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Canon PowerShot SX500 is 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 30x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (Old Model)

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Features

  • 16 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
  • 3-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
  • DIGIC 4 image processor
  • 720p HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button
  • 24mm wide-angle lens with powerful 30x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer / 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer / DIGIC 4 Image Processor / 3.0-inch LCD with 461,000 dots / Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist button aids in tracking and capturing subjects during super telephoto photography / High Speed AF

Description

The Canon 6353B001 PowerShot SX500 IS 16MP Compact Digital Camera, in black, has a 24mm wide angle lens with an incredible 30x optical zoom. This is enough zoom power to shoot almost anything you could imagine, from wide angle expanses to ultra-telephoto close-ups. With the image quality of the 16MP CCD sensor and high-end performance from the DIGIC 4 image processor, whatever you can imagine will be reproduced in gorgeous colors, sharp focus and accurate exposure. The SX500 is that good. Quality is guaranteed. And so is speed. Autofocus speeds ensure you won't miss a shot and enhanced Zoom Framing Assist enables focus tracking and capture while shooting in the super-telephoto ranges that the 30x zoom allows. Crisp 720p HD Video with stereo sound is activated with a simple touch of one dedicated button and can immediately be screened on your HDTV. Plus the SX500 has a 461,000 dot 3.0" LCD display that can show off your handiwork with accurate colors and contrast. From the Manufacturer Super Zoom, Super CompactThe PowerShot SX500 IS gives you all the power of super zoom in a camera that's sized to go everywhere! The extremely powerful 30x Optical Zoom with 24mm Wide-Angle Lens (35mm equivalent: 24–720mm) gives you true shooting versatility, while the Optical Image Stabilizer ensures crisp, brilliant images at any zoom length. Image quality is spectacular thanks to the 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor, and you can capture stunningly realistic 720p HD video in stereo sound with a simple press of the movie button. An enhanced Zoom Framing Assist button helps you track and capture subjects for sharp super telephoto photography, and new High Speed AF dramatically reduces lag time so you'll never miss a shot. Just hold the PowerShot SX500 IS in your hand to experience what makes the new design so special. The camera's slim, compact body is proportioned in perfect relation to the giant zoom, while rounded corners with angled grips are a natural fit for the palm of your hand. Zoom right onto the field to capture sports action, achieve those wide-angle travel shots, preserve memories of special events as beautiful HD video — it's all possible with the PowerShot SX500 IS! Advanced Optics Capture the World as You See ItPowerful 30x Optical Zoom with 24mm Wide-Angle LensGiven the PowerShot SX500 IS's compact size and attractive proportions, it is especially impressive that the camera is equipped with a mega-powerful 30x Optical Zoom. With a 35mm film equivalent focal length that extends all the way from 24mm to 720mm, your shooting reach is superb: you'll capture telephoto shots with detail like never before. The Wide-Angle Lens gives your images a distinctive sweep and grandeur, capturing landscapes, cityscapes, tall buildings and wide groups of people with ease. Genuine Canon optics ensure that your images are resonant with the clarity and brilliance made possible by Canon's decades of industry leadership in optical technology. Powerful Core Specs Deliver Beautiful Images16.0 Megapixel Image SensorThe PowerShot SX500 IS's 16.0 Megapixel CCD sensor delivers impressive photos with fine detail and brilliant color. The high resolution ensures superb image quality even when cropping or making very large prints. Canon DIGIC 4 Image ProcessorCanon DIGIC Image Processors have set the standard for functionality and performance since their groundbreaking introduction in 1999. With each successive generation, DIGIC Image Processors have brought elevated performance and powerful new features to PowerShot digital cameras. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, Full HD video and Face Detection Self- timer. New, more powerful noise reduction algorithms also provide improved low-light capture. Preserve and Share Your Memories in Spectacular HDCanon HD Video AdvantageThe PowerShot SX500 IS lets you record amazingly detailed 720p HD video at 25 frames per second with clear stereo sound. