Lens Hood for Canon SX50

Not everyone want to use UV filter for their Canon SX50 as protector. Some do think it can effect the photo quality. It can if the filter is a bad quality cheap one. Also you need to buy a filter adapter if you want to fix a UV filter to your Canon SX series camera.But keeping the Lens protected is important too. So the only other thing you can do is using a good lens hood for your expensive bridge camera.

Latest SX series cameras like Canon SX30, Canon SX40 or Canon SX50 doesn't come with a Canon Lens hood so you need to buy one separate. Not everyone buy it but if you prefer a Lens Hood to UV filter then you should get one which custom build for these cameras. If not then you will need a to use 58m or 67mm filter with a same size Filter adapter. That can cost you at least around $30. So this one is the cheaper solution even thought it won't give you a full protection from dust like when you use with a filter.

So here's a low cost lens hood from Amazon which can be mount of any Canon SX cameras from Canon SX10 to SX50. It's a custom build so it would fit the groove type threads these cameras have. Also it cost you only  around $7 with shipping and everything. It's same as Canon LH-DC60 Lens Hood ( Here) which is recommend by Canon for their SX cameras in this series but cost you only half of Canon hoods price.

Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable batteries are the best !

The last post I made was in May and it was about Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable batteries. I had bought in same month. Now it's been 2 months and I still have those Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable batteries in my Canon SX10 camera without recharging ! I must have taken over 500 photos and I can't believe how these batteries are holding on ! nearly 3 months without self discharging. 

I won't buy any other type of rechargeable batteries than Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries. None of other brands could hold more than a week. I guess having 3 sets of Sanya Eneloop batteries will be enough for one whole month even if we take photos everyday morning to night. I don't use Flash a lot so I have to check how long these batteries can last with Flash. Even with flash I think these will last longer enough. I'm going to buy another 2 sets of Sanyo Enloop rechargeable batteries for my SX10 So I don't have to worry about dead batteries in middle of vacation or a field trip. If you haven't tried these great batteries yet then you should give a try. You will not regret that.

YinYan CY-20 Flash for Canon SX10 IS Camera and Canon SX20

Well I know the best flash for Canon SX20 or SX10 is Canon Speedlite 270 EX. But it cost around $130 at least so I don't want to have a expensive Flash for my Canon SX10 IS camera. I was looking for cheaper flashes when I found this YinYan CY-20 Flash. You can buy this from Ebay for around $20. I had bought it from Ebay and received it few days ago.

First thing I noticed was this flash has no weight. Its light like a toy. And there are no controls. You only have 2 buttons. one for test and other for no/off. If you are looking for alternative for Speedlite 270 EX and expect same power then this is not for you. 

I don't this gives much more than what you get from Canon SX10 IS cameras internal Flash. Still for me this flash is not something worthless. I'm a Macro Photo freak. I love taking macro photos of flowers and insects. One of the biggest problems you have with this camera when you try to take macro photos is Internal Flash is built too close to the camera so light doesn't spread through the photo correctly. You always get a darker bottom. With this cheap YinYan CY-20 Flash you can get this problem sorted out. Another cool thing is you can turn the flash light upto 90 degrees!

If you are looking for a more powerful flash like Canon Speedlite 270 EX thing you have to look for another alternative.  such as 

• Canon Speedlite 270EX ($145)
• Canon Speedlite 220EX ($125) (Old SLR version)
• Vivitar Dedicated E-TTL ($100)
• Vivitar DF-383 E-TTL ($120)
• Vivitar S1 DF183 ($60)

 YinYan CY-20 Flash Specifications -

• Light Index ISO100 GN20m
• Effective irradiation angle (horizontal × vertical) 60 ° × 40 °
• Power 2 5 batteries (alkaline) or rechargeable batteries
• Call back time  5-7S
• Flash duration 1/1000S
• Color temperature 5600k
• Size 65 × 60 × 98mm
• Weight 100g  

B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter

Ok B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter might not be the best Circular Polarizer Filter for Canon SX10 or Canon SX20 cameras because this Circular Polarizer Filter is around $100. But if you also have a DSLR camera then B+W 58mm Circular Polarized MRC Filter is something you should keep in your camera bag. This is one of the highest quality Circular Polarized filter you can find. B+W is known for quality products.

