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Canon Powershot A540
Price (MSRP): $299.99
Megapixel: 6
TYPE: Digital Compact
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The 6.0-megapixel Canon Powershot A540 is essentially an update of the 5.0MP A530. Besides resolution, the A540's LCD screen has been bumped up to 2.5 inches from the A530's 1.8, and the screen resolution has been increased slightly to 85,000 pixels from 77,000. The lens is essentially the same, offering 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.) and a maximum aperture of f/2.6. The A540 also features Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, 16:9 Widescreen for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors, ISO up to 800 for low-light shooting, and video recording up to 60 fps QVGA (320x240). According to statistics compiled by the NPD Group, the A540 was one of the top five selling digital compact cameras in the U.S. for 2006, based on unit sales.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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15 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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2000 |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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85,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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800 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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35 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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140 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/2.6 |
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| Zoom |
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4 |
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| Video Resolution |
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Up to 320x240 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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60 |
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| Battery |
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2xAA Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH (optional) |
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| Width |
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3.5 in |
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| Height |
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2.5 in |
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| Depth |
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1.7 in |
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| Weight |
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6.3 oz |
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| Release Date |
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February 2006 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9.67
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Ease of use |
9.33
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Fit and finish |
8.67
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Click-to-click speed |
8.67
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Display quality |
10
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Flash quality |
9
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Image quality |
9.67
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Overall value |
9.67
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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