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08.10.2013
6/10
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I have a love/hate relationship with Canon I'll admit. I love their Elph pocket cameras. And I hate the ergonomics on their DSLRs, they can never get the grip right at least on the lower end Digital Rebel line. Nikon has far better feeling DSLR on the low end.For this camera I had high hopes. But I find the electronic viewfinder (EVF), the heart of the user experience, to be one of the worst implemented EVF ever. I'm not a snob on EVF. I thought the EVF on the Sony Alpha a55 were well done when most other users hated it. I have a Panasonic DMC-G5 and think the viewfinder is very good. I have owned a number of Panasonic FZ long zooms going back to FZ28, FZ35, FZ47, etc and I think the viewfinders there are very usable. But this viewfinder on the SX50 is so small its feels like a toy camera and really reminds me of some poor Fuji EVFs from years ago.I compared the SX50 and the diminutive SX510 side by side. I really believe that if you are going to have a digital camera that you really should have a viewfinder of some sort. This was part of the secret to the success of Canon's A-line of cameras of the 2000's. Even if you just have an optical-approximating viewfinder it works. There is something about boxing in the composition in a viewfinder that really helps you project in your mind what the final image will look like. That's something you can't really do with just a LCD screen that you likely cannot even really see in bright sunlight. (And you should note that Canon's A-series took a sharp dive when Canon started making the SX cameras years ago, so in many ways the (S2 IS/S5 IS) SX is the descendant of the A-series.) But in comparing the SX50 and SX510 my surprising conclusion is that I'd rather use the smaller SX510 because the EVF on the SX50 did nothing for me. Even the diopter adjustment on the SX50 felt like it was thrown in at the last minute, just not polished, not easy to find, and moved with the most of difficulty (almost like it had sand in the mechanism and would try and move past the setting you wanted. The tactile experience on the diopter adjustment was just bad).Besides EVF my other main concern with the SX50 is 50x zoom. 50x? The rush to the long end of the zoom lens is as misguided as the other tech trends such as more megapixels. You can barely compose a shot at the longer end due to camera shake and focus hunting in many conditions. So it's great the temporary zoom-out control/indicator is on both the SX50 and SX510. And Canon is thinking about the image quality by staying with a 12mp sensor instead of 16mp or 20mp like some of the others. A 20x or 30x option is better if you are looking for an all around camera and not just taking shots of birds or other creatures where the awe of the shot outweighs the other compromises in optical quality to get you there.Overall this camera did not feel like it has the same polish as other competitors in it's class.
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09.04.2014
10/10
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I'll start off my review by stating simply, I'm not a photographer. I'm just someone who wanted a better than standard camera that would be able to take decent photos in all sorts of situations without having to switch out parts and accessories or even if the guy behind the lens has no idea what he's doing.If this sounds like you, let me tell ya...This camera doesn't disappoint. Not even a little.My first impulse when shopping around was to buy a DLSR and a couple of lenses. Once the initial sticker shock of just how much that was going to cost me subsided, I set my sights on what's commonly referred to as a "Bridge" camera.I spent a good hour or two picking over mid-range cameras at the local big box store before finally settling on this one. My reasoning behind this over a similarly equipped Nikon was purely aesthetic. The Canon felt better in my hand and the controls were laid out in a fashion I was used to with other digital gadgets I've owned in the past. A few moments later on Amazon.com and it was on it's way to me.I told myself I'd spend a day or two when it arrived to play around with the settings and features, but like everything else life tends to get in the way of the best laid plans. So without ever even having read the instructions, I took the camera with me on a trip to Germany. And shockingly enough, I managed to get some amazing photos! The camera itself is extremely intuitive in it's own "AUTO" mode, and I only switched it out of that mode when I wanted to try using some of the other features for really close or exceptionally far away shots. Honestly, AUTO mode will probably satisfy 90% of what the amateur photographer needs.Speaking of the zoom feature...HOLY COW! I was taking some landscape shots and saw something off in the distance...a few seconds later and I was zoomed in so close I could read the signage on a building nearly a mile away, and pick out the individual rocks in a stream at the bottom of a very deep ravine. Not only that, but once you snapped the photo, you still had enough clarity through the anti shake feature to produce a decent photo. Simply awesome...Bottom line, if you're looking for a camera that does more than your standard point and shoot, but less than a professional DSLR, you need look no further.
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09.04.2014
10/10
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This is our first upgrade from a standard, inexpensive, compact point and shoot. Maybe it is just me but I am blown away! I think the average person will find this camera to be fantastic. Photography nuts will undoubtedly find issues with controls and sensors and things, but for the rest of us that just want to take a good picture, it fits the bill.Size: This thing is a little smaller than I was expecting, and that is great. It is easy to take pictures with one hand if need be, but is also comfortable to hold in two hands.Pictures: To my eye, the pictures out of this thing are great, and much improved over our older cameras and current cell phones. For now I have just been using the Auto settings and letting the camera decide what internal things to change, and it is great. I am a notoriously bad photographer (at least according to my wife) and even she things I take good pictures with this camera.Usability: I haven't played with the picture taking settings yet (ISO, aperture, etc). But I have played with some of the pre-set configurations and they work as advertised. It is easy to adjust so I think I will sit down one day and really get a feel for what I can change. Taking movies on this thing is ridiculously easy. Push the little red button by your right thumb and you are in movie mode. Sound comes in pretty well and the movies look great on our TV. The optical zoom is excellent and the "finder" feature when zoomed way in is indispensable.WiFi: So setting up the wifi was amazingly easy for me. The instruction book jumps around a bit but if you follow the instructions, it takes less than 5 minutes. I have successfully connected the camera to my home Wifi and computer, as well as my tablet and phone. I love that I can connect it to my phone/tablet even without an available wifi (the camera itself becomes the hotspot). This is perfect for downloading vacation pictures in the evening.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. For the price, I feel that I am getting a great camera with a ton of features. For those that want more than a traditional point and shoot rectangle camera, but don't want to drop a grand on a DSLR setup, this camera is perfect. Even my photog friends are impressed with the capabilities of this little guy.
