text: Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front 50X optical zoom lens Back Vari-angle LCD display With included accessories With pop-up flash With pull-out LCD display Photos (7) Video View larger Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1-megapixel digital camera with 50X optical zoom Item #: 280SX50HS 13 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $429.99 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Staff Reviews Articles & Videos by David Brown 50XThat's right. 50X optical zoom. From a point-and-shoot digital camera. Canon has raised the bar, thrown down the gauntlet and changed the game with the PowerShot SX50 HS, the world's first compact digital camera to hit the big 5-0. See that interesting bird high up in that tree? No, you don't, unless you're zoomed in with the SX50. But what happens when the bird hops up another branch? You lost him, right? Wrong — Canon's zoom framing assist will help you track that bird down. Push and hold the SEEK button to quickly zoom out, so you can locate your feathered friend. When you've got him, release the button and the lens automatically returns to the original zoom position. Now you can push the LOCK button, so the SX50 keeps the bird centered in the frame so you can snap away without worrying about holding the camera absolutely still. And with a burst rate of up to 13 frames per second, you'll be able to snap a quick series before he wings away to another neighborhood.50X in 1080pThe SX50 also does jaw-dropping 50X zoom when recording high-definition video. So when your daughter is in the school play, you won't have to join the other parents setting up video cameras in the front to get that close-up. When she delivers her only line, you'll be able to capture her expression from a seat in the back. Perhaps you could get a slightly better angle if you were standing, but someone is sitting behind you. Then pull out the SX50's articulating LCD display, angle it down, and hold up your camera while monitoring your shot's framing. The vari-angle display is also great for letting friends see your shots without having to let them hold your precious camera.The PowerShot SX50 HS features a pull-out, articulating LCD display.Plenty of shooting options (Did we mention 50X?)Shoot in auto or manual modes, record in JPEG or RAW formats, frame shots using the LCD display or the electronic viewfinder, shoot in bright sunlight or dimly lit rooms — with so many options and 50X zoom, the SX50 is the only camera you'll need at the game, the Grand Canyon or Grandma's house. And with Canon's powerful DIGIC 5 processor and high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, you'll capture detailed images in almost any shooting conditions for photos that deserve to be printed and not left languishing on a memory card. Product Highlights:12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor2.8" pull-out, articulating LCD display (461,000 dots)50X optical zoom (4X digital zoom)records photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards35mm equivalent lens focal length: 24-1200mmSpecial Features:zoom framing assist and lock for locating and tracking subjects during telephoto shootinghigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p/24p resolution) with dedicated movie buttonrecords photos in RAW and JPEG formatoptical image stabilization and Canon's Intelligent IS for blur-free photos across the zoom rangeDIGIC 5 image processor for faster camera response and better image qualityvariable ISO settings, including a high sensitivity setting (ISO 6400) for better low-light shootinghigh-speed burst mode (13 frames/second for up to 10 shots)Face ID registers and stores up to 12 faces for automatic focus and exposure priorityhigh-speed autofocusauto mode with 58 preset shooting situationselectronic viewfinderhot shoe for adding additional Canon accessories like lights and flasheswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeConnections and Dimensions:USB outputmini HDMI output for connecting the camera to a compatible HDTV (cable not included)4-13/16"W x 3-9/16"H x 4-3/16"Dweight: 21.0 oz. (with battery and media)Supplied Accessories:rechargeable lithium ion batteryAC battery chargerlens cap and stringneck strapsoftware CD-ROM Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. Today's cameras have helpful automatic features, like face detection and scene recognition that make shooting more foolproof than ever. And they all have plenty of megapixels for detailed photos that stay sharp, even when you enlarge and print them. Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Reviews Average Customer Review: 13 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Great Camera Written By JG, North Carolina on Saturday, May 31, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am a bit techno challenged but I found this camera to be fairly easy to operate and learn the many features with the aid of the expanded guide I downloaded from Canon. The 50x zoom is amazing. Pros: Easier than most I have seen to operate. Great zoom. Auto mode handles just about all shooting conditions. Canon's photo software that loaded on my computer for storing and filing my pictures is very nice and easy to work with. Cons: None as yet. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No wonderful little camera but not perfect Written By fotocat, Naples, FL on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am thrilled at the 50x zoom lens, and that's why I wanted this camera. My main subject for photography is birds of all kinds, as well as animals. These living creatures are hard to catch with a regular camera, and the Canon SX50 really gets me in close. I have two criticisms: Even though I have small hands, I keep hitting the MENU button while I'm taking a shot, and have to turn it off and go back to what I was about to photograph. It's just not in a good position. Second, the colors could be richer. Often the subject looks like it needs saturation to be a good photo. I do edit my photos so usually I can save these shots, but the camera could be improved with better color, or contrast, or both. 3 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome! Written By Mark, Jacksonville, Fl on Saturday, December 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can only say I wish I had found this camera a long time ago. the zoom is unbelievable. . Pros: Ease of use. Cons: Battery life but that's not a problem with an extra on hand and they are reasonable in price 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon Powershot SX50 HS A Bridge Camera With Amazing Zoom Coverage Written By W. Lem, SF Bay Area on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Canon started out with the Powershot SX10, then SX20, SX30 