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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Black Approx. 12.1 MP 24mm Wide Angle Digital Camera HDTV Output

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1/2.3" CMOS
2.8" 461K LCD
50X Optical Zoom 4X Digital Zoom

Learn more about the Canon USA PowerShot SX50 HS

General

Brand: Canon

Series: PowerShot SX Series

Model: PowerShot SX50 HS

Part#: 6352B001

Color: Black

Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.82 x 3.44 x 4.15 in.

Weight: 21.0 oz. / 595g (CIPA standard)
19.4 oz. / 551g (camera only)

Type: SLR-Style

Image Sensor

Image Sensor: 1/2.3" CMOS

Gross Pixels: Approx. 12.8 MP

Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.1 MP

Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilization

Lens

Optical Zoom: 50X

Digital Zoom: 4X

Wide Angle: 24mm

Focal Length: 4.3 (W) - 215.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-1200mm)

Aperture: f/3.4 (W), f/6.5 (T)

Shutter

Shutter Speed: 1-1/2000 sec.
15-1/2000 sec. (in Tv and M modes)

Focus

Focus Type: TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus

Auto Focus: Yes

Manual Focus: Yes

Normal Focus Range: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)

Macro Focus Range: 0 in. - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W)

Flash

Flash Mode: Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off

Flash Range: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.4m - 3.0m (T))

Exposure

Exposure Control: Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock

Exposure Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Metering System: Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center

Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/ 2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400

White Balance

White Balance: Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
* Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.

Viewfinder & Monitor

Viewfinder: Electronic Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots)

LCD: 2.8" 461K

Functions

Continuous Drive: 1) Normal: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 13 shots/sec. (in High-Speed Burst HQ)

2) AF: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 4.1 shots/sec. (in High-Speed Burst HQ)

3) LV: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (in P mode)

Shooting Modes: C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Movie Digest, Sports, SCN*1, Creative Filters, Movie

Scene Modes: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist

Playback: Stills & Videos:
Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Index Continuous Display, Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition Effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Movie Digest, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist)

Still Images:
Single, Index, Magnification (2-10x), Switch to other images while zoomed, Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Photobook Setup, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Face ID info, Focus Check, Histogram, RGB Histogram, Location Information, Overexposure Warning

Videos:
Normal Playback, Slow Motion, Skip Backward, Previous Frame, Next Frame, Skip Forward, Erase chapters, Editing

HDTV Output: Yes

Recording System

File Formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.3)

Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC Card

Movie

Movie Format: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))

Movie Recording: Full HD 1920 x 1080: 24 fps (23.976)
HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
iFrame Movie HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
Movie Digest HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 640 x 480: 120 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 320 x 240: 240 fps
640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)

Max. Recording Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Interface

A/V Out: NTSC/PAL

HDMI: Mini-HDMI connector

Battery

Battery: Battery Pack NB-10L, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80)

Battery Life: Approx. 315 shots when using LCD monitor
Approx. 335 shots when using Electronic Viewfinder

Packaging

Package Contents: PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera
Lens Cap (with Strap)
Battery Pack NB-10L
Battery Charger CB-2LC
Neck Strap NS-DC11
Digital Camera Solution CD

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

Manufacturer Contact Info

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N/A 1/9/2013 7:34:57 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 1/5	Rating: 3/5Look at what is Competing With This in 2013 Pros: Test shots today looked impressive and thought I would get one this week after waiting for announcements from CES 2013 in Las Vegas. Camera body felt comfortable to hold--not too heavy. Cons: Price jumpted $50+ after Christmas on some sites. Tested a standard 49mm threaded lens filter--it doesn't work--an adapter is required. No data transfer cable included--another extra expense. Other Thoughts: Forget these products. If you think these items are nice, search the web for new model releases announced at CES 2013 (Computer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas this week–Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon. The new Fuji HS50EXR with 42X zoom lens and SL1000 with 50X zoom lens look stunning with prices that will rival what you see here. Glad I decided to wait until new products were announced at CES–two more months wait for reviews won’t hurt. New models should start appearing late March according to press releases. Prices should fall on older stock–if not, go for the latest and greatest for a little more. 0 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Dan 10/31/2012 5:54:46 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 4/5Overall good camera Pros: CMOS Sensor It can record raw format images as well as JPEG If you are familiar with other Canon cameras of this type, it will be very easy to use, very low learning curve. If you are not familiar with Canon cameras, grab the manual and do some reading, it will reward you to do so. Plenty of battery life for 300+ shots, however, no better than higher power AAA rechargable batteries used in older models. Very good fit and weight in the hands. Cons: Image Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS. Canon is on the cheap here, as 1/2.3 have been used in their compact cameras for years, though not CMOS. Aperture f/3.4 (W), f/6.5 (T) is only fair - though usable in many situations, f/2.0 or lower at wide angle would be much better. ISO 800 maximum, if you are going to print 4x6 photos. You can only get so much out of a 1/2.3 sensor. Maximum usable power is about 20x or so, which is still good for many long range shots, such as wild life. For 50 power at least a 1" Sensor and a very high quality lens will be needed for sharper images. Other Thoughts: A shutter speed of 15 to 1/2000 will be fine for most people, however, except for the moon, 15 seconds is not nearly enough for my work in astronomy. Remember to bring your tripod when making movies at long range if you intend to move, smooth panning is difficult at high power, and sometimes that pesky wind makes things even more difficult. Cost is high for this camera, and should drop in the future, unless the American dollar continues to fall in value. The PowerShot line has been an overall good camera since the PowerShot SX20 [it is better than my PowerShot SX10]. It can be used as a point and shoot camera or general photography, even weddings, and spot mode is very useful for me when I photograph small animals that are among weeds, I want the animal, not the weeds in focus. 4 out of 5 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!