canon powershot SX 50 HS (Page 2): Hi Candle57. I own an SX 50 and dearly love it! I venture to say it will become your favorite, once you get used to using the '50'. Great features...

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

candle57 wrote:

I'm wondering if anyone has this camera and what you think of it.

I've just discovered it and considering buying one

Thanks guys/gals

Hi Candle57. I own an SX 50 and dearly love it! I venture to say it will become your favorite, once you get used to using the '50'. Great features, fantastic zoom, and convenient to hold and operate. Can't say anything bad about it, except it took me a while to learn how to 'pick it up' without hitting the ISO button:o) Very nice camera!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

charles brown wrote:

Have also been thinking of getting one, but am also looking at the new Fuji 200. It is 2.8 through all focal lengths. But you can't go wrong with the canon.

The slow lens is the criticism that comes up in all the reviews.

bunuweld Loc: Arizona

One of the great things about the camera's zoom is the image stabilizer, far superior to any DSLR zoom lens that I know. This partly is owing to its much shorter *physical* length compared with the 14 inches of the equivalent DSLR lens. At any rate, I have been able to take hand-held pictures with SX50 at the full x50 with not noticeable blur motion unless I magnify in PP. I take the camera with me without a tripod when I want to go light.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Papa Joe wrote:

Hi Candle57. I own an SX 50 and dearly love it! I venture to say it will become your favorite, once you get used to using the '50'. Great features, fantastic zoom, and convenient to hold and operate. Can't say anything bad about it, except it took me a while to learn how to 'pick it up' without hitting the ISO button:o) Very nice camera!

I still accidentally hit some buttons and I don't think my hands are all that big :)

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Linda From Maine wrote:

I still accidentally hit some buttons and I don't think my hands are all that big :)

I hit a lot at first, but got a lot better after a short period of time. You figure out how to grab it and hold it.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

BrettOssman wrote:

I hit a lot at first, but got a lot better after a short period of time. You figure out how to grab it and hold it.

You're right, Brett. I finally realized why they have that 'bumpy thumb rest' where it is. That makes it much easier to pick-up and/or to handle. (Some of us learn slowly :-D )
I'm completely sold on this camera. Just wish I could get around a bit better to use it to its full advantage.

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Papa Joe wrote:

You're right, Brett. I finally realized why they have that 'bumpy thumb rest' where it is. That makes it much easier to pick-up and/or to handle. (Some of us learn slowly :-D )
I'm completely sold on this camera. Just wish I could get around a bit better to use it to its full advantage.

I pick mine up by the lens barrel, then just hold it as you would hold any camera properly. Agree, the thumb pad helps keep you off the buttons.

You'll get chances to use it to its fullest. Just wait for the photo ops to come to you as well as pursuing them. Keep the camera with you. That's how I got some of mine. :D

Ugly Jake Loc: Sub-Rural Vermont

Papa Joe wrote:

Just wish I could get around a bit better to use it to its full advantage.

Papa Joe - don't forget to unlimber the LCD - you can be sitting on the deck or park bench, rest it on your knee, and get some great low-angle shots! Also, Cathy, don't forget to check out the Macro focus feature - you can get Very close to things. And be sure to pick it up in a store somewhere - the feel of it is quite different than most small cameras - it's like a glove for me !

ggttc Loc: TN

jerryc41 wrote:

I ordered one Thurs, and it arrived Fri. Nice came... (show quote)

Welcome to the club Jerry...I'm guessing you're gonna have lot of fun.

ggttc Loc: TN

mborn wrote:

I also been thinking of getting one, Lillian Stokes a noted bird photographer has been spouting about this camera and has been using it

WOW!...here is the link to Lillian Stokes and her sx 50 shots.

http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

ggttc wrote:

WOW!...here is the link to Lillian Stokes and her sx 50 shots.

http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

Great review
Thanks

I e-mailed her for her tips. :D

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BrettOssman wrote:

I hit a lot at first, but got a lot better after a short period of time. You figure out how to grab it and hold it.

I found the Canon strap to be very short. I have a better one that I'm going to use.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

BrettOssman wrote:

Great review
Thanks

I e-mailed her for her tips. :D

Good Grief! She has done wonders with it, hasn't she? Great stuff! What a challenge she presents to a virtual novice like me, when it comes to the use of this camera. So much to learn, but sure is fun!

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Papa Joe wrote:

Good Grief! She has done wonders with it, hasn't she? Great stuff! What a challenge she presents to a virtual novice like me, when it comes to the use of this camera. So much to learn, but sure is fun!

E-mail her for her tips. I'll bet that will help.

ggttc Loc: TN

Papa Joe wrote:

Good Grief! She has done wonders with it, hasn't she? Great stuff! What a challenge she presents to a virtual novice like me, when it comes to the use of this camera. So much to learn, but sure is fun!

Yes...I did the same thing I do when I see shots taken by other sx50 owners here...I got up and checked to make sure I have the same camera...lol