I thought long and hard about which lenses and what DSLR I would haul along with me to adequately capture the magic that is Costa Rica. The final decision, was a complete surprise to me. I had been searching for a new wide angle lens, when I happened to see the Canon Powershot SX50. I scoured the internet for photo examples, and with the 50x optical zoom of this little gem, I made a bold decision to make the purchase, and leave my heavy, bulky, and expensive camera gear at home.

It was an amazing trip, and yes, there were times, when I missed my DSLR camera; however, I have to say that I am both extremely pleased and surprised by the reach and quality of this little gem.