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot high definition video whenever you want, right from your compact digital camera. Watching your videos and sharing them with family and friends is especially easy with the camera's HDMI output: you can connect the camera directly to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable, and see your videos on the big screen right away.Dedicated Movie Button, Wind Filter and Optical Zoom While ShootingIt's never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. The PowerShot SX500 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want. The camera also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And the PowerShot SX500 IS lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you're shooting a video, without sacrificing HD video resolution.iFrame Movie SupportWith the PowerShot SX500 IS, you can also shoot video in the Apple iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions. Compose Your Shots in High ResolutionHigh-Resolution 3.0-inch LCDComposing and checking your shots is easier with PowerShot SX500 IS's clear, high-resolution LCD (approximately 461,000 dots). The extra resolution also makes using the camera's menu functions more convenient. The large screen is easily viewable from a wide angle, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and VideosSmart AUTOThe PowerShot SX500 IS features Smart AUTO: sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button. Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away. A Steady Image Is a Beautiful ImageIntelligent ISIntelligent IS, the latest advance in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image.Normal Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Macro (Hybrid) Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Dynamic Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed. Super Telephoto Shooting Made EasyEnhanced Zoom Framing Assist ButtonWith its 30x Optical Zoom lens, the PowerShot SX500 IS has the telephoto reach to capture subjects a long distance away. At maximum telephoto, however, it can be challenging to track a moving subject. Zoom Framing Assist makes it much easier to use the camera's powerful zoom lens. When you press and hold the Zoom Framing Assist function button, the camera will automatically zoom out to include a wider angle of view, enabling you to more easily locate your moving subject. Once you find it, releasing the button will cause the lens to return to its original zoom position, intelligently keeping the subject in focus until you're ready to shoot and capture the perfect close-up moment. For enhanced versatility, the PowerShot SX500 IS now allows you to make adjustments to zoom while the button is pressed, with an animated assist frame that makes viewing easy. When the button is released, the lens will return to the adjusted zoom position. Several engineering breakthroughs contributed to this major enhancement to speed. In addition to improved AF algorithms, the camera can process multiple sequences simultaneously, and takes advantage of reworked controls between AF and the start of shooting. Faster Focus Helps You Capture Every ShotHigh Speed AFThe PowerShot SX500 IS is equipped with Canon's latest advancements in Autofocus (AF) technology. Canon's newly developed AF achieves a significant increase in speed, for a shooting experience that's spontaneous and natural. The remarkably responsive High Speed AF lets you capture great shots as they happen, with reduced lag time. Several engineering breakthroughs contributed to this major enhancement to speed. In addition to improved AF algorithms, the camera can process multiple sequences simultaneously, and takes advantage of reworked controls between AF and the start of shooting. Additional FeaturesFace Detection TechnologyFace Detection technology makes it easy for you to take great photos of people. The camera will automatically detect the face(s) in a frame to give it optimal focus, exposure, flash (if needed) and white balance. Face self-timer adds convenience to Face Detection because you can set the camera to release the shutter when someone enters the frame. Shooting ModesPowerShot cameras offer shooting modes that make it easy to take perfect photos in a wide range of shooting situations by providing intelligent presets with optimized settings. Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Aperture- Priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise. Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject “pop.” Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Creative Filters This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more. Movie Record video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. iFrame Movie The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality. Discreet Mode Disables flash, AF assist beam, and all camera sounds with one mode dial setting—so you can capture images in quiet areas. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Face Self-timer The camera waits for a face to enter the frame before releasing the shutter. Special Scene Modes with Creative FiltersSpecial Scene Modes have fun and creative filters you can add to your photos without having to use a computer. You can make a quirky portrait using a Fisheye Lens Effect or add a beautiful single-tone effect with Monochrome. Toy Camera Effect simulates a vintage look as if capturing the photo using a "toy" or pinhole camera. Make a scene appear like a small-scale model with Miniature Effect, when shooting from a high vantage point. Super Vivid enhances an image for bright, intense colors while Poster Effect alters the contrast of an image for poster-like presentation.Available in 30 LanguagesThere are now a total of 30 display languages from which you can choose: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese.

