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# 8MP CCD sensor 2.5-inch LCD screen 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 235627CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Own the moment, not just the camera — Canon PowerShot A590IS, your pocket-sized pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (OLD MODEL) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 235627CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** 4x optical zoom paired with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer keeps your photos blur-free, even on the move.
- • **Crystal-Clear 8MP Resolution:** Capture stunning 16x22 inch prints with sharp, vibrant detail.
- • **Face & Motion Detection Tech:** Advanced DIGIC III processor intelligently tracks faces and movement for perfectly focused, true-to-life portraits.
- • **Effortless Shooting with Easy Mode:** Simplify your photography with automatic settings that guarantee bright, natural images at the push of a button.
- • **Compact Powerhouse with Manual Control:** Fits in your pocket but offers full manual aperture, shutter, and flash control for creative pros on the go.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot A590IS is a compact digital camera featuring an 8.0-megapixel CCD sensor, 4x optical zoom with image stabilization, and a bright 2.5-inch LCD. Equipped with Canon’s DIGIC III processor, it offers advanced face and motion detection technologies, multiple shooting modes including Easy Mode for beginners, and manual controls for enthusiasts. Powered by AA batteries and compatible with SD cards, it delivers high-quality, blur-free images ideal for both casual snapshots and creative photography.

## Description

Product Description The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It’s got 8 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes from manual to automatic, including Canon’s new Easy Mode make picture taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses. From the Manufacturer The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. Its got 8 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes -- from manual to automatic, including Canons new Easy Mode -- make picture-taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses. Canon PowerShot A590IS Highlights 8 megapixels with 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer With the PowerShot A590 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. The 8.0-megapixel design lets you create impressive high resolution images of family and friends youll be proud display. The genuine Canon 4x zoom lens moves you in for powerful close-ups -- like a bird in flight or a childs winning goal -- at the touch of a button. Plus, Canons highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer keeps every shot absolutely steady even when youre not. 2.5-inch LCD screen The cameras 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether youre shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. New Easy Mode simplifies operation Even if youve never picked up a camera before, with Canons new Easy Mode you can take inspiring, dramatic pictures that will impress everyone. Once you choose Easy Mode, the PowerShot A590 IS handles all the details automatically. It automatically sets every camera control including the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality. So you get pictures that are bright, clear and natural just by pushing a button. Best of all, you can relax and concentrate on what really counts -- your subject. Selectable shooting modes With 19 Shooting Modes including 7 Special Scene Modes, youre ready for whatever shot comes your way. DIGIC III Image Processor With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. Whats more, DIGIC III enables Canons Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the A590 IS's menu. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Face Detection Technology Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new A590 IS. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, and concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the A590 IS adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the A590 IS user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology. Red-eye Correction Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures. The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken. The A590 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback. The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them. High ISO The PowerShot A590 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur Life doesnt stand still for picture-taking. Thats why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot A590 IS. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. So whether youre shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a childs soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing youve got the picture you intended. Accepts Wide-Angle and Telephoto Converter Lenses To expand your creativity, the PowerShot A590 IS is compatible with shooting accessories such as wide and tele converter lenses, High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models. The Complete Print Solution The A590IS features a Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select Pixma photo printers and Selphy compact photo printers. The PowerShot A590 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A590 IS to a Canon Pixma photo printer or Selphy compact photo printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon Selphy compact photo printer.

