Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

I upgraded from a Canon PowerShot s95 and still have a Canon Rebel Xti dSLR. I was going to upgrade to the Canon PowerShot s120 until I read the reviews for the Sony RX100ii. Despite the hefty price, I decided to purchase the Sony,Without a doubt, this Sony has unbelievably good image quality; far superior to the PowerShot s95 and very comparable to Canon Xti, which has a much larger sensor. But unlike the Xti, I can put the Sony RX100ii in my pant pocket. So overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase and I think it is worth the price.However, I have one serious complaint about the Sony RX100ii: there can be a ridiculously long lag time between pressing the button to take a picture and the camera actually taking the picture. The shutter delay can take seconds and by that time, the moment is gone, gone, gone. This is especially frustrating if you're trying to take pictures of kids like I am. If anyone can help me with this issue, I'd appreciate it.Here are some annoyances:1) As other commentators have pointed out, I simply don't understand why the video and photo files are bifurcated. It is very annoying.2) I think that Sony should've included an external charger. I appreciate the built in charging function and the fact that it is compatible with Android / Microsoft phone chargers. That means when I travel, I can use the Sony charger for my cell phone. But still, an external charger would've been much appreciated for the price we're paying for the camera.Here are things I really like:1) Ability to tilt the flash up and bounce the light.2) I like that the review screen IS NOT touch screen.3) Ability to send pictures to my phone (great for posting to social media).4) Decent battery life.

I have had mine for two months and used it heavily as backup for a dslr on a wilderness trip along the coast of Kamchatka, taking a few thousand shots. I'll not be repetitive here as so many points are covered in other reviews. Yes, this is a very good compact camera! And I find the USB charging wonderful! I listened to all the whiners and bought two extra batteries and a plug-in charger but have already learned these won't be used often if at all...I have two major criticisms that made me offer 4 stars, not 5. I found autofocus to flop pretty badly on multiple occasions, full and low light, in the high humidity maritime environment. Humidity, spray and whitecaps, and a certain uniformity to a large part of the framed area, whether ocean or clouds, too often saw this focus system clueless! Additionally, like most contrast dependent focus systems one is often thwarted by the selection of random grass, brush, anything, even tiny things, contrasty yet forward in the framed shot, rather than the center-weighted region one would hope the camera would allow the user to select. I frequently use aperture control setting on f 11 to overcome this.The shutter seems to require too much force to activate, especially given the light overall mass of this nice compact.The result is constantly shooting at higher than anticipated shutter speeds just to attain basic sharpness. Yes, this with the motion reduction control feature active at all times. I would really prefer a hair trigger shutter, even at the expense of more of those charming shots of our feet that we all get occasionally anyway. Hey, it's digital- so easy to delete- but you can't get focus at a low handheld shutter speed if depressing the shutter displaces the camera itself!I found I could defeat this with the two second timer too, but that's not so great for any wildlife or action. Having something to lean against or a tripod are other solutions... not reasons we want a pocket sized camera though!Don't forget though, it's still a solid 4 stars!

I have a Canon 5D mk 3 for work, a Leica M9 for play, and a Sony RX-100 MK 2 (and RX 100 for back up) for taking photos! It and its predecessor are outstanding and outstandingly well designed and built little cameras that I use to catalog my life and travels.I have $13K of M9 and 35mm Sumilux FLE alone and it increasingly stays.....home alone. The RX-100 just delivers. I can also see myself getting an RX-2 assuming it has phase detection autofocus and preferably an F1.4 lens, and also a tilt flash, rather than a Leica M, body but meanwhile, the RX-100 (& MK 2) are as good as it gets for a camera this size.For me the very best feature on both RX-100s is the tilt(bounce) flash which delivers a quantumly superior result over direct flash when there is a ceiling to bounce off.The Mk 2 does have close to a one stop better low light performance and the tilt screen has already proven useful. But it's predecessor is awesome too and both lighter and smaller.Issues for me, as others have noted: the screen in particular is extremely vulnerable to scratching and the paint is a bit fragile too on surface edges. The excellent lens is compromised by its significant F stop reduction when zooming (1.8-4.9), compared especially with the Panasonic LX series (1.4-2.2), not to mention the 28mm versus 24mm minimum focal length, but obviously they were fighting physics when designing a camera this size with a 1" sensor.And yes, not including even an external battery charger is pretty cheesy in a camera this price. (Ditto the RX-1). And the EFV is crazy priced considering even the elevated cost of the camera it attaches to. A very strong recommendation: buy the travel charger and spare battery from Sony (only) at $59. The charger is USB connected and acts as and is barely larger than a case for the the tiny battery. The no brand chargers (and batteries) available on Amazon are cheap for sure but really large and crappy.All in all Sony is taking over the world of serious digital photography with their industry leading sensors which are also driving the success of Nikon. And with their constant innovation. Bravo, Sony! Evidently a full frame NEX will be announced in September with Zeiss prime lenses. Probably with their new phase detection integrated sensor technology. Not good news for Leica.

