I Bought A Compact Camera 

It’s an amazing bit of gear. I keep mine with me all the time just in case there’s a photo opportunity.

Me too. Always. In case you see Sasquatch or a streaker. A big fire. Natural disaster.

These cameras are really so versatile

I love my HX90V. Didn’t need the HX99 with 4K version as I don’t shoot video much. Always keep this in the car. Never know when you’ll see a UFO or “Bigfoot”. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The case I use is the “Lowepro Tahoe CS 20”.. 12.00 dollars new (unused) on eBay. It’s a perfect size, with a zippered side for (3) spare batteries. Perfect for the Ricoh GR too.

It does seem that the more use these compact cameras get, the more fragile they become. I’ve already notice a few sticking points on my H50!

Sounds like you’re on to a good thing. I’ve loved using my ‘50’ since I got it. It obviously has limitations compared to my DSLR but I wonder if that’s because I still need to take time to learn how it works 🤣 But they are great little cameras and really convenient to use too 👍

@@TudorSmithPhotography thank you, i'm sure that you will learn very fast. These camera's are fast and easy learn. I have the advantage that i'm already familiar with this old Sony menu wich is the same as my old A6000 camera. That camera was also released around the same time in 2014. Since August this my old A6000 has been replaced with the brandnew A6700 as my new main camera. I seriously love it and Sony camera's in general. Good luck wishing you all the best with your HX50!

I bought this exact camera used for £40 about 3 years ago and I find it brilliant for recording my children's Christmas plays. I was surprised how much better the sound of these videos was compared to what the teachers shared with us parents of the same performance. While I normally use a mirrorless camera on most occasions, this little HX50 acts like a telephoto lens which I'm not investing in, but occasionally need.

I am enjoying using this camera even though it’s quite old. It’s really practical too!

Do you still have it? I’m amazed at the power and capabilities of this 10 year old camera.

@@TudorSmithPhotography Funny you should say that! Since this video went up I’m trying to locate it! I had it mended twice cause I loved it so much! I just know I didn’t throw it out!

It’s early days but I’m keeping my expectations low. The image quality seems ok but it depends on the subject and focal range 👍

Yes you’re right. 24 x 720 optical. Then in settings you can turn on “Sony clear zoom” for a little more. Then also turn on the digital zoom for even more. Yikes. I think better to crop in post. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thanks for the sub! More videos are planned 👍

Thanks very much 🙏

I'm loving the histogram. No such quality on my entry level DSLR. I reckon this may be my "keep it in the pocket at all times" camera until I wear it out 🤣

Yes it’s a pretty cool little camera. 📷 👍

You don’t like the “pop up” EVF on these little Sonys. ? They’ve been on every model since the HX80. HX90. HX99.

This is my first move into compact cameras. If I find I make a lot of use with my 10yr old Cybershot, then I will make some considerations into replacing it with a newer model - and that might not be Sony. We’ll see

I’m still quite pleased with my Sony. Do you still own your two?

@@TudorSmithPhotography yes, I do. And since then I got 2 Panasonic LUMIZ tz220

Thanks

Hi. I bought mine off eBay and there are still many for sale 👍

thank you for the answer! wish you a nice day

eBay. I bought a few HX90v from the Japan shops. Had great luck with them. Super clean like new condition. 350. ish. Japanese shops take close up photos of the cameras from every angle. Especially the lens. They describe the condition like.. Mint - or Excellent ++++ and tell if there’s dust in old lenses.

A friend of mine bought the HX60 after seeing mine. Same megapixels but I think the 60 has a few more features.

Yeah I’m discovering the need for a tripod for video 👍

Yes I got my 2 and 7 back to front. The focal range is amazing for such a small piece of kit!

They seem ok to me as long as you don’t zoom in too much. Then I find there’s a lot of degradation in quality. I hadn’t considered the JPGs were being compressed. I’ll have to investigate.

iirc you can shoot raw with this model.

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Maybe they’re trying to compensate for something 🤣