CanonA540 vs A630

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nick - 11 Feb 2007 00:50 GMT

Looking for a p&s digital for use in travel photos
and family grandchildren shots. Have seen the A540
and the A630. Looks like the 540 has fewer AA batteries
and a slightly wider f stop range, while the 630
is newer and has more AA batteries for more shooting.

Any info on shutter lag times is welcome.

I'm interested in hearing your experiences with these
cameras.

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Pat O'Connell - 11 Feb 2007 18:11 GMT

> Looking for a p&s digital for use in travel photos
> and family grandchildren shots. Have seen the A540
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> I'm interested in hearing your experiences with these
> cameras.

I like my A540, but the A630 might be worth your while. I'm not sure
whether the A630 simply requires more voltage or whether the extra cells
increase the time between battery changes. Either way, power the cameras
with NiMH rechargeable cells, not alkalines except in emergencies. The
A540 doesn't take disposable lithium cells, apparently (not mentioned in
the manual). Specs and manuals for the A630 are on Canon's website
somewhere.

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nick - 11 Feb 2007 21:45 GMT

> I like my A540, but the A630 might be worth your while. I'm not sure
> whether the A630 simply requires more voltage or whether the extra cells
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> the manual). Specs and manuals for the A630 are on Canon's website
> somewhere.

Just got back from licking the tires on the A710IS, the A630, and
the A540. To tell the truth, I like the extra tele on the 710 (6x)
better than the 4x of the other two.

Not sure whether 2 (540 and 710) AA cells vs 4 (630) makes a
difference.

Not sure whether I like the rotating LCD viewer on the 630,
but then again you can flip it over to protect it.

Decisions!!!

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David Harper - 11 Feb 2007 22:18 GMT

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> Not sure whether 2 (540 and 710) AA cells vs 4 (630) makes a
> difference.

It makes a *big* difference in flash recharge times. More batteries =
faster recharge time. In the A540 it can take 5 seconds or more between
flash shots. That might be a consideration for you.

- David Harper

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Pat O'Connell - 12 Feb 2007 17:19 GMT

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> faster recharge time. In the A540 it can take 5 seconds or more between
> flash shots. That might be a consideration for you.

If I were taking sports photos, it might make a difference. My sports
photos mostly consist of my 7 year old grandson's gymnastics
competitions, so it' not a primary consideration.

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Melba's Jammin' - 12 Feb 2007 04:56 GMT

> Not sure whether I like the rotating LCD viewer on the 630,
> but then again you can flip it over to protect it.
>
> Decisions!!!

I absolutely love the rotating LCD screen. It lets me take pictures
(camera overhead, screen tilted so I can see what I'm framing) or camera
down low without me having to be on my knees for the picture. Makes it
easy on my bones.

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