I just bought the RX100M II and love it. I previously owned a Sony A-33 plus the telephoto lens, but it tended to sit on the shelf because it was simply too big to lug around all the time. I keep looking for an easy to use point and shoot that would fit in my pocket or attache case.As one who tends to do tons of research when purchasing something like this, I compared it with Nikons, Canons, Olympus, and all the other brands and kept coming back to the Sony. Very solid construction and the images are simply beautiful. I'm not a serious photographer or expert in any way, but I'm super impressed with this camera and I think Sony has a runaway winner here. On top of that, it's quite simple to use. I got everything I wanted in a very small package. Go buy one and you'll thank me later.It's now April 5 and I'm editing my review from two months ago to provide an update.This camera is MORE than phenomenal. And it's small and easy to transport versus a big one. It works flawlessly and I'm still learning the trickier aspects of how to use it. If you buy this camera, also buy the book "Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 II b Alexander White. it's about 400 pages which walks you step by step on how to use all of the great features.....of which 90 percent I have even yet to try.This camera is a clear cut winner. Gleaming photos and as time goes on, I'm hoping to capitalize on all the good things it can do. It does everything a DSLR can do, but it's 90 percent smaller. A little too big to fit in your shirt pocket, but it will fit on your suit pocket just fine. Go get one and you will be amazed.....

This camera has excellent image quality, design, and a good feature set. The menu system is clunky but once you get it set up, for the most part it works well. Some of the choices that you have or do not have in the various modes are annoying. Two examples:First, there's one key feature missing in a camera of this caliber and it's something Sony should just FIX in a firmware update. There is no OPTION to have Auto-ISO available in Manual mode. It's available in P/A/S but not in Manual. This is silly. There are times when you want full control of exposure and aperture and would be willing to let the camera figure out the right ISO. For a $700 camera, this is a feature that IMHO SHOULD be part of the camera. So set up ISO adjustment on the back wheel and shoot in manual when you need to have ISO control handy.Second, the camera LOVES to shoot at 1/30 second. Yes, it has stabilization, but 1/30 is no good for shooting people in many cases. This should also be an option to set in the menus. It's easy to avoid, but you need to use shutter priority to overcome it. (Manual, less attractive due to the first item, above)Fixing these things, ESPECIALLY the auto-ISO in Manual mode, by updating the firmware, would make this a truly excellent camera. How about it Sony??Due to the image and build quality, I have rated the camera 4 stars, but was tempted to give it 3 stars for the above and the lousy menu system.

great pictures, small size, reasonably fast, nice display. But unless I haven't found the way around it, "green" and "P" mode are completely useless in lower light, the camera seems to default to 1/30 and f1.8. I could live with wide open, but 1/30 is way too slow, especially with such a light and small camera.I used it at an event last weekend, any P and Green mode images are useless. Why the camera does not amp up ISO is a mystery to me.I usually shoot A or M mode, but there are times (snapshots) where useful program modes would be rather nice. ESPECIALLY at this somewhat outrageous price. Giving this camera to a non-photographer to "just take some pictures for me" is pretty much impossible.I will test it some more this week, but am close to returning it. I was hoping to get something the rest of the family can easily use in low light (where this camera works great!) without having to learn anything, which really is the point of green mode.The manual you get is abysmal, by far the worst camera manual I've ever gotten, barely explains anything. I bought an e-book to figure out the scene modes and settings. Sony should be embarrassed here. Canon and Pentax don't write wonderful manuals, but at least everything is covered, this one barely goes past "insert battery and card, turn on".If you're looking for something small and handy that CAN take great shots in low light AND you know how to use a camera in M or semi automatic modes, it's one of the best. And one of the most expensive.Great image quality, disappointing feature flexibility.

