Providing full value for your money, and some features not found in higher priced cameras, the Canon A540 is a responsive, user-friendly point-and-shoot camera that includes a broadcast movie mode and full manual control. 6.0 Megapixels of imaging power and a 4x optical zoom len, provides near-professional image quality and ample shooting flexibility even for the beginner. Camera shake is reduced by the ISO 800 setting that enables sharp images of the subject at high shutter speeds, even in low-light conditions. Whether composing a shot or playing back images, the 2.5" LCD with 85,000 LCD pixels admirably serves the purpose.
The 9-point Artificial Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) helps you focus on your subject, wherever it is in the frame. Choose from 21 automatic shooting modes or customize your controls to your heart's content. The DIGIC II Image Processor improves processing speed and image quality, assures faster startup, auto focus and playback. This versatile camera also features iSAPS, a scene-recognition technology exclusive to Canon. Images suited for full-screen viewing on widescreen TV or computer monitors are produced through the 16:9 widescreen resolution option. With a USB 2.0 compatible computer, high speed data transfer can be achieved with Hi-Speed support and the PictBridge feature.
This is a camera that can take you from rank beginner to talented amateur in no time, and give you the support to make all of your shots the best they can be.
6.0 MegapixelCanon has raised the bar with the PowerShot A540. The 6.0 Megapixel CCD produces detail that makes ordinary images extraordinary and provides the freedom to crop images and produce large prints without restriction.
DIGIC II Image ProcessorCanon's DIGIC II Image Processor provides markedly faster startup, auto focus and playback for improved processing speed and image quality. DIGIC II assures more colorfully vibrant images.
2.5 inch Big LCDThe PowerShot A540 features a big 2.5-inch LCD with an 85,000 pixel resolution to ensure picture brightness and clarity whether setting up your shot or playing it back.
16:9 WidescreenThe PowerShot A540 produces widescreen images and film clips perfect for a widescreen TV or computer monitor.
ISO 800The PowerShot A540 features the new ISO 800 setting to negate the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations with high shutter speeds for greater shooting flexibility.
PictBridge SupportThe PowerShot A540 makes photograph printing easier than ever. Simply connect your PowerShot A540 to any PictBridge-compatible printer, select your image and print settings and press the Direct Print button to start printing.