sizes..."
"...multiple shooting modes, image stabilier, 8 megapixels, multiple image sizes..."
"...great quality, useful is feature..."
"...great quality, useful is feature, good for macro photography..."
"...good quality, low price..."
"...use, picture quality..."
"...image stabilizer and 8 mp..."
"...best picture quality..."
"...shooting good quality..."
"...shutter speed and picture quality..."
"...excellent picture quality,..."
"...excellent image quality, battery life..."
"...8mp for quality and clearness..."
"...0 mp resolution, face detection , anti shking image etc...."
"...good image quality,stylish..."
"...good image quality,stylish look..."
"...iso 1600,optical image stabiliser..."
"...8mp,4xzoom,iso 1600,optical image stabiliser..."
"...incredible photo quality..."
"...slowness of taking a picture..."
"...0 megapixel,4x optical zoom lens ,optical image stabilizer..."
"...great picture, good..."
"...great picture, good image stabilization and good price..."
"... flexible camera, high image quality, broad feature set..."
"...not very clear picture..."
"...image clarity..."
"...the image process is not too good..."
"...optical image stabilizer function and full-manual shooting modes..."
"...very high quality..."
"...quality..."
"...low-cost, high-quality..."
"...low-cost, high-quality..."
"...super affordable price, plethora of features, excellent picture quality..."
"...full manual functions and optical image stabilizer..."
"...mie optical image stabilizer, the..."
"...excellent image quality, battery life, digic iii image processor, face detection, aa batteries..."
"... low resolution screen, no panorama assist..."
"...good photo quality, standard and cheap aa nimh batteries..."
"...good photo quality, standard and cheap aa nimh batteries, memory cards and usb cable..."
"...8 megapixels and optical image stablizer..."
"...canon branding quality, general features..."
"...lens, good quality images..."
"... manual functions, image stabiliser. above all the cost..."
"...quality. manual functions, image stabiliser. above all the cost..."
"... 4x optical zoom, low price..."
"... image quality, well-priced..."
"...modes, price, image..."
"...enough improvements over the a570 to justify the slight initial price premium ; battery door cheap feeling, hard to close ..."
"...; great value for the money ; slightly more zoom power than typical cameras in this class ; optical image stabilization ; snappy performance ; very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"... there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ..."

"...features - value for money - conversion lenses available..."
"...pictures, good value..."

"...good pictures, good value..."

"...low price for a good feature set..."

"...super affordable price, plethora of features..."

"...super affordable price, great accesories, good pictures..."

"... good video quality ; small price..."
"...a little bulky, but that's the price to pay if you want aa batteries..."
"... unbelievable for a hundred dollar digicam. it will never replace my expensive canon digital slr and canon lenses but i loved it so much i bought another one to keep in my car. anyone that has been using digicams will undersand the value of running on two aa batteries..."
"... probably the best upgrade to the powershot a series. price was also the same as the a-530 from years ago, so i bought two..."
"... probably the best upgrade to the powershot a series. price was also the same as the a-530 from years ago, so i bought two. one for me and my wife..."
"...a lot for the price. i was very surprised at the picture quality..."
"...great zoom for the price. very good picture quality..."
"... great pictures, and a good price from dell..."
"...photos. the price can't be beat..."
"... easy to hold and capture,both manual and auto settings,uses simple aa batterys.low price of 109$ for a 8 megapixel..."
"... it does take decent pictures. the 4x optical zoom for the price is good as well..."
"...price plus quality..."
"... you won't find one any better. don't let the price fool you. wish i had this one instead of my pentax of $260..."
"...camera. great price..."
"...at it's price, none..."
"... picture quality very good. price was excellent..."
"... speedy shipping. great quality item for the price..."
"... it would be nice to have some influence over this, but at that price who's complaining ; mf a bit difficult in strong sunlight ; beware the "safety mf feature", which can be frustrating if you aren't aware of it..."

"...oversharpened. it would be nice to have some influence over this, but at that price who's complaining ; mf a bit difficult in strong sunlight ; beware the "safety mf feature", which can be frustrating if you aren't aware of it..."

"...loads of special features, price..."