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02.03.2014
8/10
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I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this camera and figured it would be my last for awhile, but...First for the good stuff: It takes beautiful photos, including in low light with no need for flash. There is no noticeable recovery time between photos; I've never found myself having to wait on the camera to reset in order take a picture. The image stabilization is amazing; I took some photos while riding in a cart on a bumpy street - most came out unbelievably clear and focused. Flash throws a good distance when needed.I usually shoot through the viewfinder, but I LOVE the articulated LED screen! It allows me to take photos from a lower level without having to kneel. I can be discreet when taking candid shots, as I am looking down at the screen, not directly toward my subject. On a recent tour, I was able to lift the camera over the heads of other tourists and perfectly frame the shots I wanted. It's idea for macro photography, plus the LED screen is protected when it is closed.It's the design of the grip that keeps me from giving this camera 4 stars. I don't know how many times I, or someone I asked to take a photo of me, set off the self-timer or activated one of the menu items. While this is not a heavy camera as compared to a DSLR, it is not as light as many other point-and-shoot cameras. It requires a firm grip, but you must be careful where you grab it. The normal "SLR grip," if you know what I'm getting at, places the heel of your thumb directly over some of the controls. This is annoying, esp when a shot presents itself only briefly; the delay involved in resetting the camera after the self timer - or some other function - kicks in has cost me multiple photo opportunities.As with many cameras now, it comes with no user manual; you must download and print it out. I am still exploring features as I attempt to broaden my skills. It offers many of the features available on high-end DSLR's without the need for purchasing expensive lenses, so is a good camera to learn on b4 investing in a more expensive camera.I would recommend you buy at least one extra battery if you plan on taking a lot of shots in a day, as when you are traveling. I generally run through 2 batteries a day, but I do take a lot of photos. For the everyday photography, one would probably be enough, but it's nice not to have to worry about it.
Скроменый эксперт
01.06.2014
6/10
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Bought this camera because I needed a megazoom for a specific event. First off, the camera works well and takes better pictures than it probably should. I'm a novice photographer and needed a decent point and shoot to take great pictures. It delivers and my photos are great quality, indoor and outdoor. For those who like more control, the camera also has manual controls. One tiny drawback is that the controls aren't as "intuitive" as my other digital cameras. You'll probably need the manual handy the first time you use it. No big deal. My problem is getting my fine pictures OUT of the camera. It is wireless only. Great! One less cable to keep up with. Not so fast. The setup for wireless is a colossal pain in the neck. You have to register on the Canon image gallery website. Then register the camera. Then set up the access point. Then register the computer, smartphone, tablet, etc you'd like to to send the pictures to. Fine, that is expected. After all of that, you upload the pictures and realize you can't even crop a photo on the CIG website/app, much less do any real editing. You have to do it using the 3" screen on the camera first. Whatever, I'll import into iPhoto on my Mac. If only the camera would stay connected to the computer! After 20 aggravating minutes, I gave up and loaded the SD card into the adapter attached to my computer and uploaded that way. You can "upload" an album to twitter and facebook (sorry, no other video/photo sharing apps) from the CIG, but to share them with your friends requires password? That would be because you aren't uploading the pictures, just a link to the album. If you want to create or add to an album on facebook, you'll have to upload the pictures one at a time; can't "select all" and be done with it. After taking hundreds of pictures, that ain't happening. The wireless function on this camera is, in a word, ONEROUS.
Скроменый эксперт
13.05.2014
10/10
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I was not quite ready to move up to the major leagues of DSLR. I purchased this camera because it's versatile, has lots of bang for moderate bucks, with a good-enough lens for short and long shots in most shooting situations. All in all, this camera has proven to be a sweet, sweet deal, well suited to my current needs and interest in photography.If you are new to digital photography as I was, the number of features and combinations thereof initially may seem overwhelming. Expect to invest some time (as in hours) reading the manual, tinkering and testing features. (The manual is only available as a pdf file.)In addition to registering the product at the Canon site, you can download an ImageBrowserEX utility for copying of files from the memory card. The utility also can be used for some basic editing tasks. You may also want to download and install the Digital Photo Professional application from the Canon web site. It includes some additional editing functionality, like cropping images, tweaking contrast and saturation. These two applications have so far proved to be good enough for most of my needs.The many features of the camera have been well covered by other reviews. I would like to remark upon one that has turned out to be quite useful for me: the custom delayed timer. Most cameras advertise a maximum of 10 seconds delayed time to get into pictures. For more time, you must invest in a delayed timer accessory.Alas, for the peculiar shot angles that I like to take, 10 seconds max is often insufficient. The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS offers the flexibility to customize the delay to as long as 30 seconds. In all my research -- including much higher priced models -- I never found another model with such a generous delayed timer. Not one.Bottom line: I am very pleased with the features and performance of this camera, and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a camera in its class.