Review: Great camera for beginners as well as those with experience. - I had a Nokia digital camera for a couple of years. I don't have much knowledge and wanted a camera where I could easily use the auto mode. Well, the pictures always came out too dark even when a flash was used. Luckily I dropped the camera and broke the lens for it made me do in depth research before I purchased this little gem of a camera. I needed a workable camera for a New York City trip and I heard good things about Canon as well as this camera in particular. I am thrilled with my purchase. It is a small camera that is also very sturdy and an excellent piece of equipment. Many electronic items now come with cds to read the manual. This one actually came with many manuals and they were lenghthy and definitely user friendly. Everything is described in full detail from first set up of the camera to the great enhancement features this camera possesses. But luckily for me I was able to go to New York and use the camera in the auto mode and it took amazing puctures whether it be day or night, cloudy or sunny. The detail is amazing and color is crisp. Whem I the pictures to mt computer again there were easy to follow instructions provided. Everything about this camera is A+ and I can't wait to explore the more advanced enhacements it has. No item is perfect and people are complaining about the battery life with the camera. I have had no such problem. I own a 4 AA battery rechargeable kit and I put freshly charged batteries into the camera and went 5 days, taking over 200 pictures without the batteries needing to be changed. Now 2 more weeks have gone by and those same batteries are running strong. With so many oprtions out there with electronics it is very important to go by others experience using the item and really read their opinions to see what applies to you. For me this camera receives the highest grade. I can use the auto mode as I desire for perfect pictures and there are many great additional features to utilize as I progress as a photographer. I now also trust Canon and learned my lesson about Nokia. Canon is reliable and this product comes well packaged with all the instructions you need. Highly recommend this superb digital camera.
Review: Powerful inexpensive godly camera ! - Never thought i'd be so happy having this camera. With $100 tag, i was never expect this such of quality, features and ability. I was actually waiting for my decision whether getting G10, LX3, or SD990 (more compact) .. all of those has manuals to control. Then i heard that Fuji has new sensor coming, and so the waiting process extended (cos i need camera good for concert : low light, and i'm curious of what fuji would bring to the table this time). I know that i'm not gonna make any decision in this few months and so i purchased this hundred bucks camera cos it has manuals. And i was very happy i bought this one as a tweener as i need to have smaller camera at the moment (i have sony dsc-h5 which i love so much but cannot slip to my pocket), and believe it or not it fits my skinny jeans pocket, just need a little extra slip then it's good (though it will make a little bump on your pocket more than smaller compact, but still fits comfortably as long as you don't sit with it inside your pocket). The manual control is amazing in this camera. You can control aperture shutter, exposure, flash level (i love this one!), and manual focus (and this one also). Amazingly, the pics i took with this camera looks really great .. not great great but .. REALLY GREAT! I've had SD1000 before and the pics looked horrible! Noise and unacceptable noise in every inch of the pictures when i crop it 100%, grainy and it doesn't have ability of taking pic indoor (at least that's my experience .. on lots of occasions, enough for me to give conclusion that it's more like a toy, anyway i loved the shape a lot!). Never liked the shape of A series until now, it feels more secure in my hand, and it's not as big as i was expected (in a good way), i still consider it small (look at G9 or A650, now that's big! .. for pocket) and some people complains about battery life, i don't have that problem since i charge my eneloop batteries right. Cos : - Constructions, plastic all around. I bet that's why canon made this very affordable, yet the quality of the camera exceeds other compacts in it's class (our advantage in my opinion, to fight the price), though i'd prefer rugged material for me i have no problem, since i found the plastic body is quite cute and pretty as long as you don't let it fall. Not a problem. - Video quality is to be honest .. ugly (20fps)! Mic is pretty good except the picture .. even only play it on my computer. Then when i plug it to my hdtv and tube tv .. DISASTER! don't expect any quality video out of this camera. But since i'm not into video anyway so .. Not a problem - Slow flash recycle when you set it on full/strongest level. But i'm using manual setting, and set the flash output to the lowest most of the time, so the recycle time is not that slow (about 2 or 3 seconds total after each snaps, and remember .. that after each snap we will have a preview of what we just took, so for me, i didn't feel like i was waiting). But if you're into action picture with flash, don't complain .. just don't buy this camera cos this camera is fully loaded for it's price! I see the reason people had a it very very slow because most of them are using Auto mode, which is using the max flash output most of the time, causing the flash recycle to be very slow, i mean REALLY SLOW like about 10 seconds total including preview. While the medium takes about 5 seconds total (hey i just counted it by my sense, didn't do the exact timing with stop watch, sorry if i'm not that accurate, that's why i typed : ..about) - Auto mode is horrible! get ready to be washed out by the flash and very often set to high ISO automatically. But i found out that the easy mode works way better for this purpose. So take easy mode instead i you need to take a quick snap. - I wish this one has the famous canon's color accent, but it's doesn't ! Now this one is a problem for me cos i loved it, shoot! - LCD resolution is a little low. Not that good. It's become a problem for me sometimes since i use manual focus very often, so it's a bit difficult to see whether it's focused or not cos the pic on LCD isn't sharp and that clear (doesn't affect the result at all if you got it right, it's just the LCD). A little bugger on this one. Well overall i am very very happy to have this camera. Heck ! for 100 bucks i buried all the cons far away of my thoughts cos the pros outweighs everything. Glad i didn't get other budget class camera, cos though it's the same price range (under $200) it's gonna be lower class instead of this one. Oh yeah, i've always put something in front of the flash as a diffuser so i don't have a harsh flash light (but this camera has great flash anyway, you'll be okay without anything, just set the level and watch for the distance) i even stick the toilet paper (this one was the best) on the clear tape and stick it on the flash. But now i have a better and dedicated flash diffuser for point and shoot camera that spreads out the light evenly and nicely without giving a harsh spot flash light causing the washed out picture. Especially for portrait pics. I have attached some pictures of it, so check it out! Now i can see what's the hype about canon's. But as long as you able to control your camera of what it could brings to the picture and not the other way around, any camera with a decent quality would be fine. Depends on what your needs, any brands has their good and bad ones (i love my SONY DSC-H5, but i hate my nikon P5100's pic quality). Don't let biased people become a judge to your decision. Give this cute little camera a chance, i bet you're gonna love of what you spend! Good luck!