and SX40 and has raised the bar every time delivering more price performance with each new model introduction. As this is the latest model, Canon has priced this camera competitively given all of the cool features it has included and has kept the price relatively low compared to competing long zoom bridge cameras from Nikon and Panasonic. Having the 50X optical zoom range on such a small form factor camera is a gad-send for those who normally pack a DSLR body with multiple lenses. The trade-off besides sensor size is minimal as the SX50 has all of the latest and greatest Canon features including an advanced low light capable CMOS sensor , Swiveling LCD scree and a bright responsive electronic viewfinder. The camera starts up quickly and is very responsive as the lag time and burst mode is very fast and lag time is minimized if you are capturing action shots. All in all, this camera is a great value as you can easily add an external shoe mount flash unit as it has a built in shoe and full eTTL capability. Pros: One of the longest optical zooms on the market 50X Image quality Low Light performance Form Factor (light and small compared to a comparably telephoto equipped DSLR) Cons: Sensor Size is small Image Noise at iso speeds above 800 7 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon PowerShot SX 50 HS Written By Stan S, Temperance, MI on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera is amazing. It captures long distance pictures with detail and clarity with the 50 power optical lens. The variable lens focuses accurately at any setting. I have not used the video feature yet, but will do so in the near future due to the quality seen, so far. Pros: This camera performs as advertised. Cons: None. 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon Power Shot SX50 HS Written By drayhazel, Bow, NH on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this camera for its zoom capabilities and it is living up to all other great reviews. Great to handle and easy to use Pros: ZOOM !! Cons: In automatic I wish the flash popped up if needed. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Camera! Written By Angel O., Alexandria, VA on Friday, July 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this camera a couple of weeks ago. Feels very sturdy. Zoom is awesome! Battery charges fairly fast (about a couple of hours). Something that surprised me was the quality of the audio. It's very good! Recorded music practice sessions with it and produced a real nice audio to it. Still exploring some of the features, but it is very good. Pros: great audio great video good autofocus feature can zoom during video Cons: No carrying case 6 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Love the Canon SX50! Written By Karen, West Virginia on Monday, June 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted a camera with more optical zoom because we have an eagle's nest nearby & I love getting shots of them. This 50x optical zoom does the trick. I was able to get pictures of the babies being fed in the nest! The picture quality is great and the camera is lightweight. I love that I can get this kind of zoom without having to change lenses. I definitely recommend this camera! Pros: Great optical zoom ... easy to use ... love the "continuous shots" capability. Cons: The only thing I don't like about the SX50 is having to charge the battery pack. I'm used to using AA Lithium batts & the ease of popping in new ones whenever needed. But I have 2 back-up battery packs now & a car charger, so I should never be without power. Other than that, no cons! 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Written By KEN M, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, April 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great point and shoot camera, with incredible optical range and the image stabilization that sets Canon apart from the rest. The best part is the processor, which allows for rapid photos almost at SLR levels. For the serious amateur, this is a top choice in one convenient package. I could not be more pleased with this camera. Be sure to buy a SDXC card to fully use its' potential. Pros: Optical range, rapid processing, light weight, outstanding image stabilization. Cons: Did not come with a USB cord. Had to order one separately. 14 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Pleased Beyond Expectation! Written By Kat in Virginia, Tazewell Count, VA on Thursday, March 14, 2013 I have an iPhone 4S and love the camera that comes with it. However, I cannot zoom onto wildlife here in Appalachia because there is not a good focus on zoom. Since most of my photos are nature-ventured, this has caused a problem! Enter the Canon sx50 HS - I have had it only a couple if days and have joyfully snapped hundreds of gorgeous photos- from the inside to being outside with nature! All I can say is that I wish I'd been able to get this earlier- like years earlier! LOL! Pros: The steady zoom and many software features Cons: Haven't found one yet. Wait, I know one! It doesn't fit in my coat or shirt pocket! 10 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No canon powershot sx50 hs Written By carlF, NJ on Monday, November 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) steered my daughter to this camera as she was going on vacation and also wanted to start getting into a more serious camera rather than a phone or small digital. after she used it one day her first impression was awesome! A huge shout out to Brooke at Crutchfield, she was very helpful and took the time to answer questions about the camera, memory card, and bag. I needed the camera in four days, it arrived in two days. Pros: everything, especially the zoom and quality of the photos Cons: non removable lens (i dont think this should be a concern) the manual comes on a disc or you can view it online 32 out of 33 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon PowerShot Written By ted45, Harrisburg, Pa on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My Canon 5d Mark II is a bit heavy so I needed a camera that was light and powerful to carry around for everyday shooting. The SX50 exceeded by needs by a mile. This camera is amazing and worth every penny. Crutchfield delivered quickly and without problem. The entire ordering process was as painless as it could be. Pros: Unbelievable zoom and great photos Cons: None that I can find. 30 out of 31 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No SX40 VS SX50 Written By TERRY P, TUCSON , AZ on Thursday, October 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I own both the canon sx40 hs and the sx50 hs. When I bought the sx40 I was really pleased with the picture quality but the autofocus had its problems, most of the time it works pretty well but there are times when it takes two or three seconds to focus, now I have taken hundreds of pictures with the sx50 since I have gotten it and it has locked on to everything I have pointed it at and in half the time of the sx40. I have not tried shooting with raw files yet so I can not evaluate that function, the lens is superb and picture quality is about the best you can get in my opinion in a point and shoot camera. Pros: Lens is superb, autofocus much improved over the sx40 hs, improved lcd screen with twice the dots and crisper images, feels more like a professional camera than the sx40 hs. Cons: I really have no cons at this piont, the sx50 hs is everthing I was hoping the sx40 hs would be but it came up a little short. 