Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS?

lsquare · 1st of May 2009 (Fri)

I really want to get a relatively cheap, but good value P&S camera to complement my current DSLR. I think my Sony DSC-W1 is starting to show its age, but it served me well over the past 5 years and it took AA batteries. I'm looking at the A series because it accepts AA batteries which is perfect for travelling. I can get the A590IS for $130 right now. I'm not sure if the A2100 IS is the successor to the A590 IS or not. Right now I think the A590IS will serve me well and I don't need the extra MPs that the A2100 IS will provide. The only major question to ask is what will the A2100 offer to me that the A590 IS won't besides the MP?

Jon · 2nd of May 2009 (Sat)

Well what the A2100 won't offer is Tv, Av or M shooting modes and an optical viewfinder. Do any of those matter? It has more reach (36-214 vs. 35-140 mm equivalent focal lengths), but that's probably the major practical advantage.

Brianoh · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

I wholeheartedly agree with the previous post. I'm not sure what Canon's thinking on these newer models (less features/flexibility just more megapixels), personally I'm amazed that the 590IS isn't their biggest seller (or maybe it is?).

Raivyn · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

You can pick up the A1000IS for the same price as the A590IS on Amazon.

We have the A570IS (older version of the A590IS), and we LOVE it. Only problem is that the flash take such a long time and sucks the batteries quickly, so we nearly always have the flash off to preserve battery life.

Jon · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

The A1000 is also a "non-manual" model like the A2100.

YankeeMom · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Well what the A2100 won't offer is Tv, Av or M shooting modes and an optical viewfinder. Do any of those matter? It has more reach (36-214 vs. 35-140 mm equivalent focal lengths), but that's probably the major practical advantage.

Wow, I had no idea. That's just ODD (that they would remove those features.)

lsquare · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Well what the A2100 won't offer is Tv, Av or M shooting modes and an optical viewfinder. Do any of those matter? It has more reach (36-214 vs. 35-140 mm equivalent focal lengths), but that's probably the major practical advantage.

Thanks for the information. I think the answer is pretty self-evident after reading your post.

dharrisphotog · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

My A590 owns every camera out there in the P&S. And for the $99 I paid for it, it's the best value-to-IQ there is. Manual controls for the extra win as well.

Raivyn · 5th of May 2009 (Tue)

For the money, A590. But look at Dpreview's budget camera holiday shopping guide for ideas. I think the a Panny and a Sony beat the A590, but I dont' recall which one.

lsquare · 9th of May 2009 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raivyn

For the money, A590. But look at Dpreview's budget camera holiday shopping guide for ideas. I think the a Panny and a Sony beat the A590, but I dont' recall which one.

Both the Panny and Sony cameras came out on top. I'm still leaning on the A590IS because it's the cheaper camera. Not to mention that it uses AA batteries!

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408...roup/page3.asp

However, reading the review kind of scared me as it said the A590 occasionally overexposes on bright days! Is this true?

Also, can someone comment on the viability of using CHDK firmware on the A590? I'm not sure if the RAW file is any better than the JPG file.

Brianoh · 9th of May 2009 (Sat)

Well, you noticed the review stated that the exposure problem was while shooting on full auto mode... I personally try and stay away from that setting, I like having more control.
As far as CHDK, it opens up a lot of flexibility with the camera beyond just RAW (I don't use that much to be perfectly honest); a better histogram, an accurate battery meter, too many other features to mention here.
IMHO, get one while you can!

lsquare · 10th of May 2009 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianoh

Well, you noticed the review stated that the exposure problem was while shooting on full auto mode... I personally try and stay away from that setting, I like having more control.
As far as CHDK, it opens up a lot of flexibility with the camera beyond just RAW (I don't use that much to be perfectly honest); a better histogram, an accurate battery meter, too many other features to mention here.
IMHO, get one while you can!

Is CHDK still beta software for the A590? Or it's now stable and good to use?

Brianoh · 10th of May 2009 (Sun)

I've had it loaded for awhile now with no trouble.

Anyone else out there with different experiences using CHDK?

lsquare · 11th of May 2009 (Mon)

What do you guys think about the price? $130 seems like an amazing deal for the camera.

leroy_sunset · 11th of May 2009 (Mon)

I paid less. Worth every penny.

1st of May 2009 (Fri)	#1
lsquare Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,217	Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? I really want to get a relatively cheap, but good value P&S camera to complement my current DSLR. I think my Sony DSC-W1 is starting to show its age, but it served me well over the past 5 years and it took AA batteries. I'm looking at the A series because it accepts AA batteries which is perfect for travelling. I can get the A590IS for $130 right now. I'm not sure if the A2100 IS is the successor to the A590 IS or not. Right now I think the A590IS will serve me well and I don't need the extra MPs that the A2100 IS will provide. The only major question to ask is what will the A2100 offer to me that the A590 IS won't besides the MP?

2nd of May 2009 (Sat)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,132	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? Well what the A2100 won't offer is Tv, Av or M shooting modes and an optical viewfinder. Do any of those matter? It has more reach (36-214 vs. 35-140 mm equivalent focal lengths), but that's probably the major practical advantage. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

3rd of May 2009 (Sun)	#3
Brianoh Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? I wholeheartedly agree with the previous post. I'm not sure what Canon's thinking on these newer models (less features/flexibility just more megapixels), personally I'm amazed that the 590IS isn't their biggest seller (or maybe it is?).

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Raivyn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 354 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? You can pick up the A1000IS for the same price as the A590IS on Amazon. We have the A570IS (older version of the A590IS), and we LOVE it. Only problem is that the flash take such a long time and sucks the batteries quickly, so we nearly always have the flash off to preserve battery life. __________________ \| 40D \| Rebel XT \| 17-55 2.8 IS USM \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \|Tamron 17-50 2.8 \| 50 1.8 \| 580EX II \| G5 \| A570IS for the laziness in me....

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Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,132	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? The A1000 is also a "non-manual" model like the A2100. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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Raivyn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 354 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? For the money, A590. But look at Dpreview's budget camera holiday shopping guide for ideas. I think the a Panny and a Sony beat the A590, but I dont' recall which one. __________________ \| 40D \| Rebel XT \| 17-55 2.8 IS USM \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \|Tamron 17-50 2.8 \| 50 1.8 \| 580EX II \| G5 \| A570IS for the laziness in me....

9th of May 2009 (Sat)	#11
Brianoh Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? Well, you noticed the review stated that the exposure problem was while shooting on full auto mode... I personally try and stay away from that setting, I like having more control. As far as CHDK, it opens up a lot of flexibility with the camera beyond just RAW (I don't use that much to be perfectly honest); a better histogram, an accurate battery meter, too many other features to mention here. IMHO, get one while you can!

10th of May 2009 (Sun)	#13
Brianoh Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? I've had it loaded for awhile now with no trouble. Anyone else out there with different experiences using CHDK?

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lsquare Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,217	Re: Canon A590IS or Canon A1000/A1100/2100 IS? What do you guys think about the price? $130 seems like an amazing deal for the camera.

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