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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...
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...
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 ...
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....
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.
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...
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...
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.
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. ...