"...lots of features in lower price..."
"...good quality, low price, operates easily..."
"...cheap..."
"...for it's low price and high quality, really..."
"...for it's low price and high quality, really no disadvantages..."
"...very good for amateurs and semi pro users with fair enough price list..."
"...low purchase price..."
"...good price..."
"...feels cheap, blury..."
"...feels cheap, blury pictures while zoomed in..."
"...picture, good image stabilization and good price..."
"...good quality and low price..."
"...this camera good value for money, style is also very beautiful..."
"...this camera good value for money, style is also very beautiful, very fit me like green hand to use..."
"...high iso,reasonable price..."
"...digic iii image processor ,high iso,reasonable price..."
"...compatibilty with pc and the price so cheap..."
"...full packed features less the price..."
"... extremely low prices, excellent value for money..."
"...supporting the entire manual, extremely low prices, excellent value for money..."
"...the performance is to the price ratio, the..."
"...the performance is to the price ratio, the semblance is unusual us quite high..."
"...versatile unit with lots of bells and whistles for the price..."
"...recharge, expensive to repair..."
"... black is too traditional ; expensive..."
"...price, weight, features, price, price, price..."
"...pricey..."
"... the a590is has various accessories like the wide angle and telephoto lens conversion kit which you can add to increase the zoom range in both directions. most people won't buy these since they are pricey, but it's good to know that you have this option available for those who want it..."
"...; fast shutter speed ; broad..."

"...great picture quality, fast shutter speed, broad manual feature set..."
"...5" screen robust body orientation sensor excellent battery life focus assist light good macro mode quick performance full..."
"...; plenty of speed for most uses ; decent high iso performance ..."
"... plenty of speed for most uses ; decent high iso performance ; appealing simple interface..."
"... optical image stabilization ; snappy performance ; very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"... above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2.0 high speed support..."
"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions. its range of manual and automatic exposure modes will set any user level at ease, and its healthy selection of shooting tools and image adjustments will keep experienced users from getting bored..."

"... with advanced face and motion detection technology, the a590 is is a good option for people shots, though its timings aren't quite fast enough for sporting events or high-speed action. at an msrp of $179..."

"... the a590 is performs well in low lighting, with its maximum 15-second shutter time, and its range of preset scene modes is useful in normal day-to-day situations. with advanced face and motion detection technology, the a590 is is a good option for people shots, though its timings aren't quite fast enough for sporting events or high-speed action. at an msrp of $179..."

"...99, the powershot a590 is definitely deserves a close look. there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ..."

"...99, the powershot a590 is definitely deserves a close look. there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ; reader..."

"...slow image-processing, tends to over-sharpen..."
"... doesn't drain batteries. fast start-up and shoot time..."
"... excellent colors, good low light performance even with low iso. less..."
"...curve. excellent colors, good low light performance even with low iso. less..."
"... the canon a590 has the same resolution (8 mp) and the digic iii processor as the s5. the only difference is that the a590 only has a 4x optical zoom compared to my s5is of 12x, but other than that, they are just about the same..."
"...someone complained about it's "reset" speed after taking a pic and while i noticed it the first day now it will allow me to fire off more than 1 per second. what more can you want..."
"... the focusing range, the focusing speed, the optics, the speed and responsiveness, the accuracy of focus in poor light..."
"... the focusing range, the focusing speed, the optics, the speed and responsiveness, the accuracy of focus in poor light..."
"... i was astounded. the focusing range, the focusing speed, the optics, the speed and responsiveness, the accuracy of focus in poor light. unbelievable for a hundred dollar digicam..."
"...i need a personal tutor to get me up to speed with photography. the precision of the quality photo images, dramatically has changed how i think of what i'm shooting..."
"... i wanted to take 5 pictures quickly. there is way too much lag time between pictures. here's what happens: 1..."
"...slow between shots, no..."
"...slow between shots, no biggy..."
"... accurate and reasonably quick focus (although slightly slower in low light), good responsiveness and overall speed, excellent user interface and menus - very intuitive..."

"... this isn't that bad, but if they ; could have gone to 24f ps, which is actual movie film speed, that would have made it ; special..."

"... this isn't that bad, but if they ; could have gone to 24f ps, which is actual movie film speed, that would have made it ; special..."

"... but you can always buy a power adapter for it. also, there are no easy modes for fast moving objects..."
"...batteries, dies fast..."
"...poor low-light performance..."
"...not good for fast moving object..."
"...great image quality, fast shutter speed, broad feature set manual..."
"...bit bulky and slow..."
"...supports full manual high cost performance..."
"...good. fast, good quality pictures..."
"...good. fast, good quality pictures, rare blurry pictures..."
"... manual mode, the reaction speed..."
"...face recognition, manual mode, the reaction speed..."
"...digic iii image processor ,high iso..."
"...stabilizer, the effect of the performance are great..."
"...mie optical image stabilizer, the effect of the performance are great..."
"...there are no easy modes for fast moving objects..."

