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CanonA540 vs A630
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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CanonA540 vs A630
nick wrote:
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. 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. -- Pat O'Connell [note munged EMail address] Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, Kill nothing but vandals... |
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CanonA540 vs A630
Pat O'Connell wrote:
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. 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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"nick" wrote in message ... Pat O'Connell wrote: snip 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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In article , nick wrote:
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. -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ http://web.mac.com/barbschaller - Winter pic and a snow pic http://jamlady.eboard.com http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor |
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CanonA540 vs A630
David Harper wrote:
"nick" wrote in message ... Pat O'Connell wrote: snip 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. 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. -- Pat O'Connell [note munged EMail address] Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, Kill nothing but vandals... |
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