Compatible Mountings: Canon


Photo Sensor Technology: CCD


Supported File Format: JPEG


Image Stabilization: Optical


Maximum Focal Length: 720 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 30 x


Maximum Aperture: 5.8 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Metering Description: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot


Brand: Canon


Auto Focus Technology: Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection


Display Resolution Maximum: 461000


Photo Sensor Size: 1/2.3-inch


Photo Sensor Technology: CCD


Effective Still Resolution: 16


Maximum Webcam Image Resolution: 16 MP


White balance settings: Auto


Self Timer Duration: 10 seconds


JPEG quality level: Normal


Image Stabilization: Optical


Supported Image Format: Still JPEG (Exif. 2.3); Video MOV (Image H.264; Audio Linear PCM (Stereo))


Video Capture Format: AVC


Video Capture Resolution: HD 720p


Video Standard: MPEG 4


Viewfinder Type: Optical


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Display Type: LCD


Display Fixture Type: Fixed


Batteries Required?: Yes


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Are Batteries Included: Yes


Rechargeable Battery Included: No


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


Battery Description: Lithium Ion


Battery Weight: 1 Grams


Battery Life: 195 Photos


Software Included: Solution Disk V121 (JEFIGSCRK)


Target Gender: Unisex


Digital Scene Transition: zoom


Connectivity Technology: USB


Continuous Shooting Speed: 0.8


Wireless Communication Technology: EyeFi


Flash Memory Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC


Special Feature: Face Detection


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Skill Level: Professional


Specific Uses For Product: Photography


Form Factor: Compact


Hardware Interface: HDMI


Audio Recording: No


Audio Output Type: stereo


Lens Type: Wide Angle


Optical Zoom: 30 x


Digital Zoom: 4


Maximum Aperture: 5.8 f


Minimum Aperture: 3.4 f


Zoom Type: Optical Zoom


Camera Lens Description: Optical wide-angle lens


Compatible Mountings: Canon


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Maximum Focal Length: 720 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 24 Millimeters


Expanded ISO Maximum: 1600


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Max Shutter Speed: 15 seconds


Min Shutter Speed: 15 seconds


Exposure Control Type: Creative Filter, Movie, Program, Discreet, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority, Scene, Automatic


Metering Description: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot


Shooting Modes: Sports


Model Name: 6353B001


Brand: Canon


Model Number: 6353B001


Color: Black


Included Components: Tripod, HDMI Cable


Language: English


Age Range (Description): Adult


Processor Description: Digic 4


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 4.09 x 3.15 x 2.76 inches


Item Weight: 1.45 Pounds


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Fantastic value
I got the SX500 IS as an upgrade from my 8 year old Lumix, not wanting to go full DSLR, but maybe something in between. Portable, inexpensive, yet with a high optical zoom and good image stability. There are undoubtedly other models with better features that take higher quality pictures, including Canon's own SX50, but none for under $200 that I could find. Checking on reviews at various sites also led me to believe the SX500 IS was at least comparable, and usually better than the other 30x "ultra" zoom cameras. After playing around with it a few days, mostly on the Auto setting, I'm very happy with the optical zoom and the image stability you get at 30x, better than I got with the Lumix at 10x. Macro shots at an inch or less look great, at least in good light. Low light shots get very grainy as the ISO kicks up to 800 very quickly so I'll be playing with the manual settings more there. Tons of those settings that I'll have to really study--as another review pointed out, this isn't a beginner's camera, but then I didn't want one and am willing to dive into the details a bit. Possible cons: movies are "only" at 720, but look plenty good (for 1080, maybe consider the SX50?). The aperture speed was rated low for this camera at just under 1 sec. Haven't taken any high speed shots yet, say a bird in flight, so I can't comment on it yet. The battery life is also supposedly short, but I always get a spare (2 for $15). My maybe biggest gripe is the awkward shape, which is to say the lens is very long, so the camera is very boxy. I don't want to get yet another dedicated camera bag, and it doesn't fit into any of my laptop backpacks or satchels very well. It's not a big camera, it's just not very flat in any 2 dimensions, so just... awkward. All in all, this was a fantastic value, and hopefully a gateway into better photography. I'll update this review after delving more into the finer points of the camera. Update (9/3/2013): I see the price has gone up past $250, and the "super zooms" have gone to 50X. Having done some sports stadium shooting from the back fence to full zoom on the field, I can capture closeups of plays, even fastballs leaving the pitcher's hand from 200-300ft away, so I'm more than happy with 30X, and the stability is very impressive, at least in full daylight (perfect conditions). Still need to test at, say, nighttime concerts, but I still think this is an excellent value, even in the $250 range, and a steal for under $200. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013 by Dave Ruff