Five stars? Yes. The multiple reviewers who have chipped one, or a half, star for the price don't live in the real world. This is not a camera that one would buy if price were to be an issue. Mind you, that said, sadly I did not buy this from Amazon given the limited 'full price or rubbish package deals offered by Amazon merchants' options. However, even at the $750 plus tax it's worth every cent. This is a camera one buys for image quality and as a permanent extension of one's arm.I've only had one comparative outing so far--Davenport, CA last night. The RX100 II was set to RAW and JPEG, as was my Canon 5D Mk. III. I've just completed a Lightroom 5 review of the 200+ wildlife--pelicans and cormorants--and landscape shots from last night's session. Yes, the 5D is better... But not by a margin that would be of concern to the majority. The JPEG rendition in the Canon is richer with better noise handling, while the RAW shows the larger sensor's benefits. However, the margin is not large. Certainly given the ~$5,000 camera/body/lens price differential.Anyone for whom image quality, blended with a high-quality glass optical zoom (if zoom is not important, look at the Ricoh GR) is the number one priority, the RX100 II is unbeatable... At the moment.PRO's: Image Quality -- Size -- ConstructionCon's: Documentation -- Size!A final note on the Con's: For anyone with large hands, pick one up first... It's small! As to the documentation, am I spoiled by Canon? I think not. For $750 I would expect not to have to go online to find that the only useful user documentation is an outdated HTML site and/or the purchase of a 3rd party book... Not published yet! Come on Sony, looking at the social commentary trends this is an issue of which you are aware. In the interests of the consumer and the future it's an issue that needs fixing.

As a professional photographer who mostly carries a 36 megapixel Nikon D800 SLR, I also needed a strong ultra-compact camera for those times when the big camera is just too much or I need to be inconspicuous in my shooting, and also for convenient personal/family use. For both uses, I find that the RX-100, Model 2 really exceeds all of my expectations.Shortly after receiving it, I set up lab tests shooting the same objects at a range of ISO settings using 4 different cameras. I expected the Sony to surpass my older Canon compact, which it did easily. The surprise came when I compared the Sony images with my Nikon D7000 SLR, itself a very fine camera. The Sony RX100 M2 matched that fine camera at low ISO settings and surpassed it at ISO 1600 and above.This little workhorse also has nearly all the settings one would seek as a serious photographer - 3-frame bracketing, manual white balance, focus and exposure control, aperture and shutter priority, 10fps rapid multiple shots, and more. Settings are complex, though and the manual confusing, So while it can behave as a point-and-shoot, this camera is best for someone having a good knowledge of sophisticated cameras.I purchased mine with the optional, and rather expensive, electronic viewfinder that slides into the accessory shoe. It is a great viewfinder and I highly recommend this add-on for those of us who prefer an SLR-like way of holding a camera. And the electronic finder is really better than the usual optical, because you are seeing exactly what the sensor sees, and there is no mirror slap when you shoot.I don't work much with video, but I conducted some tests of this capability anyway - full 1080 at 60P setting. I just went to dinner, set the camera on the edge of my table and recorded people coming and going. The results, even in the relatively dim restaurant lighting, easily exceed my 4-year-old $750 dedicated video camera. The RX200, Model 2 is a winner all around for those who are serious about image quality and features, need a pocketable camera and can afford to pay for these capabilities.

It basically just came down to a point where I told myself this during a vacation:"I am not a professional photographer. I am just a serious hobbyist who likes getting quality pictures during family vacations. I do not shoot sports or fast action, I do not shoot weddings. What are you doing walking around Las Vegas with a Nikon D7000, big/heavy Nikon 17-55 F2.8 around your neck, along with the other lenses and your flash inside your camera bag which is hanging on your shoulder???"No more. To be honest, it was taking the "fun" away from photography. After a few hours of walking around during trips (wherever I would be), I would just feel tired and desperate to dump my camera bag somewhere and leave it there forever. At certain times, it started to feel more like a "duty" to crouch down and get this certain tough shot.Do not get me wrong. I am aware that with DSLR's, among other larger cameras, you are able to get magnificent results and shots that I may not get with my RX100M2. But you know what? It's vice versa. There will also be shots I get with my RX100M2 that I would never have gotten with my DSLR.The RX100M2 is plenty sufficient for what I shoot, which is 99% landscape/scenery, family portraits and some low light.....which is what this camera is made for. It has AMAZING image and video quality for a camera this size. It is as close to DSLR as you can get. VERY well built, not plastic cheap stuff. There is NO better traveling camera than this, period. It easily fits in my pocket, while giving me superb results.I plan to use this little gem like crazy.

