Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

There are those who questioned whether the 50X optical zoom in this camera is useable in view of the smaller aperture (f/3.4 - f/6.5) with some recommending a camera with a smaller zoom power and larger aperture over one with a longer zoom and smaller aperture. This may sound persuasive, but when it comes to the awesome 50X optical zoom found in the Canon Powershot SX50 HS, the pros of having a longer zoom certainly outweigh the cons of a smaller aperture. Anyway the aperture is really not that much smaller than the previous powershot model SX40 (f/2.7 - f/5.8). Now the full-range f/2.8 aperture of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ200 24X zoom camera seems groundbreaking in comparison, but if you read its reviews, you will discover that there is a price to pay in higher picture noise levels, as the performance of Panasonic's LSI Venus processor still lags significantly behind Canon's excellent Digic 5 processor when light levels go down and ISO goes up. Furthermore, the FZ200's optical zoom range of 24X is also less than half that of the SX50 HS.I've used the SX50 HS extensively over 9 days for my vacation in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia recently and can confirm that other than for low-light photography, the maximum 1,200mm telephoto setting is still very useable - handheld, without using a tripod or any kind of support, all thanks to Canon's anti-shake image stabilization system, since I don't have the steady hands of a surgeon. Anyway, if you are into low-light photography, it's much better to invest in a more expensive digital SLR or use a compact camera with a wider aperture such as the new Sony RX100 (f/1.8) for your low-light shots. This is not to say that the SX50 HS can't be used for night photography - just that you will need a tripod or some kind of support to steady your shots, if you won't be using the built-in flash for illumination at night.It's not always that you can move closer to a subject for the shot, without frightening it away (eg. bird photography) or putting yourself in mortal danger (eg. wildlife photography). If you're not careful, you can even fall off a cliff while trying to get closer to frame the shot you want. For those times when you just can't physically move any closer to the subject, you will appreciate the awesome zooming power of this camera. There were times when I even wished that the camera has an optical zoom of 60X or more, and I am truly puzzled by those who suggested that 50X is just too much zoom to handle. Nevertheless, the fact remains that this camera at maximum zoom really makes it affordable to own a 1,200mm telephoto lens compared to a similar lens on a digital SLR - which will certainly cost an astronomical amount of money.There's no need for me to comment on the excellent color and picture quality this camera is capable of delivering, especially if you turn 'vivid' mode on - just look at the photo samples in the many reviews appearing on photography websites. Each day more and more reviews appear and continue to affirm that Canon has indeed done its homework to produce a very useable and affordable 50X optical zoom camera for the masses. Having owned and used a variety of 35mm film-based compact and SLR cameras from brands like Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and then digital cameras from Canon, Olympus, Samsung, Panasonic Lumix and Sony over the last 30 years, I can say that overall, this is the best camera I've ever owned in terms of features, zoom range and value for money. This is the ideal camera for you if you are upgrading from a 10X-20X travel zoom compact camera, or if you want far greater zooming range than the typical digital SLR or have simply grown tired of lugging around a heavy camera bag laden with interchangeable lenses for your DSLR.In the end, what really matters is whether you can take the shot or not when presented with a photo opportunity that requires extreme telephoto, and if you don't have the versatility of a 50X zoom like this camera, probability of taking the shot is definitely less. With the Vari-angle LCD on this camera you can practically shoot from the hip, zooming from 24mm wide-angle to 1,200mm extreme telephoto in an instant to capture the moment, when a DSLR user would still be busy changing lenses. Here's looking forward to the next SX60 HS version with an even more powerful zoom next year!

I am giving the Canon PowerShot SX50 a 5-star rating because the photos and the zoom are amazing. I am not a "photographer" by any stretch, I'm just a girl with a blog who loves nature and enjoys photographing birds and such. I had a Kodak Easyshare with a 21x zoom and was very happy with it until I started blogging, and following the blogs of some nature photographers. It was soon apparent that my little camera was lacking. A photographer I respect recommended the Canon PowerShot SX50, saying it would do everything from macro photos to long-range bird photos without having to mess with lenses or complicated equipment.I have only had this camera a couple of weeks and so far I am very pleased with the quality of the photos and the zoom. I have posted many photos of birds both on my blog and facebook to rave reviews.The camera itself probably rates a 4-star review. My biggest complaint is that there are several function buttons on the back right where you would place your thumb. I am forever accidentally hitting something I don't want to, and once I even messed up my settings because I accidentally hit a button, had a bunch of stuff pop up on the screen, and then couldn't undo what I did. Also, the PDF manual that goes along with this camera is very complicated for a simple person like me. Like I said, I'm not a photographer, I need simple and easy to understand. The manual uses a lot of icons and symbols and also skips around a lot - giving you partial information and then referring you to another page for further information. This is not very convenient. If you are not already familiar with the lingo of photography, you will find the manual a bit overwhelming. Even my photographer friend said the manual is not very user-friendly.I am not crazy about the auto mode on this camera. I've been shooting in program mode, which I find easier to use. I am slowly educating myself about the different settings and reading different photography books to improve my skills and understanding. I also think it's rather chintzy that the camera does not come with a USB cable, you have to buy one separate. Even my $200 Kodak came with all the necessary equipment.If you are looking for a longer zoom with a fairly easy to use point-and-shoot, you will like this camera. It is a good value for the price and takes awesome pictures.

