DickW wrote:
Looking for a camera for my wife who is an occasional picture taker, wants something affordable, easy to use, self-contained, takes a decent picture, isn't too big/heavy and doesn't require a bunch of extra attachments/lenses/gear to carry. I've heard that the Canon SX50 HS fits her needs. From those of you who own one, is that true? Does anyone have one that is in good working order, that they aren't using much and might want to sell? If so, please PM and let me know.
Thanks,
dickw
I had an SX40 and wish I still had it. It was (is) great for all the reasons you mention. (I succumbed to the lure of a DSLR.) I hesitate to enter the realm of rumor, but when the SX50 came out I recall there were numerous remarks made in forums that it was not up to the standards of the SX40. Then came the SX60 and SX70. On the basis of those forum remarks I would suggest you pass on the SX50 and pick up an SX40, or go directly to the SX70. But before doing either, I would hope you would gather more views on the SX50.