I just received this today so my review will be short.Pros:Very high IQ for a 1" sensorVery low noise for a 1" sensor at up to ISO 6400Very compact but still usable buttonsDecent Menu tree.Very good button/control layoutClickless lens control ringAwesome remote control via Android deviceEasy to use NFC and WiFi, much better than a buggy EyeFi cardStandardized hot shoeFast startup and responsive Menu/control adjustmentsVery customizableTremendous amount of adjustabilityA ton of available accessoriesAffordable for what it isCons:Still pricy for a non interchangeable lens compact cameraMenu has a few bug and quirksNFC is a bit slow to connectWiFi is slow to connect but still simpler, easier, faster, and more stable than EyeFi cardsRemote control feature is laggy and only basic controls are availableBurst shooting is slow and caps at 6 frames when shooting in RAW with a class 10 SD card (It's fast and nearly limitless in JPG only shooting)Flash could be stronger and self retractingVideo has few adjustmentsNo picture snapping during video recordingNo front grip and the accessory grip is a $15 option which I ordered from AdoramaOff center tripod mountFilter adapter required for filter useEVF, while excellent, is a $450 optionFocus peaking is inaccurate (better to use MF magnification feature)Lens ring has a lot of resistanceOnly one customizable Function button (I chose ISO)Small battery (buy at least one more)In-camera charging (you'll need to buy a seperate charger in order to use your camera while another battery is charging.That's all I can think of at this time after just a few hours with the camera, but I hope it helps some of you who are considering it. So far, I'm glad I got it. It beats the crap out of my Canon EOS M.

UPDATE: Dec 21, 2013There are far too many things wrong with this camera. Go with the RX100. The M2 has so many bugs it has become unusable for me.1) The auto-focus is horrendous. It has an absolutely horrible time focusing on any object in the foreground. It always gives priority to the background.2) The quality is "allegedly" better than the RX100 yet when I compare my RX100 footage to the M2 footage, the RX100 footage is far more crisp and detailed. The M2 footage seems "foggy" and struggles in low light.3) Although the BSI sensor is an improvement, for whatever reason they chopped the exposure control. +2 exposure setting on the M2 is like +0 on the RX100. It simply does not increase the exposure enough to perform better in low lighting and it's blatantly obvious. I have to shoot at +2 at all times and in low lighting it simply fails.4) The Wi-Fi was originally usable. Now that they keep updating the "PlayMemories Mobile" app, it hardly ever works with my Samsung Galaxy S3 Android phone. It constantly disconnects, takes forever to connect in the first place and when it finally does, the footage is choppy, laggy and practically unusable. Zooming in/out is out of the question -- who knows why they even let you do that when it never works. I also am really, really pissed off that it said it was recording on my phone. I later found out I lost about 20 minutes of footage because it wasn't recording. Probably due to the cam overheating? Maybe they should have thought about that when designing the app, so I could know when it's doing that instead of reporting a recording status when it's not!I hope the RX200 is much better than this, as this clearly has been a failure.

First things first, I am a Canon fanboy. I love Canon cameras and have been shooting with Canon cameras since my 35mm film days. This is the first non-Canon camera I have purchased in over 20 years, and I don't regret it one bit.Having spent this past weekend shooting with this camera, I am amazed at how sturdy it feels for being so compact. The tilting screen seems quite solid and truly changed the way I took pictures, allowing me to get a few priceless shots I wouldn't have otherwise captured. The screen itself is amazingly bright and clear, looking a lot like Apple's Retina displays than typical LCD camera displays. The buttons, although small, are intuitively placed and easy to select when needed. The menu structure is quite simple to navigate, even coming from a Canon background. Many settings actually seem a bit more intuitive than the Canons I'm used to.This little wonders auto modes are simply divine, especially the intelligent mode which detects what scene you're trying to capture and auto adjusts all of your settings for a great shot. Auto focus is fast and precise. Another great feature is the lens. Sharp, flawless images are obtained with this awesome Carl Zeiss 1.8f lens. This leads me to probably the camera's greatest asset... low light photography. Photos taken with very low light are simply stunning from this camera. I've never seen low light performance be as crisp and noise-free as this one.Truly an amazing, feature-rich, point and shoot camera. Just be sure to get an extra battery and a a couple high capacity memory cards. You won't want to stop shooting with this baby. A total winner from Sony!

