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50 x zoom brings baby Herons into view..
May 22, 2014 16:32:46   #
Timarron Loc: Southwest
 
This is actually more about this nice little camera than the quality of the shots. I recently picked up Canon's Powershot SX50 HS. For $400, it is a great little camera, especially for sports and wildlife.

It has a 50x optical zoom, and then goes to 200mm digital, where it gets a little noisy, but still viewable.

Below are some examples of what it can do. While not a birder, I think these are baby Herons. Maybe somebody who knows something about it can confirm that, plus whether or not 3 in a nest is unique or common.

This is where I was standing...
This is where I was standing......

At about 72mm
At about 72mm...

At 200 mm
At 200 mm...

This must be a parent. I think the baby's are down in the nest.
This must be a parent.  I think the baby's are dow...

Both parents maybe??? Longer beaks.
Both parents maybe???   Longer beaks....

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May 22, 2014 16:37:52   #
Fulltimers 602 Loc: Varies
 
I just got this camera less than a week ago and like it a lot so far. Lots of new things to learn.

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May 22, 2014 17:28:58   #
SQUIRL033 Loc: Chehalis, WA
 
yup, those are great blue herons. 3 young ones in a nest is not uncommon at all. that little camera really pulls things in, doesn't it!!

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May 22, 2014 17:50:28   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Welcome to the world of super-zoom! Many happy SX50 users on UHH. Your shots are delightful.

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May 22, 2014 18:09:59   #
Timarron Loc: Southwest
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Welcome to the world of super-zoom! Many happy SX50 users on UHH. Your shots are delightful.



Thanks Linda. I know I am a little late to the party as these super zoom bridge cameras have been around awhile and I have just somehow missed looking into them. I am a new fan! I'm not really a wildlife guy.....but this might get me into it to a new degree.







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May 22, 2014 18:18:21   #
James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee
 
Like Linda says "Welcome to the World of Superzooms". Your going to love yours. The SX50 has a wonderful group of users and followers here and I've seen some outstanding shots with it.

What was that noise I just heard? Oh, I know, it's you have a blast with your new camera. Have fun!

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May 23, 2014 17:04:38   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
The babies are real sights but so cute! Very enjoyable pictures of this family.
Timarron wrote:
This is actually more about this nice little camera than the quality of the shots. I recently picked up Canon's Powershot SX50 HS. For $400, it is a great little camera, especially for sports and wildlife.

It has a 50x optical zoom, and then goes to 200mm digital, where it gets a little noisy, but still viewable.

Below are some examples of what it can do. While not a birder, I think these are baby Herons. Maybe somebody who knows something about it can confirm that, plus whether or not 3 in a nest is unique or common.
This is actually more about this nice little camer... (show quote)

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May 24, 2014 00:19:56   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
I love all of them, Timarron, but in the last set the turtles win it for me!

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