New SX50 - first shots: Just received my SX50 and went out to experiment today in the garden. I think there is going to be a learning curve but it sure is a fun camera to knock about...

rick Loc: Cape Cod, MA

Just received my SX50 and went out to experiment today in the garden. I think there is going to be a learning curve but it sure is a fun camera to knock about with.

A female cardinal enjoying the feeder

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Building a nest

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This looks like a good place

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Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Exercising a new camera (or lens) is one of my most fun projects. You're getting exceptional clarity from yours. I'm still trying to get there .....

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

#2 is particularly sharp. Here is exif for those interested. The 215 mm shown is equivalent angle of view to 1200 mm on full frame camera.

Have fun with your SX50! I've taken many thousands of images since buying a year ago, and still adore it :)

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

rick wrote:

Just received my SX50 and went out to experiment today in the garden. I think there is going to be a learning curve but it sure is a fun camera to knock about with.

Very good results. :thumbup: :thumbup: The SX50 is a great little camera for both still and video. Call Canon and get them to send you a copy of the manual. You can actually download it your self if you so desire. I let them send me a copy as it saved me time, paper and ink. :-D There is much more in it than the little manual that comes with the camera.

tramsey Loc: Texas

Excellent shots; sharp focus, good composition and nicely blurred background. This is a fun camera, lots of whistles and bells

rick Loc: Cape Cod, MA

Thanks Bob and Linda.

I have been trying to work at the 1200mm range off hand to develop some skill since I don't like carrying a tripod. The image stabilizer is really interesting and I think learning its tendencies is the trick.

I have been shooting with a Nikon D7000 and am waiting delivery on a 7100 this week, but I think I am really going to enjoy the SX50. It may be the novelty but I can't leave the house without it ;-)

rick Loc: Cape Cod, MA

bcheary wrote:

Very good results. :thumbup: :thumbup: The SX50 is a great little camera for both still and video. Call Canon and get them to send you a copy of the manual. You can actually download it your self if you so desire. I let them send me a copy as it saved me time, paper and ink. :-D There is much more in it than the little manual that comes with the camera.

Thank you.

Thanks for the online source for the manual. I actually received a disk with the camera that had the full manual on it which is what I have been using.

I am a lifetime Nikon guy so I am learning a new camera/system but it seems to be fairly intuitive. Some of the functions would be better with easier access than having to go to the menu but like with most complex systems it is compromises.

rick Loc: Cape Cod, MA

tramsey wrote:

Excellent shots; sharp focus, good composition and nicely blurred background. This is a fun camera, lots of whistles and bells

Thanks tramsey. I am shooting mostly auto mode so the blurred background is just happenstance, I can't take any credit. I mentioned earlier I have been working at 1200mm off hand to develop some innate stability, but I am also very impressed with the built in image stabilizer. It is an amazing little camera for the money.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Very good start!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

rick wrote:

Thank you.

... Some of the functions would be better with easier access than having to go to the menu but like with most complex systems it is compromises.

There is a shortcut button on the back and two custom mode choices on the wheel on top.

I discovered I could set raw+jpg and use in Av or Tv, then go to SCN for my burst mode pics in a hurry (burst mode doesn't support raw or the digital teleconverter), then I have C1 and C2 set at 1.5x and 2x in-camera teleconverter, one with shutter priority and one with aperture priority. That about covers most situations :)

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

rick wrote:

Thank you.

Thanks for the online source for the manual. I actually received a disk with the camera that had the full manual on it which is what I have been using.

I am a lifetime Nikon guy so I am learning a new camera/system but it seems to be fairly intuitive. Some of the functions would be better with easier access than having to go to the menu but like with most complex systems it is compromises.

One disadvantage is the small size if you have big hands. It is so easy to hit the self timer button which can screw up your picture taking. :-D

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

bcheary wrote:

One disadvantage is the small size if you have big hands. It is so easy to hit the self timer button which can screw up your picture taking. :-D

Even with medium-sized lady hands, I hit the record video button a few times (when I didn't want to) :)

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Linda From Maine wrote:

Even with medium-sized lady hands, I hit the record video button a few times (when I didn't want to) :)

:lol: :lol:

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

rick wrote:

Thanks tramsey. I am shooting mostly auto mode so the blurred background is just happenstance, I can't take any credit. I mentioned earlier I have been working at 1200mm off hand to develop some innate stability, but I am also very impressed with the built in image stabilizer. It is an amazing little camera for the money.

Definitely a great little camera!! I take 'most' of my pics in Program mode since that allows the quickest adjustments and seldom lets me down!

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Very nice, enjoy your SX, there are many things to learn, but Linda can answer any questions. Thanks for sharing. Bee