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issues with Canon Powershot SX40 HS batteries and zoom

Started Jan 14, 2018 | Questions thread
DonA2
DonA2 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,720
Re: issues with Canon Powershot SX40 HS batteries and zoom

Sounds like that SX40 is due for an upgrade.  I now use the SX50 and still use the SX40 for back-up.  Tried the 60 but sold it as the Canon referb cost about 1/2.  If you check with Canon they may still have some available.  The 40's IQ is about equal to the 50 with slightly less zoom range and not as good ergonomically.

My SX40 has never given me a bit of trouble and the battery is the same for the SX50.  With 2 batteries I can swap out easily and both still take a full charge.  Some non-proprietary batteries may offer a shorter life.  Canon's seem to be good but also very expensive.  If you can get a SX50 I would highly recommend it.

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS +2 more
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