Canon PowerShot A540 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 11 April 2006

Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A540, white balance, lighting conditions, shutter lag

We like:

Manual and automated exposure and focus controls; solid image quality; robust burst mode; usable ISO 800 shots

We don't like:

Long flash-recycle time; LCD washes out in direct sunlight

CNET UK judgement:

Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for casual photographers and enthusiasts alike

Full review:

Solid image quality, usable ISO 800 performance and a full set of manual controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts looking for an almost-pocketable second camera, or for budding photographers who aren't ready to move up to a superzoom EVF model or digital SLR. Only a flash that's slow to recycle lessens the appeal of this camera's 4x zoom lens, 6-megapixel resolution and otherwise excellent performance. There are even more than a dozen scene modes for those times when you're tempted to switch on the autopilot. Continue Reading...