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Canon - PowerShot 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(154 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 154 reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Star
4
88%of customers recommend this product.
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135 out of
154)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Camera
on February 2, 2010
Posted by: chiefgeek
from Delray Beach, FL
This is the BEST camera I have ever owned! It's simply perfect for all of my needs and things I didn't realize I would need!
If you can get this camera, BUY IT!!!
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great camera!!
on February 20, 2010
Posted by: Sherlock26
from Fort Worth, TX
I have used this camera for a year now and just LOVE this thing!! Have always used Canon cameras but this is my first venture into the world of digital. I had a small learning curve on how to operate my views but I have gotten the best pics that I ever had, even with a manual SLR. I can take this anywhere and everywhere!! Note: Use high capacity rechargable batteries for longer life. You probably all know that ... but I didn't!!! LOL!! This is a great camera and eventually it will become the backup camera when I move on to a Rebel for professional pics.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Digital Camera
on April 25, 2010
Posted by: gemini5683
from Pittsburgh, PA
This is the best digital camera i've ever owned. I wanted a camera that would take great pictures and be relatively simple to use. I'm definitely an amateur photographer, but this camera takes excellent pictures and is pretty much point and click. I haven't had any battery problems with it at all. I brought it for Christmas in 2008, took lots of pictures, and didn't have to change the batteries until sometime in March -- that's great battery life as far as I'm concerned. I only use Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. If you are an amateur looking for more, the controls can be a little complicated. Overall, an excellent camera for the money.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Complicated controls/menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Low battery icon
on June 13, 2010
Posted by: Freightdog
from New York
I love this camera, but after about 4 flash pictures the low battery icon shows. I replaced batteries and charger and it does the same. Friends are telling me that I have to buy a new camera.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Good Bang for the Buck
on February 14, 2009
Posted by: JohnnyMc
from Florida
I have owned this camera for 3 1/2 months now. I am well pleased with the photo quality and ease of operation. It is more capable than two digital cameras I have already owned at a fraction of the price. My only knock on the product is that the battery endurance is not very good. I got only slightly over 100 exposures out of each of the first two sets of alkaline cells I used. Most of these were using flash, so that would cut down on battery life, of course. I've now installed Lithium cells, which should last longer. I think the basic problem is that this camera uses only two AA cells. I have a Canon A80, which is similar to this A590, that uses four AAs.
Battery life not withstanding, I think the A590 was an excellent purchase. The battery life isn't really a problem if you're aware of it and keep a spare set of cells at hand.
Battery life not withstanding, I think the A590 was an excellent purchase. The battery life isn't really a problem if you're aware of it and keep a spare set of cells at hand.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, uses commonly available cells for the battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Value for the money.
on May 6, 2009
Posted by: Snappy
Fun easy to use camera. Aperture/Shutter priority modes hard to find in this price range.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, good battery life
Cons: Flimsy Construction
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
great camera!!!!
on June 3, 2009
Posted by: franco
from Miami, Florida
I have had it for about 6 months and I can not complain about it, it's just a great camera, light, easy to use, It is just perfect.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME CAMERA, GREAT PRICE!!!
on February 9, 2009
Posted by: Brianne
LOVE this camera.. Easy to use and takes GREAT pics!!
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com