Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A540 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Although its battery life could be better, this camera allows for both ease of use and manual settings. PCworld.ca rating: 81, Very Good.

Verdict: ) telescopes out of the front of the body. The camera feels comfortable in the hand, and you can change the shooting mode with one hand because the mode dial falls under the thumb. The manual control is also well executed: you can set the shutter ...

Review summary: Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for snapshooters and photo enthusiasts.

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

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

Review summary: Although its battery life could be better, this camera allows for both ease of use and manual settings.

Review summary: The manual controls on this camera let creative shooters take control.

Pros: Many manual controls, Wide-screen mode

Cons: Low battery life, Lacks exposure bracketing

Review summary: The $280 (as of 6/15/06) PowerShot A540 offers a lot of features for those who want to manually set controls such as shutter speed for full creative control. It's one of the few cameras in this class that offers full manual control as well as the ...

Pros: Many manual controls Wide-screen mode

Cons: Low battery life Lacks exposure bracketing

Verdict: The A540's battery life of 191 shots, from the two disposable AA batteries, was a little on the low side. You can also use optional AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, but these cannot be recharged inside the camera. Canon sells a kit with four ...