Question 1

I really like this camera. Does the attachment of UV and polarizing filters cause any degradation in performance of the camera?

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Well, whenever you put on additional glass, a certain degree of degradation will occur, however for the protection of the lens, I generally use them. If you use high quality glass, the effect should be minimal.  If you find the result isn't to your liking, you could clean it up a little with imaging software.

Question 2

How would you compare this camera with the Canon Rebel T3? Which one would you purchase? Which one is newer? Thanks

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They are both great cameras it really depends on what you want.  We actually purchased this camera in addition to a Cannon Rebel T4.  We cruise quite a bit and when going off ship to take the Rebel T4 have quite a big carring case to take the different lenses and with this Cannon powershot SX50 you  have one camera dont even need to take a case can just carry it.  Also if you are looking for a great zoom this is the best one we have found for the price you would be able to get a lens for the Rebel T3 that would have the same zoom but it would be very expensive.  For example we took a picture of the moon with the SX50 and you can see the craters and took pictures of a plane in flight that all you could see with the eye was a white streak in the sky and after going full zoom you can almost read the writing on the airplane.  So I would say both are great cameras just depends what you are looking for.

Question 3

Does this come with a CHARGED battery AND/OR a BATTERY CHARGER????? I've ordered the separate battery-and-charger pack, but it will arrive after the camera does. Will I be able to use the camera when it arrives? Will I have to wait until the second package arrives before I can use the camera and/or re-charge the batter…

Accepted Answer

It comes with a battery charger, I too ordered the charger and a couple of batteries & I am glad i did,  The battery does last a good amount of time.  I am still looking for a better strap to hold the camera & or a smaller case for it, but I love this.  I just wish it was a little smaller, but with smaller the sacrifice is power in the zoom.  Some day, but we have come a long way to get here in 10 years this will be an antique.  But for now I love it!

Question 4

Why did you choose this camera?

Accepted Answer

I choose this Canon SX-50 HS because of the large 50X optical zoom and it takes very good detailed photos.....and simply has been a very good trouble-free digital camera. I have taken thousands of outstanding photos with this camera. It's as close to a DSLR camera I will ever get and at least you get 50X optical zoom lens without fumbling and changing lenses on those DSLR digital cameras.....a hassle for me.

ASIN	B009B0MZ1M
Age Range Description	Adult
Aperture modes	F3.4 - F6.5
Aspect Ratio	16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5
Auto Focus Technology	Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking
Autofocus Points	9
Best Sellers Rank	#135,970 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,050 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Bit Depth	12 Bit
Brand	Canon
Built-In Media	Battery, Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Neck Strap
Camera Flash	Built-In
Camera Lens	50x optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 24mm-1200mm and an aperture range of F3.4 - F6.5
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	TVs, Computers, External Storage Devices
Compatible Mountings	Canon EF
Connectivity Technology	HDMI, USB
Continuous Shooting	13 frames_per_second
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,319)
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	4
Display Fixture Type	Articulating
Display Maximum Resolution	461,000 pixels
Display Resolution Maximum	461000
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	461000
Effective Still Resolution	12.1 mp
Expanded ISO Maximum	6400
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Automatic
File Format	JPEG, RAW
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Flash Modes	Automatic
Focal Length Description	123.9 millimeters
Focus Features	AiAF TTL
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	SLR-like (bridge)
Generation	50
Global Trade Identification Number	00138031571920
HDMI Type	Type C Mini HDMI
Hardware Interface	AV Port
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image stabilization	Optical
Item Weight	1.3 pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Type	Zoom
Manufacturer	Canon Cameras US
Manufacturer Part Number	6352B001
Maximum Aperture	2.8 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	120 centimeters
Maximum Image Size	4008 pixels
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/2000 seconds
Memory Slots Available	1
Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Minimum Focal Length	24 millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	15 seconds
Model Name	Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Model Number	6352B001
Model Series	SX50
Number of Items	1
Optical Zoom	50 x
Photo Sensor Resolution	12.1 mp
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Real Angle Of View	61.2 degrees
Screen Size	2.8 inches
Self Timer	10 seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	50
Shooting Modes	Portrait, smooth skin, smart shutter, high-speed burst HQ, handheld night scene, snow and fireworks
Skill Level	Professional
Special Feature	Face Detection
Specific Uses For Product	Photography
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Total Still Resolution	12.8 mp
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB 3.0 Ports	2
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
UPC	013803157192 138031571920
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Format	AVC
Video Output	HDMI
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Warranty Description	Limited 1 year
White Balance Settings	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash torch
Wireless Technology	Yes
Write Speed	13 fps
Zoom	Optical

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 50x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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