"... lots of features, quick..."
"...inexpensive, nice shape & size, lots of features, quick..."
"... good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low..."
"... lcd resolution low, slow zoom..."
"... low lcd resolution ; zoom setting not shown on lcd ; flash a little slow to charge ..."
"... the canon a590 has the same resolution (8 mp) and the digic iii processor as the s5. the only difference is that the a590 only has a 4x optical zoom compared to my s5is of 12x, but other than that, they are just about the same..."
"... the canon a590 has the same resolution (8 mp) and the digic iii processor as the s5. the only difference is that the a590 only has a 4x optical zoom compared to my s5is of 12x, but other than that, they are just about the same. the a590 cost 1/3 of what the s5 cost..."
"... very good build quality and attractive design, af point zoom useful for macro work and portraits, good flash recycling times..."

"...8.0 megapixels - 4x zoom - 19 shooting modes..."
"...optical zoom is not active in movie mode..."
"... the flash is rather slow ; optical zoom is not active in t..."
".... 0 megapixels - 4x zoom - 19 shooting modes..."

"... easy to use, 4x optic 4x dig zoom, many..."

"...cheap, is, 8 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, and uses available anywhere aa batteries..."
"... 8 megapixel resolution, zoom..."
"... great movie quality w/ sound, can turn off digital zoom, has an easy mode..."
"... easy to use, 4x optic + 4x dig zoom, many..."
"... the lcd is somewhat low resolution at 115,000 pixels. i would have liked something more detailed so when i zoom in at max to check pictures, i can easily tell whether images are crisp and clear. the zoom lever is the only plastic part that feels light and cheap..."
"... the zoom lever is the only plastic part that feels light and cheap. i would have liked a more solid feeling lever, or at least have it metal..."
"... the focusing range, the focusing speed, the optics, the speed and responsiveness, the accuracy of focus in poor light..."
"...5" screen robust body orientation sensor excellent battery life focus assist light good..."
"... image stabilization reduces blur ; 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2..."

"...feature, pinpoint focus, excellent manual-mode..."
"...macro feature, pinpoint focus, excellent manual-mode, broad range of shutter speeds, good overall image quality..."
"...quality,easy access to the 4x focus(wrapped around the shutter button),large color screen on back..."

"...great photo quality,easy access to the 4x focus(wrapped around the shutter button),large color screen on back. great value for camera..."

"... the focusing range, the focusing speed, the optics, the speed and responsiveness, the accuracy of focus in poor light. unbelievable for a hundred dollar digicam..."
"... print-friendly color 'straight out of the box', accurate and reasonably quick focus (although slightly slower in low light), good responsiveness and overall speed..."

"...i was trying to find more options for manual focus. in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus and one cannot control the point of focus..."

"...focus. in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus and one cannot control the point of focus..."

"... in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus and one cannot control the point of focus. i probably have missed this option or the camera simply does not have..."

"...focus. in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus and one cannot control the point of focus. i probably have missed this option or the camera simply does not have..."

"... in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus mode and one cannot control the point of focus. i probably have missed this option or the camera simply does not have..."

"...focus. in manual focus mode, the camera automatically goes into center focus mode and one cannot control the point of focus. i probably have missed this option or the camera simply does not have..."

"...5 lcd, image stabilization, high resolution, great image quality, auto focus, competitive..."
"... this makes adjustments on the fly a breeze. the a590is has a very quick autofocus and it locks focus correctly most of the time. shutter delay is very minimal and almost undetectable..."
"...it, but a few months ago i started having problem with time/date memory, so i ordered the new a590 to replace it..."
"...i have had a a540 for a couple of years and have been totally happy with it, but a few months ago i started having problem with time/date memory, so i ordered the new a590 to replace it. since then i discovered i only needed to replace a cmos battery to correct the time/date problem..."
"...havent found any although i did not recieve the usb reader for the memory card i bought as a bundle with it..."
"...battery/memory card door..."
"..., memory type,high..."
"...standardized batteries , memory type,high zooming facility and good design..."
"... standard and cheap aa nimh batteries, memory cards and usb cable..."
"...above. no bag or usable memory card in the box..."
"... must have memory card..."
"...some minor colour inaccuracies..."
"...white system balance not entirely accurate, softness due long-shutter noise reduction..."
"... good image adjustment capability for advanced users ; very good color ; image stabilization reduces blur ; 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2..."

"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...easy access to the 4x focus(wrapped around the shutter button),large color screen on back. great value for camera..."

"... clean results at low iso settings with bright, print-friendly color 'straight out of the box', accurate and reasonably quick focus (although slightly slower in low light)..."

"... little manual control, poor auto white balance performance under artificial light, pretty noisy at any sensitivity above iso 200 (decent detail retention though)..."