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11.01.2013
8/10
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This camera has all the specks that one can possible desire. However I just wanted a small camera that I could take to Africa and take some wild animal pictures. The specifications certainly made me think this was the camera. It would be small enough so that not a lot of space would ben necessary and with the zoom lens I could get some close ups of the wild game. Did the camera perform as advertised?First my photos are most disappointing. Thank goodness I took along my Nikon D-90 from which I got some great photos. My photos are not professional quality and more than likely just above candid snap shots.The camera is small and you will immediately notice this once you put it in your hand. If you have large fingers you are going to find the controls rather awkward and even the place where your right thumb fits on the back of the camera is small and my large thumb kept getting in the way and effecting the cameras settings. The zoom in switch is located on the right at the front of the camera and once again if your fingers are large you may encounter a challenge.The camera has a fixed lens that is advertised as a 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 50X wide angle optical image stabilized zoom. Too often I let the optical portion of the lens go beyond the optical limits to the digital and that was a total disaster. Even at the 50X mark I found that my pictures were not clear and clean. The lens is fixed therefore you cannot change lens. This is basically the same kind of snap shot camera one buys to slip in one's pocket so you always have a camera handy. However this camera is too large to slip into your pocket. I think this would make a nice camera for a child as a first camera. It does have a screen on the back which rotates and a viewfinder and viewfinders seem to be a thing of the past unless you go into a higher priced products. I missed some really good big game shots due to using the optical and digital lens Zoom. The photos will be find if I limit my prints to 4 X 6 but trying the enlarge them is a complete disaster.The camera write up claims that you can imagine getting right down on the filed to capture sports action, zeroing in on your child's expression on a crowded stage and recording elusive wildlife shots. It's a good write up but one that certainly did not happen with me. If one would take the time and put this camera on a tripod and then use appropriate filters you can more than likely get some good shots in what I would call a mid range area. Just don't do like I did and try to capture moving shots at 100 yards. That tri-pod will help with the stabilization. If you want to take some close up snapshots then don't worry about the stabilization and shoot away. You will get some really great "snap shots".The image stabilized zoom will actually help stabilize your shot if you don't have the zoom extended too much. Go all the way to 50X and that is another story. The specks refer to a "Zoom Framing Assist" that will help you track your subject even a long distance away. This is true to some extent. Once again don't do like I did and try to extend the zoom too far as that little square will simply move all over the place. Perhaps with a lot of practice you could get this function working better than I did.I am certainly not giving up my Nikon and will stay with inter changeable lens mounts for the future. I will continue to work out the "kinks" I have created and eventually have this camera working like it should.
Скроменый эксперт
14.05.2014
8/10
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I just received my Canon SX-510 HS digital camera to replace an older Olympus digital camera since I needed a replacement pronto. First thing I noticed when I opened up the box & took out the camera and my first thought was....."holy cow...it's so small!" It looks like my Canon SX-50 HS camera, but smaller with a few features missing.I took a small variety of photos yesterday with this camera and overall, not bad.Photo quality outdoors seems good and also in low light situations, this camera seems to take decent photos without flash. Indoor photo quality seems good with flash. Video quality is fine also and in HD.Overall, this small camera seems easy to use and very similar in ease of use compared to my bigger Canon SX-50 HS camera.Pros include: easy to use, good menu system, 30X optical zoom, large rear LCD viewfinder, nice quality-looking camera, comfy hand grip....tho a bit smallish, great high speed photo shoot option and finally acceptable photo quality inside and outside.Cons include: a fixed rear LCD viewfinder [not really a big deal], zoom operates a little slow and rather smallish camera. I am not really a big person, but this camera seems tiny.....like a compact point & shoot with a huge zoom on it.To me, this camera seems built for a smaller adult, teen or younger since it's really smaller than I thought. If Canon made the grip just a bit larger, that would have solved the problem....at least they added a rubberized outer coating on the grip and that's a very nice touch.It's a nice little camera that takes decent photos. I intend to keep this camera and overall, I gave this camera 4 of 5 stars mostly due to the fact this camera is a bit smaller than I expected and a bit sluggish with the zoom operation. Otherwise, this is a very nice digital camera.
