SharpShooter wrote:
Bats, welcome to the Hog.
I would recomend a used(not new or refurb) Canon 7d.
The 7 is a dedicated sports camera and can be found used for less than $700. Use the rest to get a 70-200 f4 w/o IS at about $650.
With the rest get the 50mm 1.8 @ $100. That will get you by sports and general-wise till you can get a longer lens.
Again, welcome to you and your partner. Good luck. ;-)
SS
I love my 7D but the OP seems to be calling for a SX50. Lightweight, easy to use and learn. Don't count on much return on the film gear. I doubt if you can get $100 for the whole lot. The third party lenses won't draw any interest.