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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera
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£309 inc. £50 Cashback. The Canon PowerShot SX50 is the world’s first 50x optical zoom* camera, offering ground-breaking power alongside advanced manual control and RAW format support. The SX50 features an outstanding 24-1200mm 50x IS (Image Stabilisation) zoom lens lets you capture everything from sweeping landscapes to animals in the wild. Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist on the PowerShot SX50 HS now includes new Seek and Lock functions, which are designed to help photographers locate and lock-on to subjects at the telephoto end of the lens. The combination of the 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor is the key to HS (Highly Sensitive) system’s stunning low-light results, even at ISO 6400. The versatile 2.8” vari-angle LCD screen allows you to take creative shots from a variety of unique angles and the electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage is available for users who like to view their subjects the traditional way. Other features include full HD 1080p recording and a built-in flash.   More

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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera Further Details

* as of today, 17/19/2012

The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera

  • 50x ultra wide-angle zoom
  • 4.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer. Intelligent IS
  • 12.1 MP HS System with DIGIC 5
  • Full HD, HDMI
  • 7.1 cm (2.8") vari-angle LCD, EVF
  • Manual modes, RAW
  • Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist
  • Smart Auto, Multi-area WB
  • High-speed Burst HQ

Please note: There is no memory card or USB cable is included with this camera. Both available separately, please see our Accessories tab.


The key features in detail

50x ultra wide-angle zoom
With an incredible 50x optical zoom reaching from 24mm to 1200mm* (up to 100x with ZoomPlus) you can capture a huge range of subjects with one camera – from exceptional long range close ups of wildlife to impressive landscapes. An Ultra Sonic Motor ensures fast, near-silent zooming.

Sharp shots with Intelligent IS
A 4.5 stop optical Image Stabilizer delivers sharp images in low light or when using the full extent of the zoom. Intelligent IS automatically selects the optimal Image Stabilizer mode from 7 options, to ensure clear, detailed images.

12.1MP HS System with DIGIC 5
A powerful combination of DIGIC 5 image processor and 12.1 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, HS System lets you shoot with low noise and high image quality even in low light without flash or tripod.

Full HD Movies, HDMI
Record superb, Full HD (1080p) movies at 24fps with stereo sound. Enhanced Dynamic IS compensates for rolling motion plus conventional camera shake for steady movies. HDMI connection allows for loss-less, high quality playback on a compatible HDTV.

Vari-angle LCD and Viewfinder
A 7.1 cm (2.8”) vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD provides excellent visibility and easy framing from difficult angles. An EVF lets you shoot using your own style and view subjects clearly in very bright conditions.

Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist
Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist helps keep track of distant subjects at full zoom. Pressing the Lock button engages the Image Stabilizer to keep the subject static while using full zoom. The Seek button quickly zooms the camera out of the scene - so you can relocate the subject - zooming back when the button is released.

Manual modes, RAW
Manual modes let you take full control of exposure - choose settings for aperture, shutter speed, WB and ISO. Shoot in RAW with multi aspect support, for maximum control over composition and post-shot editing using the supplied DPP software.

Smart Auto with Multi-area WB
Smart Auto selects camera settings from 58 scenes (21 in movies), ensuring optimum results. Multi-area White Balance captures the natural colour of scenes illuminated by multiple light sources.

High-speed Burst HQ
Capture fast action in full 12.1 MP resolution, at up to 13 shots/sec for up to 10 shots, using High-speed Burst HQ mode.

Accessories
Optional accessories include a 67mm Lens Filter Adapter, Lens Hood and Canon Speedlite EX flashes.

A Canon sample image taken with the Canon PowerShot SX50

Sample image taken with the SX50

The Canon sample images can be found here on the Canon website.

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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera Reviews

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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright LCD (3)
  • Comfortable controls (3)
  • Great picture quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fun (3)
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    23/4/2013
     
    5.0

    Tremendous full-Optical Zoom Video

    By The Wanderer

    from Scotland South

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Fun
      • Photojournalism
      • Travel

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera:

      This camera survived and performed perfectly taking full 50x optical zoom in a number of vacation sandstorms (Africa) and gale-force winds.

      The video quality it produced at max settings was superb (using class 10 SD card). I cannot comment on stills as most of my endeavour was video. The vari-angle LCD is a triumph when attempting to shoot from foul weather cover and protect the camera.

      Despite being peppered with sand on numerous occasions, the lens mechanics never failed. The battery life, too, was very acceptable.

      I doubt whether it will ever face such an arduous set of conditions again but it has survived to meet yet another day's constant shoooting.

      Beneath pro-spec cameras this surely is Canon's masterpiece in the everyday affordability market. As soon as they bring out a 75 or 100x optical zoom lens model in the same powershot series at a similar decent price (sub-£400) I'll snap it up without hesitation if the results are anything close to what I just achieved.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      4/1/2013

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Nice Compact Camera

      By Keith

      from Chichester

      About Me Casual Photographer

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      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Fun

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera:

        I am a keen photographer and bought this camera for my wife in the hope that she will develop an passion for photography rather than being a photography widow, so far the camera is doing the trick as she has hardly put it down since I gave it to her.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        26/12/2012

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Nice all rounder with a few niggles

        By Moonraker Imp

        from Lincoln

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Comfortable Controls
        • Great Picture Quality

        Cons

        • Lack Raw Option In Auto
        • Manual Flash
        • Slow Focus

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Fun

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera:

        I purchased this camera a couple of weeks ago as a general all round camera, in addition to a Canon DSLR, to avoid those times when you have to keep changing lenses.

        In general the camera is great but a few minor niggles take the shine off of the overall experience.

        Firstly the auto focus can be a little slow. This may be resolved with further adjustment of the settings, but at the present time it has been used primarily in full auto mode.

        Secondly is that while a small flash is built in it has to be manually opened before it will function. My DSLR has a similar small flash but that will open automatically when required.

        Finally is the inability to record pictures in RAW when using automatic settings. It seems silly to allow you to record in RAW when you are controlling the camera, but not when in auto mode. Is Canon that sure of the auto mode that no adjustment is ever going to be needed?

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera Specifications

        Megapixels 12.1
        Sensor type CMOS
        Sensor size 1/2.3 inch
        Resolution 4000 x 3000
        Optical zoom (x) 50.0
        Focal length (tele) 1200
        Focal length (wide) 24
        Image stabilisation Yes
        Max aperture (tele) 6.5
        Max aperture (wide) 3.4
        Shutter speed max 1/2000 sec
        Shutter speed min 15 sec
        ISO min 80
        ISO max 12800
        Viewfinder type TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
        Screen size (inches) 2.8
        Screen resolution (pixels) 461000
        Flash metering Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
        Flash type Bulit-in
        Movie mode 1080p HD
        Face detection Technology Yes
        PictBridge Yes
        Card format SD/SDHC/SDXC
        Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI mini
        Battery model NB-10L
        Colour Black
        Size 123 x 87 x 106mm
        Weight (g) 595
        Manufacturers link Click here
        Exposure Control +/- 3 EV
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        Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Digital Camera Accesories

        Included Accessories:  NB-10L Battery, Battery charger, Lens cap w/retaining strap, Neck strap

        Product Code: PTM2478     Manufacturer #: 6352B012AA
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