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Olympus D-540

Olympus D-540

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HQ Grade: F
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.
  • 2 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"Me too! My D-540 just died - have no idea why"
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The compact, 3-megapixel Olympus D-540 is a good choice for beginner photographers looking for simplicity and style. With a very similar design to the 4-megapixel Olympus D-580, the D-540 offers fully automated controls, a 3x optical zoom, and seven preset scene modes. Thanks to its "Auto Connect USB" capability, the D-540 can be connected to almost... read more

Specifications

  • 3.2 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical/3.3x digital zoom
  • autofocus only
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-400
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Q: Cannot transfer images from camera to computer
A: You can got that way, sure. But I'm serious about a USB Card reader. Much easier and more consistent. Connect... read more
Q: my xD-Picture cards (16MB and 64MB) both show "card error". now what should I do? (they will not format)
A: I am having a similar problem with my Olympus D-395 and my 1GB and 2GB xD cards. When you say... read more

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Open Questions for the D-540

Q: The image on the LCD display fades out
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  • 3.68 out of 5

Average rating based on 103 total reviews: 3.68/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Me too (Nicole Naugler - 12/23/06)

I would not reccomend this camera.....I got it Christmas two years ago.. I dont like the video option.. its usually dark and of course no... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Me too! My D-540 just died - have no idea why (Mark - 12/10/06)

I experienced the same thing. Towards the last few days, I noticed the batteries losing pwr faster than normal use. Then one day - nothing. read more

  • 2 out of 5
My D-540 just died - have no idea why (Julia Ciliberti - 11/9/06)

I owned the D-540 for less than a year and a half. The pictures were great - no complaints. then, it stopped dead with no... read more

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