It has brass Ring for higher Quality Image and highest possible polishing technique. New thinner Pro mount and No vignetting. If you check Amazon.com you will find 14 five star rating for this filter out of 14 total ratings. Every customer who has reviewed and written a feedback seems happy with it.

Integral 4GB SDHC Class 6 Ultima Pro Card

I bought 2 Integral 4GB SDHC Class 6 Ultima Pro Card from Amazon.fr though a friend of mine. These Integral SDHC Class 6 Ultima Pro Cards are not available in Amazon.com of those are available only in Amaozn europe sites. I bought these cards to use for my Canon SX10 IS camera with CHDK. I needed 4GB cards because thats the limit you can use for CHDK. Also I wanted to by the fastest avaliable speed limit so I bought these Integral 4GB SDHC Class 6 Ultima Pro Card.

I can't say I'm happy with their speed. They are not faster than my Laxer 2GB SD card or Transcend 4GB SD cards. I don't know if this Integral 4GB SDHC Class 6 Ultima Pro Cards have same speed or less. But they are not faster. I have the lag which I get from my old SD cards.

So Buy a good class10 SDHC card or 2 for your Canon SX10 IS camera and If you want to use CHDK for Canon SX10 IS then buy several 4GB class10 SDHC cards. 2GB would be better but you won't find 2GB class10 SDHC memory cards. few good options are,

• Sandisk 4GB Class10 Extreme III SD Card - $31.93
• Transcend 4GB Class10 SDHC Card - $10.80
• Panasonic 4GB Class10 SDHC Card - $26.50

Lexerd - Canon SX10 IS Anti-glare Digital Camera Screen Protector

I saw this Lexerd Anti-glare Digital Camera Screen Protector  for Canon  SX10 IS camera yesterday while browsing through Canon Powershot SX10 IS camera accessories. This LCD Screen Protector dual pack is only $15. I think there was Lexerd  Anti-glare Digital Camera Screen Protector single pack too.

Product description says, The Lexerd TrueVue™ is created from an ultra-clear film that is exclusive to Lexerd for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the TrueVue is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection. Lexerd TrueVue utilizes the latest LCD screen protection technology that will keep gadgets looking great.

• Keep your device crystal clear with the exclusive professional grade film.
• Scratch-proof - you can show off your gadget and use it without fear of scratching.
• The ultra-thin film is only 0.2 mm thick and will not add bulk to your device. 
• TrueVue is guaranteed to preserve original color tones.
• Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage

Hoya 58mm Super HMC PRO 1 UV Filter

Hoya 58mm Super HMC PRO 1 UV Filter is the UV filter I use for my Canon SX10 IS camera. It's kind of expensive comparing to other 58mm UV filters but this is a real quality product. This one of the best high end 58mm UV filters you can find today. 12 layers of Super Multicoating are applied to the surface of the Skylight 1B and UV models, which produce an average transmission of 99.7%. Coupled with maximum surface precision, this allows increased resistance to flare the stunning images can be recorded at wide apertures without compromising the performance of your lenses. 

The UV-Haze filter will improve your images when photographing mountain and marine scenes, where increased haze threatens to make your photographs indistinct in color and clarity. Be aware that this filter reduces Ultraviolet (UV) haze, and not haze related to other reasons like smog. 

Hoya 58mm Super HMC PRO 1 UV Filter is bit expensive but I'm fully satisfied with it. unlike those cheap UV filter you can see feel the quality because you ll see zero reflection from Hoya 58mm Super HMC PRO 1 UV Filter surface.

Hakuba DMSP-SD4 Plastic SDHC Card Case

Hakuba DMSP-SD4 Plastic SDHC Card Case can hold upto 4 SDHC cards its small so you can attach it to camera strap or belt loop or keep in pocket or your in your camera bag. It does have a lot of padding and your SDHC cards will be safe without doubt. If you want a SDHC Card Case which can hold more cards then you can go for Hakuba DMSPSD SDHC card wallet or Pelican 0910 Secure Digital Memory Card Case which both can hold upto 8 cards. But for an avarage photographer who use a Canon SX10 IS camera, Hakuba DMSP-SD4 Plastic SDHC Card Case would be more than enough. It can hold 4 SDHC cards and if those are 4GB SDHC cards ( if you use CHDK ) or 8GB SDHC cards then you wouldn't need more than 4 cards at all.