58 out of 59 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera (black) Lens cap (with attached cord) NB-10L Lithium-Ion battery (7.4V/920mA) with plastic terminal cover CB-2LC battery charger (8.4V/0.7A) Adjustable neck strap Digital Camera Solution Disk Ver.123.0 Canon Warranty card Getting Started booklet (Eng/Span) Canon Customer Support/Online Product Registration card Important Safety Instructions (for CB-2LC) Info sheet on Canon printers Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 2.8" Adjustable-angle LCD Yes Wi-Fi No Touchscreen No Waterproof No GPS-enabled No Lens 35mm Equivalent 24-1200mm Optical Zoom 50x Digital Zoom 4x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory N/A Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12.1 Total Megapixels 12.8 Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4000 x 3000 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080 Dimensions Width (inches) 4-13/16 Height (inches) 3-9/16 Depth (inches) 4-3/16 Weight With Battery (ounces) 21 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Playback, Editing and Print Functions Battery Information Inputs and Outputs Notes Supplied Software Recording Features Vari-angle LCD Monitor: The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS has a 2.8" Vari-angle TFT LCD monitor, featuring 461,000 dots with approximately 100% picture coverage. The LCD flips out and swivels/rotates for shooting at difficult angles. The LCD display's brightness can be adjusted to one of five levels. The LCD display also features a Night Display feature that, when shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject, making it easier to frame the subject. Viewfinder: In addition to the LCD monitor, the camera has an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with 202,000 dots. The diopter adjustment lets you adjust the viewfinder to your own personal eyesight. You can switch between the viewfinder and LCD monitor using the Display button. Image Sensor: The camera is equipped with a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor with 12.8-million total pixels, and 12.1-million effective pixels. Optics and Stabilization: The SX50 HS has a 50x optical zoom lens with a 4.3-215mm focal length (35mm equivalent is 24-1200mm). The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer helps control camera shake to give you clear images when you're zoomed way in. Image Stabilization can be used for Still Images (Dynamic IS), Panning (Powered IS), and Macro Shots (Hybrid IS). Zoom: In addition to the 50x optical zoom, the camera features a 4x digital zoom. When used in combination, the total zoom is approximately 200x. When optical and digital zoom are combined, the total focal length is 24-2880mm (35mm equivalent). Digital Tele-Converter: The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x through the use of the Digital Tele-Converter. The equivalent focal lengths of the lens (35mm equivalent) are 36-1800mm when using the 1.5x digital tele-converter, and 48-2400mm with the 2.0x tele-converter. The digital zoom and digital tele-converter cannot be used simultaneously. Recording Media: The camera records still images or moving images with stereo audio on SD Memory Cards (2GB or less), SDHC Memory Cards (4GB to 32GB), and SDXC Memory Cards (32GB and higher). Still images are recorded in JPEG and RAW (CR2 Canon Original) formats, and the movies are recorded in MOV format (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)). The camera has no built-in memory, and no memory card is included with the camera. Still Image Resolution/Compression: The SX50 HS can record still images in 4 different sizes (Large, Medium 1, Medium 2, and Small) and 5 aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1 and 4:5). For each resolution, you can set the compression to Super Fine or Fine. You can choose from the following resolutions: 4:3 16:9 3:2 1:1 4:5 Large + RAW 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248 4000 x 2664 2992 x 2992 2400 x 3000 Medium 1 2816 x 2112 2816 x 1584 2816 x 1880 2112 x 2112 1696 x 2112 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1064 1200 x 1200 960 x 1200 Small 640 x 480 640 x 360 640 x 424 480 x 480 384 x 480 Movies: Movies can be shot in Full HD at 1920 x 1080 at 24 fps, and at 1280 x 720 at 30 fps with stereo audio. Standard definition movies can be recorded at 640 x 480 pixels, with a frame rate of 30 frames per second and stereo audio. Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 30 minutes for HD, and 1 hour for SD. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended when recording movies. Movie Modes: There are 3 Movie Modes to choose from: Standard: Shoots standard movies iFrame: Shoots movies that can be edited with iFrame compatible software or devices Miniature Effect: Shoot movies that look like scenes in miniature models. People and objects appear to move quickly during playback. Super Slow Motion Movies: You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. You can choose from two frame rates: Frame Rate Image Quality Playback Time (for a 30-sec clip) 240 fps 320 x 240 Approx. 4 min 120 fps 640 x 480 Approx. 