"...feature, nice color..."
"...white balance, shooting..."
"...white balance, shooting modes..."
"...slight color,light..."
"...some color aberration..."
"...redeye, some corner softness and minor chromatic aberration (purple fringing), slow..."
"...quality, excellent color rendition, easy to use..."
"...lacks wide angle lens slightly..."
"...we get a "lens error, restart camera" error..."
"...we get a "lens error, restart camera" error. the camera has barely been used, never dropped, etc..."
"... viewfinder so tiny as to be virtually pointless, lens a little soft at the long end, wide end of the lens is not exactly wide..."

"... lens a little soft at the long end, wide end of the lens is not exactly wide, shutter speeds slower than 1 sec can only be achieved in scene mode..."

"...battery life when using lcd not brilliant, slightly underpowered built-in flash, little manual control, poor auto white balance performance under artificial light, pretty noisy at any sensitivity above iso 200 (decent detail retention though), some highlight clipping, some noise reduction detail blurring even at base iso, viewfinder so tiny as to be virtually pointless, lens a little soft at the long end, wide end of the lens is not exactly wide, shutter speeds slower than 1 sec can only be achieved in scene mode, our test sample showed some corner softness (one corner only) at..."

"... i have seen more solid toys. are you going to a harsh field trip? leave this at home ..."

"...it seems to me that the lens on this camera isn't quite up to the standards of older a-series cameras ; i see more blur in the corners, and even in the center it doesn't resolve as well as, for example, the old 7mp a620..."

"...0 megapixel,4x optical zoom lens ,optical..."
"...8.0 megapixel,4x optical zoom lens ,optical image stabilizer..."
"...optical variable in multiples of smaller..."
"...psychological. because the a series are resin lens, life..."
"...psychological. because the a series are resin lens, life expectancy less than other seri..."
"... red eye, lens conversion ring..."
"...good lens, good..."
"...good lens, good quality images..."
"... the a590is has various accessories like the wide angle and telephoto lens conversion kit which you can add to increase the zoom range in both directions. most people won't buy these since they are pricey, but it's good to know that you have this option available for those who want it..."
"...light good size 2.5" screen robust..."
"... snappy performance ; very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"...; mediocre lcd quality..."
"... 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2.5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...disappointed that it does not have a screen that rotates. i didn't know how much i liked that feature until my a610 broke..."
"...i bought one for my wife to replace her old but perfectly working canon a75 because she wanted a bigger lcd. when it arrived, i tried it out..."
"... you then want to take another picture immediately, and you can't because the screen is b-l-a-c-k!!!..."
"... 2. you then want to take another picture immediately, and you can't because the screen is b-l-a-c-k!!!..."
"... good flash recycling times, bright and clear screen, viewfinder (although only an emergency solution)..."

"... got the second one and no problems so far. i find that small pieces of dust can somehow find its way under the lcd screen. i can't imagine why video quality is only 20fps not 30fps like other powershot cameras..."

"...large 2.5 lcd, image stabilization..."
"...big lcd, easy..."
"...smaller 2 ½ inch lcd , batteries..."
"...pixel screen is too low, weak..."
"...pixel screen is too low, weak macro..."
"...lcd in the blazing sun is less bright, the flash is rather slow ..."
"...weight, bigger lcd screen..."
"...light weight, bigger lcd screen..."
"...only 11 million pixels a bit behind the lcd screen..."
"...lcd outdoors, no in camera sharpening settings..."

"... videos, large lcd monitor..."
"...tons of settings, great pics, videos, large lcd monitor..."
"...construction, lcd screen exposed to scratching..."
"...body/plastic construction, lcd screen exposed to scratching..."
"...poor screen..."
"...fragile lcd screen, small..."
"...fragile lcd screen, small control buttons..."
"...; good video quality ; small..."
"... i find that small pieces of dust can somehow find its way under the lcd screen. i can't imagine why video quality is only 20fps not 30fps like other powershot cameras. big..."

"... i can't imagine why video quality is only 20fps not 30fps like other powershot cameras. big negative to swindle the customer on video quality to save some money perhaps?..."

"... but ; video could be better then 20fps ; battery compartment and sd card compartment should have separate doors..."

"...video quality is slightly lacking..."

"...easy to use.good quality video. easy to download to pc..."
"...video feature is not ideal. optical..."
"...ideal. optical zoom is not available during recording of video..."
"...choppy fps in video mode, low resolution screen..."
"... video recording has been crippled so that instead of taking 640x480 @30fps like its predecessor the a570is, it now takes the same resolution but at more choppy 20fps..."
"... video recording has been crippled so that instead of taking 640x480 @30fps like its predecessor the a570is, it now takes the same resolution but at more choppy 20fps. i can't understand the reasoning behind this except to say it's canon's attempt to differentiate this model with the more pricier a720is..."
"...packed, compact design, good..."