I hate pretention, so I'm going to make this simple:Pros:1) MUCH better than any digital camera I've ever used. The closest comparable ones were a Nikon P40? with 40 or 45x zoom, which was horrible and a Fuji that could get 30x. The Fuji was mediocre but could pull off some nice photos and could get pretty clear shots of planes very high in the sky without a hellish amount of blurred shots. It wasn't great for long distance for some reason when it came to people and scenery, but just a little above okay so that it was website worthy. I only used the Nikon one for a few minutes, I left a review for it, but since amazon has repeatedly banned me my accounts are fragmented and it skews how my review habit actually is and my score (and they relentlessly spam me and use my affiliate links anyways, very honorable of them huh - banned for "an extraordinary amount of refunds" by the way, read the boycott I made on boycottowl.c0m for more on that extraordinary claim). Anyways.2) Excellent zoom and resolution. Ironically this was nearly the reverse of the Fuji, even with 20x more zoom far away pictures of planes are blurry, then again the sun was nearly down and I only got a few shots, most of which were blurred. I used it on people that were far away and the blurring was minimal and I could see their faces clearly unlike with the Fuji which at it's best could only pull off muddyish features at 30x, and just about useless at night.3) Night video was very useable and much much better than any other camera I've used to record night video except this Sanyo cam that you hold like a gun, I forget, which could amplify light tremendously, especially for photos at the cost of making everything appear to be golden and muddy and grainy. But the Canon had no such muddy or grainyness, but as I said, I couldn't force it to up the ISO. Maybe messing with the exposure would have done something but I haven't tried it yet as it's not the easiest control system.4) It seems to have a level so you can know if the camera is parallel with the ground/horizon or not, cool! I was actually wondering why no camera had a physical level like the kinds that have a bubble in them.Negatives:1) I can't figure out how to adjust the iso on video, there appears to be no way to change it.2) No manual focus control, which isn 99.99 percent of the case with all point and shoot cams.3) I found the control ring confusing as it not only allows manipulation through the use of a dial ring, but the usual cross way button pressing. At one point when I switched to manual and macro and got the iso where I wanted, the screen kept turning white, so I was forced to switch modes and found messing with the exposure put a stop to that. For some reason in macro mode on manual I couldn't change the exposure significantly, and at one point told me I could do such and such because the shutter speed was too slow (I'm less than an photo amateur so I didn't understand what that meant, and yes, I've heard of F stop, and don't bother telling me I don't want lessons through amazon comments.)4) What little I used of the the dynamic range, and it was only a little, didn't look impressive to me and you had to keep the camera very still. This in contrast to some new Panasonic point and shoot cam (which was terrible) which came out with an amazing HDR photo when I wasn't even intending it and not exactly keeping the camera still, though I was sitting down unlike when I was using the SX50 for HDR. I was bending over and pointing it close up at a rock, and it made some sort of shaking camera symbol on the bottom and in the middle indicating to not shake the camera. I couldn't see any way to turn the anti-shake on.5) The lens already has a faint scratch on it, about half a quarter of an inch maybe, as far as I know I've not scratched it with a rock, the only thing that would have done that is an incredibly small grain in the form of dust. Sucks.I didn't read the manual and don't want to, I hate reading white and black manuals, hate it.

