Canon PowerShot A540
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HQ Grade: C+
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
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- 6th of 40 in 6 Megapixel (#1 is Nikon D40)
- 65th of 82 in Canon (#1 is Canon S90 IS)
- 59th of 105 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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Answered Questions for the Canon A540
- Q: Are attachable lenses really worth the money for the Canon Powershot A540?
- A: Not in my opinion. What you gain in the ability to do so, you lose... read more
- Q: How do I do set a time delay so I can run around get in the shot?
- A: Just set the self timer on.To do this press Func button > Drive Mode>select 10... read more
- Q: Can you use an SD-HC card with the Canon A540?
- A: Unlike Canon A550, Canon A540 cannot use SDHC cards as you can see from the... read more
- Q: Does anyone know where I can get a schematic of the A540? Dropped it and the lense will not retract.
- A: Hi there,I could not find you a schematic, but here's what I did find: The... read more
- Q: Canon Power Shot A300, DOES NOT WORK.
- A: Well considering it's 4 years old and has an overall rating of "F," I'd say... read more
- Q: Where can I get a users manuel for the A540 camera?
- A: You can download a copy from the Canon Download Library.If you have difficulties, here is... read more
- Q: Photo number sequence readout on LCD viewing
- A: Sher,In playback mode, you should be able to set that up in either the "Play... read more
- Q: My Canon A540 started to jsut have a white screen on the LCD? Any suggestions what I can do to get the image viewable again?
- A: Maybe, or it could be a few other things. Stuff to try:-Push the Disp button... read more
- Q: What is the best digital camera for about $100?
- A: Hi JAGI think you can indeed get a good camera for very close to this... read more
- Q: Which is better, the Canon A540 or the newer A550 and is either one compatible with Windows Vista?
- A: Hi Tammy,Aside from the extra megapixel you get with the A550, there's very little improvement... read more
- Q: anybody know how to replace the battery door on the Canon A540?
- A: I'm trying to recall what it looks like. If I remember correctly, there are a... read more
- Q: How do I turn my flash off?
- A: I have a Canon A570, so maybe this will work for you. It can't be... read more
- Q: How does the A540 compare to the SD600
- A: Rick, the A540 has manual controls and possibility to use lens attachments. Therefore you can... read more
- Q: How can I email my photos?
- A: you can click outlook email then click attachment to pick one of your photo then... read more
- Q: Have been using Canon A540 for about a month without a flaw. Now no picture is displayed on the lcd screen in shooting mode.
- A: Hi there JanI could be totally wrong but I had the same prob until I... read more
- Q: power wont turn on
- A: I don't think any damage occurs if the batteries are in backwards. I did check... read more
- Q: How do I connect the A540 to my PC via USB?
- A: Quite a number of people have this experience when they connect the camera directly to... read more
- Q: Is the canon A540 you are selling for $159 new or refub?
- A: Hi Sandy,We don't actually sell anything here at DCHQ. We merely link to online merchants... read more
- Q: Which is better, the Canon A620 or the newer A540?
- A: First, better is always going to be subjective when comparing 2 cameras of different sizes... read more
- Q: Does anyone know how to get the Date/Time to register?
- A: For the camera to register the date and time, you need to confirm your setting... read more
Open Questions for the Canon A540
- Q: How does my camera get "card locked" when the card is not locked
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i need an internal schematic
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Why are some of the pictures I have taken on my canon power shot A540 lost?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have the power shot a540 which I can not use because the card is locked and I cant get it to unlock any suggestions.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Why won't my A540 start after I replaced the batteries?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does this camera have a timer to set to take a picture automatically?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can i use SDHC 2g card in conon a540 ?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: hi! i need help my camera the lens is out and theres no power wont turn on battieres are good wont power up any ideas? Thanks
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: My Canon powerShot A450 is not taking pictures
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: My A540 is giving "lens error-restart camera" - can anyone tell me how to remove the lens assembly? Thanks!
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Canon A540 - No memory card problem
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Canon A540 - lens shutters do not open after salt water got in. How to fix it?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: 2year its work fine but now adays he shown card locked problem so plz tell me what i do
- 1 point for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: why doesn't my function/set key work?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: camera error message-re-set camera lens
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: have a canon 540 batterys went dead , replace with new batteries and now will not turn on, please help
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: I can't get it to take pictures anymore, its stuck on view photos!
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: can you purchase a casing to make this camera water proof?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a "create Folder" icon on the viewer and the camera won't take a picture
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Can anyone suggest me the suitable batteries for Canon 540?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