"...feature packed, compact design, good budget..."

"...just a little more bulky than what i wanted but it had the features i was looking for..."

"...finder. looking at the monitor in sunlight is impossible on most cameras. don't..."

"... i just love it so far. i'm looking forward to taking many wonderful pictures of my children..."
"...would be nicer a more solid body, nice looking but too much plastic..."

"...good design,viewfinder..."

"..., old design..."
"...not attractive , old design..."
"...design is bad..."
"...semi-professional design,8 megapixel..."
"...comapct design,features..."
"...quality,stylish look..."
"... memory type,high zooming facility and good design..."
"...compact, stylish. it's..."
"...compact, stylish. it's..."
"...design interesting..."
"...cheaper. looks fine to see. the most important thing is i see her full manual features..."
"... flash also takes too long to recharge ; the pictures had too much contrast and the shadows were too dark, not..."

"... flash also takes too long to recharge ; the pictures had too much contrast and the shadows were too dark, not balanced overall..."

"...features. it has full manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, various scene modes (fireworks, night, portrait), face detection, histogram review, superimposed grid lines, continuous/shooting image stabilization, evaluative white balance, macro (as close as 2 inches), and sharpness/contrast/saturation settings. taking pictures with this camera is fun and easy..."
"...chunky appearance ; slow..."

"...99, the powershot a590 is definitely deserves a close look. there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ..."

"... with advanced face and motion detection technology, the a590 is is a good option for people shots, though its timings aren't quite fast enough for sporting events or high-speed action. at an msrp of $179.99, the powershot a590 is definitely deserves a close look. there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ..."

"... like trimming etc . also the shape is not very attractive , especially for ladies i guess ..."

"... red eye is seldom a problem. the face recognition feature does a really good job. short videos have also turned out with surprisingly good quality..."
"...image stablizer feature, nice color..."
"... of manual features. comfortable shape that fits to your hand..."
"...look in my review..."
"...face recognition, manual mode..."
"...ratio, the semblance is unusual us quite high..."
"...manual features, image stabilizer, face detection, motion sensor..."
"... poor tripod mount placement, lcd resolution low, slow..."
"...white system balance not entirely accurate, softness due long-shutter noise reduction, useless iso 800 and 1600 sensitivities, poor tripod mount placement, lcd resolution low, slow zoom..."
"... movie mode frame rate has dropped to 20 fps since previous model ; low lcd resolution ; zoom setting not shown on lcd ..."
"... when my son said he wanted a camera for his birthday, i new just the one to get. the canon a590 has the same resolution (8 mp) and the digic iii processor as the s5..."
"...resolution during video photography needs improvement..."
"... however it's industry wide nonsens this days ; low resolution lcd......"

"... are you going to a harsh field trip? leave this at home ; optical viewfinder lacks info otherwise available on lcd ; lcd resolution doesn't do justice to images taken, but..."

"... are you going to a harsh field trip? leave this at home ; optical viewfinder lacks info otherwise available on lcd ; lcd resolution doesn't do justice to images taken, but i could hardly complain about it..."

"... the is probably compensates for hand-held shake pretty well, but i suspect that it might be partly to blame for the slight drop in resolution ; it..."

"... i see more blur in the corners, and even in the center it doesn't resolve as well as, for example, the old 7mp a620. the is probably compensates for hand-held shake pretty well, but i suspect that it might be partly to blame for the slight drop in resolution ; it..."

"...5 lcd, image stabilization, high resolution, great image quality..."
"...features, powerful 8.0 mp resolution, face detection , anti shking image etc..."
"...many features, powerful 8.0 mp resolution, face detection , anti shking image etc...."
"...resolution and optical zoom..."
"...good resolution, easy to use..."

"...mode, low resolution screen, no..."
"...choppy fps in video mode, low resolution screen, no panorama assist..."
"... is feature, 8 megapixel resolution, zoo..."
"...canon branding quality, general features, is feature, 8 megapixel resolution, zoom..."
"... the lcd is somewhat low resolution at 115,000 pixels..."
"... the lcd is somewhat low resolution at 115,000 pixels. i would have liked something more detailed so when i zoom in at max to check pictures, i can easily tell whether images are crisp and clear..."
"... video recording has been crippled so that instead of taking 640x480 @30fps like its predecessor the a570is, it now takes the same resolution but at more choppy 20fps. i can't understand the reasoning behind this except to say it's canon's attempt to differentiate this model with the more pricier a720is..."
"...5" screen robust body orientation sensor excellent..."
"... indoor photos with flash are correctly exposed. red eye is seldom a problem. the face recognition feature does a really good job..."
"... moda good man ; face detect facilities ; is..."
"... slow flash recycle, red eye, lens..."
"... face detection, motion sensor..."
"... the zoom lever is the only plastic part that feels light and cheap. i would have liked a more solid feeling lever, or at least have it metal. video recording has been crippled so that instead of taking 640x480 @30fps like its predecessor the a570is, it now takes the same resolution but at more choppy 20fps..."
"...quality, fast shutter release, fits nicely in you hand..."
"...accurate, softness due long-shutter noise reduction, useless iso 800 and 1600 sensitivities..."
"... the a590 is performs well in low lighting, with its maximum 15-second shutter time, and its range of preset scene modes is useful in normal day-to-day situations..."