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27.01.2013
10/10
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I'll keep this short and sweet... Why would this semi-pro photographer/graphic designer buy this plasticky, consumer camera when he already has a Canon 5D Mark II with lots of good "L" glass with decent reach (up to 300 mm). Well there are three reasons:FIRST and most important, the REACH of this little camera is AMAZING! I took a photo of a turkey vulture walking about 25 feet away from the driver's seat of my car through the rolled-down passenger window (I'll upload it to Amazon). Even from that distance, the amount of detail was amazing! There is no way I could have gotten that shot with my 300 mm lens on my SLR. Heck, even if I owned a 800 mm lens that costs $12,000, I still couldn't get that shot because 1) I could even lift that lens, 2) there's no way I could maneuver that lens inside my car, and 3) I couldn't hold that lens steady because I would be crying because I dumped $12,000 on a lens. 1200 mm lens for $400 bucks! Amazing!SECOND reason: BOKEH! Bokeh is the background blur produced by a lens. That why folks like SLR cameras--the big sensors allow lenses to be produced that can be opened wide open to produce those artsy portraits with blurred out backgrounds. The problem with small sensors on consumer cameras is that the physics of everything makes it difficult to produce ANY decent bokeh. However, because the Canon SX50 has such an amazingly long zoom, it can produce some decent background blur. Is it as good as my SLR with a 50mm 1.4 lens? No way! My SLR with good lens produced a MUCH smoother backgrounds. But the Canon SX50 isn't bad considering how small the sensor is. Not bad at all! Actually, it's sort of a miracle that a sensor this small can produce ANY background blur!THIRD, there are MANY times where I really wished that I had my camera, but I didn't because it's a pain to lug around my SLR with a big lens. So I have plenty of missed opportunities. About two weeks ago, a bald eagle landed on the cross on top of my church. And the morning light was perfect! How I wished that I had my SLR with long lens! But I would have looked like a dork for bringing that setup to church. The only camera I had was my iPhone. Suffice to say, the iPhone was worthless and the eagle looked like a tiny dot. However, if I had a Canon SX50 with me, I'm sure that I would have bagged some amazing shots. Since the SX50 is so small, I will be carrying this camera with me at all times. No more miss shots for me! Being a good photographer has a lot to do with being at the right place at the right time (but even that doesn't help unless you have some decent gear on you).So that's it. The SX50 is just another tool in the bag. I'm still using my SLR/big lenses. Now I have more options (and I'll still be able to feed the family).UPDATE 3/21/13Amazing reach! This past weekend, I went on a boat tour on the St. John's River in Florida. I had both my Canon 5D Mark II with 300mm lens and the SX50. We came across two Barred Owls and the SLR with 300mm lens simply did not have enough reach. So I got out the SX50 and got some terrific photos. The reaction time of the SX50 simply cannot compare with the SLR (so I had to take lots of shots to make sure that I had a few keepers). And there is no question that photos with the SX50 have more grain--the SLR does much better in low light. But I'll take some grain for better reach any day! Great tool to have beside my SLR.
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15.03.2014
8/10
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I purchased this camera from a local store while visiting in Arizona in January 2014. The trip was supposed to be very short, only a few days, and I was 'traveling light'. The only camera i had with me was my iPhone 5s.As the trip time stretched out to over a month I decided I wanted another camera to take 'better' (i.e. zoomed in) pictures but I didn't want to break the bank for a temporary camera. Thus the choice of the 510 HS. The local store agreed to match the Amazon price otherwise I would have ordered it from Amazon as I'm a Prime member.I didn't expect a whole lot from this camera (I own a Canon 5D Mk III and a Canon 7D) but I was surprised in how well it does work if held in a stable manner. Except for a little bit of softness (described below) one can get very good images using manual mode. I even managed to get a very good image of the moon using 30x magnification--hand held no less--and manual mode.The system is not really sensitive so one has to be careful if not using the flash. Watch out for the orange symbol indicating camera shake as that indicates the exposure time is below 1/20th of a second. Anything below about 1/125 is going to give considerable blurring when handheld in a caviler manner. I suggest using the flash, if possible, whenever the exposure time grows larger than 1/60.Even when taking flash pictures, the images are a bit soft but they usually become 'good enough' if given a little sharpening. I'm not sure if this softness is native to the 510 HS or if it's my particular unit. I'm used to the incredibly sharp images I get from my 5D Mk III or 7D so it may just be the softness one can expect from an inexpensive camera with a huge zoom range. In other words, I'm being too critical of an inexpensive camera with respect to softness of the image.To sum thing up, I'm not sorry I purchased the camera. It will be used quite a bit for quick snapshots--my wife already prefers the 510 HS to her S95.
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15.10.2013
10/10
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So I had the Canon SX30 and though I liked it sold it to buy the Panasonic FZ150. I also liked the Panasonic but sold it to get the added zoom of the Canon SX50 and the fun settings of miniature and especially fisheye. On a recent vacation I took about a thousand pictures with the new Canon and a new Panasonic SLR. How did I fare?I like the CanonSX50 quite a bit. The crazy zoom alone is a feature worth having. I've taken pictures of subjects barely visible and zoomed in close up using the camera hand held. I could get the same reach with the Panasonic FZ150 by adding a teleconverter and holding the camera steady on a ledge or with a tripod. With the Canon SX50 I don't need a teleconverter.Picture quality with this Canon is very good, not spectacular, but for a long zoom point and shoot far more than adequate. I took quite a few pictures of alpaca who were lolling about in the shade; the pictures turned out well with good detail and clarity after a little bit of post processing.The menu takes some getting used to. It's not intuitive, so it'll take lots of hands on experimentation to learn. Having had the SX30 previously, I learned to navigate the menu. I much prefer the easier to use menu of the Panasonic FZ150.While on vacation I took some night pictures of the same scenes previously photographed with the FZ150. The night pictures with the Panasonic turned out better.Comparing the Pansonic FZ150 to the Canon, I can't say that the Canon necessarily takes better pictures than the FZ150, but I love the incredible zoom of the Canon and have a lot of fun with the fish-eye effect.Many neat features are built into the Canon SX50; so many that it takes lots of trial and error to learn how to access and take advantage of them. If you want a long reach and don't want to fool with carrying more than one camera or changing lenses, this may be the camera for you.You can't add filters to the Canon unless you buy a relatively inexpensive converter ring. Then you can screw on 58mm filters to protect the Canon's lens.NOTE - Initially I became very frustrated by not being able to get the flash to work or being able to use the bracketing feature. I was ready to give up and return the camera. Then I got on line and discovered that there's a little plastic cover that slides into the hotshoe. When it's inserted, neither the flash nor the bracketing controls work. Now I know to remove the little cover when I want to use the flash or bracket pictures.
