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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 It has been replaced by the Canon A570 IS.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
B-
HQ Grade: B-
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
"Lens error oops"
  • 5 out of 5
"water"
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Canon PowerShot A540 Reviews

  • 4.2 out of 5

Rating: 4.2 of 5
(404 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Canon A540

  • 3.8 out of 5
Excellent for Photo Enthusiasts (CNET - 5/15/06)

CNET finds the Canon A540 to be a wonderful "A" series camera, offering great performance and manual controls that allow users to produce stunning images. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
Full Manual Controls on a Budget (DC Resource - 5/15/06)

DC Resource sees the A540 as a good option for those who want full manual controls without having to pay a huge premium. read original review

  • 3.7 out of 5
Money Well Spent (Imaging Resource - 5/15/06)

This overview from Imaging Resource thinks the A540 proves that today, even the low-end isn't too shabby. Take a look for some detailed specifications and happy conclusions. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
Awesome (Steve's Digicams - 5/15/06)

Steve's Digicams loves the A540, and one look at the large review will show you why. The review focuses on the the outstanding price and controls. read original review

Canon A540 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
Lens error oops (photoman4 - 9/5/08)

My teen's camera was used a lot, carried a lot, dropped some, and generally used by a young teen. It developed a lens error and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
water (rock yo ma - 4/11/08)

I dropped my canon A540 in the river, completely submerged, and it dryed out and worked like the first day I bought it. I couldnt... read more

  • 2 out of 5
this camera.... (Lauren - 1/8/08)

the camera was ok at first...like
"Buyer beware! (Robert Evans - 11/30/07) " said it only took 15-20 pictures..you need to have it on a... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Buyer beware! (Robert Evans - 11/30/07)

I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my wife in late 2006. Right out of the box, it would only get 15-20 pictures... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Terrible customer service (Kathy - 11/8/07)

I had the same problem as others. They wanted to charge me $99 for a camera under warranty to be fixed.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Canon Powershot A540 (smarshall - 10/25/07)

I have owned this camera for a short period of time and I am very happy with the way it functions. It takes beautiful pictures... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Why does Canon NOT stand behind their Cameras? (David - 9/3/07)

How could a company like Canon ignore problems that so many people are having? Why should I pay $99 to get a $200 camera fixed? read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good worth the price (Sai - 8/21/07)

Its modes and features are worth its price. It served my purpose for taking snaps. May not serve pro's purpose.

But can be used under... read more

  • 1 out of 5
I agree Camera is garbage (Cory - 8/12/07)

I know three people including myself whose Canon Camera broke down. The shutter stops working and the pictures all come out black. Should have been... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love it (Sal - 8/3/07)

Unlike many on the board, I have had no problems at all with the A540. I use it often, day and night, with no problems... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens and shutter problems (Doreen - 7/9/07)

I think that this camera is a complete waste of money and time. Everyone has basically the same problems with the camera. The lens and... read more

  • 1 out of 5
very unsatisfied (Grover K. Mills - 7/6/07)

Took the camera back to Sears in Altoona, Pa. and
they would not exchange it because it had been purchased in May. The pictures are... read more

  • 1 out of 5
I must have gotten a lemon (MoBad - 6/13/07)

My A540 is a big disappointment. Here are problems I've had: Photos are blurry and dark. While taking one shot after another without making any... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Perfect (Cassie - 4/15/07)

i really liked this camra. it has soo meny features, and a variety of settings. i got it for christmas last year and i have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
buy it (hector maseret - 3/22/07)

Ecellent, very good pics, when you use 2700 NMH batterys, you cant shoot about 800 pic and more.
conectiosn to pc is an snap, very... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Awesome buy (KK - 3/13/07)

A very good camera. Great photos, good video and good sound capture. Lot of features. I wud recommend using the batteris energizer lithium with it. read more

  • 1 out of 5
Don't Waste Your Money (Ted Zing - 3/4/07)

Canon really messed up on this one. I should have heeded the poor battery marks...I got maybe 50 shots with regular batteries, and my fully-charge... read more

  • 5 out of 5
easy to use and takes great pictures (amy - 2/26/07)

I have used this camera a lot it is easy to take with you and takes beautiful pictures.I would recommend this camera to a beginner... read more

  • 4 out of 5
good value (brittany - 1/9/07)

this camera is great for the price. the pictures are very high quality, i had them printed and they look like they came from 35mm... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Shutter Problems (Jim - 1/5/07)

I got this camera just before Christmas, and was fairly pleased with it. One annoyance, however, is how long it takes in between pictures for... read more

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