Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Specifications

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Camera
Camera type compact
Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 24 - 1200 mm
Optical Zoom 50x
Diaphragm F3.4 - F6.5
Number of optical elements 13
Number of groups of optical elements 10
Features: aspherical lenses, low dispersion lenses
Matrix
Total Pixels 21.1 M
Effective Pixels 20.3 M
The size 1/2.3"
Crop factor 5.62
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888
Matrix type BSI CMOS
Sensitivity 80 - 3200 ISO, Auto ISO
Extended ISO values ISO100
Functionality
White balance automatic, manual installation, from the list
Flash built-in, red-eye reduction
Image Stabilizer (Still Image) optical, movable element in the lens
Shooting modes
Macro photography there is
Shooting speed 5.9 fps
Timer there is
Timer running time 2, 10 s
Aspect ratio (still image) 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 16:9
Viewfinder and LCD
Viewfinder is absent
Using the screen as a viewfinder there is
LCD screen 461,000 dots, 3 inches
Exposition
Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture there is
Automatic exposure processing shutter priority, aperture priority
Exposure compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/2 stop increments
Exposure metering center-weighted, general (Evaluative), point
Focusing
Autofocus type contrasting
Focus points 9
AF illuminator there is
Manual focus there is
Face Focus there is
Memory and interfaces
Memory card type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image formats JPEG (2 levels compressed)
Interfaces USB 2.0, video, HDMI, audio, Wi-Fi, NFC
Food
Battery format your own
Number of batteries 1
Battery capacity 205 photos
Video and sound recording
Video recording there is
Video recording format MP4
Video codecs MPEG4
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080
Maximum video frame rate 60 frames / s
Maximum frame rate when shooting HD video 25/30 fps @ 1280x720, 50/60 fps @ 1920x1080
Video recording time video file size 4 GB or 29 minutes
Sound recording there is
Other functions and features
Digital Zoom 4x
Additional features tripod mount, remote control, orientation sensor, computer control
Sales start date 2016-03-15
Dimensions and weight
The size 120x82x92 mm
Weight 442 g, with batteries