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26.12.2013
10/10
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Note:I am not only new to this camera but digital photography as well. This is good for you the reader because I write these tips assuming no knowledge on anyone’s part.Also, I’ve had this camera just a couple of days…my tips will be expanded as I learn new things.Warning:If you are not given to reading directions, i) camera use might be extremely frustrating, and ii) you will be significantly limited in what you can do with this camera.Online Manual:The online manual is quite good, but you have to remember that it is both written and reviewed by those who already know what the camera should do (as opposed to having the manual reviewed by someone who has zero knowledge as I did). This will be clear from my comments below.Transfer Images to a PC:The only information the online manual provides for a NON-Wifi tranfer of images to a pc is the System Map on page 125.1. see pages 12-13 of the online manual for inserting and removing a memory card from the camera.2. buy a card reader w/usb and attach to PC.3. insert memory card into card reader (recommend bringing memory card to store from which you will purchase your card reader and have salesperson show you as there can be many slots and it’s not particularly intuitive).4. using windows explorer, move to the DCIM folder.5. go thru the sub-folders to find the jpegs.6. copy and paste the jpeg files to your computer.Memory Card installation & formatting:Directions for installing are on page 12 of the online manual; however, the manual states to format the memory card but the formatting directions aren’t until page 121. So here’s what you do:1. turn on the camera2. hit the menu button3. on the FUNC.SET dial, use the right icon as a right arrow and click right to the tool box at the top of the screen.4. on the FUNC.SET dial, use the bottom icon as a down arrow and scroll to FORMAT on the screen.5. press FUNC.SET to choose FORMAT.6. confirm and you’re done.Charging Time:First, there is an error on page 12 of the online manual. It states, “For details on charging time…” and references page 160. However, page 160 does NOT provide any information on charging time. So I timed it myself and it took exactly 1.5 hours.
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13.07.2013
8/10
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As a long time Nikon user, I was more than curious about the 1200mm zoom reach on the SX50. I was skeptical to say the least. But its true, its a long neck reach into the 1200mm range.Although I have 4 DSLR's already, and a slew of lenses, the small size of the camera coupled with the talked of the fast focus made me want it.I like to travel with the smallest lightest equipment when I do street photography and or travel. I need a camera that can keep up with me in all light conditions. A camera that can shoot very fast FPS. This camera shoots 10 frames per second. The onboard lens is a 24-1200mm (35mm). Quite a focal length. The aperture ranges from wide at f/3.4 to zoomed out of f/6.5. What this tells me is that you will need lots of light when you use the longest reaches of the lens. The optical zoom has a button of the left side of the camera body that helps refocus the image when you are zoomed to the maximum. But again, this features works best when outdoors in strong light, indoors its not effective, resulting in blurred images.I also bought the YN 560II, an all manual flash for $60 here on Amazon. It outperforms higher priced Canon speedlites. The best feature is the "slave" mode, for off camera flash photography. You can use the on board or built in flash to trigger the YN 560II to fire at will. The YN 560II, was surprising good. In fact the flash is so large that it makes the Canon SX50 appear even smaller.Cons: Low battery life, about 250 images on one charge. Buy extra batteries. Won't last a full day of shooting. Slow to process in continuous burst mode. The self timer button area should be moved. I have hit it by accident several times when using the mode dial. The on and off button should be placed near the front of the camera. The image review, and on and off power button, are too close for me. Macro settings are only in preset shoot mode. You can still get very close with the non macro option. The flash use is very odd. You have to manually flip up the built in flash. The flash icon on the side is for flash options only.Overall image quality is okay, nothing super. The camera has trouble focusing in the longer focal lengths. A tripod helps and the more light you have the better this all works.Pros: Small and compact body. Durable, light weight. Fast auto focus. 24-1200mm great for all around picture taking. Intuitive menu options. Great quality video at 1080p. Good audio quality. 24-1200mm (35mm Equivalent) Lens 50x Optical Zoom 12.1MP CMOS Sensor DIGIC 5 Image Processor (Same as Canon 5d MKIII) 2.8" Vari-Angle LCD with Viewfinder Full HD 1080p Video with Stereo Sound Optical Image Stabilizer High Speed AF Focuses in 0.19 sec High-Speed Burst HQ for 13fps Shooting Built-in Hot ShoeEmail with any questions.Cheers!
