Canon PowerShot SX420 IS TEARDOWN! What's Inside a 42× Zoom Camera?

Complete teardown of the Canon PowerShot SX420 IS to see what makes a 42× optical zoom camera work. As the camera comes apart, we also explore the history of the zoom lens, from the first practical designs to the engineering that eventually made cameras like the SX420 possible. Along the way we'll take a closer look at the zoom mechanism, lens groups, flash system, capacitor, and many of the hidden components packed inside this compact superzoom camera. If you enjoy camera teardowns, photography, vintage technology, and seeing how things work, you're in the right place. If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more camera teardowns every week. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Before Zoom Lenses 02:35 The First Practical Zoom Lenses 04:23 Inside the SX420 05:57 From Professional Tool to Everyday Camera 07:52 Canon's Superzoom Evolution 09:31 The SX420's Lens 11:07 Conclusion