Features:
6
Megapixel CCD imager for up to poster size prints
4x optical 35-140mm f/2.6-5.5 zoom, 4x digital zoom
2.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority
and Manual modes
Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
Movie mode w/sound, 640x480 / 320x240 up to 1GB,
160x120 up to 3 minutes
2.3fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or
Spot options
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical
or horizontal shooting
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal
length
Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 800
Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
Built-in microphone and speaker
Powered by two standard AA type batteries
Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac
Secure Digital memory cards, 16MB supplied
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A540 Specifications
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Camera Effective
Pixels |
Approx. 6.0 million |
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Image Sensor |
1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 6.2 million) |
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Lens |
5.8 (W) - 23.2 (T)mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 140mm)
f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T) |
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Digital Zoom |
Approx. 4x |
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Optical Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom
viewfinder |
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LCD Monitor |
2.5-inch,
low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx.
85,000 pixels |
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AF System |
TTL autofocus
Focus lock and Manual focus are available
9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to center) |
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Shooting Distance
(from the front of the lens) |
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Normal AF
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45cm (1.5ft.)
- infinity |
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Macro AF
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5 - 45cm
(2.0in. - 1.5ft.) (W)/
30 - 45cm (11.8in. - 1.5ft.) (T) |
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Manual focus
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5cm (2.0in.) -
infinity (W)/
30cm (11.8in.) - infinity (T) |
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Shutter |
Mechanical shutter +
electronic shutter |
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Shutter Speeds |
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15 - 1/2000
sec. |
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The shutter
speed varies according to the shooting modes. |
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Slow shutter
speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. |
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Metering System |
Evaluative,
Center-weighted average or Spot (Center) |
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Exposure Control
System |
Program AE,
Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure control |
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Exposure Compensation |
± 2 stops in 1/3-stop
increments |
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Sensitivity |
Auto*, ISO
80/100/200/400/800 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. |
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White Balance |
Auto, pre-set
(available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or
Fluorescent H, Underwater) or custom |
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Built-in Flash |
Auto*, on*, off
* Red-eye reduction available. |
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Flash Range |
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Normal |
45cm - 3.5m
(1.5ft. - 11.5ft.) (W)
45cm - 2.2m (1.5ft. - 7.2ft.) (T) |
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Macro |
30 - 45cm
(11.8in. - 1.5ft.) (W/T) |
when ISO speed set
to Auto |
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Shooting Modes |
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Auto
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Creative zone
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Program,
Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual |
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Image zone
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Portrait,
Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach,
Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets and Night
Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), My Colors, Stitch
assist and Movie |
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Continuous Shooting |
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Approx. 2.3
shots/sec. |
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(Large/Fine
mode, LCD monitor off) |
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Self-timer |
Activates shutter
after an approx. 10-sec./2-sec. delay. Can be set using the custom
settings. |
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PC-controlled Shooting |
Available (USB
connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the
camera kit.) |
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Recording Media |
SD memory card/MultiMediaCard |
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File Format |
Design rule for camera
file system and DPOF compliant |
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Data Type |
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Still images |
Exif 2.2
(JPEG)*1 |
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Movies |
AVI (Image
data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) |
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Compression |
Superfine, Fine,
Normal |
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Number of Recording
Pixels |
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Still images |
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Large: |
2816x2112 pixels |
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Widescreen: |
2816x1584 pixels |
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Medium
1: |
2272x1704 pixels |
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Medium
2: |
1600x1200 pixels |
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Small: |
640x480 pixels |
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Movies |
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640x480 pixels, 30/15 frames/sec. (max. 1GB) |
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320x240 pixels, 30/15 frames/sec. (max. 1GB) |
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160x120 pixels, 15 frames/sec. (approx. 3 min.) |
The data in
parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting. |
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Playback Modes |
Single (histogram
displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x
(max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images
possible), Auto play, Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Movie. |
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Direct Print |
Canon Direct Print
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge
compliant |
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My Camera Settings |
The start-up image,
start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound
can be customized using the following methods:
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1. |
Using the
images and sounds recorded on the camera. |
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2. |
Using
downloaded data from your computer using the supplied
software. |
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Interface |
USB 2.0 high speed
(mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) |
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Power Source |
AA-size
alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)
approx. 90 shots with alkaline batteries |
AA-size
rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately)
approx. 360 shots using NiMH batteries |
|
AC Adapter Kit
ACK800 (sold separately) |
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Operating Temperature |
0 - 40 degrees C (32 -
104 degrees F) |
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Operating Humidity |
10 - 90% |
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Dimensions |
3.56 x 2.52 x 1.70 in.