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21.04.2014
10/10
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I had debated over this camera or jumping into the dslr fray. I spent way too long looking at reviews and debates and decided all I was doing was confusing myself. I considered other long zoom small sensor cameras as well. Panasonic, Nikon, Sony and Fuji all make fine cameras as well as others. But this one seemed to fit my wants well. The FZ200 almost won out with its constant 2.8 aperture lens. However, the 50x lens that the canon has gave it the edge. And to be honest, even though the sx50 may need to boost iso's up to accommodate for the long zoom, it handles the noise well enough. I also like the rotating screen and the big list of functions this camera has. I learned from others reviewers to use the shutter priority more often. I like to photograph birds and kids and this works better with a faster shutter than a camera may apply when shooting in auto. You may have to raise the iso's into the 400 range but you will still get a clearer shot. The only small complaint I have is the slick feel the sx50 has. Others, like the Fuji have a rubbery grip that feels wonderful and secure. I am wondering if I can apply some sort of applique or thin coat of rubber-like paint to key areas to help in this regard. Canon should address this in the future with their larger zoom cameras. As for the dslr, I'm sure I could never afford the zoom lens needed to reach the lengths the sx50 can. I may still purchase an entry level one just to try out and have on hand for portrait or low light situations. But for now I will enjoy this fun, quality built camera. For fun go to Flickr.com and search canon sx50 for great samples of the abilities of this camera. And others as well.
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25.12.2013
8/10
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I'm just a point-and-shoot guy, and all I wanted was a good point-and-shoot camera with a powerful zoom lens, and good picture quality for an admittedly undiscerning eye. I got all that and more with this camera. Since there are plenty of "expert" reviews, I'm not going to say anything about the ins-and-outs of the camera. So, for what it's worth, here are my random comments.1. Besides the 30x optical zoom on the SX510, the other cool feature is the wifi capability. Setting up the wifi was not particularly intuitive, but I eventually got everything working. I read one review from a mac owner that the wifi would not transfer pictures wirelessly from the camera to the the Apple computer. That's not true. All you need to do is download some Canon software (available here: [...] Once you download and install the software, you need to connect your computer to the camera via your home wifi network. Again, this isn't very intuitive, but it's not too difficult either. After the connection is made, you'll be able to transfer photos from the camera to your Apple computer via the "Image Sync" command.2. One reason I decided to get a new camera (I upgraded from an older Canon Powershot, the S3) was because my old camera took terrible pictures indoors and in low light. I read that the SX510 did much better. To my untrained eye, this certainly seems to be the case. I took a couple of indoor pictures that turned out very poorly on my S3; using the SX510, the same shots were significantly better. On close inspection, I could see some "noise," but relatively speaking, the differences were huge.3. The SX510 is very compact and light. One big reason, of course, is that it uses a proprietary battery, rather than 4 AAs. A lot of people prefer AAs for obvious reasons, but as long as you are prepared, the proprietary battery should not be a problem. You can buy extra batteries online (on Amazon) for a very low price. Having extra batteries will help you avoid those sad situations of not having batteries when you need them.Well, that's all I can think of for now.
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28.01.2014
4/10
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I wanted to surprise my husband for Christmas with a camera and all the necessary accessories. After doing research online, this camera was 'best fit' for his needs. With the assistance of Amazon's 'you might be interested' feature I ordered software, SIM card, and carrying case. I do not recall reading ANYWHERE in the features/benefit or specification page that a CANON-SPECIFIC USB cable did not accompany the camera, or I would have automatically ordered the cable.My husband has just spent over two (2) hours with the camera, computer, and different USB cables attempting to download the software onto his computer. The message indicates 'no device detected'; needless to say he's frustrated. I came back to the Amazon site and looked up the camera and saw a USB Cable for this camera; usually under $20, on sale for $5.75. Not a problem except we live in Hawaii (not eligible for PRIME) and the shipping will cost more than the RETAIL price of the cable; not to mention shipping time.Bottom line: camera is ready to go, software is ready to go, without a CANON-specific USB cable, nothing's going to happen. It's like buying a car, only to discover that before you drive it away, you'll need to buy the car keys.I strongly urge Canon to include the cable with the camera, whether you choose to charge extra is a no-brainer to reduce customer frustration (read customer reviews under Canon SX510 USB Cable). From a marketing perspective, it's little things like this that could be prevented if you looked at the impact of total customer experience.Will submit an additional review ONCE THE CAMERA is up and running with downloaded software in the computer. In the meantime, we'll just set all the parts/pieces aside and wait for a week or more until the USB cable arrives; then we'll repeat the installation/set up process. Hopefully my next review will be glowing, positive, and include more stars!
