Sony RX-100 - 1" sensor zoom compact

[GaryLH]

Originally Posted by David_Manning

We're getting awfully close to a Contax T3 replacement. My fantasy is for APS-C or larger.

I was thinking more like my Contax T (w/ flash module removed) replacement.. Amazon and B&H are saying available on 18th. The next big camera show is in September. Let's c what others are going to announce in this new 1 inch sensor family.

What Sony has done is very tempting... GAS

Gary

[SteveM(PA)]

[SteveM(PA)]

taking out the trash just now, I like the spot metering

[gilpen123]

Yeah right, this RX100 is really tempting. It's actually available at Adorama now.

Originally Posted by GaryLH

I was thinking more like my Contax T (w/ flash module removed) replacement.. Amazon and B&H are saying available on 18th. The next big camera show is in September. Let's c what others are going to announce in this new 1 inch sensor family.

What Sony has done is very tempting... GAS

Gary

[leicapixie]

Canon are releasing a new "mirror-less box" with a pancake lens 14mmf2.0
There are other lenses. i would rather buy a DSLR than these cameras..the Sony 1"( it is NOT 1"" sensor) and the Canon with APS format.
Personally i have so much fun with my small selection of P/S digitals, doubt i'll buy a DSLR until cheaper full frame..soon!

[steveniphoto]

Originally Posted by Dogman

I was just reading the glowing Luminous Landscape review of this camera.

Six hundred fifty bucks. No viewfinder. Not wide enough on the wide end and not fast enough on the long end. No manual or software included.

I stopped reading there.

Another camera maker takes a relatively large, high performance sensor, shoe horns it into a tiny camera body, leaves out a whole range of essential features and sets an unrealistically high price.

It coulda been....

im bothered by the lack of viewfinder option but all in all its a great camera judging by OOC JPEGS. look at the ISO at 3200.. it does better than some DSLR's from a couple years back. AF speed seems extremely good too.

[dct]

I understood that with today's technology and mainstream design a truly pocketable (max 30mm thickness) camera cannot have an integrated viewfinder. Starting from there a few months ago the S100 was on top of my "real pocketable" list. the Sony now switched to the pool position. Maybe I will pull the trigger after summer time.

[Captain Trips]

I have had a couple of cameras without viewfinders, never again. Nice looking output, but the viewfinder thing is a deal breaker for me.

Cheers

[dct]

Originally Posted by Captain Trips

I have had a couple of cameras without viewfinders, never again. Nice looking output, but the viewfinder thing is a deal breaker for me.
Cheers

I agree with you how important a VF is, but: are there any very compact pocketable cameras on the market WITH VF? To my knowledge, there aren't any Or did I miss any news?

[Corto]

Originally Posted by dct

I agree with you how important a VF is, but: are there any very compact pocketable cameras on the market WITH VF? To my knowledge, there aren't any Or did I miss any news?

Well, There was....I have one o these and its a nice little camera, Very small. The VF is not great but it is usable and I've used it a lot.

[kzphoto]

We just got one of these cameras in and it's a joy to use. It feels quite hefty but the camera is extremely intuitive and I was shooting in no time. I didn't get more than a few minutes of play time, I'll post some photos when I get an extended trial with the camera.

Quick first thoughts: the aperture blades look nearly circular at all settings, the "custom" ring around the outside of the lens can be used to fine tune focus and the object tracking is really accurate.

[denizg7]

this is funny because the lx7 has a smaller sensor than the lx5

hence the debadged leica lux will have a smaller sensor

[gilpen123]

I gave in just pushed the button. I was thinking of this camera as my only camera when traveling. The bigger sensor than the compact P&S and excellent picture quality I have seen so far. The high ISO capabilities allows me to shoot at all circumstances. Selling my DLux 5 now.

[Matus]

My best friend marries in two weeks and after long thinking about some present for him, .. ehmmm ... them I decided to go for some nice, rather compact camera. I was very close to Nikon V1 (or Olympus E-P3) when the RX100 came along. I was not sure - but once the review from Steve Huff was out I just went and ordered the thing.

Of course I will have to test it first whether it works correctly - but the camera seems to deliver some amazing IQ and performance and does nice video too.

... I never thought of my friend to be an 'early adopter' though

[Corto]

I'm very ready to pull the trigger on a bunch of stuff like the RX100 but I'm going to wait 'til after this falls Photokina.

