PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 37
... LA-DC52G Wide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52A System Map 35 Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) Direct Interface Cable*2 PCMCIA Adapter USB Card (PC Card Adapter) Reader High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) SD Memory Card*5 • SDC...available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/ CP-200/CP-300. *4 Battery Charger CB-2LT/CB-2LTE may ...
... LA-DC52G Wide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52A System Map 35 Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) Direct Interface Cable*2 PCMCIA Adapter USB Card (PC Card Adapter) Reader High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) SD Memory Card*5 • SDC...available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/ CP-200/CP-300. *4 Battery Charger CB-2LT/CB-2LTE may ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 38
...This attachable supplementary flash can be available. Recommended to power a camera for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from the front of the lens to the subject is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter... to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body...
...This attachable supplementary flash can be available. Recommended to power a camera for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from the front of the lens to the subject is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter... to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 42
40 Components Guide Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 177)
40 Components Guide Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 177)
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 55
Reset All p. 147 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed while connected to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be set) Auto...
Reset All p. 147 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed while connected to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be set) Auto...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 61
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 59 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor. • The ...image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. In the menu, use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 2. Press the button...
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 59 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor. • The ...image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. In the menu, use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 2. Press the button...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 63
... the LCD monitor to compose close -ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 × 44 mm (2.3 × 1.7 in.). 1 Press the button. 1. z Using the flash in macro mode since images composed with...
... the LCD monitor to compose close -ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 × 44 mm (2.3 × 1.7 in.). 1 Press the button. 1. z Using the flash in macro mode since images composed with...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 68
In Shoot Only mode, subjects can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the subjects. Use the or button to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that may Shoot Only occur depending on the image. Panning ... without concern for shooting objects moving horizontally. 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. 66 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to select the image stabilizer settings. 2. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may appear on the ...
In Shoot Only mode, subjects can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the subjects. Use the or button to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that may Shoot Only occur depending on the image. Panning ... without concern for shooting objects moving horizontally. 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. 66 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to select the image stabilizer settings. 2. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may appear on the ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 78
... (p. 75). When you to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of... light entering through the lens. 76 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of the image brought into focus. Use the or ...
... (p. 75). When you to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of... light entering through the lens. 76 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of the image brought into focus. Use the or ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 79
F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. 77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed.
F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. 77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed.
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 159
... memory cards are used. - Format the card with battery cover, turn the power on then power on the memory card. Lens will be recorded correctly on . Memory card slot/battery z After closing the memory card slot/ cover was formatted in another device...(SDC-512MSH, etc.). Memory card was opened with a low level format before filming (p. 141). - z Use a memory card formatted in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 141). "!" Slow recording cards. - z Although the recording time may stop unexpectedly. Recording time will display properly...
... memory cards are used. - Format the card with battery cover, turn the power on then power on the memory card. Lens will be recorded correctly on . Memory card slot/battery z After closing the memory card slot/ cover was formatted in another device...(SDC-512MSH, etc.). Memory card was opened with a low level format before filming (p. 141). - z Use a memory card formatted in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 141). "!" Slow recording cards. - z Although the recording time may stop unexpectedly. Recording time will display properly...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 166
... on the memory card. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to download the images. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture...
... on the memory card. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to download the images. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 170
... adapter is charging. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them to overheat and distort, resulting in for exclusive use it may crack, and the...with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with this equipment. 168 z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Others z Do not trigger the flash ...
... adapter is charging. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them to overheat and distort, resulting in for exclusive use it may crack, and the...with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with this equipment. 168 z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Others z Do not trigger the flash ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 171
... if the plug is not fully inserted into the camera when using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in places...the equipment in locations with strong winds. 169 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet ... do not allow dust or sand into the power outlet. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. z Be careful not to damage. Such conditions could lead to ...
... if the plug is not fully inserted into the camera when using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in places...the equipment in locations with strong winds. 169 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet ... do not allow dust or sand into the power outlet. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. z Be careful not to damage. Such conditions could lead to ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 180
...If they come out relatively dark. Please use the flash when shooting with these attachments. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will appear as this converter for shooting, a portion of vision. ...z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to screw it on securely. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by these attachments, the outer area of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm). ...
...If they come out relatively dark. Please use the flash when shooting with these attachments. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will appear as this converter for shooting, a portion of vision. ...z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to screw it on securely. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by these attachments, the outer area of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm). ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 181
... ring release button and hold it down (a), and turn the ring in .) at maximum telephoto. Shooting area Distance from the front of the arrow (b). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is 17 to 25 cm (6.7 to the wide converter or tele-converter. Close-up... lens (the thread diameter is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to 9.8 in the direction of the lens to the subject Shooting area Max. Telephoto 17 cm (6.7 in.) 46 × 35 mm (1.8 ×...
... ring release button and hold it down (a), and turn the ring in .) at maximum telephoto. Shooting area Distance from the front of the arrow (b). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is 17 to 25 cm (6.7 to the wide converter or tele-converter. Close-up... lens (the thread diameter is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to 9.8 in the direction of the lens to the subject Shooting area Max. Telephoto 17 cm (6.7 in.) 46 × 35 mm (1.8 ×...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 182
180 3 When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the { mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.
180 3 When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the { mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 183
... the converter from conversion lenses with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A or Closeup Lens 250D attached. 1 Select [Converter]. 1. The camera may focus on them. Press the button. • Select the attached converter. Appendix Use the or to drop the... Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with a lens blower brush before use the or select [Converter]. 2 Make settings. 1. 181 z Completely remove all dust and dirt from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off]. z Be careful when handling the lenses since...
... the converter from conversion lenses with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A or Closeup Lens 250D attached. 1 Select [Converter]. 1. The camera may focus on them. Press the button. • Select the attached converter. Appendix Use the or to drop the... Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with a lens blower brush before use the or select [Converter]. 2 Make settings. 1. 181 z Completely remove all dust and dirt from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off]. z Be careful when handling the lenses since...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 188
... dirt. If necessary, gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. 186 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to other ...or damage the equipment. These substances may damage it or lead to clean the camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the LCD monitor. Never use organic solvents...
... dirt. If necessary, gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. 186 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to other ...or damage the equipment. These substances may damage it or lead to clean the camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the LCD monitor. Never use organic solvents...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 189
wide angle (T): Max. f/5.5 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with noise reduction. infinity (T) Kids&Pets...be moved and fixed to change without notice. PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. Subject to specified face. *2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) is based on Canon's standard testing methods. infinity (W), 30 cm...) • Slow shutter speeds of the lens) : Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) - 187 Specifications All data is used. Focusing Range (From the front of 1.3 sec. Appendix telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image ...
wide angle (T): Max. f/5.5 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with noise reduction. infinity (T) Kids&Pets...be moved and fixed to change without notice. PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. Subject to specified face. *2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) is based on Canon's standard testing methods. infinity (W), 30 cm...) • Slow shutter speeds of the lens) : Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) - 187 Specifications All data is used. Focusing Range (From the front of 1.3 sec. Appendix telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image ...
PowerShot A590 IS Camera User Guide
Page 190
... Brightness of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF. Continuous Shooting : Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. delay or custom 188 Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Metering System Continuous/Shoot Only/Panning/Off : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2 *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face...100/200/400/ (Standard Output 800/1600 Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) *1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode, subject brightness and subject ...
... Brightness of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF. Continuous Shooting : Approx. 1.4 shots/sec. delay or custom 188 Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Metering System Continuous/Shoot Only/Panning/Off : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2 *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face...100/200/400/ (Standard Output 800/1600 Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) *1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode, subject brightness and subject ...