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  1. HokkaidoStu

    Canon SX50 Specs

    Actually I have both the 500/f4 and the SX50. The next time I have the the 500/ f4 with 1.4X teleconverter on a tripod and the SX50 handy I'll try some comparison shots. I have no idea when this will be but if/when it happens I'll post the results here. 700mm on the 7D's APSC sensor would be...
  2. HokkaidoStu

    Canon SX50 Specs

    Looking at that Cormorant pic it must be a good camera for 'record shots', I'm surprised more non DSLR birders don't carry one around. Better than digiscoping for capturing evidence of a rarity..................
  3. HokkaidoStu

    Canon SX50 Specs

    I suspect a crop from the 500/f4 would still be quite a bit better than the digital zoom of the SX50. Well it better be, considering the massive price difference.................
  4. HokkaidoStu

    Canon SX50 Specs

    And you would be guessing correctly....................
  5. HokkaidoStu

    Canon SX50 Specs

    I got this camera a couple of days ago, I'm still trying to familiarize myself with the settings etc. Here are 2 pics taken from the same spot, just snaps with no cropping and minimal post processing, one taken with a 7D/500 f4 combo and the other with the SX50. For large stationary birds in...
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