All here are a few sunsets taken in Oahu/Hawaii Kai...

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very quick, check the reviews on line... it has the sixth generation processer.. much improvemet

Batteries are interchangeable with the SX50... they are cheap on Amazon. Side note.. My Samsung note 3 lasts a long time on the battery.. I do have spares ... also cheap at amazon.

I addressed this a few months ago in this forum. In the past I have been a truest and avoided post processing. After much thought, I now accept post processing. My reasoning: Am I just a photographer or an artist. An artist rarely will use his first image without touching it up.

Just received my SX60… I decided to upgrade from my SX50. I found the SX50 a great camera for traveling. I have lost many a shot using my EOS cameras while changing lenses and framing. I’ve always been satisfied with the SX50 results. The SX60 is a new world. When introduced last month I did a bit of soul searching as the 65x zoom didn’t excite me, but the 21mm wide did. I now have the camera and I am extremely pleased with all the new features. Hurricane Ana came close to Oahu this weekend so I haven’t been able to judge the improvements in images, but based on reports it appears to have a noticeable improvement. The feature I am very impressed with is the Shooting Remotely using my Samsung note 3 Android Smartphone. Very very cool feature. Another feature is the leveling screen.
In January I will be going to the Big island and give the camera a workout.. so far I am happy happy happy!

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Very good points.. I actually own Photoshop but rarely use it.. I purchased it to rework my 35 mm collection when I digitalize them. I suppose its back to school.. next year when I retire I spend some time working with it. I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised. I guess part of my prejudge come from sunset photos I see here in Hawaii, most have been really enhanced.. when I see them it's so apparent... we have great sunsets here by not like those. Another great examples are the Hawaii 50 helicopter shots, when I see them I think WOW I want to go there... opps I'm already here & it don't look like that :)

Hello,
The answer to your question is it depends…. If your intent is to take “fine Art” quality photos a good quality DSLR is a must. But if you are taking photographs to enjoy & share with friend and family a Good quality P&S will fit most people’s needs. There is a down side to interchangeable lenses. I’m a Canon guy and have more lenses & cameras that nature should allow. Back in my 35mm days when I first started taking shots, I carried on camera & missed many perfect photo opportunities fiddling with changing lenses. Then started carrying up to 3 cameras with various lenses. Then moved to high quality zoom lenses and carried 2 cameras. Bottom line with a DSLR you sacrifice time for a step up in quality. Modern day P&S have really improved in quality. I currently have a Canon SX50 (awaiting the SX60) & a SX260 everywhere. I have taken some amazing photos that I could have never gotten with my DSLRs.
When I have a lot of time & am going on a Photo Safari  I carry my photo backpack with my Canon 5D Mark II and a slew of lenses along with my trusty SX50. I might note I have my sx 50 mounted on a monopod for these long zoom shots.

I have been taking photos for 50 years. 35 mm was my medium and I became pretty adept at it. As such I rarely used any photo manipulation, what I shot was the final results. I would only trim the final product. I guess I had a purest mentality. Now that we are in the digital world photo manipulation appears to be the rule. My dilemma is to Photoshop or not. I feel the real challenge for a photographer is having an eye for the proper subject, choosing the best lighting effects, and framing. Digital manipulation can correct the last two challenges. I suppose camera skills & post processing manipulation can go hand in hand, though each certainly require separate skills. I still have a feeling that I’m cheating if I manipulate; though one can argue that Ansel Adams manipulated his photos. Also the new digital cameras are pretty smart & manipulate internally. Anyone’s thoughts?

I have been taking pictures for a long long time. I have a large 35 mm collection. Back in the day I would create poster size prints and provide to friends & family as gifts. I found when trying to determine which photos to enlarge was a hit & miss as when viewing an otherwise so so standard photo, the enlarged copy would be spectacular. Since those days I have moved on to digital and have a vast collection. Next year I am retiring and plan on continuing my passion. With digital I now have the opportunity to view my pictures on a screen at sizes equal to the poster (or greater). Does anyone have any recommendations of the best large screen I can purchase to achieve the best viewing that reflects the best printed image. I am considering a 4K TV coupled with an unknown video card (suggestions please) that will support the resolution. NOTE: I plan on purchasing a Canon printer that is capable of printing posters.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
MCKRAFT

Dave,

Just a caution, never, never mount a EFS lenses on a Canon Full Frame camera.... it can be a very costly mistake... they are not compatible..