I'm very happy with the picture quality. And the wifi and NFC work as they are suppose to when transferring pictures to my smartphone, the samsung galaxy s4, when using the sony play memories app. I did, however, have trouble when using a 64gb Sandisk card. Photos would not transfer unless I used a card no bigger than 32gb. Than I had no trouble transferring.The accessory hand/finger grip Sony sells, when placed on the camera, will not fit in Sonys black camera case (Sony LCJRXC/B Jacket case for DSC-RX100 series (Black). So I'm looking for some kind of suitable case to carry the camera in now that I have the hand/finger grip attached.I bought the OP/TECH USA 3401002 Compact Sling for Cameras (Black), as well as the OP/TECH USA Cam Strap - QD (Black). Which I believe are perfect for using with this camera. The across-the-body sling, and the wrist strap, each have the same quick disconnect attachment so you can easily and quickly change from one carry/shooting type to another. I highly recommend.

Got the camera within 18hrs after ordering it. That was nice. I had a lot to learn to be able to get all I wanted out of it. Played around with it for 2 weeks. Then took it to a trip to Las Vegas, Zion and Bryce National Parks. Good movie quality. (Zoom was slow and exposure was a little tricky - in move mode only.) Surprised by how well soo many pictures came out. High Rez screen better than most. Lots of envy from everybody I showed pictures to. Very pocketable. Hiked with it in my cargo pockets. In the end it had scratches and wear all over the body and on the screen. Had to blow the grit out of the top knob. The action on the rotating ring on the back is not what it originally was as I used it soo much backing to review pics I had just taken. I was never silly enough to put this camera in my pocket with keys or coins. That is just stupid. In short I used it hard and still very pleased. I took some incredible pictures of the milky way out in the parks and away from lights. 1.8, 3200 ISO and 20 second exposure. Amazing. Good low light pics. Fast from off to picture taken. Missed almost nothing. Friends couldn't dodge me. Fast good Auto focus. The zoom really slows the exposure. Wish zoom was a more like 5X or 8X. Panorama function is a little tricky. HDR is good. I wish it had more knobs for adjustments. I'm not a fan of working through menus to do stuff. Pricy but only the very picky will be disappointed. But for the size very hard to beat.

I bought this because I was sick of crappy iphone photos at concerts. It does a great job of handling higher ISO, I love that it has manual controls and that you can shoot in RAW if you want, or you can shoot smaller jpegs if you want, too. The photos are fantastic, and the movies are great, too! I love that it fits in my purse or pocket when I'm out and about. My other two cameras that I use are Nikon DSLR's (D700 and D800). I don't always want to lug those around, so this has been a great alternative so far. :)

I am a serious amateur photographer who has a safe full of big iron. As I got older and the need for the big iron was not so pressing, I bought this camera on the hope I could learn to be happy with "point and shoot". I was amazed with the results of the Zeiss lens. This is a serious camera with roughly the same shooting capabilities of the Canon EOS I use. It is overendowed with options I will never use but it produces a raw image from the big sensor that is professional quality and easily manipulated in Lightroom. I still have to get out the big iron to shoot airshows or athletic events where long lenses are necessary but I find this little camera meets 95% of my shooting needs. The only wish I have for Sony is they design a better application of the shoe so large flast units can be attached and become a part of the shooting program of the camera.

When you realize how good the images produced by this camera are, considering the size of the camera, you know that you have something special, and likely the best compact camera with a zoom lens available as of now. That being said, if you are a stickler for image quality, and many purchasers may be since this camera would make a worthy backup to a primary DSLR camera, you will need to experiment with zoom and f/stop combinations to get the very best that this camera can produce. Personally, shooting exclusively RAW, I have found that for 50mm zoom and longer, f/8 gives me the sharpest images. For me, f/11 is LESS sharp. For around 35mm zoom try f/4, and for 28mm try f/5.6. Your mileage may vary. I get good results in Adobe Camera RAW by goosing sharpness and detail more than for my DSLR before bringing the image(s) into Photoshop CC. Use your favorite sharpening in Photoshop (I like luminosity sharpening) and experiment, being a bit aggressive. Once you get that sharpness adjusted to your satisfaction, you will likely be quite pleased with this camera if you have ever used other (lesser) compact cameras. I have searched for a very long time for a pocketable camera with excellent image quality for it's size. This is the first one that I've found that makes the grade. Bravo, Sony.

