RX1 review from luminous landscape

[mugent]

I don't really get it as a camera, it's full frame but on a fixed lens camera, it's kind of irrelevant as there is no 'crop factor'. Obviously some people will always want ff for the of depth of field, but in this case it's a marketing decision, not a technical one.

The merrill is a fraction of the price, if you want incredible resolution in a small form factor, it's still the best one IMO.

[Paddy C]

Originally Posted by mugent

The merrill is a fraction of the price, if you want incredible resolution in a small form factor, it's still the best one IMO.

Except the merrill doesn't do low-light.

[taemo]

while the RX1 is a great achievement, I would rather get an X100 than it.
(here's me hoping that used X100s would drop down to $500 or X200 comes out)

[apodeictic]

Originally Posted by jsrockit

I thought people here would be clamouring for this... but I only see a few that are interested. It appears that once you go over $1000 and then again over $2000... people lose interest quick.

And yet there's still people out there willing to fork out $2000 for an M8, which in terms of digital cameras is antiquated (6 years is ages in digital technology).

[bwcolor]

Sony seems to excel at technological expertise and I think that this was simply a demonstration as to what they can do. I've limited funds and honestly, my NEX-7, X100 and old 1DMKIII fill my digital requirements nicely, so there is no longer a real need for another camera. That said, I'll wait for a FF interchangeable mirrorless and it must have a viewfinder and if EVF, it better be a notch above the NEX-7 EVF. So, limited funds and no real need.

I considered the DP-2. It looks like a great camera for slow, methodical daylight shooting. Once again, I realized that more money spent gives me less to spend on FF. I've come to the point where I need to sell equipment to buy equipment. This makes for a more careful consideration of what I buy. I can buy the new Leica 'M'. but the price paid is selling more camera equipment.

[jsrockit]

Originally Posted by apodeictic

And yet there's still people out there willing to fork out $2000 for an M8, which in terms of digital cameras is antiquated (6 years is ages in digital technology).

I'm one of them... a Leica rangefinder's a niche that's never cheap. At least it holds it value better than this sony will.

[NicoM]

Though this camera is not for everyone, it's a huge step in the right direction. With analogue photography, there was a greater sense of equality. Though lenses and features did differ from one camera system to another, 35mm cameras all had access to the same film. The film played a huge roll in how images turned out. When digital came about, the premium for at full fram sensor was thousands more than P&S and APS-c cameras and the option the have that 35mm frame in a pocketable camera wasn't there.

The Sony RX1 is the answer to this. Sure, it is expensive. However, it'll only get cheaper with time.

I do agree that the accessory prices are outrageous. Sony is just taking advantage of the fact that the RX1 is a one of a kind at the moment. I don't expect prices to stay that way once the RX1 has some competitors in the market.

[Snowbuzz]

Originally Posted by back alley

have you tried?

i use the lcd on the sony rx100 and it took a few tries before it was old hat...

Hmmm, ummmm, I tried on my Fuji X10 but I admit to not trying too hard. I must be an old grump.

[Snowbuzz]

Originally Posted by jsrockit

I'm one of them... a Leica rangefinder's a niche that's never cheap. At least it holds it value better than this sony will.

Count me in. I just bought an M8, and I can't wait for it to get here. Kinda weird as the new cameras hold no interest for me with the exception of the X-Pro1. That, and I can't afford the new M.