DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I would like to hear from people that have experience with the Canon SX-50. I am considering purchasing a SX-60 simply for a backup and so I can learn a little about the Canon system. I am not jumping the Nikon ship. It appears to be a fun camera and it appears to be quite good and I don't have to get involved with a bunch of glass. Also, does anyone know when the SX-60 will be shipping?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I have been an enthusiastic, vocal proponent of the SX50 for over a year.

If you want to view images: Lorima has posted stunning landscapes, angela k many remarkable close-ups, ggtc and sleepydrdr birds in flight, Puglover some amazing butterflies, Dook a little bit of everything (and me too :) ). There are many other folks too:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=sx50&u=&sr=true&s=0

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=sx+50&u=&sr=true&s=0

There may be some initial learning curve if you're not used to a bridge camera, but it sure is fun to use once you get comfortable.

renomike Loc: Reno, Nevada

David.... I ordered one for my wife about 4 or 5 days ago directly from Canon. It was suppose to shipped on October 20, overnight FedEx, but I received it Thursday morning. Haven't had a lot of time to experiment with it, but I like what I see so far. It's been raining here for the past couple days, just when I want to get out and play....;0) Took this shot Thursday afternoon a little before sunset. My wife has a Canon 7D, but because of severe arthritis in her hands, she has a hard time using it any more. I thought this would be better for her as it's smaller and much lighter, and a lot easier for her to handle. You are suppose to be able to shot both Raw a jpg, but haven't found where you can make that setting as yet. The small users manual that comes with it, isn't a lot of help. I think I'll download the manual for the SX50HS as it should be very similar to the new SX60HS. If you want to use a filter to protect the lens, you will also need a FA-DC67A Canon step up ring, $25.00 from Canon. I found one at a local camera shop. This attaches to the outside of the lens, and takes 67mm filter of your choice. The lens is about 50mm in diameter, but because of the 24 mm wide angle of the lens, needs a large step-up ring so it doesn't interfere with the lens as it zooms in and out. Any other question, just give me a holler.

Mike

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Renomike: set the camera to P, M, Av or Tv to find your raw choice in the function button on back of camera.

Apparently there is no CD packed with the 60...bizarre :) The user manual is on the Canon site, however:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/other_powershot/powershot_sx60_hs#BrochuresAndManuals

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Ships October 16th.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Renomike got his already :)

josephnl Loc: Irvine,, CA

Can you really get sharp images by handholding these SX cameras at the telephoto extremes...50 - 65x? I recently was not able to do so with a p/s Lumix at 30x...at least half of the images were fuzzy. Is the image stabilization in these Canons really that good, or do you really need support beyond 20x or so?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

In bright light, clear air, with a steady hand, and - probably most important - good contrast between your subject and surroundings, you will get your money's worth :)

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

David, do NOT get the SX60!!
Don't you know......, that's how it starts!
First it's an SX60, then a 50mm f1.0, then an 85 1.2 for portraits, then a stabilized macro lens, THEN(heaven forbid) an addicting 7dmkll to hang all that exotic glass from!
After that, MT will be really upset and personally will be breaking your door down to give you Nikon CPR.
Didn't you just complete the trilogy?!?!
David, are you really ready for all that photograpic drama??!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS

PS, you've got MY blessing to try one out!!!! :lol:

renomike Loc: Reno, Nevada

Hi Joseph... You could say that for just about any telephoto set at max. That's what they make tripods for. Although I have seem shots taken at max with the SX60, and hand held, that look downright good. I guess it all depends on whether you have something to brace yourself against, and how steady you are. As a rule, I'd say use a tripod if you can.

Mike

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I knew you'd pop up, lol. I almost didn't post this known that I catch some grief... I'm fascinated by the zoom range. Hey, it's only a toy.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thank you.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

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DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

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Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

Dave for what its worth, I'm a Nikon clicker, I bought the SX50 mostly for my wife, she doesn't like to bend down much, Something about me coming out with an engine hoist to get her up, kind of didn't go over well. She loves it as most the own on does.

I have found that the view finder, is almost useless to focus with, you have to rely on the AF. It's really quite good on stabilization. You can hand hold it at almost any length. I like to keep it against my eye and use the view finder to help steady it. I'd buy another if she lost this one. She would make me.

And as you know with that small sensor it's drops off quickly in dimming light conditions. ISO above 400 gets kind of noisy. Making the manual pop up flash almost a requirement which is good for about 16 feet.