I love this camera. I've been meaning to buy the RX100 but forgot about it and by the time I remembered to get it, this model had already come out… And I'm glad I forgot!This model is even better than its predecessor. I typically use my DSLR when I travel and want to take high quality shots but I found myself needing a lighter camera because taking my DSLR with me (with all the lenses I have) has taken its toll. But I wanted shots of like quality if not, then something at least a couple levels higher than my iPhone which I typically use for quick shots.This camera is the answer! I love it. I bought mine from a Sony outlet store a few days ago and have not regretted my purchase since. I haven't tinkered through it thoroughly yet but I did try the wi-fi features including the NFC and so far so good!Considering all that I've said so far, the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5? Because of the price. It's just way too expensive. Although the camera's features may make up for its hefty price tag, it still hurts thinking of the amount I spent on it. Yikes.

I purchased this camera about a month ago. The picture quality and versatility provided by this pocket-size point and shoot is simply amazing. Shoot raw, shoot jpeg, shoot raw + jpeg. Menus are more intuitive than expected. But, here is the real surprise--our town set this past Sunday as trick-or-treat day. I decided to get some photos of neighbor kids in costume as they walked up to our entry for their Halloween handouts. Best spot in the house, or so I thought, was a second story window overlooking the entry walk. I fixed the RX100m2 on a small Joby table top tripod (big mistake, the tripod is too light), opened the window, set the tripod/camera on the window ledge and backed off with the intent to be out of sight of the window and trigger the camera with my smartphone app. Before I could get my smartphone up and running, the tripod teetered, tipped and camera and tripod fell to a rocky garden two stories below. When I retrieved the camera, to my surprise, not a scratch or dent and it worked flawlessly. I would not try to replicate this fall, but from my experience, I will say this is one tough little pocket camera.

Just to give you some background I take a lot of pictures with very nice gear. I had a lot of Nikon DSLRs and SLRs and still do. I bought this camera and it does an amazing job and its the best pocket camera you can have always with you. It does so much and the pictures are superb! I love the NFC and WiFi. I can now take an amazing picture and edit them if I want on a smartphone or tablet and share. This camera is truly a five star camera and with the Zeiss 1.8 lens it makes it a fast fixed lens so low light is great and high ISO noise is not bad at all. I love this camera so much that my professional camera is now a A7R from Sony. That is how amazing this camera has been that it made me become a big fan of what Sony is now putting out. Grab it and always be able to take great pictures with out having to carry around a massive DSLR.

Sony has to rethink the whole Wi - Fi idea because as long as there is NO manual option to turn it off and this has been checked and true by Sony Tech Support - this camera is absolutely useless in many siutations.More and more hospitals put in the wireless connections between life support devices and more and moreof them absolutely ban any of your devices that need live Wi Fi... so you do the math.You got your new baby and want to take million pictures but you can't.Another situation - airplains and airports and other situations and areas that are absolutely restricted... while you can take pictures with cameras that do not have Wi Fi..By similar token some people are sensitive to Wi Fi and one can not use it around them thereforehaving the device that can't turn the Wi Fi.. that is just piece of junk.Why can't Sony add this option?In Europe more and more places bans Wi Fi... soon this camera along with all other NEX this and NEX thatwill be obsolete because of this.

I bought a less expensive Cyber Shot---Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V ---but couldn't get the software to work. The camera itself was great, but I wanted the wireless share feature, and the Playmemories. So I sent it back for a refund. Got this one, same thing happened. So took it to my professional computer tech and he couldn't make it work either. At least I didn't feel so dumb. It's a shame, the camera itself is beautiful! And takes unbelieveable pictures.....if you want to just use it as a camera and connect it to an online photo album service like Picassa. But, again, I wanted the wireless features. I'm going back to Canon. Shouldn't have left it in the first place!

By far the best pocket camera I've ever seen. It takes pictures on par with the cheaper DSLR I used to own. I bought this to supplement my smartphone. With wifi & NFC it is great for taking pictures while out and still being able to easily transfer them to my Android phone.If your willing to spend the money you will not be disappointed by this camera.