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02.06.2014
10/10
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For a long time we bought decent digital cameras, rather than really good ones, because of price. And as prices came down, we'd get a little better camera - usually Canons. Last year, we decided we wanted, and could afford the next step up - a Nikon J1. Long story short - nice pix, short battery life, too much stuff to drag around.This year we decided that we wanted to see if there was something available at a reasonable price, that could take almost as good pictures as the Nikon, but was handier to take on vacation (no lens switching). I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS ONE!! (Sorry, I hate all caps, but that's really how I feel.)The pictures are incredible. I only used flash as a 'just in case' backup picture, but the non-flash pictures are all better. I've never seen such nice lowlight resolution in a moderately priced camera.The zoom is INCREDIBLE. I hope to post a couple pix that show its range. And though I tried hard to be still for long range shots, I don't have the steadiest of hands, but the anti-shake in this camera is ... yes, incredible.The battery life is all that I needed. I took about 100 shots a day and used the zoom a LOT, and only had to change the battery every day and a half. (I bought a spare for that very purpose.)I love the flash popup - so simple, yet so effective.Here are my little nitpicky cons: The zoom feels a bit rough at high speed. The macro function could be a bit better. I don't think it comes with a wrist strap. That's it.
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16.04.2014
10/10
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I am a professional and i really like this camera for use on anything it would be great to carry with you as a pro it is small and takes awesome pictures and for the price it is a high quality camera affordable for any type of user.The zoom lens everytime amazes me, I used it for low light the other night it could have worked a bit easier but it mainly was because i did not read the manual first but I was still able to get a bunch of good pictures of the lunar eclipse. I am confident with reading the manual i would have been able to overcome the minor issues related mostly to the lense and aperature]. No biggie it still passed. I would hoghly recomend this camera. It is not my first Cannon and it wont be my last. Within arms reach i have over 10000 dollars in cannon equipment and i have never had any problems with my Cannon gear accept one time i was late for a flight and at the wrong place at the airport i decided to run to my final call gate and from no were I was tackled by two security officers football style and kinda of bent the camera body of my AE-1 but it still worked and the telephoto zoom i had on it that day was fine to. It kinda sucked the security department kept the camera for a month but returned it with a check for the damage.When I sent to cannon for the repairs they said it was covered by some crazy warantee so it cost me nothing to fix plus a thousand buck from North West Air apologizing for the whole thing,That is awesome for everyone.One more thing football players should have there cameras mounted on their helmets just in case those security guards are still out there,. Im just saying.
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02.04.2014
10/10
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I got this model, over the 500, because of the 1080 video. The 500 has 16MP but only 720 video. The 510's 1080 video is awesome. I was not disappointed. I can shoot beautiful video on the fly and you can still zoom in and out while filming.This camera is diminutive. I mean VERY SMALL! But I have medium/large hands and it fit my grip quite well. The small size also means it is light weight. It won't quite fit in a pants pocket, but if you have cargo pants you may be able to fit it into one of the cargo pockets. But it comes with a neck/shoulder strap so you can wear it that way as well,A few other reviewers have commented on the camera saying they could not take a clear picture. I would say it is user error because I have not experienced any blurred pictures. The auto focus takes some getting used to for people who have never used auto focus. The shutter is not instantaneous. You have to hold the camera still until after the shot is complete. You can't simply press the shutter and take the pictures, You have to wait until the shot is done before moving the camera.The camera has LOADS of options for shooting, similar to a DSLR. But the Auto feature yields good results as well.I am very pleased with this camera. I would buy it again. The video is very good and the still images are also as good. I would recommend this camera for anyone who wants more control over their video and camera abilities. You'll enjoy this camera if you are looking for a smaller camera. I bought it because I didn't want to take my expensive DSLR on a family trip. This camera is a cross between point-and-shoot and a DSLR.
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19.04.2014
10/10
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I bought this camera in May 2013 and have been taking great shots of birds and other animals using our bird feeder (opossums, skunks, deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, etc.) with great results for wide angle to full zoom. But, I really had not used it as intended for our travel shots until this March when we were finally able to go thru the Panama Canal on our 50th anniversary cruise. We also visited Columbia, Guatemala, and Mexico, generally via bus excursions.This is where the SX50 shined. I took several snapshots thru the bus window, as the bus was moving, thinking there was no way for the camera to be able to focus that fast. I took both video and still shots - almost all came out as if I had spent time to focus and frame the picture first. Most were taken as I moved the camera from my lap to the window, and without pausing, snapping the picture! In several of these I snapped down side streets as the bus was moving slowly (30 mph). All came out, but a few were crooked because of my not holding the camera straight. One was of a man on a motorcycle on the side street about 5 feet from the bus, and a foothill in the background a couple of miles away. The picture of trees and rocks at the top of the hill, and the picture of the man were both sharply in focus even though shot thru the bus window with no focus time on my part. These were shot on the "auto" setting. I took over 900 pictures, reviewed the pictures at the end of most days, and only changed the battery twice. I am so impressed with this camera and its abilities!
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05.01.2014
6/10
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I chose this camera because of the flip-out LCD view screen, and I am happy with this feature; however, there are a few features that I do not like.1: I had to spend another $20 to purchase a USB cable that would fit the camera. I think that if a product requires a special fitting like this, that it should be included with the product.2: The lens cap is totally awkward to take off and put on because the clip is located near the center of the cap, rather than on the sides where it could be easily pressed (as in earlier Canon SLRs which I used for a number of years and never had a problem with).3: The on-off button is not well located and difficult to press (a sliding switch would have been much better).4: The flash unit does not automatically pop up when it is needed, rather has to be manually lifted before use.5: While I like saturated colors for my photos (and this unit can be set in program mode to do so), there is only one setting and I find that it is too much saturation. The Kodak camera that I am replacing with this one has a choice of three degrees of saturation.6: Although I've had the camera for a month now, I haven't been able to test the long-range focus, which some people have complained about.7. The same day as this Amazon.com request for a rating arrived, I received a notice that there is a problem with the rubber viewfinder on certain models of this camera, and it happens to apply to mine, so now I have to return the unit to Canon in order to have this repaired. Fortunately, the weather in my area happens to be dismal just now and I won't need it for a while yet.8: All in all, the camera is a huge disappointment. Canon no doubt thinks that the more buttons, dials, and switches, and settings the camera has, more people will like it because it makes them (the user) think they are smart. That is simply not true. Simplicity is always a wiser choice.