2 min Continuous Shooting Mode: You can use the continuous shooting mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed: Normal: Approximately 2.2 shots/sec. (P Mode) AF Frame (center): Approximately 0.8 shots/sec (P Mode) LV (Manual Focus): Approximately 0.9 shots/sec (P Mode) High Speed Burst HQ: Approximately 13 shots/sec (max. 10 frames) Focusing Range: The camera features the following focus ranges (from the end of the lens): Auto: 0" to infinity (W), 4.3' to infinity (T) Sports: 3.3' to infinity (W), 43' to infinity (T) Macro: 0" to 1.6' (W) Normal: 2" to infinity (W), 4.3' to infinity (T) Manual Focus: 0" to infinity (W), 4.3' to infinity Shooting Modes: Using the mode dial on the top of the camera, you can switch between the following shooting modes: Manual: You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture. Aperture Priority: You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot, and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture you set. Aperture values can be set between F3.4 to F8.0 (W) and F6.5 to F8.0 (T). Shutter Priority: You can set the shutter speed to a value at which you want to shoot, and the camera sets the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. Shutter speeds can be set between 15 and 1/2000 seconds. Program: The camera sets both the aperture value and shutter speed. Auto: The camera will automatically select the best settings for the scene. Movie Digest: Lets you make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Scene: Select from the following, according to the scene or effects desired: Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Smooth Skin, and Fireworks. Creative Filters: You can add various effects to images when shooting, such as Super Vivid, Poster Effect, High Dynamic Range, Color Effects, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, and Monochrome. Movies: Record movies in High Definition or Standard Definition in Standard Mode, iFrame Movie, and Miniature Effect modes. Custom (1 & 2): Two mode dial positions (C1 and C2) allow you to save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings to reuse. Metering Modes: You can select from the following metering modes: Evaluative Light Metering: used for standard conditions. The area within the frame is divided into several zones and light is measured based on subject position, brightness, direct light and backlighting. Center-Weighted Averaging: averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center Spot: meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Exposure Compensation: If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn't come out too dark. You can set the adjustments from -3 to +3 in 1/3-step increments. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock): You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background, or when a subject is backlit. Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock), just as with the AE lock, lets you lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. White Balance: You can choose from the following white balance settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, and Custom 1 & 2. Flash Modes: The PowerShot SX50 HS has a built-in pop-up flash. You can select Auto (flash fires in low light), Slow-synchro, On (flash always fires), or Off (flash doesn't fire). The built-in flash has a range of 1.6' to 18' in Wide Angle and 4.6' to 9.8' in Telephoto. In the menu, you can turn on the Red-Eye Reduction lamp for the flash, and apply Red-Eye Correction to the images that have been taken. Hot Shoe: The camera has a hot shoe for attaching an optional external flash, such as the following Canon Speedlites: 600EX, 430EX II, 320EX, and 270EX II. ISO Speed: The ISO speed can be set Automatically (ISO Auto), or manually ISO 80 to ISO 6400 in 20 steps (1/3 EV). Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images but there's a greater chance of subject or image blurring in certain shooting conditions. Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing blurred images. The images, however, will appear more coarse. My Colors: You can choose the look and feel of the photos you take by using My Colors to add the following effects to the image you are currently recording or have already recorded: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B/W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, and Custom Color. Self-Timer: The SX50 HS utilizes a 10-second, 2-second, and a custom self-timer to allow the photographer to be included in the shot, or to avoid camera shake when using a tripod. The custom self-timer allows you to set the time delay to 1-15, 20, 25, or 30 seconds for up to 10 shots. Stitch Assist Images: You can shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama. You can take up to 26 total images, each one partially overlapping the previous. Playback, Editing and Print Functions Index Display: This feature allows you to view 4, 9, 36, or 100 images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image quickly. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. You can view the index display by rotating the zoom lever toward wide angle while the camera is in playback mode. Filtered Playback: When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect or delete all images at once while filtered. Available filters include: Favorites, Shot Date, My Category, Name, and Still Image/Movie. Review Info: You can choose different ways to display your photos/movies: No Information, Detailed Information, and Focus Check. Red-Eye Correction: You can correct red eyes in already recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images such as faces near the screen edge, faces that appear extremely small, larger dark or bright in relation to the overall image and faces turned to the side or at a diagonal and faces with a portion hidden which prevents the Red-Eye Correction from working. You can choose to overwrite the file with the corrected image, or store the image as a new file, retaining the original image. PictBridge: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer of any brand. In this way, you can make prints directly from the camera without having to connect to a computer. Battery Information Power Requirements: The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS powered by the NB-10L Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. The camera includes the CB-2LC battery charger, which can charge the NB-10L battery in approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. For long periods of continuous use, or when connected to a computer, it is recommended that the camera be connected to the optional ACK-DC80 AC adapter kit. The estimated battery life of the NB-10L in the SX50 HS is as follows: Number of Shots Screen On 315 shots Viewfinder On 335 shots Movie Recording Time Screen On 1 hour 15 min Viewfinder On 1 hour 20 min Continuous Shooting Screen On 2 hours 25 min Viewfinder On 2 hours 30 min Playback Time 7 hours Date/Time Battery: The camera uses a built-in backup battery for maintaining the date and time data for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit, the date/time battery can be charged in approximately 4 hours, even if the camera is not turned on. Power Saving Functions: The camera is equipped with the following power saving functions: Auto Power Down for Shooting Mode: The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. You can "wake" the camera at this point by pressing the shutter button halfway to turn on the screen and continue shooting. After about 2 more minutes, if no buttons are pressed, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. Auto