Lensmate 58mm Filter Adapter for Canon SX10 IS camera

Lensmate are the guys who have started offering  58mm custom built filter adapter for Canon Powershot SX10 IS camera. This  was a great news for Canon SX10 IS camera owners those days. They launched it in Feb, 2009 I think. I bought a Lensmate 58mm filter adapter in April same year. Their site is pretty good and informative also they have a list of Canon SX10 IS camera accessories available in their online shop.

Their Lensmate 58 Filter Adapter is good. It fits to the lens barrel without a problem. Only problem is it's plastic. It's not a problem but you don't feel safe like a Janco 58mm metal filter adapter. But in those early days Lensmate 58mm Filter Adapter was the only one available for Canon SX10 IS camera Owners. Another problem with Lensmate is their shipping cost and products are expensive than in Amazon. I bought a Hoya 58mm CIR-Polarizing Filter which costed me over $70. Also their Lensmate 58mm adapter is not available anywhere else than their own site.

Now you can find a good 58mm Filter Adapter which is custom built for Canon SX10 IS camera from Amazon.com. It's called Janco 58mm Filter Adapter. Also there is a Chinese 58mm Filter adapter you can find in Ebay. Janco 58mm Filter Adapter is metal and its cheaper than Lensmater or Ebay Filter Adapters. Also I heard plenty of good reviews about it. So If you are looking for a 58mm Filter Adapter for your Canon SX10 IS camera or Canon SX20 IS camera then buy the Janco 58mm Filter Adapter. Unfortunatly they ship it only within USA. So you if you are not in USA you ll need to check Ebay or buy the Lensmate Adapter.

Slik Mini Pro 3 Tabletop Travel Mini Tripod

If you are looking for a Mini Travel Tripod then Slik Mini Pro 3 is ideal for you. This is a small, light weight but soild tripod with a ball head. You can use this for your Canon SX10 IS camera and also with bigger DSLR cameras. Slik Mini Pro 3 Tabletop Travel Mini Tripods compact size gives it a huge advantage. You can keep it in bag or keep it fixed to the camera. It's a very sturdy tripod, with expandable legs and a raisable center column.

When folded, the SLIK MINI series tripods are about the size of standard telephoto lens, meaning they can be carried in your camera bag all the time so tripod support is always at hand!Besides its traditional use as a tripod, the SLIK MINI series have another great feature, the ability to use the tripod as a "Chest-Pod" camera support. To use it as a chest-pod, first loosen the locking collar around the center column, pull out (raise) the center column at least one inch and tighten. Then, with the legs spread, place the feet of the legs against your upper chest. Loosen the tripod head and position the camera so you can see through the viewfinder comfortably. Customers have given all postive reviews and ratings for this Slik Mini Pro 3 Tripod. Check Amazon.com read more about this nice mini tripod.

Screw Mount 58mm Flower Lens Hood for Canon Powershot SX10 IS Camera

Since Canon doesn't make Screw Mount Lens Hoods It's impossible to find a Canon 58mm Flower Lens for your Canon Powershot SX10 IS camera if you are using the 58mm Filter adapter. You received a great Canon Flower Lens hood with camera but you can't use it with 58mm Filter Adapter for Canon SX10 IS camera. I have been looking for a Screw Mount 58mm Flower Lens Hood for my Canon SX10 IS camera for nearly year now. Finally I found a 58mm Flower Lens Hood which you can use for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX20 IS cameras.

Opteka 58mm Screw Mount Flower / Petal Shaped Lens Hood is the one fits Canon Powershot SX10 IS camera. It's plastic but it fits. Guys remember this is for your Canon Powershot SX10 IS camera not for your High end DSLR camera. This one is cheap but it works well with Canon SX10 IS camera as well as Canon SX20 IS camera. Be careful when you fit this to your 58mm Filter adapter. Don't try to fix the Lens Hood while yr adapter is on Lens barrel. First fix Lens hood to Adapter and then fit Adapter to Lens barrel. Remember Grooves on your Lens barrel of the camera important to you than this cheap Lens hood or Adapter which you can replace. So make sure you fit Lens Hood to Adapter before fixing adapter to camera. safety of camera comes first.

Installation :

Rotate lock-ring to expose the thread's mounting thread. Attach the hood by screwing it on the filter or lens thread. Rotate lock-ring back to fix the hood on the thread.  While fixating the hood with the lock-ring, keep the " " symbol on the hood exactly at 12 o'clock position for the correct perpendicular orientation of the higher sides of the hood.