## Features

- Captures images to SD memory cards (not included) , powered by AA batteries
- New Easy Mode simplifies operation
- 4x optical image-stabilized zoom
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
- 2.5-inch LCD screen and Face Detection
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
- Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0011ZCDKS |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aperture modes | F2.6-F5.5 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #221,606 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,883 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 24 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 lens with 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer System |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Printers |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.4 |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,148) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 115,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 8 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | aperture-priority, program AE, shutter-priority |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | Serial |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C2 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill, Off, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
| Focus Features | TTL autofocus AiAF (9-point with face detection) |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803089325 |
| Hardware Interface | PictBridge |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Maximum Focal Length | 140 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 3264 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot A590IS |
| Model Number | 2462B001 |
| Model Series | PowerShot A |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.5-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 28.8 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 1680 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 2462 |
| Shooting Modes | Aquarium, Beach, Fireworks, Foliage, Indoor, Kids & pets, Landscape, Movie, Night Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sunset |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Total Still Resolution | 8 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 013803089325 |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 4 |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 1.4 fps |
| Zoom | Optical and Digital Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 140 Millimeters
- **Model Name:** Canon PowerShot A590IS
- **Optical Zoom:** 4
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can the timer automatically take multiple pictures at once so I won't have go up to the camera and set it again?**
A: Sandis, yes. The timer can automatically take multiple pictures at once, so you don't have to go and set it up again.

**Q: Is it good for making videos? also which camera would you recommend for making youtube videos/vlogs?**
A: This is a really bad camera for YouTube videos; lots of noise, and audio capture is below accepted quality. This is a 2007 camera. If you can afford it, try a more modern camera.

**Q: Would like a strap to wear over the neck dont know which one?**
A: The camera has a bar with a recessed area underneath that can be used to attach a strap.  The camera comes with a strap that attaches to the bar.  You could use a larger strap that went around your neck and attach it to the bar.

**Q: Where can I get an operating manual**
A: If you enter the camera and model # in a google search you will find reviews and manuals that you can download. Bob

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera for beginners as well as those with experience.
*by B***Y on April 5, 2009*

I had a Nokia digital camera for a couple of years. I don't have much knowledge and wanted a camera where I could easily use the auto mode. Well, the pictures always came out too dark even when a flash was used. Luckily I dropped the camera and broke the lens for it made me do in depth research before I purchased this little gem of a camera. I needed a workable camera for a New York City trip and I heard good things about Canon as well as this camera in particular. I am thrilled with my purchase. It is a small camera that is also very sturdy and an excellent piece of equipment. Many electronic items now come with cds to read the manual. This one actually came with many manuals and they were lenghthy and definitely user friendly. Everything is described in full detail from first set up of the camera to the great enhancement features this camera possesses. But luckily for me I was able to go to New York and use the camera in the auto mode and it took amazing puctures whether it be day or night, cloudy or sunny. The detail is amazing and color is crisp. Whem I the pictures to mt computer again there were easy to follow instructions provided. Everything about this camera is A+ and I can't wait to explore the more advanced enhacements it has. No item is perfect and people are complaining about the battery life with the camera. I have had no such problem. I own a 4 AA battery rechargeable kit and I put freshly charged batteries into the camera and went 5 days, taking over 200 pictures without the batteries needing to be changed. Now 2 more weeks have gone by and those same batteries are running strong. With so many oprtions out there with electronics it is very important to go by others experience using the item and really read their opinions to see what applies to you. For me this camera receives the highest grade. I can use the auto mode as I desire for perfect pictures and there are many great additional features to utilize as I progress as a photographer. I now also trust Canon and learned my lesson about Nokia. Canon is reliable and this product comes well packaged with all the instructions you need. Highly recommend this superb digital camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful inexpensive godly camera !
*by P***! on February 1, 2009*

