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Canon PowerShot A540
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: At PMA 2006, we look at Canon's new 6-megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a 4X optical zoom lens.

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Canon PowerShot A540 Review

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

The bad: Long flash-recycle time; LCD washes out in direct sunlight.

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

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Canon PowerShot A540 Specs

Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 1118B001

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