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tutorial for Powershot SX50HS

LindaBirder
Enthusiast

I need a tutorial or a step by step instruction that I can follow.  I have downloaded the complete manual and thoroughly read and studied it.  My last Canon was the AE1program purchased in 1984 and used for 20 years, always on the automatic setting.  Since 2004, I have used a Kodak automatic camera.  I am overwhelmed by the settings on this wonderful new camera I just received as a gift 5 weeks ago.  I found one tutorial for setting C1 & C2 to be used respectively for birds in the distance and macro shots.  This is exactly what I need but not exactly the settings as described in the tutorial.  Also, the videographer does not explain how to set the settings but assumes the viewer already knows that.

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ssobel
Contributor

LindaBirder if you are still interested here is a link to a new post on you tube.  It is from a photographer named Marius and each week he is adding another episode.  He uses the SX50 as his teaching camera.  I just found it last week and so far it has answered numerous questions.  He will be posting a new "episode" each week.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzokasX1ILA

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I was also looking for tutorials.  I found one that has been a big help, it is for the SX40, but is very similar.  I have learned a lot watching her u tube videos, Fatdragon100's Canon Powershot SX40.  Hope that is of some help.  I am going to check the other ones that have been suggested.  Learning all the ins and outs takes a little work.  

 

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Those arrows are on the control dial in the back of the camera.

You may find it useful to set the brightness as Spot.

eg. P setting, not Auto.

Press func/set button

Scroll down just beyond Flash

Scroll right to Spot

Press Set.

 

You could also try using the bracketing exposure facility. (AEB)

 

Shoot in raw and convert to .jpg with DPP 

Thanks, Vetteran.  I will try that suggestion.  Sounds good !

Thanks, John.  I think I looked at these settings and tuned them up and down, but thought they brightened or dimmed the entire shot.  I didn't actually take a pic.  I will have to go back and experiment.  I want the subject to be bright and not the background. I know I'm just showing how dumb I am, but I really love to take pictures of the many birds, so please be patient with me.

Thanks John_

I knew how to set EC using the +/- icon but I never knew the up arrow would get me there just as well and is easier to push.

Your welcome Linda there is a lot to learn with this or these powerful cameras, then there's the remembering part too ! lol

Coming here helps me with both so helping you and others when I can does help me also.

RedRiverII
Apprentice

Late to the party but late is better than ???? Correct,  never.   Thanks to all that have contributed,  I've been jumping around the thread,  which is rich with information for this beginner,  I wanted to quickly post my thankfullness before I forget.  Thank you.

A guy who is a pro has a website where he goes thru at least 10 lessons on photography using the SX50HS. I found them very useful his site is MWestPhotograpy on You Tube

Thank you John_. Terrific site for me to begin with, after here of course.
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