I hemmed and hawed quite a bit before making this purchase. First off let me tell you that I own the SX40 and LOVE it. The picture quality on the Canon cameras are the best IMHO. I have owned several Kodak, Nikon and Minolta cameras. I have rested on the Canon brand because the pics I take with these cameras need little or no post edit fixes.I had the SX40 for about one year and honestly thought I would never need another camera. I decided to purchase the SX50 to see if it could out do the SX40...if not, I would return the SX50.It was a VERY difficult choice but I ended up keeping the SX50 and selling the SX40 on Ebay.The deciding factors and tough choices I made were all about the lens and autofocus.SX40:LENS- f/2.7-f/5.8 35x optical zoomSX50:LENS- f/3.4-f/6.5 50x optical zoomThe 35x optical zoom was fine for the type of pics I take. I did not really think that I needed a 50x zoom but I have to say, the zoom on the SX50 is amazing. You can still get good hand held shots at full zoom in good light. Tripod would be needed for either in low light. What I did not like was the loss of the f/2.7. After playing with both I decided that for the travel/night shots that I take....I would need a tripod for either the f/2.7 or the f/3.4 in low light so I felt OK about giving up the wider aperture of the SX40. If you consistently need a fast shutter that goes with a wider aperture...you may want to keep your SX40.AUTOFOCUS: The autofocus on the SX50 is faster than the SX40. It is enough faster that I really noticed the difference in side by side shooting situations. The SX50 is a significant improvement in that area.MISC: I only went over the factors that went in to my decision. For others the deciding factors may be that the SX50 shoots in RAW and JPEG...not a huge deal for me. Or that the SX50 has a few more bells and whistles such as HDR preset. I always had my C1 set for HDR on the SX40 so not a big deal either.What I HATE about both:Many other reviewers reported that they did not like the program presets in either the SX40 or SX50. I am in agreement there. Especially the fact that if you are shooting on manual and choose a shutter speed of 1" or greater, the ISO is fixed at 100 for the SX40 and ISO 80 for the SX50. I hate that about both....I get around that with the CHDK hack. I know it may sound intimidating but it is not. If you go to you tube, you will get step by step instructions on how to do this for you Canon cameras. It does not hack your camera, it hacks the SD card so you can override the camera presets. The camera hardware is not changed. I do that so I can be fully manual and set the ISO,aperture, shutter speed to MY liking, not the camera's program.I travel all over the world and like to travel light...that is why I insist on a good 'bridge' camera. I do not want to pack extra lenses and equipment. I am not a professional photographer but I have won some photo contests and I quite often blow the photos up to 20 x 30 or 16 x 20...either of these cameras are superb for that. So in conclusion, I decided that giving up the 'faster' lens (aperture)on the SX40 was worth it for the faster autofocus and larger zoom of the SX50.

I have multiple cameras (and lenses of course), each for different task(s). All are DSLR except this tiny SX50 monster. Mostly I use it for shooting my kids when they perform (like violin, not very quick dance) on stage or play sports games (like baseball, not very quick running). As long as they are not in quick motions (like running and jumping), I can take very decent photos from a very far distance (about 30 to 120 feet even more, for example, from the very far end of a 3000-seat theater). Even indoor and with normally low stage light, I can take very good photos. Three things I want to share are 1) when you zoom it in near the far end, the long focal length will generate more beautiful pictures with clear background,i.e. bokeh, and 2) the image-stabilizer feature of this camera can help you produce a sharp photo at the 50x end even at a slow shutter speed of 20 without using tripod (of course you need practice); 3) you can take video with it and press shutter button to take photo anytime without stopping the video, which is amazing.You may wonder how good those photos I took are. Let me give you an example. My friend (John) and I went to a concert last week, we both brought cameras to take photos for our kids. He carried his Nikon D7100 with 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (total cost over $3000), and I carried my tiny sx50 (cost over $300, 10th of John's) leaving all my DSLRs at home. John laughed at me, ' is that a toy?' , I said, 'yes'. Then from the end of the small theater, I took photo for my son and he did for his daughter (of course his 200mm not that long enough, he had to crop his photos). When we share the results next day, I laughed and he was amazed, by my photos, not by his. Of course, if we can get close to the stage, I won't compete with him, I know 70-200mm f/2.8 is perfect for that (especially with a full frame body that allows higher ISO and speed).Although many other features have no use for me, I give it 5 star, for the feature I like.The only thing I want to warn you is that you can not adjust the focus completely by manual even there is a manual mode on SX50, seems the camera doesn't trust you, it always does something for you, which is funny, and annoying.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Are you wondering what this thing can do? For high-quality photos, sports mode, video, etc.? Go to my photography page where photoshoots and videos are posted with using THIS camera. Facebook.com/DiligoAmabilisPhotographyThat'll bring you to the page and you can see all the work I have done with this camera, I am so happy I got it! If you want to handle it before buying it on Amazon, go to Walmart, Target or Best Buy. They should have it on display (I got mine at Best Buy).By FAR the best thing about this camera is the zoom! It probably shouldn't be legal for how far this thing goes... Haha! And no, it's not some big blurry blob of nothing when you zoom all the way, the quality is amazing for how far away it can be.Got questions about it and wanna talk about it? Email me! DiligoAmabilisPhotography@aol.com -I'm happy to answer ANY of your questions!Good:Lots of different modes/settings to make wherever/whatever you are shooting the best quality it can be!I do professional photography, and the "C1" setting vs. auto...? C1 makes a crystal clear photo, the megapixels makes you want to shout with joy... lolSports mode shutter speed is crazy fast!The screen will come out, flip over, go sideways, etc. When you shoot up, you can aim your screen down. Or when you shoot down you can aim your screen up. Just about anyway you need to shoot, the screen can be combatable with.Okay, as I said... THE ZOOM! Speaking about it doesn't do it justice...The sound quality when you are recording video is so good it's almost annoying... I was once was making a video in my basement, and had to stay awake until 1am when everyone in my house was asleep... Why? Because the camera picked up floorboards squeaking upstairs... No really, you could probably mumble something and somehow, it'd be on audio...Good, anti-slip grip when holding it.LONG battery life... When fully charged, mine goes for about 12hrs.Anyways... I could go on and on and on about good stuff. So email me with specific questions... Hah!Bad:(I'm sitting here trying to think of something negative, and it's not working... Geez. There has to be SOMETHING that is slightly wrong with it)...OH. When your shooting in the evening, sports mode takes pictures slower...Um um um... That's all? I'm sure there might be another thing or two, but that's all I can honestly think of..-Again, please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions!!