Opinions from the Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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Rating: 5 out of 5
Elena L.
Advantages: Small, grippy camera (total weight 445 g). Magnification is a big plus, as promised, you can shoot the moon. Huge number of shooting opportunities.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages: 1. battery - I immediately bought a second one, it is convenient when traveling. It's hard to say how many pictures are enough for one, because the shooting modes are different, about 180-190 is definitely obtained. 2. Primitive auto mode gives disgusting shots, especially if you just turn on and take the first shots in a room with artificial lighting. But to solve this problem there is one good opportunity 0 read the instructions, take 100-150 shots in different conditions and different modes in order to feel when and what to change and how the camera behaves in different conditions. If the camera is not adjusted and the desired mode is not found, evening shots will be very noisy. BUT ... after the camera was set up and found out, it shoots perfectly.
Comment: The camera was planned for travel, so as not to carry 1.3 kg or more DSLRs in a backpack. The first pictures taken at home in auto mode were shocked and brought to tears.But life has taught me "if nothing works, try to read the instructions." You can set corrections for indoor lighting (green faces and blue cats will go away), you can make corrections for different types of lighting (but not in auto mode), set a self-timer delay - interference from vibration from difficult rooms, on a boat, transport) will go away. It is better to use modes where you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture, add color, add-subtract blue, red-green separately, increase contrast, etc. Good "catches" the face when moving the child and a cheerful company. I did the video only for work - it is quite satisfactory. Didn't use the mini-video from the hybrid auto mode, etc. I didn't bother with remembering faces, although it can be convenient. I liked the quality of the tracking function for moving objects. For those who like to play pranks, there is also the possibility of the "creative shot" mode, when 6 different photos of one object are taken (sometimes you can have fun). The Wi-Fi mode works, but I didn't like poking the letters, maybe I just lost the habit. But the photos are sent, depending on the network, quickly or slowly, it's not only and not so much the camera is to blame / When I bought, I reviewed the reviews, and then I looked at the photos taken by this camera in Yandex photo. In equal conditions of evening shooting, the quality of the photos is different ... you look through the shooting mode and you realize that someone was shooting in AVTO mode, and someone else chose and adjusted the camera, and the colors appeared, there is sharpness, the details are well traced ../ some have snow like on watercolors with clear boundaries of the wash, others it sparkles with snowflakes .. Read the instructions, try ... And those who want to insert Akum, press ON and shoot masterpieces - this camera is not for you. Recommendations - buy an extra battery and read the instructions.
August 20, 2016, Moscow
Rating: 5 out of 5
mirok t.
Advantages: 1.Manual settings of shutter speed and aperture 2.Simple and intuitive menu 3.Variety of photography modes 4.High speed continuous shooting (6 frames per second) 5.Ergonomics at altitude 6.Video 1080p at 60 fps. 7.Excellent stabilization 8. Zoom 200x (the camera can be used as binoculars) 9.Automatic cropping 10.Through the Canon application, you can transfer photos and videos to your smartphone via Wi-fi or shoot remotely. 11.Present tracking autofocus 12.Macro shooting
Disadvantages: 1. Not a very high range of shutter speeds 1 / 2000-15 2. The battery is enough for 200 photos, and even less at sub-zero temperatures ... 3. Video only in automatic mode 4. Low range of operating ISO values ​​(at night without a flash you need to shoot with tripod) 5.There is no viewfinder 6.The screen is not rotatable and has a low resolution 7.Intermediate auto mode 8.Focusing when close
Comment: A camera is definitely a good choice for the hobby photographer. Its settings are easy to understand, you want to shoot and shoot everything) If you describe it in one word, it will be a word: pleasant. There are some disadvantages in the form of a primitive display, the battery of which lasts for a short time and the absence of a viewfinder, but in the price segment of 15-19 tr. I chose the SX 540 hs and I advise you to do just that. You can see the photos I took with this camera.
February 7, 2018, Chelyabinsk
Rating: 5 out of 5
Tir an
Advantages: Small size and weight. Superzoom x50 Manual settings for everything you want Adjustable flash power and much more.
Disadvantages: Battery for only 200 photos To use the UV filter, you need to purchase an additional adapter, it is expensive 2500 There is no manual in the kit, you need to download it from the Canon website
Comment: I took it in the internet at a very good price, + bonuses Thank you from SB. Free delivery. I ordered adapter + UV filter 67 mm + hood + filter cover = 629 rubles for A. I recommend it to amateurs who know what aperture and shutter speed are. Photo with min and max magnification, for clarity
November 27, 2019, St. Petersburg
Rating: 5 out of 5
Sergey Ya.
Advantages: 50 zoom Compact.
Disadvantages: The matrix is ​​not for night photos.
Comment: Compact camera with large zoom. For travel lovers
January 16, 2019, Safonovo
Rating: 5 out of 5
Vzorvan
Advantages: A very convenient and versatile device. Manual settings. Gorgeous zoom. Stabilization, color rendition - everything is on top.
Disadvantages: In some cases, the pictures are noisy. But for such a small matrix, this is the norm.
Comment: I wanted to replace the old SX510. I did not particularly consider it, because I am familiar with all the functions and pictures taken by this model. The difference from the 510 is immediately noticeable. Color rendering, focusing - everything is much better. The edges and corners are clean. The zoom is gorgeous ... But at the maximum it gives out noise. It also makes noise in low light. I always use manual settings only. Still, 20 megapixels in a scanty matrix is ​​too much. But Photoshop is omnipotent.)) The video is great, the sound is excellent. I'm not particularly fond of shooting video, but everything is fine with that. The body is made conveniently, it is quite comfortable in the hand. There are no problems with the settings either. The battery is enough for a day of intensive shooting. About this I do not experience any problems at all - there are batteries from the 510th and a couple more Chinese ones (I ordered them for Ali).
May 20, 2018, Moscow
Rating: 4 out of 5
Maxim K.
Advantages: Good zoom, stabilization. Yes, of course, it's not comparable with DSLRs, but this camera is more than enough for me to start with. Once I fell from a meter height from my hands onto the asphalt: a small mark remained on the body, if viewed with a magnifying glass, it can be seen. Nothing has moved, has not cracked. I ordered 3 more batteries for Ali, and now I have enough for a whole day of filming.
Disadvantages: The quality of the video in the daytime, and even more so at night, would be better. In the place of the grip, traces of nails constantly remain) This is not at all critical, but damn it ... disgusting. There is no way to connect an external microphone, flash.
Comment: This is my first such camera, so there is nothing to compare with yet. I have had a camera since September 2018. I am constantly studying with it) For a summary, I am attaching pictures taken with the camera. Yes, they are processed, but small.
October 19, 2019, St. Petersburg
Rating: 4 out of 5
Leon leon
Advantages: Zoom, manual settings, fast autofocus, and more.
Disadvantages: The fact that you need to get the battery out of the device for recharging is in general what kind of stoned Japanese came up with such a brilliant idea ???. With iso 100 in the room, I take pictures of acoustics with an amplifier at a distance of two meters and I cannot read the names of the buttons in the photo, although without a photo I can see them because sunlight falls into the room. In short, the light sensitivity is at the level of my Microsoft smart 640. The battery, which in full mode is enough for 15 minutes of recording, is also a disadvantage ... My smart takes 3 hours in the same mode. I thought the bi-smos matrix would give saturated colors and was mistaken, it is no better than a Samsung soap dish 10 years ago with a smos matrix. On phones, there are mainly ssd matrices, therefore, the photos on them are pale and usually go into a twisted contrast.In general, if you are going to take pictures on the machine, the photos will be like on Sony or Samsung phones around 10p.
Comment: I liked the stabilization and fast autofocus. I noticed some peculiarity, when using the zoom, the photo is much sharper and more contrast than in the no zoom mode. I think this is a feature of the zoom optics of the kenon. Even with a hand-held photo at 150 - 170 times zoom, the photos do not float into the fog, that is, the camera will be convenient to use both for tourists and just for those who like to see something without going up to it. In general, with good lighting and using manual settings with the correct sunlight falling on the landscape, etc., the photos turn out to be good, the trouble is that people prefer the automatic mode, thinking that it will take a beautiful photo for them ...
2 april 2017
Rating: 5 out of 5
Chel L.
Advantages: For a beginner, that's what you need. There is almost everything to understand whether it is yours or not.
Disadvantages: When using Zoom, the battery melts before our eyes.
Comment: In principle, worthy, but if you plan to use Zoom often, I advise you to buy a spare battery, it will come in handy.
November 27, 2018, Krasnodar
Rating: 5 out of 5
Victor P.
Advantages: Stylish design. It fits perfectly in the hand. The quality of photos and videos is at the height. Universal. Multifunctional. The ability to take dynamic photos.
Disadvantages: Not yet discovered
Comment:
18 october 2017
Rating: 5 out of 5
Xenia G.
Very powerful ultrasound! Excellent stabilizer, excellent quality, convenient operation! All you need to get a high-quality picture without much wisdom) Connects to the phone via a Wi-Fi bistro, you can view photos and videos and save to your phone)
July 30, 2016

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