Power Down for Playback Mode and Connection to a Printer: The camera power down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Note: The Power Saving Function will not activate during a Slide-Show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Inputs and Outputs Notes HDMI Output: The PowerShot SX50 HS is equipped with a mini-HDMI (Type C) for connecting the camera to your HDTV. An optional mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable, such as the Canon HTC-100, is required. A/V Output/Digital Terminal: The camera has a Mini-B Version 2.0 USB terminal to allow you to connect the camera to a compatible computer or compatible Canon printer. No USB cable is included. An optional USB cable must be obtained in order to load images to your computer or printer. Through the same USB jack, you can connect the camera to a TV or video monitor with stereo RCA audio and composite video input jacks using the optional AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable. You can set the video output to NTSC or PAL. Remote Terminal: The 2.5mm sub-minijack located on the right side of the camera is provided for the RS-60E3 Remote Switch. The switch enables remote shutter button operation, including pressing the shutter button halfway or all the way down. The attached cable is 25" long. Supplied Software Included Software: The PowerShot SX50 HS comes supplied with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Ver.123.0 CD-ROM. It contains the following programs: Canon Utilities: ImageBrowser EX 1.0: import images and change camera settings; manage images (view, search, organize); print and edit images CameraWindow DC 8.9: transfer images to and from camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services Digital Photo Professional 3.12: browse, process, and edit RAW images PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows) / 3.2 (Mac): use to merge still images to make panoramas User Guides: Camera User Guide, Software Guide Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 7 (SP1) Windows Vista (SP2) Windows XP (SP3) Mac OS X (v10.6-v10.7) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Fantastic zoom Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 11/30/2012 12:05:00 PM The SX50 HS is an easy camera to use. If you're not sure what to do, just leave the settings on automatic and the SX50 becomes a high-performance point-and-shoot. But it can do much more. The 50X zoom really brings you close in on your subject. And at that extreme range, I just pressed the control button and the image snapped into focus. And the SEEK function helps keep those far-away subjects locked in, too. So with the lens at maximum zoom, I can be far enough away from animals or birds to not scare them away. And with the lock function, I can track them as they move about and get some great shots. The XS50 also has a sports mode to take multiple shots in a continuous burst. It's a great way to capture the action. And coupled with that 50X zoom, you can be in the nosebleed section of the bleachers and still get some great shots of the action down on the field. What are the Labs? Sorry, the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go


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Description: On Thursday, August 4, movie theatres nationwide will be transformed as NCM Fathom and Insomniac Events come together to present Electric Daisy Carnival Experience, a documentary on the most prestigious electronic music festival on the planet. This cinematic tour de force will feature an all-star line-up of the most popular DJs in the world, jaw-dropping visuals, heart-pounding performances, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and cutting-edge fashion. Electric Daisy Carnival Experience will be captured live on July 21 and broadcast nationwide to movie theaters for a one night event on Thursday, August 4 at 9:00pm local time.
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4 (9 inch)
unbaked pie crusts
2 pounds
ricotta cheese
8 ounces
mozzarella cheese, grated
1 pound
cooked ham, chopped
1/2 pound
Genoa salami, chopped
1/4 pound
prosciutto, chopped
1/4 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
This recipe has been revised to include the two missing pie crusts. The recipe calls for 4 pie crusts total.
Not bad! I halved the recipe with no problems. From the start, it seemed to need a little spice. So I sauteed an onion, 2 garlic cloves and one jalapeno. I used one pound ground turkey instead of all that pork, to which I added the onion, garlic, pepper mix. To the cheese mixture, I added italian seasoning, cumin and paprika. I mixed the meat mixture with the cheese as per the recipe. But I made it crustless, so I just put it all into one 9 x 13 lasagne pan, sprinkled the parmesan, and then baked it as instructed. It came out as a very pretty meat pie. Thanks!
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Excellent. Word of advice...do NOT add onions and garlic. Also, mozzarella cheese is not authentic in this recipe. Do not use bacon instead of prosciutto
This is it! This is the recipe my Nonna used to make. I can't wait to make it for my family. The only difference is that Nonna's pie was made in a square pyrex glass baking dish and she made a lattice top using a zig-zag style ravioli cutter to make the strips. Thanks so much for bringing back a little bit of family history to our table.
I loved this recipe. I halved the recipe and used a springform pan and it looked beautiful and tasted wonderful. I also left off the top crust as someone else suggested and it turned out great. It will be on my list for favorite Easter recips. Thanks for sharing!
Maybe this last year for Easter, I will be making it again this year. It was wonderful! My Italian husband and both of our families loved it. My mother in law said it was the best she'd ever had, inculding hers! I almost fell off my chair. Highly recommened.
This was my first attempt at making an Easter meat pie. I have had several others that friends have made. THis was a little lighter than theirs, and I liked it better. The only change I made was I left off the top crust, and baked till the chese was a golden color. Absolutely perfect!! Thanks
My husband is Italian. His aunt used to make this, except that she used pizza dough instead of a pie shell. I used the pizza dough with this recipe and my husband said it was as good as his Aunts! Everyone loved it!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Easter Meat Pie
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 727
Calories from Fat: 463
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As the 2013 grid continues to take form, Heikki Kovalainen admits he's still waiting on a decision from Caterham.
