I came in looking for an A7 but the retro no frills RX1 (fixed 35mm F2 lens) was just too much to resist . It is exactly what I was looking for in a quick carry, light weight, jacket pocket fitting camera.
Sony RX1
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Nice shot!
I've had one for 11 months and love it. Your excuses for not having your camera with you are gone. And that Zeiss lens is beautiful.
I've had one for 11 months and love it. Your excuses for not having your camera with you are gone. And that Zeiss lens is beautiful.
It's a very different camera. A full frame sensor with a top quality prime lens - one focal length but with a wide aperture. Not cheap ~2800 USD but if you like the focal length, it takes stunning photos.
It isn't fit in your pocket small like a S120 or a Sony RX100, but it is a pro quality camera you can fit in one hand.
WOW. WOW. WOW.
This camera makes me look good. In fact I just did one program and played with f-stop or exposure comp for expediency. This thing treads seriously in DSLR territory for as long as quick AF is not a requirement. I should've bought the EVF but I actually did fine without it.
Stevie, I don't know about the S90,100 or 120s but I brought along a G12 and it wasn't doing it for me so I went to Akihabara Duty Free to get the A7. You know the rest of the story.
I know I'm teasing. I'll do a pretty full show report when I get back to Manila.
This camera makes me look good. In fact I just did one program and played with f-stop or exposure comp for expediency. This thing treads seriously in DSLR territory for as long as quick AF is not a requirement. I should've bought the EVF but I actually did fine without it.
Stevie, I don't know about the S90,100 or 120s but I brought along a G12 and it wasn't doing it for me so I went to Akihabara Duty Free to get the A7. You know the rest of the story.
I know I'm teasing. I'll do a pretty full show report when I get back to Manila.
Low-light shots like these really show the value of much larger sensors than the tiny ones used in pocket cameras with respect to noise.
I love that shot Jack; did your wife (girlfriend, future wife) take it?
* What is the retail (U$A) on the RX1? ...Picture(s), link(s)?
It is a place in Tokyo where you go and visit for your last wish before you die if you love electronics.
Imagine stores with many levels with every piece of gear there to touch and play with.
The better Panasonic/Lumix cameras use Leica branded lenses, although they are reportedly made to Leica specs by Panasonic and not made in Germany as 'real' Leica lenses are. Of course, YMMV!
Yes, Leica, I forgot, thx!
* I do have two Leica cameras; the real thing, but very old. ...Great for black and white pictures.
wow...I actually know that website. I just discovered it about 48 hours ago. Know nothing about cameras...did some quick homework. Read several sites incl this one, dpreview, and a few others. Also got some friendly and knowledgable advice (as always) from our own Amirm here.
Ended up getting a Nikon D5100 and Nikkor 18-200mm. Ken Rockwell happened to like both, and many reviewers seemed to agree. (now just need to find a good photographer!!!
) Got a Hoya HD polarizing filter and a Cullman portable tripod...shrinks down to 12" and extends out to just under 3.5 feet. Basically replacing an all-in-one camera and el cheapo tripod from 15-20 years...both of which broke. Should be fun.
wow...I actually know that website. I just discovered it about 48 hours ago. Know nothing about cameras...did some quick homework. Read several sites incl this one, dpreview, and a few others. Also got some friendly and knowledgable advice (as always) from our own Amirm here.
Ended up getting a Nikon D5100 and Nikkor 18-200mm. Ken Rockwell happened to like both, and many reviewers seemed to agree. (now just need to find a good photographer!!!
congrats on the nice camera and lens.
what i really enjoy about Ken Rockwell is that he speaks in a way i can understand and relates the cameras to real world use. i bought my Nikon D600 and Nikon 24-70mm f:2.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.4 AF-S lenses from his reviews and used his links. but the best thing was the programming i downloaded from his website for my D600 that really made a positive difference in the quality of my shots. as a tech dummie i never would have been able to nail the set-ups without help.
Yes Mike, I like his writing style too; concise, precise in simple terms for the common mortals.
Thanks a bunch for sharing that link; in the future, for my next camera, I will certainly visit that website and look for Ken Rockwell's advice.
Thanks a bunch for sharing that link; in the future, for my next camera, I will certainly visit that website and look for Ken Rockwell's advice.
Wow...I missed that programming bit. Interesting...thanks! one of the reasons I bought the 5100 instead of the 3100 is because the 3000 series has 5 pre-settings...the 5000 series has 16...11 of which seem usable (the other 5 no idea)...and for dummies like me, being able to flick to a setting is just what I need.
I will check out Ken's programming downloads just in case...thanks!
btw, from the crash course in photo lingo I took in the last 48 hours of reviewing sites...you have some really nice equipment there! Enjoy!
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