Sony Cyber-shot HX50 pocket size 30x superzoom with EVF review - hands on

john5100 · 04-29-2013, 09:34 AM

I don't think the HX cameras does have a Zeiss lens. My HX30V hasn't suffered any because of it and the G lens is quite good.

jogiba · 04-29-2013, 09:35 AM

I don't think it makes any difference if a consumer Sony camera says Carl Zeiss or Sony G on it or not compared to the RX1 that looks like it was made by Carl Zeiss like their Sony Zeiss lenses. The 500mm F4 Sony G cost $12,998 at B&H.

john5100 · 04-29-2013, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

The 500mm F4 Sony G cost $12,998 at B&H.

I think I'll buy 3 of those

john5100 · 04-30-2013, 01:49 PM

A little street photography with the HX30v

john5100 · 05-08-2013, 02:40 PM

Here's how good this little sensor is. ISO 800

ISO 800 pushed +1

cali92rs · 05-09-2013, 03:19 PM

I wonder why the RX100 doesnt come with a grip like this HX50 comes with? That was probably my biggest gripe with the camera.

jogiba · 05-09-2013, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I wonder why the RX100 doesnt come with a grip like this HX50 comes with? That was probably my biggest gripe with the camera.

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john5100 · 05-13-2013, 09:36 PM

I know I keep saying how great these cameras are but what kan I say. I love this little thing.

john5100 · 05-22-2013, 11:49 AM

Some people don't the long zooms are good. I bought this one just in case my wife and go to a concert and she would like some photos. here's Fleetwood Mac at ISO 800 and ISO 1600 at 500mm

jogiba · 05-22-2013, 02:27 PM

Great shots John, I also like small sensor cameras with ultra long IS zooms that are not available on larger sensor models.

EarlVonTapia · 05-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Great shots John, I also like small sensor cameras with ultra long IS zooms that are not available on larger sensor models.

I actually had a chance to test out a Canon SX50 (the current king of zooms) for a couple of days this past weekend. There was a sale going on, so I took a flier on it to see if it could replace my 18-250 for my tele needs.

The zoom is LOOOOONG. Jaw-droppingly long. Being able to zoom farther than your eye can see is an incredible power.

Unfortunately, that super long zoom requires a lot of practice and technique. Also, on clear sunny days, you'd think using it would be a total slam dunk. Not the case. Atmospheric haze renders it fairly unusable at the super long end.

I returned it.

Still, if it pops up on the local craigslist in the future for a good price, I might pick it up again. It's a fun vacation toy/super creep camera.

john5100 · 06-04-2013, 10:50 AM

Here are some that i took at a wedding using my HX30V. Very similar sensor as the HX50V.
Trista and Herb Wedding - a set on Flickr

The one of the flower girl was heavily cropped to remove unwanted people from the frame.

05-22-2013, 02:27 PM	#25
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Great shots John, I also like small sensor cameras with ultra long IS zooms that are not available on larger sensor models. Vimeo Vimeo Vimeo

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04-29-2013, 09:34 AM	#16
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	I don't think the HX cameras does have a Zeiss lens. My HX30V hasn't suffered any because of it and the G lens is quite good.

04-29-2013, 09:35 AM	#17
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	I don't think it makes any difference if a consumer Sony camera says Carl Zeiss or Sony G on it or not compared to the RX1 that looks like it was made by Carl Zeiss like their Sony Zeiss lenses. The 500mm F4 Sony G cost $12,998 at B&H.

04-29-2013, 11:29 AM	#18
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Originally posted by jogiba The 500mm F4 Sony G cost $12,998 at B&H. I think I'll buy 3 of those

04-30-2013, 01:49 PM	#19
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	A little street photography with the HX30v

05-08-2013, 02:40 PM	#20
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Here's how good this little sensor is. ISO 800 ISO 800 pushed +1

05-09-2013, 03:19 PM	#21
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I wonder why the RX100 doesnt come with a grip like this HX50 comes with? That was probably my biggest gripe with the camera.

05-13-2013, 09:36 PM	#23
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	I know I keep saying how great these cameras are but what kan I say. I love this little thing.

05-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#24
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Some people don't the long zooms are good. I bought this one just in case my wife and go to a concert and she would like some photos. here's Fleetwood Mac at ISO 800 and ISO 1600 at 500mm

05-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#26
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by jogiba Great shots John, I also like small sensor cameras with ultra long IS zooms that are not available on larger sensor models. I actually had a chance to test out a Canon SX50 (the current king of zooms) for a couple of days this past weekend. There was a sale going on, so I took a flier on it to see if it could replace my 18-250 for my tele needs. The zoom is LOOOOONG. Jaw-droppingly long. Being able to zoom farther than your eye can see is an incredible power. Unfortunately, that super long zoom requires a lot of practice and technique. Also, on clear sunny days, you'd think using it would be a total slam dunk. Not the case. Atmospheric haze renders it fairly unusable at the super long end. I returned it. Still, if it pops up on the local craigslist in the future for a good price, I might pick it up again. It's a fun vacation toy/super creep camera.

06-04-2013, 10:50 AM	#27
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Here are some that i took at a wedding using my HX30V. Very similar sensor as the HX50V. Trista and Herb Wedding - a set on Flickr The one of the flower girl was heavily cropped to remove unwanted people from the frame.