New Camera Search (Page 2): Thank you - I was sure I was missing something. That camera must be really good - hope it doesn't take an intelligent operator.

forgetful1

Racmanaz wrote:

It's ok, all you have to do is click on "quote reply" on the persons post you want to respond to :). By the way, those were not pics taken by me, those were pics taken by other people with the Canon SX50. :) Welcome to the Hog :)

Thank you - I was sure I was missing something. That camera must be really good - hope it doesn't take an intelligent operator.

amehta Loc: Boston

Cdouthitt wrote:

Adorama, bhphoto, keh.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

amehta Loc: Boston

forgetful1 wrote:

Thank you - I was sure I was missing something. That camera must be really good - hope it doesn't take an intelligent operator.

All cameras do much better with a thoughtful operator! :-)

forgetful1

amehta wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thank you, I will check them out tomorrow.

forgetful1

amehta wrote:

All cameras do much better with a thoughtful operator! :-)

I will have to think about that one.

amehta Loc: Boston

forgetful1 wrote:

I will have to think about that one.

Good plan! :-D

Yooper 2 Loc: Ironwood, MI

The SX50 is an excellent beginner's camera and a great walk around camera for more advanced photographers. I love mine.
I don't use the viewfinder and don't miss it.
Walmart and Shopko have very nice camera bags for reasonable prices. USB cords are cheap. You should purchase an extra battery and you would need to do that with any camera you purchase.
It's a fairly easy camera to learn to use. Most cameras now don't come with full manuals. You can purchase the full manual from Canon or download & print it yourself.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

You don't need an extra battery, a cord, or a case unless you want that stuff. You can down load the manual.

Look at the B&H, Adorama or KEH sites as suggested.

forgetful1 wrote:

After taking the excellent advise provided here, I looked at and handled many cameras. The one that presently stands out is the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. I did not notice the timer button at the back, perhaps my hand was too small for interference; however, the lack of a manual except for "online" and all the extras needed like the USB cord, case, extra battery etc. is this a good camera investment for a beginner?

Kanonmeister Loc: Los Angeles

forgetful1 wrote:

After taking the excellent advise provided here, I looked at and handled many cameras. The one that presently stands out is the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. I did not notice the timer button at the back, perhaps my hand was too small for interference; however, the lack of a manual except for "online" and all the extras needed like the USB cord, case, extra battery etc. is this a good camera investment for a beginner?

Lots of praise on this camera in the archives if you use the "Search" function. I had one, lost it, and will or will not replace it depending on the SX60 due out in late May. The Panasonic Lumix FZ200 is a good choice too, with its constant f/2.8 lens.

Manualsink.com has a 5.5"x8.5" spiral bound copy of the SX50IS manual available for $17.99, I believe. Google for their site. Lots of camera manuals plus other stuff.

All of the above have an articulated LCD screen, which is great to have on at least one of your cameras.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

forgetful1 wrote:

After taking the excellent advise provided here, I looked at and handled many cameras. The one that presently stands out is the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. I did not notice the timer button at the back, perhaps my hand was too small for interference; however, the lack of a manual except for "online" and all the extras needed like the USB cord, case, extra battery etc. is this a good camera investment for a beginner?

I switched from the heavy, full pack DSLR, to the Canon SX-50 and have not found one incident where I wished I had the SLR with me instead of the '50'. Great lens, fantastic reach (50x), shoots raw/jpg. I highly recommend it.
Someone mentioned there are some good shots on the Hog, shot with the SX-50, "but they have been post processed". I wonder, how many pictures posted on the Hog have NOT been Post Processed? I suspect most have. That's just part of the ball game 90% of the time, (at least for me, and my pictures). Good luck with your choice. Keep us posted.

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

It does not look like it has command dials(pro controls) for learning how to shoot manual.Like on a D200,D300 orD800E.
It looks like a point and shooter.I dunno?

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

yhtomit wrote:

It does not look like it has command dials(pro controls) for learning how to shoot manual.Like on a D200,D300 orD800E.
It looks like a point and shooter.I dunno?

Not sure which specific controls you speak of, but I shoot Manual about 90% of the time with my SX-50 and most in Raw. I downloaded the manual and printed it. It was well-worth the time (for me), since I'm a manual 'freak'. I had it bound with the plastic spiral 'hinge' and was well satisfied. For those who like using 'Auto', it does an excellent job too. What's not to like?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

forgetful1 wrote:

Thank you, I will check them out tomorrow.

1, welcome to the Hog.
I am not mamilar with the SX50, but I do know it is one of the MOST popular non-DSLR cameras and many here on this site have them and rave about them. So simply by association, it appears to be an excellent camera and value.
Again, welcome to the Hog and good luck!
SS

Yooper 2 Loc: Ironwood, MI

[quote=yhtomit]It does not look like it has command dials(pro controls) for learning how to shoot manual.Like on a D200,D300 orD800E.
It looks like a point and shooter.I dunno?

It's a bridge camera. Easier to learn and use than a dslr. But very capable of producing professional quality photos.

amehta Loc: Boston

Yooper 2 wrote:

yhtomit wrote:

It does not look like it has command dials(pro controls) for learning how to shoot manual.Like on a D200,D300 orD800E.
It looks like a point and shooter.I dunno?

It's a bridge camera. Easier to learn and use than a dslr. But very capable of producing professional quality photos.

Why is a bridge camera easier to learn and use than a DSLR?