Photography enthusiasts seem to have really good word about the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. First of all, the design of the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has improved and looks more professional with its dark gray matte finish. It also has a great image quality, and you can adjust the contrast, hue and saturation, sharpness, and the resolution settings directly in the camera.When it comes to more technical stuff, the aperture priority of the camera readjusts the light depending on the subject you're about to shoot. It also has adjustable flahs modes for manual control, which gives you more control when shooting in different kinds of lighting. The optical zoom is up to 4x with an 8 megapixel lens. But the biggest upside of having this camera is that it's affordable and loaded with great features.However, there are also a number of not-so-good qualities that need to be pointed about about the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. The biggest downside I think is the use of AA batteries, as opposed to the more advanced lithium ion other digital cameras use. The use of the AA batteries makes this camera heavier than its real weight, although still relatively lighter compared to other models.Some ... [more..]