Kovalainen's current deal with Caterham expires at the end of this season with the Finn being linked to a possible move to Sauber.
But with the latter confirming Nico Hulkenberg on Wednesday, Kovalainen's chances of making the move up the grid are looking slim.
"No, not really," he told Autosport> when asked if he had any alternative options to Caterham.
"The main thing now is to keep the focus, drive the car as fast as I can and keep pushing the team.
"That is what I'm paid to do and we will see what happens next year. Hopefully, we can resolve it sooner rather than later."
However, as yet the Finn has yet to hear from team owner Tony Fernandes as to whether Caterham wants to extend his contract.
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"He has different options and has to decide what route he wants to take with drivers.
"The fact is, I don't bring money and I get paid. Whether that's the deciding factor or not, I don't know.
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It could be the start of a good riddle: How many synapses of the brain does it take to figure out how to improve fuel efficiency? If you're Andreas Malikopoulos, Energy and Transportation Science Division researcher and Alvin M. Weinberg Fellow, the answer is far from simple.
In late 2010, Malikopoulos joined ETSD with an interest in developing the information and decision science (IDS) thrust area and a desire to uncover how the brain works through reverse engineering. According to Malikopoulos, reverse engineering the brain can reveal its secret code and functions – keys to developing decision-making models that enable the creation of thinking machines capable of emulating human intelligence. The intention is to weave ideas from statistical signal processing, stochastic control, and information theory into new ones drawn from neuroscience, statistical learning theory, and game theory in order to create models that can represent four key functions of the brain--perception, attention, learning, and intelligence.
"Outcomes from understanding more about the brain could greatly impact and yield great increases in fuel and energy efficiency. We could also apply this knowledge in a number of other areas such as manufacturing, safety, healthcare and even finance," Malikopoulos said.
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what do they have douglas and grant on them yet from , i know the fins got them late, hows the game
what do they have douglas and grant on them yet from , i know the fins got them late, hows the game
Awesome game.grant is a 76 and douglas a 73 both are on the initial roster update
Have not got it yet, my wife reserved my copy for my birthday. I am going to try and make it out today!
The game's great, love the new control's and running with ricky and ronnie, then throwing it up to B Marshall when they start stacking the line is like child's play; the only thing that is a little annoying is the initial roster update starts Misi at wolb, and Anderson at strong side, so i just move misi to strong and bring wake on weak, its just annoying to do for every game; another thing that annoys me is the receivers are constantly dropping easy passes its like they thought our whole team last year couldn't catch because of Ginn, EA the dropsys aren't contageous....also I believe alot of the lineman got shafted on the ratings, but I bet as the season progresses the players ratings will become more accurate; highly recommend the game though
Idk, judging by the demos, i think NCAA is way better.
I'm a real dolphins fan, who goes to all the games.
i gotta wait another week for it to arrive here in iraq
Please do not buy this crap. Differences between 2010 and this one are 1. updated rosters 2. better graphics. Otherwise its the exact same game. Oh yeah, and they got rid of turbo. Not one change to franchise mode because EA claims that it takes too much time and effort. They will only respond to money, so please do not buy this game. Unfortunatley the name and hype that surround this game are enough to make many people cough $60 for a series that has changed very little over the past 5 years.
Downloaded it on the Psp yesterday. Psp different than 360 or ps3. I like the game though play calling is simple.
Wont spend the 60 for the 360 version but for free on the psp it is great.
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of complex developmental disabilities that affect behavior, communication, and social interactions.
The latest DSM-V, the definitive guide to mental health disorders, merges autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) into a single diagnosis. This acknowledges the fact that within the spectrum there is significant individual variability. Children with ASDs also are prone to developing separate, co-occurring behavioral or psychiatric problems. These include epilepsy, Fragile X syndrome, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, or Tourette syndrome. These conditions also may require treatment.
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Q: What are the symptoms of ASDs?
A: ASDs affect children in different ways. Some children have mild symptoms, but those at the opposite end of the spectrum may have severe limitations that affect many areas of their lives. Symptoms typically can be detected as young as 18 months, and at times even younger.
Signs of ASDs include:
Delayed speech or language development
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No response to the child's name by age 12 months
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Most children with ASDs fail to develop vital skills. Some children, however, regress and lose abilities they previously learned.
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A: An average of about 1 in 88 children has an ASD. The number of children diagnosed with ASDs is on the rise. A broader definition of ASDs and better diagnostic tools may be responsible for at least part of that increase.
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A: The cause of ASDs is unknown. Genetic, biologic, and environmental factors may play a role. There has been some controversy about the connection between vaccines and ASDs. Multiple studies have found no evidence that vaccines or the materials used to make or preserve them cause ASDs.
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Q: How are these conditions diagnosed?
A: No medical tests are available to diagnose ASD. Health care providers should screen young children for developmental delays during well-child visits. They should assess children specifically for ASDs during their 18- and 24-month checkups. Health care providers may refer children with troublesome symptoms to developmental pediatricians or child neurologists, psychiatrists, or psychologists who specialize in ASDs. These specialists can perform comprehensive evaluations that may include tests for hearing, vision, lead levels, genetic abnormalities, and neurological function. They also may interview parents and observe children's behavior.
