DCRP has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A540.

The PowerShot A540 features 6 megapixel resolution, an unusual 4 times optical zoom, where a 3 time optical zoom seems to be the norm, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and offers full manual controls, including Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority for the more advanced photographers.

The review conclusion:
“The Canon PowerShot A540 is a very good entry-level camera that has just a few flaws. The camera offers controls for both beginning and advanced users, it performs well, is expandable, and the photo quality is impressive for its class. […]

The camera has shooting modes for both beginners and advanced users. […]

Camera performance was very good. The A540 starts up in just 1.3 seconds, it focuses fairly quickly, and shutter lag was not a problem. Low light focusing was very good, thanks to the A540’s AF-assist lamp. […] Battery life is excellent on the PowerShot A540. […]

Photo quality was also very good. The A540 took well exposed, colorful photos with low noise and purple fringing levels. […]

All-in-all, the PowerShot A540 is a great choice for those who want full manual controls, expandability, and great photo quality, but don’t want to spend a bundle. It’s not perfect, but the positives far outweigh the negatives, so the A540 gets an easy recommendation from me.”

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