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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
 
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$368.93 - $560.99
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Summary: A 12-megapixel camera from Canon with a 2.8-inch LCD, 50x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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Type: Advanced point-and-shoot digital cameras
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
I love my new sx 50
4/5/2013
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Great value
High resolution
Live view/moveable LCD
Lots of useful options
Portable
Very good video features
Cons
Big/heavy/bulky
Best Uses
Documentary
Family
Fun
Photojournalism
Travel
Comment:
I have used a Canon product for years, going back to the 35mm AE1 in the 80's. I almost broke down and bought the Rebel T3i but a friend had purchased an sx40 for his trip to China and his pictures were amazing. I purchased the SX 50 when they came out, and have nothing but good things to say about it. The zoom capablity is amazing and I was able to use a mini tripod and capture close-up a couple 800 meters away para-sailing. Without changing lenses and zooming in with amazing clarity. I love the hot shoe and it works very well for receptions.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Love the camera!
3/16/2013
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Great value
High resolution
Lots of useful options
Cons
Best Uses
Art
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
I love this camera. My pictures are clear and the color is awesome. I ALWAYS get compliments on my photos. Also, I can zoom in and still have a clear picture.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Remarkable features for the price
1/11/2013
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Great value
High resolution
Lightweight/portable
Live view/moveable LCD
Lots of useful options
Real Image Stabilization
Super Zoom
Very good video features
Cons
Awkward Manual Focus
Ergonomic/design flaws
Lens Not Threaded
Best Uses
Photojournalism
Surveillance
Travel
Wildlife
Comment:
I do a lot of nature photography. The market leading super zoom, plus the functional always active image stabilization means I don't always need a hefty tripod to shoot amazing close ups. Autofocus can be fooled by closer objects in the way, and switching to manual focus requires use of an awkward button on the back that can easly trigger other options. I've dropped the camera several times breaking off the bayonet mount lens filter (after market) but the camera has never given me any issues. A thriving hacker community provides an amazing Canon approved firmware kit called CDHK which opens up many features on these cameras that are impressive. Google it, and also check YouTube for many examples of the SX50 zoom and IS features in use.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is part of the Digital cameras test program at Consumer Reports. The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital cameras features and specs include Live view, Image stabilizer, LCD size (in.). In our lab tests, Digital cameras models like the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS are reviewed on Megapixels, Overall score, Ease of use, Weight (oz.), Image quality, Viewfinder, Flash photos, LCD quality, Video quality, Test lens. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
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