Manual focus on Canon SX50
Nov 23, 2013 16:05:20 #
Looking at buying the SX50, does it come with a remote push button so the camera doesn't move when you take the long shots or pictures of the moon?
Nov 23, 2013 16:12:48 #
I believe a remote is extra
I don't think there is such a button on the camera itself. I always use a tripod and/or use the timer but a remote would be better.
Bob1Harris wrote:
Looking at buying the SX50, does it come with a remote push button so the camera doesn't move when you take the long shots or pictures of the moon?
Nov 23, 2013 16:13:40 #
I believe a remote is extra
I don't think there is such a button on the camera itself. I always use a tripod and/or use the timer but a remote would be better.
Bob1Harris wrote:
Looking at buying the SX50, does it come with a remote push button so the camera doesn't move when you take the long shots or pictures of the moon?
Nov 23, 2013 16:18:11 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Bob1Harris wrote:
Looking at buying the SX50, does it come with a remote push button so the camera doesn't move when you take the long shots or pictures of the moon?
There's a accessory Doc ..... Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3, but it's not wireless ..... costs around $20.00
Nov 23, 2013 16:51:58 #
busted_shutter wrote:
Side question. My brother has the SX40 and mentioned he'd like manual focus. Does he have it, and just not realize, or was this an added feature on the SX50? Thanks.
All of the SX family have manual focus, but it is not very useful. The view finder and LCD tend to show everything in focus which is find for auto but not manual. Much as I like the bridge cameras the DSLRs are more versatile.
With CHDK all of the SX cameras have remote using the usb port. I believe as Wabbit said that it is a native function with SX40 and 50, but you must buy an adapter, you would also need one with earlier cameras, but it may not be the same hardware.
Nov 23, 2013 17:45:39 #
I have an SX40. It does have manual focus (it's on the does-just-about everything dial). I also have had all kinds of problems trying to get it to work. The manual doesn't seem to help much. I have finally given up and rely on autofocus, which generally works very well.
Not so much of a solution, just commiserating.
Not so much of a solution, just commiserating.
Nov 24, 2013 00:24:17 #
Busted, I also have the SX40. Yes it does have manual focus, but as several have mentioned in this thread, it is not easy to use and I assume the SX50 uses the same system. On my SX40 you do not press the ring to move the focus point, you have to ROTATE the ring. The OP should also see a graphic on the screen and viewfinder that indicates the distance the camera is currently focused on. I can't tell you the number of times I have wished for a good old focus ring on the lens barrel. I know they can do it because that's what I have on my antique 1.5 megapixel Sony DSC-D770! ......... Coot
busted_shutter wrote:
Side question. My brother has the SX40 and mentioned he'd like manual focus. Does he have it, and just not realize, or was this an added feature on the SX50? Thanks.
Nov 24, 2013 13:46:35 #
It is pretty straighforward once you get the hang of it. but it did take me a while as it was so different from my other camera.
1] click on the Flower/MF. this is at 9:00 on the inner ring.
2] use the left and right buttons [9:00 and 3:00] to select between Flower/Mountains [normal]/ MF. Click Function Set [center of the wheel].
3] Once you have selected MF here, you can use the Up and Down buttons [12:00 and 6:00] or the outer wheel to adjust the focus point. [You should see an inner window for the fine focus, as well as [on the right side of the screen] and bar with
Good Luck. Practice inside before you try it outside.
It seems to reset rather quickly.
1] click on the Flower/MF. this is at 9:00 on the inner ring.
2] use the left and right buttons [9:00 and 3:00] to select between Flower/Mountains [normal]/ MF. Click Function Set [center of the wheel].
3] Once you have selected MF here, you can use the Up and Down buttons [12:00 and 6:00] or the outer wheel to adjust the focus point. [You should see an inner window for the fine focus, as well as [on the right side of the screen] and bar with
Good Luck. Practice inside before you try it outside.
It seems to reset rather quickly.
Nov 24, 2013 13:56:09 #
hikergal wrote:
I believe a remote is extra
I don't think there is such a button on the camera itself. I always use a tripod and/or use the timer but a remote would be better.
Agreed - the 2-second timer should be plenty, depending on how rugged the tripod is - mine is a light aluminum, and it settles down just fine.
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Nov 24, 2013 19:43:31 #
There is also a company in Asia that sells a wireless remote. Their unit consists of a remote, a unit for the hot shoe and a camera specific wire. I first bought mine for my Lumix, and when I bought the SX 50 was able to buy a wire so I can use it for both.
It is the JJC JR series infrared Controller
It is the JJC JR series infrared Controller
Nov 25, 2013 02:56:10 #
Hi Hikergirl, in manual focus, you ROTATE the control dial clockwise or counterclockwise, not up or down. You'll get an indication scale showing where you are between minimum focus and infinity. Love my SX50 so much, I'll be selling my 50D and 7D to travel lighter!
Nov 25, 2013 13:40:44 #
Thank you, I looked at the accessories but they don't show one for the SX-50. Figured there had to be something.
Nov 30, 2013 04:20:20 #
steve40 wrote:
Manual focus on most P&S/bridge cameras, is at... (show quote)
Too broad a statement. I use manual focus about 60% of the time with the Fuji HS50, mostly in back-button focus mode, and am very pleased with it. No problem with autofocus either.
Nov 30, 2013 10:14:25 #
xiboia wrote:
There is also a company in Asia that sells a wireless remote. Their unit consists of a remote, a unit for the hot shoe and a camera specific wire. I first bought mine for my Lumix, and when I bought the SX 50 was able to buy a wire so I can use it for both.
It is the JJC JR series infrared Controller
It is the JJC JR series infrared Controller
If you are looking for a remote, check amazon. There are *hundreds* of them out there - but you need to make sure that you get the right connection. Most of them list a whole range of EOS cameras that they are compatible with, but don't mention the SX. There are wired remotes, wireless remotes, intervalometer remotes.
Like I said, be careful of the different models. The SX50 uses RS-60E3 according to the manual, and I found quite a few different models which claim to be equivalent to that.
Aug 10, 2015 08:42:27 #
budjordan1
Loc: Pittsburgh, Florida
I have not read through all the replys, but it seems people don't understand the question. She only wants to know how to get manual focus. Its her decision to make whether or not she likes it. Replys on here go from advice with people who don't have this camera to they don't like manual focus or does another camera have manual focus. As i see it, she only wants you to tell her how she is able to enable manual focus. Whats so difficult with that?
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