Q: Is there a cure?
A: No cure or single treatment exists for ASDs. Specialists design individual treatment plans tailored to each child's needs. Many children benefit from therapies and services that target their behavioral and educational needs. Health care providers may prescribe antidepressants, antianxiety medications, antipsychotic drugs, stimulants, and other medications for ASD-related symptoms and co-occurring conditions. Some children make remarkable progress and function at near-normal levels. Others struggle throughout their lives.
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The home of an 88-year-old Hollywood man is heading to tax sale for unpaid bills for sewer service he is not using or even connected to. County Commissioner Dan Morris (R) said he is not going to allow that to happen.
Officials of the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission said last week they have done everything possible to accommodate the situation under the law.
"There's no need for this," Morris said. "You don't throw a 90-year-old man out on the street. If they wait until the property is sold, they'll get their money. But they don't want to do that, they want it now."
It makes "no sense to take people's money for nothing. It's highway robbery," said Combs Toney, 88. "I've been paying for nothing."
He has been paying sewer bills to MetCom for several years, even though his home was never connected into the central sewer line installed there, as required.
At one point, Toney owed MetCom $4,500, but now owes $657 after MetCom waived a connection charge and its late fees. MetCom also granted several deferrals to connect since its officials became aware he never linked into the sewer system.
Using federal dollars, a central sewer system was installed in the area of Hollywood Road and McIntosh Road in the early 1990s to replace failed septic systems there, said Jacquelyn Meiser, MetCom attorney.
Residents in the service area had six months to connect, and through various grant programs the out-of-pocket cost to do so was minimal.
"Most people did this," Meiser said. "Mr. Toney did not apply and he didn't connect. Everything went merrily along for quite some time," she said.
"In this case he just started paying service charges and did for ... years without receiving any service," she said, though the home should have been connected to the sewer system.
In 2006, MetCom learned the home was not connected and a five-year extension was granted. Toney still paid monthly bills during this time, Meiser said.
From 2007 to 2011, the service charges were waived, but when the extension ended, those charges came back, including a $3,700 one-time connection fee.
More extensions were granted, and the MetCom board worked on a special deferral based on Toney's age and financial situation, Meiser said.
Using the standards of the Maryland Energy Assistance Program on income, it was determined "he makes more than twice the standard so he doesn't qualify" for financial hardship, Meiser said.
The charges on Toney's account started to accrue. Water and sewer charges are by Maryland law considered the same as property taxes — they have to be paid, Meiser said, or else the property goes to tax sale.
"We can't say it's OK not to pay," she said, to any customers.
The latest deferral granted to Toney to connect to the sewer line is based on the ongoing work of a county government task force to study connection issues to water and sewer services. "There's no way to know when that work's all going to be finished," Meiser said. The $3,700 connection fee and other late charges were waived and "his bill is back down to the minimum it can be," she said, at $657, based on the $59-a-month sewer fee.
However, "it is going to tax sale for nonpayment. That's nothing our board can do anything about or the county commissioners can do anything about. That's the law. The only way around that is to amend the law," she said.
"I don't mind paying an honest bill," Toney said. "My record is very good that I paid."
"If he would just pay his bill like he has been for 20 years, he wouldn't be going to tax sale," Meiser said.
The sale will be held in late February or early March.
"If it comes to tax sale, I will approach my church for donations," Morris said.
However, even if that bill is paid, Toney's home still has to connect to the sewer system, said Dan Ichniowski, MetCom director.
The St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management can remove the sewer allocation from the property and Morris said that office is working on that.
"That would take away every charge," Meiser said, but it wouldn't be consistent with the rest of the sewer service area and would decrease the value of the property. The next owner of the home wouldn't be able to connect to sewer service without the approved connection.
There is a waiting list now for new sewer connections in Leonardtown, she said.
Phil Shire, director of the St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management, checked with the county health department and Toney's "septic system is good, so there's no urgent need to connect" to sewer.
He is waiting on the written request to remove the property's sewer allocation.


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Washington, D.C. - 3/25/2009 - The biggest public lands bill in decades cleared its final hurdle today, when the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass it. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 safeguards millions of acres of new wilderness, protects hundreds of miles of rivers, expands trails, and keeps critical habitat in Wyoming safe from oil and gas leasing.
"This is the biggest wilderness protection bill in decades," said Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope. "Today, Congress has helped ensure that we will have a wild legacy to pass on to our children and grandchildren. This bill helps guarantee that future generations will be able to hike in pristine forests from California to West Virginia. The bill ensures that Americans will have a chance to fish untouched rivers and watch antelope migrate in the wild."
"As global warming begins to impact wildlife, it's urgent that we protect the corridors where animals migrate and the habitat where they live and raise their young," Pope said. "This bill will help do that."
It also shelters over a million acres of key hunting and fishing grounds on the Wyoming Range from oil and gas drilling.
"Places like the Wyoming Range provide key habitat for animals like pronghorn antelope. If we hope to keep outdoor traditions like camping, hunting, and fishing alive, we need to protect the public lands that support them."
The bill adds permanence to the 26-million-acre National Landscape Conservation System, protects hundreds of miles of free-flowing rivers in six states, and designates numerous new National Scenic Trails, Natural Historic Sites, and National Heritage Areas across the United States.