5 stars for value for price factor. Well built, solid. Flash is adequate for family oriented, non-professional work but don't try to shoot a wedding with it professionally ;0) Has a flash override which I use a lot, many times I need a fill flash in bright sunlight to avoid harsh shadows on a facial portrait (eg at the beach). So-so quality in existing light situations; again, you're not paying top dollar either. It's good for me, but for those who love dark settings/existing light it will be iffy results, sometimes great, sometimes not depending on conditions. Shooting at a full, bright moon on a clear night with stars will give good results, shooting the moon when overcast at night with tree branches will not have a good result. You will totally love the zoom, and the anti-shake feature at extreme zoom is excellent. I shot a wedding recently, and got some great candids. 300 people and I could stand at the far end of the hall and easily frame a head & shoulders on someone at the other end. They didn't know I was photographing them so I got some really nice shots. No blurs from handshake, there was slightly dimmed lighting in the hall for mood. General outdoor has excellent, deep color. On scenics, especially wildlife, you will kiss this camera, trust me. Your finger will never leave the zoom lever. Camera also has wide angle/24mm which is about as wide as you can get without going into fisheye lenses. Good for mountain ranges, etc.Canon has put out another great camera.

I bought this camera to replace my Fujifilm FinePix HS10 that has recently decided to take pictures only 10% of time when the "shutter" button is pressed. With a 50x optical zoom, the Canon SX50 HS could so easily be a "Five Star No-Brainer", but it misses the mark in several key places. Because of the number of extensive and well written reviews of this camera and its features, I'll simply give the bulk of my review in list form of pros and cons.What I Like- "Holy Crap It's HUGE" zoom- Very good image stabilization- Quick focus (when it works) and metering adjustments when snapping pics... no shutter lag at all- Very good quality bright light photos- Very good (for a super zoom) color in images- Did I mention the size of its zoom?What I Don't Like- Auto focus is sometimes quirky- 12 megapixel is a little on the low side... I'd think this camera would've merited 16 MP- Camera body is just a little small for a bridge super zoom camera- Placement of Movie Record, Self-Timer, and Trash buttons ensure you will occasionally press them by accident- Not the best indoor shots (you don't want to go above ISO 800 with the SX50)- Fold out LCD can get in the way- Auto focus assist light blinds subjects, even from 15 feet away- Doesn't use standard AA batteriesThe focusing problem is my biggest issue with this camera so far. Sometimes the camera will focus on a small object, and sometimes it will focus on the background. For example, I recently tried zooming in on a bluebird sitting on a fence post and it took several attempts before the camera would focus on the bird and not the foliage behind it, even though the bird nearly filled the screen. I ended up having to put the camera in full-time auto focus, get it to focus on the base of the fence post where it met the ground, and then move center frame up the pole until I had my bird centered.In conclusion, I'd be in heaven if I could take the best qualities of this camera (mainly the zoom) and combine them with the best of my old Fuji HS 10. Obviously that isn't possible, so the question really is, if I had a "do-over," would I buy this camera again? The answer is, with a little reservation, yes. Most of the faults of the camera are things I can overcome, and I'm sure with a little time, I will learn to adjust my shooting technique to minimize them.The bulk of my photography is wildlife (mostly birds) and landscapes, so the zoom on the SX50 is perhaps the most important feature for my type of photography. If I did a lot of indoor photography I might think twice about making this my camera of choice. If I were shooting a high school wrestling tournament or basketball game, this would not be the camera I'd want in my bag, in spite of what the zoom would do for my shots.