  • What a great step up from my SX200IS
I don't understand the other reviews, really? Are you people serious?! I LOVE this camera, when I first saw it was "to be released" I started getting exited, I need this camera, the zoom was (is) perfect, the price, eh, not outta sight. Finally the day came, It was available to order, I ordered, waiting, patiently for it to arrive in time for our Disneyland vacation. It arrived. I was sceptical, bigger that I was used to, smaller than I expected, would it live up to my 200? ... Then the I took some test shots, garden pics, they looked beautiful!! So we were off to vacation, I took many, many pictures, day, night, motions, stills, portrait, landscapes, flowers, characters, all looked good but only able to see them on the camera. When I got home, I plugged the camera into my 55" HD tv via the hdmi cable, started the slide show..... The moment of truth! Did I get my monies worth? Risking a $4000.00 vacation photo shoot of hundreds of pictures of my kids, the park, capturing the actual "essence" of our grand vacation on a $329.00 camera? I DID!!! Breath-taking 16 mega pixel pictures adorned my 16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920 x 1080) TV screen, flawless, gorgeous, vivid colors, absolutely stunning!! I was thrilled, all the photos in 16:9 format. I couldn't get enough!! I was the most excited of all the family members, "look, you can see so much detail..." I was beaming!! Plus the HD video, It's OUTSTANDING!!! Great camera, for the casual or everyday shutterbug! I love it!!! Oh, and don't believe me? 4/5 stars at one site, 4/5 stars at another, and 8/10 at still another. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2012 by Mickey

  • Good for the money, but you still get what you pay.
This camera is definitely a great value. But if you are a photography purist, don't even waste your time with this product. First of all, if you're such a purist, you shouldn't even be looking in this price range. Move up to the Rebel 70D, and don't try to impress the masses with your higher than average expectations not being met by a camera that costs less than the lens of a Rebel 70D. That being said, you will get satisfactory pictures, if you are a being a tourist, attending a party, or out with the family. This isn't a camera that will photograph a still hummingbird, and it will not give you good, large format, poster-quality pictures either. First of all, it adds lots of fake color pixels, which become visible once you zoom in to your pictures on your computer. The quality of the image is also not the best, as the images can look rather grainy when you expand them to their correct size on your screen. What do you get then? Well, you get beautiful 5x7 album pictures, and you might even get a decent 11x17 small poster. Beyond that, you should not consider this camera as an option. If you're going to a hockey game, you might also want to steer clear from this camera. Especially in auto mode, the camera takes up to three full seconds to focus and shoot a picture. Even in TV mode where you are supposedly in control of the shutter speed, it is very slow to react. This is not the best camera for a sporting event, that's for sure. Also, make sure you purchase a memory card, as the camera does not have one included. The camera will perform very well in low light conditions, and it has a very decent zoom for a camera this small. Speaking of small, this camera will not fit in your pockets. But it is small enough that it didn't bother me to carry it on my hand. Overall I give the camera a 4 star rating, mostly because in its native image mode of 4608x3456 pixels, the images appear slightly blurred. That's because the actual resolution of this camera is rather low, 180 dots-per-inch. For the kind of money you'll be spending, you will be able to keep beautiful, natural-colored, and vivid album pictures. And that's OK with me if you're just being a tourist, and you'd rather not get whacked in the head over a Leica, or regretting for a long time that your children forgot your EOS 5D Mark III in a bathroom stall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013 by S. M. A.

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