Canon PowerShot A540
| 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. |
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| eBay | $239.95 |
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Editors' Comments
The Canon Powershot A540 is a user favorite, offering simple operation and high-powered features for a low and affordable price. The A540 gives users access to full manual controls without demanding they shell out tons of money or struggle with a more advanced and confusing shooter. Take a look at our user reviews and you'll see, the Canon A540 is... read more
Specifications
- 6 megapixels
- 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- auto focus
- auto and manual exposure
- JPEG file format
- ISO 80-800 (High ISO auto)
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Answered Questions for the A540
- Q: how do you restart a Canon PowerShot A540?
- A: Hi PM,The fact that you're getting this error might be a problem- even restarting the camera may not help. But... read more
- Q: Lens stuck out, camera will not turn on
- A: Hi Steve,If replacing the batteries has no effect, it sounds like you've got a dead camera on your hands. If... read more
- Q: Camera keeps auto scrolling through pictures, wont let me open the menu or stop it
- A: Have you tried resetting the camera? This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu... read more
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Open Questions for the 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
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$329.95 |
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Canon PowerShot A540 News
1/3/07
Canon Announces Safety Notice for A530/540 Cameras
A flaw in the design of the battery door could lead to overheating.