My wife and I are birders and are always on the look for a camera with great zooming ability that is still sufficiently light to carry. We have owned Canon's prior model, the SX40, for just 2 months and loved it. When the SX50 came out, we were tempted, but skeptical about the faster auto focus and the additional zooming ability. We decided to give it a try. The verdict: Canon managed to noticeably improve on an already excellent product, and we bit the bullet and bought the new model.Here are our observations:General impression: the camera is light, has a nice grip, and takes amazing bird pictures even with free hands. The image quality further improves with the aid of a light tripod. When it comes to landscape pictures, the image is less ideal (less sharp) comparing to those taken by Canon S95, a compact camera we own. So our solution is to carry both cameras (both are so light) if we want to have excellent pictures for birding/wild life and landscape.Below is a direct comparison between SX50 and SX40:Auto focus: It really is much faster and more reliable than the SX40's. This is a big deal, particularly for taking pictures of birds.1200mm zoom: This sounds too good to be true for free-hand shooting with a compact camera and in a way it is. At some point cropping yields better results than zooming. So I was skeptical whether SX50's extra zooming ability would really add any value compared to the SX40. Some extensive testing revealed that the SX50 performs equally well as the SX40 at the same (840mm) zoom level. When zooming in further, there is some additional resolution (sharper image) compared to cropping. However, the added value is small and disappears in all but at the very best lighting conditions.Aperture: The aperture numbers are less than stellar: 3.4W-6.5T. Keep in mind though that at 1200mm poor aperture numbers are simply a fact of life. Also worth mentioning: At around 840mm, the aperture is the same as the SX40's, so no loss there. That being said, I would not recommend using this camera except for its amazing zooming ability. In the standard or wide angle range most any compact camera will deliver better results than the SX50.In summary, the SX50 is an amazing camera if used for the special purpose that it is good for. This includes birding, wild life photography, and anything else that really needs zooming in to the max. However, this is not an all-purpose camera. If your main need is to take amazing landscape pictures, other compact cameras would be a better option. (For higher quality images, we use Canon S95 or 5D depending on weight restrictions).Worth mentioning: Before we purchased our SX40, we also tested Nikon P510. SX40 outperformed P510 in auto focus (speed & reliability) and picture quality (sharpness).Useful accessories to greatly improve image quality:- Sirui T-1204X: ultra lightweight and super sturdy tripod, essential to keep the ISO low.SIRUI 4 Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod T1204x with Professional Travel Bag- Sirui G-10 ball head: lightweight and smooth. Total weight with the T-1204X is about 2.5lbSIRUI G-10 29mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 40 lbs Load Capacity- Canon remote switch: to avoid shaking caused by pushing the shutter release button.Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

LOVE this camera! excellent quality pictures, easy operation, compact and the zoom is awesome! The macro shots are clear and capture the detail without blurring. I have been very impressed with this camera. It's a dynamo in a small package. The video is great....good clear videos and very good in low light. It's a very good bridge camera for the money.The only thing I would change is that I keep accidentally hitting the self timer button somehow....that button does not need to be so easily turned on and I have small hands! I accidentally hit that self timer button and then I have to wait for it to go off before I can take my shot resulting in some missed shots. The way the buttons are arranged, I have to be extremely careful not to mash one or more buttons on the camera every time I pick up the camera, The battery life seems to be kind of short also. I purchased 2 extra batteries and have had to rely on them several times when out shooting pictures. If you buy this camera, spend the extra money and get extra batteries. But except for a few aggravating features like the battery and the buttons, the camera is excellent. I'm giving it 5 stars on the picture quality and the awesome zoom capability.