Lighthaus Camera: Canon Power Shot SX50 HS

Recently Lighthaus Camera brought in some high power Pentax 20x60 binoculars.  Michael suggested that we compare what we saw in those binoculars to the 1200mm zoom capabilities of the Canon SX50.  Without the image seen through the binoculars, its hard to compare just how powerful the zoom is on the SX50.  Let me just tell you that the image seen in the binoculars is spot on to the 1200mm that the SX50's zoom can accomplish.  Being that it is whale season here in the islands, the SX50 is a great option.

The SX50 features 12.1MP, Digic 5 processor, 50 times optical zoom and is image stabilized.  It can shoot 1080p/720p HD video and has an aperture of f/3.4-6.5.  Keep in mind that even though it is a point and shoot form factor, it is a little bigger than your standard p&s camera.  It is not made to fit in your pants pocket or small purse.

There are rumors that Canon is going to replace the SX50 with a camera with twice the zoom later this summer.  Until then you can pick up the Power Shot SX50 at any one of Lighthaus Camera's four locations.