[Paddy C]

Man this is a tempting thing for me. I've come to really like my NEX 5N and I don't think I would bother owning both. But I'm surprised to be giving thought to perhaps having this instead of the 5N.

When sony released the a700 I thought it would only be a matter of time before they very easily slid into third place behind Canon and Nikon as a serious camera maker and, quite possibly, surpass them in some areas.

It's interesting that Sony now has arguably class-leading products in everything but true pro-level bodies.

[GaryLH]

GAS got the better of me

The high iso capability of the Fuji xp1 and x100 has really spoiled me. I have been thinking about replacing my aging LX3 for quite a while. I was going to get the x10 until this camera came along. I have had it now for a couple of days. One of the main things I was initially worried about was bright sun light with LCD only after getting used to the Fuji x cameras. The rear LCD has no problem so far in bright sun light.

So far I am very happy with this camera. I wanted a camera with good picture quality at high iso that would fit in my jean pocket.

Some interesting links about the camera
http://www.eoshd.com/content/8499/sony-rx100-review
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/0...wn-in-for-fun/
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/0...actually-ever/

Gary

[btgc]

Originally Posted by Matus

My best friend marries in two weeks and after long thinking about some present for him, .. ehmmm ... them

Short living digital isn't too good gift...in term of symbols, I mean ?

[pharyngula]

I picked one up on Monday and I have to agree with the enthusiasm expressed here and elsewhere. The RX100 is a remarkable performer given its form factor and after several days now I'm feeling the love. It fills a need for me - gives me the minimal IQ, ISO performance, DOF control, and manual features I pretty much feel are required to be satisfied. Importantly, it is truly a take anywhere camera, which fits the bill for both business travel and as a family shooter.

I've had an S90 in past - had the form factor but not quite the IQ and features I'd hoped. I currently own a GXR with A12-M module, which has the IQ and feature set but is still too big for the take anywhere niche. I think I've finally hit on an assortment of cameras that fits pretty much all I'm looking to get out of photography in one small trip bag: a film M with 3 (35, 50, 90) lenses, the GXR with A12-M and EVF (to take advantage of M-glass when I want to shoot digital) and the RX100 when I don't want to "carry a camera at all".

I too prefer a VF but being purpose built with ultimate portability in mind, the lack of this feature in the RX100 is a compromise I can live with - if for no other reason than the fact that the "white" LCD really lets you compose in direct sunlight. In fact, the only other thing I wish the RX100 had is a built in ND filter - can't say that I've felt that way about any other compact digital I've ever seen or used.

[Matus]

Originally Posted by btgc

Short living digital isn't too good gift...in term of symbols, I mean ?

You know, I did consider that prolonged 5 year warranty, but for some reason I did not get it

But seriously - I think their marriage will last - not only that my freind's fiancé accepts my friend's top hobby (fishing) - she likes to go fishing - what can possibly go wrong there!

[Corto]

Originally Posted by Matus

You know, I did consider that prolonged 5 year warranty, but for some reason I did not get it

But seriously - I think their marriage will last - not only that my freind's fiancé accepts my friend's top hobby (fishing) - she likes to go fishing - what can possibly go wrong there!

I think youre right!

Get them that camera so they can take pictures of their Outings together.....Or maybe they need a splashproof camera?

[coelacanth]

Been ages since I had a Sony camera (this was when 2.1/1.3 mp sensors were the mainstream), but I am very much interested in this camera.

Obviously the 1" sensor in tiny body is the main selling point, but I am also liking the fact this camera can be charged via USB and EyeFi Connected. That means I can leave both battery and card in camera all time, and photos can be uploaded to my iPhone on the go, and I can charge battery whenever I'm near a USB port (need strong one, tho). It's like my iPhone having a lot better "eye" extension.

I kinda wish they'll make "tough" version of this camera.

[GaryLH]

Sug

By tough, do u mean weather resistant or the rubberized drop proof style cameras ?

Gary

[coelacanth]

Originally Posted by GaryLH

Sug

By tough, do u mean weather resistant or the rubberized drop proof style cameras ?

Gary

Yup. With USB charging and Eye-Fi Connect, you'll rarely open battery box door. And 1" sensor in water/shock resistant body sounds rather nice. Ultimate adventure camera with big sensor image quality.

[GaryLH]

I suspect Sony would introduce it in their other form factor if they did do it. The one where the lens is on the top corner and the zoom mechanism is internal.

Gary