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Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A540 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A540.
 
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The editors liked

  • Full Manual control (PASM) Vibrant
  • Appealing color Good skin tones Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well Better than average exposure accuracy Good lens
  • Generally low distortion Clean user interface Wide aspect ratio image size mod...
  • Manual and automated exposure and focus controls
  • Solid image quality
  • Robust burst mode
  • Usable ISO 800 shots.
  • Many manual controls
  • Widescreen mode

The editors didn't like

  • Only average speed from shot to shot Average shutter response at wide angle settings Contrast is a little high
  • Tends to lose highlight and shadow detail under harsh lighting Battery life is rather short with the LCD enabled Unusually slow flash recycl...
  • Long flash-recycle time
  • LCD washes out in direct sunlight.
  • Low battery life
  • Lacks exposure bracketing

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  Published: 2006-12-31, review by: Neocamera.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon Powershot A540 fits well in the Canon A-series with its good image quality and comprehensive set of user controls. As such, this camera does not dissapoint. Image quality is better than most cameras in its class, particularly with respect to...

 
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  Published: 2006-07-26, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Many manual controls, Widescreen mode
  • Low battery life, Lacks exposure bracketing
  • The manual controls on this camera let creative shooters take control.

 
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  Published: 2006-06-08, review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Full Manual control (PASM) Vibrant, appealing color Good skin tones Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well Better than average exposure accuracy Good lens, generally low distortion Clean user interface Wide aspect ratio image size mod...
  • Only average speed from shot to shot Average shutter response at wide angle settings Contrast is a little high, tends to lose highlight and shadow detail under harsh lighting Battery life is rather short with the LCD enabled Unusually slow flash recycl...
  • Featuring a 6.0-megapixel CCD a 4x lens and a full range of exposure control, the PowerShot A540 is another fine addition to Canons A-series of digital cameras. Built on the same long-tested design as many A-series predecessors, the Canon A540 offers ...

 
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  Published: 2006-05-26, Author: Cliff , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  Canon's range of digital compact cameras currently consists of sixteen models, divided into three product lines. The S series is aimed at the serious power-user, while the IXUS series (SD series in the US) is targeted at the more style-conscious consumer....

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  Published: 2006-04-11, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Abstract:  A budget entry-level compact digital camera with higher creative ambitions

 
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  Published: 2006-04-06, Author: David , review by: cnet.com

  • Manual and automated exposure and focus controls; solid image quality; robust burst mode; usable ISO 800 shots.
  • Long flash-recycle time; LCD washes out in direct sunlight.
  • Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for snapshooters and photo enthusiasts.

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  Published: 2006-04-06, review by: dcresource.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon PowerShot A540 ($300) is a midrange digital camera that offers a 6 Megapixel CCD, 4X optical zoom (instead of the usual 3X), large 2.5" LCD display, full manual controls, and a VGA movie mode. The A540, along with its 5 Megapixel siblin...

 
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  Published: 2006-03-27, review by: steves-digicams.com

  • Abstract:  Canon introduces two new additions to its affordable line of point-n-shoot PowerShot cameras, the A540 and the A530. The A540 features six-megapixels of resolution together with a retractable 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 35-140mm (35mm e...

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  Published: 2007-06-13, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Low chromatic aberration, Good noise performance, Strong colour reproduction
  • Some slight softness around edges The Final Word Another great Canon advanced camera, the PowerShot A540 is a great choice for those looking to move up to more manual photography as it combines a strong feature set with great pictures.
  • Another great Canon advanced camera, the PowerShot A540 is a great choice for those looking to move up to more manual photography as it combines a strong feature set with great pictures.

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  Published: 2006-04-11, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Manual and automated exposure and focus controls, Solid image quality, Robust burst mode, Usable ISO 800 shots
  • Long flash-recycle time, LCD washes out in direct sunlight
  • Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for snapshooters and photo enthusiasts. ...

 
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