/ 90.4 x 64.0 x 43.2mm (excluding protrusions) |
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Weight |
Approx. 180g (6.35
oz.) (camera body only) |
Compact body, full specs
Compact 6.0 Megapixel digital camera with high-quality
Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens
Canon has raised the bar with the PowerShot A540, putting
a 6.0 megapixel CCD and high-quality Canon 4x optical zoom lens in an
affordable, easy-to-use compact camera. 6.0 megapixels ensure the kind of detail
that makes ordinary images extraordinary, and gives you the freedom to crop
images and produce large prints without restriction. A genuine Canon 4x optical
zoom lens handles snapshots and landscapes with equal ease.
Make your camera your companion
Compact, lightweight body that's easy to bring along wherever you go
See every detail with this LCD screen
High-performance features include a large 2.5 inch LCD
screen, 9-point AiAF and 21 Shooting Modes
The PowerShot A540 features a
big 2.5 inch LCD screen with 85,000 pixels of resolution. So whether you're
setting up your shot or playing it back, everything is bright and clear. And
with 9-point AiAF, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is
in the frame. You also have Special Scene mode that gives you breathtaking,
exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.
Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions
Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
P Program
Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly
automatically.
Av Aperture-priority
You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity
throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding
shutter speed.
Tv Shutter-priority
You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the
appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system
activates to ensure low image noise.
Manual
The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and
white balance.
Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring
the background to make your subject "pop."
Landscape
For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
Night Scene
For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the
background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
Movie
Shoot in VGA and QVGA (30 fps/15 fps for up to 1 hour or 1GB), QVGA (60 fps for
up to 1 minute) or QQVGA (15 fps for up to 3 minutes).
Special Scene Modes
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or bluish tint.
Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. (Note: Optional
Waterproof Case WP-DC2 required for shooting any underwater images)
Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
Kids & Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those
special shots.
Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by
flash.
Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn
monochrome.
Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
My Colors*
Vivid
Yield vibrant shots with dramatic high-contrast.
Neutral
Produce images of subtle, elegant tonality.
Sepia
Recreate the look of vintage photographs.
Black & White
Deliver enhanced clarity - especially useful when shooting text.
Positive Film
Combine "Vivid Blue," "Vivid Green" and "Vivid Red" to achieve a positive film
effect.
Lighter Skin Tone
Make your subjects' skin tones lighter.
Darker Skin Tone
Darken skin tones a shade.
Custom Color
Finely adjust brightness and vividness, and set your preferred balance of blue,
green, red and skin colors.
Canon innovation enhances your experience
New ISO 800 reduces image blur and expands low-light
shooting ability
The PowerShot A540 features a new
ISO 800 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects
in low-light situations with high shutter speeds, giving you greater flexibility
for shooting.
Shoot and view wide images
16:9 Widescreen for full-screen viewing on widescreen
TVs and computer monitors
The PowerShot A540 includes a
widescreen resolution option, producing images and film clips that are perfect
for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.
16:9 Widescreen
Capture your memories in a movie
Record high-quality movies with sound up to 60 fps
QVGA (320 x 240)
Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode
allows you to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips for up to 1
minute long in QVGA at 60 fps (320 x 240 pixels). With a highly flexible movie
mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. Select from
VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps
and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 1GB. Plus Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA;
160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes. The PowerShot A540 also
supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible
data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer.
Number of
Recordable Images
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Small (S) |
Medium 2 |
Medium 1 |
N
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F |
SF |
N |
F |
SF |
N |
F |
SF |
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File Size |
84KB |
150KB |
249KB |
170KB |
320KB |
570KB |
278KB |
558KB |
1002KB |
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MMC-16M |
138 |
87 |
56 |
80 |
45 |
25 |
50 |
26 |
14 |
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SDC-128MB |
1117 |
711 |
460 |
651 |
372 |
211 |
411 |
216 |
121 |
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SDC-512MB |
4316 |
2746 |
1777 |
2517 |
1438 |
816 |
1589 |
838 |
471 |
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Large |
Movie |
|
N |
F |
SF |
160 x 120 |
320 x 240 |
640 x 480 |
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File Size |
556KB |
1116KB |
2002KB |
120KB |
330KB |
660KB |
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MMC-16M |
26 |
13 |
7 |
107 sec. |
43 sec. |
22 sec. |
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SDC-128MB |
216 |
109 |
61 |
869 sec. |
355 sec. |
181 sec. |
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SDC-512MB |
838 |
425 |
237 |
3,357 sec. |
1,373 sec. |
702 sec. |
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is
estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode
represent total capacity of SD Memory Card. Individual clips are limited to 3
minutes (30 seconds maximum at 640 x 480 resolution). File sizes and resulting
number of shots given above will vary depending on the subject, shooting
conditions and shooting mode.
Sample images:
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