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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A570 IS.
Canon PowerShot A540
Canon PowerShot A540
C+
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.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"takes a beating"
  • 4 out of 5
"A camera of excellent size and quality"
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  • 4 out of 5

Nice camera!

(Pat - 10/30/06)

I'm using my A540 to take insurance photos, professionally. It works well in outdoor daylight, where the optical viewfinder is a plus. I also take indoor pics, and those have also turned out well. The camera's flash won't be able to fill a dark room (like a rock concert someone was complaining about), but it's quite adequate for normal photos. I like the AA battery compartment and handgrip, which makes it easy to hold the camera, unlike smaller cameras. The SD card is a good feature for me, as my laptop has an SD card socket.

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