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04.11.2013
10/10
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Had I not been leaving town for a trip the next day (October 18), I would have bought this through Amazon with the additional warranty, just to be safe. The Amazon price is a great price. This Power Shot is an upgrade from my first Cannon Powershot, the A590. For me the selling features were, it's a Cannon and the extended telephoto 30X Optical Lens. I've had great success with Cannon cameras, with many of the pictures I've shot with the A590 being used for magnetic photo bookmarks I sell. The primary limitation with the A590 was the optical telephoto only being 4X with digital abilities to shoot out to 8X. Shooting many outdoor shots, particularly of hummingbirds as an example, I could never get the quality shots I wanted. With the SX510 I can stand off, zoom in and now have great shots. It has all the features of the earlier A590, plus the longer telephoto, better battery life with it's Lithium Ion battery and some great new features I'm still learning. One limitation is the lack of a viewfinder. The digital screen is great, but a bit cumbersome to use when I zoom out to catch something in the distance. That takes a bit to get used to and I'm still working on it. As long as my subject doesn't move, fly off or disappear I can find it and shoot. The other drawback is it's limited number of F stops. I prefer the full range of F stops on my old SLR camera. The SX510 gives you F3.4 - F8. Although limited I have found it adequate for present. The kit that it comes with gives you everything you need to get started. It did take me a couple of weeks to realize that the little snap strap on the camera case is meant to snap around the camera neck harness. That's a nice feature - I pull out the camera and don't have to fumble around trying to put the case down - I just let it hang from the neck strap and start shooting. All in all, this is a great little camera for the price and it's a step in the right direction from earlier PowerShot cameras. I would buy it again with no qualms. This will do what I need, while I research Digital SLR's to replace my old film SLR.
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11.03.2014
8/10
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Canon SX50HS is a super-zoom and it does what it promises, and does it well. I have to admit, though, that many cameras by reputable makers (and there are many) deliver what they promise. It is more about what camera traits you are looking for. So, I would suggest to anyone looking to buy one to google 'camera trait search' and get the whole picture.The SX50HS is a fixed lens camera (point and shoot, some would say), with 12.1 resolution (megapixels), and x50 zoom! The sensor size is 1/2.3 inch CMOS-type. That is just a number, but one that matters. Most point and shoots have a 1/2.3 inch sensor, so this is pretty standard.It has a viewfinder, which most point & shoots don't. The ISO rating is 6400 which makes it work better in low light. You will see chromatic aberrations much before 6400. But you don't need this high ISO unless you specialize. The video is a Full HD- that is 1980x1080 resolution. The camera gives you the option to control manually both the exposure and the focus. It has an external flash option, but the built-in flash should suffice under most situations. The LCD screen has a 461,000 resolution, which makes for convenient viewing. The camera allows RAW processing which would matter if you did not want to be limited by JPEG storage only. The burst rate is 2.2 frames per second. This is a heavier camera weighing 595 grams. The weight is a function of the big zoom. Compared to other big zoom cameras, the weight is not excessive and certainly not a liability.Overall, nice camera. Having been into photography for a while, I do stress though that you do a camera trait search. That will also tell you more about what you want.
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11.02.2014
10/10
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This camera has amazing zoom and picture quality, especially considering its size/price.I've always been a Canon fan (all of my cameras have been Canon: each one has lasted many years of abuse!) and since I've had such good experiences with their cameras I purchased this one. It did not disappoint.I confess: I am not a pro-level photographer, nor am I really into photography as a serious hobby. However, I have a little knowledge/have taken digital photography courses, so I like that this model has some manual settings/options so that I can get fancy if I'm in the mood. Otherwise I just let the camera do the work for me!I travel a lot and like taking pictures of things/people/events that I want to remember. I specifically chose this model because it performs really well, but won't financially ruin me if it gets stolen/broken in the course of my travels. I LOVE that I can rely on this camera to take excellent images, while also focusing on enjoying my surroundings rather than sweating over losing a camera with a huge price tag. The worst part of losing this bad boy would be losing the pics you'd have on the memory card. And for that, with the Wifi feature, you can upload/backup your pics on the go while taking a break at a cafe for extra peace of mind.Also, while it certainly isn't nearly as compact as my Elph (the credit-card-sized camera I've used for the past 4 years), it isn't unreasonably huge. I personally prefer to be able to stash my camera in a small purse rather than walk around with a huge camera bag or worse yet, with a huge camera dangling around my neck.So, overall, I love it. Canon, you've got me for life! Keep making stuff like this and I'll keep buying from you.
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