"... its range of manual and automatic exposure modes will set any user level at ease, and its healthy selection of shooting tools and image adjustments will keep experienced users from getting bored. the a590 is performs well in low lighting, with its maximum 15-second shutter time, and its range of preset scene modes is useful in normal day-to-day situations. with advanced face and motion detection technology, the a590 is is a good option for people shots, though its timings aren't quite fast enough for sporting events or high-speed action..."

"... excellent manual-mode, broad range of shutter speeds, good..."
"... wide end of the lens is not exactly wide, shutter speeds slower than 1 sec can only be achieved in scene mode, our..."

"...slow shutter..."
"... broad feature set, and fast shutter..."
"... the a590is has a very quick autofocus and it locks focus correctly most of the time. shutter delay is very minimal and almost undetectable. i'm impressed with the speed of this camera..."
"...5" screen robust body orientation sensor excellent battery life focus..."
"... noticeable barrel distortion in almost all images, average battery life..."
"...plasticky build, noticeable barrel distortion in almost all images, average battery life..."
"...drains batteries quite quickly..."
"...; battery door cheap feeling, hard to close ..."
"...; battery door cheap feeling, hard to close ; flash..."
"... supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...5-inch lcd is usable in very bright light ; optical viewfinder ; iso up to 1,600 ; useful iso to 400 ; useful preset shooting modes ; support for conversion lenses ; uses aa batteries, with excellent battery life from rechargeable nimh batteries ; good exposure in a variety of conditions ; slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though) ; high image noise at iso 1,600 ; slight oversaturation of reds and blues ; pinkish tint to caucasian skin tones ; slow continuous shooting mode ; slow flash recharge ; the canon powershot a590 is is a good all-around digital camera, capable enough to perform well under most shooting conditions..."

"...not rechargeable, i gots to buy batteries..."

"...aa battery,one..."

"...aa battery,one minor bug in working with bad sds..."

"... customization, aa batteries..."

"... grip makes this camera easier to hold than some of the smaller point & shoots. uses standard aa batteries..."

"...battery life. photo quality..."
"... a plethora of settings (which are very east to use). doesn't drain batteries. fast start-up and shoot time..."
"... it will never replace my expensive canon digital slr and canon lenses but i loved it so much i bought another one to keep in my car. anyone that has been using digicams will undersand the value of running on two aa batteries. it can sit on a shelf for a year with fresh alkaline batteries, always ready to go..."
"... anyone that has been using digicams will undersand the value of running on two aa batteries. it can sit on a shelf for a year with fresh alkaline batteries, always ready to go..."
"... anyone that has been using digicams will undersand the value of running on two aa batteries. it can sit on a shelf for a year with fresh alkaline batteries, always ready to go. rechargable batteries are self discharging..."
"... it can sit on a shelf for a year with fresh alkaline batteries, always ready to go. rechargable batteries are self discharging. get it with the dolica 2gbwb10130 2-in-1 2gb sd memory card & medium case bundle..."
"... get it with the dolica 2gbwb10130 2-in-1 2gb sd memory card & medium case bundle. the case has a pocket that holds 4 fresh aa batteries. with the shelf life of aa alkalines running 5 years plus, and lithiums running ten years plus, the camera will be obsolete before the batteries go dead from lack of use..."
"... so i ordered the new a590 to replace it. since then i discovered i only needed to replace a cmos battery to correct the time/date problem. the a590 has a few more upgrades than the a540 making it better than great, in short now my wife and i both have a great camera..."
"...after using various recommended batteries, nothing holds power to this camera..."
"...after using various recommended batteries, nothing holds power to this camera. frustratin..."
"...bulky(cant carry it by keeping in your pocket)-aa battery compartment makes it protruding on one side.battery life comparatively less than a li battery.flash is not that good(indoor and night time photography is not impressive as sony)..."
"...wish i had realized it didn't have a rechargable battery..."
"... the "flitter" would have appeared more natural ; the battery door seems a bit flimsy..."

