Is an SX50 actually worth repairing? Have you looked for another one? The cost of repair may exceed the cost of a replacement camera. I have no idea what a Canon ZX50 is. The only Canon ZX devices I'm familiar with are calculator/organizers.

The best independent repair shop I've found is Authorized Camera Repair in Willow Grove PA. Check out their web site. I've done business with them for years and they are really good and honest.

First of all, cameras don't make pictures, they record images. Second, the camera in a cell phone is still a camera. It may be a lot different than a larger dedicated camera, and it may have different functionality and features, but it is still a camera. Third, the camera is only as good as the person using it. For example, in the second photo, the OP didn't even bother to get it in focus.
Bottom line, use whatever camera you have however you want to use it. It's about the photography, not the tools.

Nice one...!

The scratch should not affect the cameras auto focus and may not even affect the photos. It's your camera, use it and let us know.

I agree. If she's only doing snapshots and doesn't want to be bothered with any settings or adjustments, the camera in her wireless phone is probably the best option.

I hope you find one that's already had the cable replaced or hasn't been heavily used like mine. Regardless of what the denigrators say, it is an excellent utility lens. The one lens to have when you only want to carry one. As for the weight, it is an extremely well-built lens, and it is a wee bit on the heavy side. The only times it really bothered me weight wise was after 6 or 7 hours of shooting at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and if you've ever been to the largest indoor flower show in the country, you will know what I'm talking about.
When you do find the right lens, enjoy it. Also, if you do find it's blowing dust onto your camera sensor, you're not using it correctly and are probably shooting somewhere you shouldn't be.

Although I've been to their website numerous times, after reading your post I decided to check it out. I had absolutely no problem going to their website with the 3 devices I used. No questions of any kind and no verifying I'm not a bot. I'm not much of a betting person but I'd bet the problems you are experiencing are not the fault of the B&H website, and after a quick skim of some other responses, it sure looks like I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

You should seriously consider getting yours repaired by Canon. When mine broke, I took it to my go to repair shop, Authorized Camera Repair in Willow Grove PA, and they told me to send it to Canon because Canon would not only fix it faster than they could, but Canon would also cost less. So that's what I did. The cost Canon quoted me was about $150 less than what Authorized said they could do it for, and I had it back from Canon in less than a week.

I own quite a few EF mount lenses, I've been collecting them for over 20 years, and I'd say without a doubt, my EF 28-300L is the EF lens I use the most. It practically lives on my 5D mk IV, but I also use it on my 90D, R5 and R7. What makes it so good to me is it's not the best at any single application, but it is without a doubt the most versatile lens I own, and that's what Canon designed it to be, versatile.

Canon still sells that lens and they still have parts for that lens and they still repair that lens. It is a versatile utility lens. I have used one for many years and I have absolutely nothing bad to say about its performance. I've even used it on my R5 and R7 with excellent results. There are lots of people who don't like it simply because of its push pull design. They call it a dust pumper. I never had that problem, ever. I guess, unlike some folks, I know how to use it.
Is it the fastest lens or the sharpest lens? No. But it is fast enough and sharp enough. Another great thing about that lens is it could also double as an effective weapon. As for user reviews, I'm a long time user of that lens and if I need its focal range and I only want to carry one camera, guess which lens I'm going to pick, and I own a lot of lenses. As I said, it's not the sharpest or fastest or lightest, but for what it is, it's hard to beat. That's a user review from someone who actually understands the lens and uses it.

Oh my, today is April 1st.

Return it and get the lens you actually want.

There is a design flaw with that lens that rears its ugly head when the lens is used a whole lot and it costs about $600 for Canon to fix. There is a ribbon cable that the insulation wears out and causes the electronics to stop working. After Canon replaces the cable, the lens is ok. It can take years of heavy use for this to happen. I used mine for many years and eventually had to send it to Canon for repairs. Like I said, for $600 they replaced the cable and basically rebuilt the lens. It is still my heaviest used EF lens, and yes, it is a wee bit on the heavy side. It's a great utility lens when you don't want to be carrying more than 1 camera.
Anyway, when you find one in good shape, if you can, find out if Canon has replaced the cable.
Also, a lot of people call it a dust pumper. Personally I've never had that problem.

Most of the reviews of that lens are from people who don't use it. I've had one for years and it is an amazing utility lens.

I agree with you. Where I live in south eastern Pennsylvania, the USPS does a pretty good job. They deliver the mail 6 days per week and I've received every package I've been expecting, to the correct address and on time. I have nothing to complain about their service.

So, you're complaining about a shipment that was indeed delivered, and you had in your possession, just because the web site was inaccurate.