"Wilderness, rivers, trails and parks support important tourist economies across the country," said Pope. "This legislation keeps our last, best places safe from unchecked industrial development. It will help protect the tourist dollars and jobs that hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation generate."
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On the up side, this time around Pastor Maldonado posted a time; on the down side it was only good enough for 17th place on the Malaysian GP grid.
Having failed to set a time in qualifying for the Australian GP and then retiring on lap 29, Maldonado has been keen to spot any sign of improvement from Lotus this weekend in Malaysia. And, thankfully for the Venezuelan, there were some.
Unlike in Australia, the 29-year-old put his name on the board in qualifying at the Sepang circuit, posting a 2:02.074 to finish 17th, one position behind team-mate Romain Grosjean.
"I think it was much better than last weekend," he told the BBC. "It was a clear step forward. We had so many issues yesterday on both cars, but today was much better."
And even without Lotus' car and engine troubles, qualifying on Saturday was no easy feat as the rain came down heavily forcing the FIA to delay Q1 by 50 minutes.
Once underway, conditions were still difficult for the drivers while a red flag with 35 seconds on the clock put paid to Maldonado's chances of improving.
"It was a bit of a lottery in qualifying. We stopped too late so we weren't able to finish lap because of the red flag. I'm a bit disappointed but there are positive things for the team."
He now enters Sunday's Malaysian GP hoping to once again see signs of improvement.
He added: "Hopefully tomorrow will be good for the team."
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The Suitland High School-Henry A. Wise football rivalry has gone back and forth for everyone but Wesley Wolfolk.
The quarterback was on the wrong end of Wise's playoff loss in 2011, transferred to Suitland and then lost to Wise in the 2012 playoffs.
But Wolfolk overcame his 0-2 start in the series by completing 12-of-17 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns in third-ranked Suitland's 21-7 win over No. 8 Wise on Saturday.
"It's probably one of his best big-game performances," Suitland coach Ed Shields said. "Because this was a big game."
Suitland is off to its fourth 7-0 start in the last six years, but has no region titles in that span. To reach that goal, Suitland might have to start its playoff run with a familiar opponent.
If the season ended today, Suitland would hold the No. 1 seed in the 4A South Region and host fourth-seeded Wise in a region semifinal. And again, Wolfolk, who transferred after classmate Isaiah Black won Wise's starting job, would appear pivotal.
"It was the best thing for him," Wise coach DaLawn Parrish said. "He was in a difficult situation. We hated to see him go, and he's matured and plays tremendously. It's hard to have a former player beat you, but that's how it goes."
As Shields stood in the gym after Saturday's game, he saw Wolfolk exiting and motioned frantically to get the senior's attention.
"Whatever you do, we do," Shields bellowed. "Right? OK."
Wolfolk smiled and kept walking.
He admitted he got too emotional during Suitland's 41-6 region-final loss to Wise last year, and he strived to adjust this season.
"It was quite hard staying level," said Wolfolk, who has received interest from Temple, East Carolina and Buffalo but is still awaiting his first scholarship offer. "I just tried to make sure my team knew that we were in the game at all times. Even when things went bad, we just had to stay up."
On his third touchdown pass, Wolfolk dropped the snap, but he picked up the ball and threw deep.
"Bad things are going to happen," Shields said. "It's what we do after the bad things that really matters. So, in practice, this has happened before. Pushing and urging them, we've got to keep it moving."
Parrish attributed all three touchdowns to blown coverage, and Darryal Jasper and Tevin Singleton definitely got wide open down field for Suitland's first and third scores. Jasper scored Suitland's second touchdown with a catch over a defender, but Parrish said the wrong player was covering the area.
Though three mistakes from a young secondary might give Wise reason to believe it could win a re-match with Suitland, Parrish, whose team fell to 4-3, didn't look ahead to the playoffs.
"I'm not in a situation to say who I want to play," Parrish said. "I just want to get in. And whoever I'm meant to play, so be it.
No. 3 Suitland 21, No. 8 Henry A. Wise 7
Wise (4-3) 0 7 0 0 — 7
Suitland (7-0) 7 7 7 0 — 21
S — Darryal Jasper 38 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (Tevin Singleton kick)
S — Darryal Jasper 38 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (Tevin Singleton kick)
W — Adam Gillis Jr. 21 pass from Isaiah Black (Delanta Yancey kick)
S — Tevin Singleton 57 pass from Wesley Wolfolk (Tevin Singleton kick)
Wise — Adam Gillis Jr. 13-88, Isaiah Black 9-30, Crawford Quincy 3-1, Antwan Benjamin 1-0, Anfernee Perry 1-(-1), Reggie Ware 1-(-5).
Suitland — Robert Wigfall 13-43, Josh Burke 9-22, Wesley Wolfolk 6-(-8).
Suitland — Wesley Wolfolk 12-17-276-1.
Wise — Isaiah Black 11-23-152-1.
Suitland — Tevin Singleton 4-97, Darryal Jasper 3-96, Steven Rivers 3-46, Robert Wigfall 2-37.
Wise — Micah Till 5-95, Anfernee Perry 4-39, Adam Gillis Jr. 1-21, Antwan Benjamin 1-(-3).