"...battery discharges in about 30 shots!!..."

"...battery compartment could be stronger. that's about it..."

"...rechargable battery pack needed..."
"...did not work with my nimh 2100 mah batteries, and has no setting to use lower voltage (1..."
"...did not work with my nimh 2100 mah batteries, and has no setting to use lower voltage (1.2 volt) of rechargeable instead of alkaline batteries..."
"...2 volt) of rechargeable instead of alkaline batteries. the sd card is in the same slot as the batteries..."
"... has large lcd and also has viewfinder. canon quality throughout.uses aa batteries..."
"...camera, only takes aa batteries..."
"...cost, battery use, small enough to carry in pocket..."
"...battery, sd..."
"...the only weakness found thus far is battery useage... that's if you take alot of pictures like i do..."
"...needs batteries, dies..."
"...needs batteries, dies fast..."
"...batteries not rechargeable, included..."
"...fast battery consumption..."
"...fast battery consumption,..."
"...it uses batteries very quickly (so be prepared to purchase alot)..."
"...good camera but a guzzler of battery battery discharges in about 30 shots..."
"...excellent image quality, battery life, face detection, aa batteries..."
"...battery runs down fast..."
"...high battery back up& ; high..."
"...prefer), non-rechargeable batteries..."
"...size (a bit larger than i would prefer), non-rechargeable batteries..."
"...rather short battery life..."
"...standardized batteries , memory type..."
"...battery hungry monster since lcd is always on..."
"...2aa alkaline batteries..."
"... 4x optical zoom, and uses available anywhere aa batteries..."
"...quality, standard and cheap aa nimh batteries, memory..."
"...batteries, upgrade to rechargeable batteries..."
"...uses aa batteries, upgrade to rechargeable batteries..."
"...batteries, long battery life, many..."
"...aa batteries, long battery life, many useful settings and options..."
"...supplied battery did not even last the first day..."
"...batteries run out quickly. must..."
"... flash recycling is about 2-4 seconds on fresh batteries, but might be longer as the battery gets depleted. unless you take lots of flash photography or want increased range, the built in flash is fine for most uses..."
"... flash recycling is about 2-4 seconds on fresh batteries, but might be longer as the battery gets depleted. unless you take lots of flash photography or want increased range, the built in flash is fine for most uses..."
"...battery compartment lid is light duty..."
"... fast shutter speed ; broad manual feature set..."

"...5" screen robust body orientation sensor excellent battery life focus assist light good macro mode quick performance full manual controls..."
"...easy to use, even..."
"...easy to use, even for extreme novices excellent..."
"... good feature set, ease of use, image quality..."
"... very good low light focusing and lcd visibility ; full manual controls, plus plenty of scene modes ; redeye not a problem, thanks to auto redeye removal tool ; well-implemented face detection feature ; supports conversion lenses ; above average battery life using just two aa batteries ; usb 2..."
"... advanced face and motion detection ; easy" mode for novices ; full "pasm" exposure modes ; good image adjustment capability for advanced users ; very good color ; image stabilization reduces blur ; 9-point af for accurate focus ; large 2..."

"... there are cameras on the market with higher image quality and faster performance numbers, but with a street price touching $150, the canon a590is is a considerable bargain, and an easy dave's pick ; reader..."

"... pinpoint focus, excellent manual-mode, broad range of shutter speeds..."
"...both manual and auto settings..."