Never thought i'd be so happy having this camera. With $100 tag, i was never expect this such of quality, features and ability. I was actually waiting for my decision whether getting G10, LX3, or SD990 (more compact) .. all of those has manuals to control. Then i heard that Fuji has new sensor coming, and so the waiting process extended (cos i need camera good for concert : low light, and i'm curious of what fuji would bring to the table this time). I know that i'm not gonna make any decision in this few months and so i purchased this hundred bucks camera cos it has manuals. And i was very happy i bought this one as a tweener as i need to have smaller camera at the moment (i have sony dsc-h5 which i love so much but cannot slip to my pocket), and believe it or not it fits my skinny jeans pocket, just need a little extra slip then it's good (though it will make a little bump on your pocket more than smaller compact, but still fits comfortably as long as you don't sit with it inside your pocket). The manual control is amazing in this camera. You can control aperture shutter, exposure, flash level (i love this one!), and manual focus (and this one also). Amazingly, the pics i took with this camera looks really great .. not great great but .. REALLY GREAT! I've had SD1000 before and the pics looked horrible! Noise and unacceptable noise in every inch of the pictures when i crop it 100%, grainy and it doesn't have ability of taking pic indoor (at least that's my experience .. on lots of occasions, enough for me to give conclusion that it's more like a toy, anyway i loved the shape a lot!). Never liked the shape of A series until now, it feels more secure in my hand, and it's not as big as i was expected (in a good way), i still consider it small (look at G9 or A650, now that's big! .. for pocket) and some people complains about battery life, i don't have that problem since i charge my eneloop batteries right. Cos : - Constructions, plastic all around. I bet that's why canon made this very affordable, yet the quality of the camera exceeds other compacts in it's class (our advantage in my opinion, to fight the price), though i'd prefer rugged material for me i have no problem, since i found the plastic body is quite cute and pretty as long as you don't let it fall. Not a problem. - Video quality is to be honest .. ugly (20fps)! Mic is pretty good except the picture .. even only play it on my computer. Then when i plug it to my hdtv and tube tv .. DISASTER! don't expect any quality video out of this camera. But since i'm not into video anyway so .. Not a problem - Slow flash recycle when you set it on full/strongest level. But i'm using manual setting, and set the flash output to the lowest most of the time, so the recycle time is not that slow (about 2 or 3 seconds total after each snaps, and remember .. that after each snap we will have a preview of what we just took, so for me, i didn't feel like i was waiting). But if you're into action picture with flash, don't complain .. just don't buy this camera cos this camera is fully loaded for it's price! I see the reason people had a it very very slow because most of them are using Auto mode, which is using the max flash output most of the time, causing the flash recycle to be very slow, i mean REALLY SLOW like about 10 seconds total including preview. While the medium takes about 5 seconds total (hey i just counted it by my sense, didn't do the exact timing with stop watch, sorry if i'm not that accurate, that's why i typed : ..about) - Auto mode is horrible! get ready to be washed out by the flash and very often set to high ISO automatically. But i found out that the easy mode works way better for this purpose. So take easy mode instead i you need to take a quick snap. - I wish this one has the famous canon's color accent, but it's doesn't ! Now this one is a problem for me cos i loved it, shoot! - LCD resolution is a little low. Not that good. It's become a problem for me sometimes since i use manual focus very often, so it's a bit difficult to see whether it's focused or not cos the pic on LCD isn't sharp and that clear (doesn't affect the result at all if you got it right, it's just the LCD). A little bugger on this one. Well overall i am very very happy to have this camera. Heck ! for 100 bucks i buried all the cons far away of my thoughts cos the pros outweighs everything. Glad i didn't get other budget class camera, cos though it's the same price range (under $200) it's gonna be lower class instead of this one. Oh yeah, i've always put something in front of the flash as a diffuser so i don't have a harsh flash light (but this camera has great flash anyway, you'll be okay without anything, just set the level and watch for the distance) i even stick the toilet paper (this one was the best) on the clear tape and stick it on the flash. But now i have a better and dedicated flash diffuser for point and shoot camera that spreads out the light evenly and nicely without giving a harsh spot flash light causing the washed out picture. Especially for portrait pics. I have attached some pictures of it, so check it out! Now i can see what's the hype about canon's. But as long as you able to control your camera of what it could brings to the picture and not the other way around, any camera with a decent quality would be fine. Depends on what your needs, any brands has their good and bad ones (i love my SONY DSC-H5, but i hate my nikon P5100's pic quality). Don't let biased people become a judge to your decision. Give this cute little camera a chance, i bet you're gonna love of what you spend! Good luck!

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