"...quality. a plethora of settings (which are very east to use). doesn't drain batteries..."
"...manual shooting gives you a really good learning curve. excellent colors, good low light performance even with low iso..."
"...manual controls - use them to get the most out of this camera..."
"... this little point and shoot captures some of the most amazing detail! it's easy to use and simply awesome! i got a 16gb ssd card for it, now i never leave home without it! you will not regret buying this camera, and as usual, newegg had phenomenal shipping and support..."
"... it had more options than i expected, and maybe more than i'll ever use, but they are there if i need them..."
"... excellent! it probably has something to do with the is technology. it had more options than i expected, and maybe more than i'll ever use, but they are there if i need them. dollar-for-dollar, you can't beat it..."
"...ease of use is an excellent pro! i'm a camera novice, but this camera offers multiple functions in an easy format to follow..."
"...easy to use, great pictures, and a good price from dell..."
"...lovely pics, easy to use..."
"...the canon a590 is simple to use, even for those who have never used a digital camera..."
"...the canon a590 is simple to use, even for those who have never used a digital camera. indoor photos with flash are correctly exposed..."
"... i don't think you can buy a better camera for the price. i bought 12 of these cameras to use in a public school with 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11-year olds..."
"... i don't think you can buy a better camera for the price. i bought 12 of these cameras to use in a public school with 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11-year olds. the kids have taken some fabulous pictures and some great short videos, too..."
"...easy to operate..."
"...easy to use camera with good features for everyday photos. the..."
"...nice & ; easy to hold and capture,both manual and auto settings,uses simple aa batterys..."
"...nice & ; easy to hold and capture,both manual and auto settings,uses simple aa batterys.low price of 109$ for a 8 megapixel..."
"...great features, nice iso features, easy to use, fun for all the family..."
"...very easy for a digital newbie to learn to use..."
"...powerhouse. a lot more features than i expected and easy to use. i have practiced with this camera and am very satisfied with the results..."
"...it's great and easy to use. even..."
"...i didn't have to read or learn anything to use it! the pictures are good and te 4 gb scan disk lets me put hundreds of pictures on it..."
"...it. plus it does have the manual features too..."
"...easy to use with pleanty of capacity for pictures..."
"...easy to use, adaptable, viewfinder in addition to screen..."
"...very, easy and takes great pictures. made a wonderful christmas present for my mom and dad ..."
"...easy to understand. great for those non-techies..."
"...i have only use it a few times, but i really like my camera..."
"... canon's official registration website won't accept my serial number ; detailed manual is on cdrom only, so you have to print it yourself ; the casing is slippery so you better use the wrist band..."

"... canon's official registration website won't accept my serial number ; detailed manual is on cdrom only, so you have to print it yourself ; the casing is slippery so you better use the wrist band..."

"... detailed manual is on cdrom only, so you have to print it yourself ; the casing is slippery so you better use the wrist band. the..."

"...; el manual de instrucciones ofrece poca explicación sobre el "modo manual..."

"...clumsy to use sometimes..."

"...very easy to use, simple..."
"...use, simple identified features..."
"...very easy to use, simple identified features..."
"...simplicity of use..."
"...good quality video. easy to download to pc.good one handed ergonomics, if you are right handed..."
"...good resolution, easy to use, 4x optic + 4x dig zoom, many modes to use..."
"...batteries, and has no setting to use lower voltage (1.2 volt) of rechargeable instead of alkaline batteries..."
"...easy to use, so many features..."
"...use, with easy to understand instructions..."
"...very easy to use, with easy to understand instructions..."
"...features,cost, ease of use..."
"... and to top it off, it has manual modes as well. i absolutely love this compact camera..."
"...0 megapixel camera. and to top it off, it has manual modes as well. i absolutely love this compact camera..."
"...lcd, easy controls..."
"...big lcd, easy controls..."
"..."compact","easy to clean","all around use"..."
"..."easy to clean","all around use","easy to use"..."
"...easy to use even for beginners..."
"... large no. of manual features. comfortable..."
"...easy to use, picture quality..."
"...use, simple controls/menu, nice..."
"...easy to use, simple controls/menu, nice features/settings..."
"...in normal use the autofocus is quick and positive..."
"...comapct design,features,easy to use..."
"...not simple..."
"...simple use..."
"...too easy to use for pro users..."
"...little complicated to use..."
"...easy to used..."
"...easy shooting..."
"... inexpensive, easy out of box use..."
"...lightweight, clear pictures, inexpensive, easy out of box use..."
"...recognition, manual mode, the..."
"... style is also very beautiful, very fit me like green hand to use..."
"...practical..."
"...cheap,easy to use..."
"...supports full manual, cost-effectiv..."
"...supports full manual, cost-effective..."
"...easy to use cheap..."
"...supporting the entire manual, extremely low prices..."
"... looks fine to see. the most important thing is i see her full manual features. aperture..."
"... 4x optic 4x dig zoom, many modes to use..."

"...good resolution, easy to use, 4x optic 4x dig zoom, many modes to use..."

"...pics, nice features and controls..."

"...good pics, nice features and controls..."

"...size, manual controls, pictures in good light..."

"...size, manual controls, pictures in good light, aa batteries..."

"...manual features, image stabilizer..."
"...great image quality, excellent color rendition, easy to use, uses aa batteries..."
"...easy to use out of the box..."
"...easy to use - my ten year old figured it out right away great pictures..."
"...easy,convenient..."
"...easy,convenient, stable..."
"...easy,convenient, stable, clear..."
"... can turn off digital zoom, has an easy mode, face..."
"... small size. flexible manual settings. optical view finder..."
"...quality. manual functions, image stabiliser..."
"...plasticky build, noticeable barrel distortion in almost all images..."
"... movie quality ; build quality..."
"... efficient image stabilization, very good build quality and attractive design, af point zoom useful for macro work and portraits..."