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Скроменый эксперт
02.11.2013
10/10
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How about that? Focus has bundled together all the accessories you would need as a beginner with an awesome camera. I had heard about Sony's RX100 from several of my friends about a year ago, all of whom claimed it to be the best point-and-shooter. I believed them. But I didn't need a new camera back then. And then I dropped my canon and was in need of a new camera. Looked into all the different models and compared reviews etc. I came to the conclusion that Sony's RX100M2 was a no brainer, now only if I could justify paying almost double that of a great canon camera (s110 and such). Seeing this Focus bundle the decision was made easier. So, I ordered it. After using it for about a month, I have to say I am truly impressed by picture quality. If you are bothered by unnatural color in flash photography like I am, then you are going to love this. For the most part, in natural light or lack of it, this camera takes great pictures! I actually haven't even played around with all the settings, just using the automatic everything, I can take great pictures with this. For me, that's the true purpose of a point-and-shoot. If I really wanted to mess around with the settings I'd get a semi-pro DSLR. But with this camera you have option to mess around with quite a few settings to your hearts content as well.
One thing missing from many of the reviews in amazon is how great the battery life is. In the one month I've gotten the camera, I've charged the original battery twice. First was the first time. Second time was after only losing 25% battery, but because I was going on a short trip. How many pictures have I been able to take in that time? 200+! That's right. And not just that, I've viewed my pictures in the camera many times, I've transferred the pictures from the camera to the phone over nfc/wifi several times, and I've also controlled the camera with my phone several times. Yet the battery never drained too much! This time I'm going to wait until the battery drains completely, because until the original battery drains, I can't even get to the focus' bundled additional battery to test that out.
The focus bundle is also quite brilliant. It comes with an original Sony pouch, that I use. The included 64 GB SDXC was needed very much, for I always take pictures at the highest possible resolution setting. The red cloth pouch was not needed for me as I'm a guy, but I'm sure girls would prefer that instead. The second battery is always handy, though since the camera is so great with battery life, I actually haven't gotten to it yet. The stands are useful, especially since I can remotely control this camera using my phone. Many places I cannot put the camera down to take our picture, now I can take our group shot with me included, thanks to these stands. (comes with two stands, one for even surface, one for uneven surface, I've used both kinds before with other cameras). Thanks Focus for making an awesome bundle.
The best thing about this bundle? Definitely the awesome camera. However, Focus being able to keep the price as low as the camera's regular market retail is also amazing. So, to me this pretty much meant, I got great and useful accessories for the camera all for FREE. Hey the genuine Sony 64 GB SDXC Class 10 memory card alone was worth a good 50 bux to me! Sony Class Memory SF64UY TQMN
I can nit pick a few things and say the camera fell short on certain things such as:
1. the remote control software for phone to control the camera isn't fully featured (better to say barely featured), pretty much all you can do is to hit a button to take a picture, after you've adjusted the camera physically.
2. the playmemories app for playstation 3 only recognizes the internal storage of the camera, and not the SD card (that makes ps3 integration pretty much useless), also there aren't a great deal of documentation for the PS3 integration with the camera (possibly since this is quite a new feature)
but that's where I'll stop and say, there's really no better camera out there. These two points and others, appear to me should be easily ratified via software upgrades. The nfc/wifi on this camera works so flawlessly to connect to phones that, I didn't have to read the manual even once so far (with the playmemories app on your phone).
Great job Sony. And great job Focus.
One thing missing from many of the reviews in amazon is how great the battery life is. In the one month I've gotten the camera, I've charged the original battery twice. First was the first time. Second time was after only losing 25% battery, but because I was going on a short trip. How many pictures have I been able to take in that time? 200+! That's right. And not just that, I've viewed my pictures in the camera many times, I've transferred the pictures from the camera to the phone over nfc/wifi several times, and I've also controlled the camera with my phone several times. Yet the battery never drained too much! This time I'm going to wait until the battery drains completely, because until the original battery drains, I can't even get to the focus' bundled additional battery to test that out.
The focus bundle is also quite brilliant. It comes with an original Sony pouch, that I use. The included 64 GB SDXC was needed very much, for I always take pictures at the highest possible resolution setting. The red cloth pouch was not needed for me as I'm a guy, but I'm sure girls would prefer that instead. The second battery is always handy, though since the camera is so great with battery life, I actually haven't gotten to it yet. The stands are useful, especially since I can remotely control this camera using my phone. Many places I cannot put the camera down to take our picture, now I can take our group shot with me included, thanks to these stands. (comes with two stands, one for even surface, one for uneven surface, I've used both kinds before with other cameras). Thanks Focus for making an awesome bundle.
The best thing about this bundle? Definitely the awesome camera. However, Focus being able to keep the price as low as the camera's regular market retail is also amazing. So, to me this pretty much meant, I got great and useful accessories for the camera all for FREE. Hey the genuine Sony 64 GB SDXC Class 10 memory card alone was worth a good 50 bux to me! Sony Class Memory SF64UY TQMN
I can nit pick a few things and say the camera fell short on certain things such as:
1. the remote control software for phone to control the camera isn't fully featured (better to say barely featured), pretty much all you can do is to hit a button to take a picture, after you've adjusted the camera physically.
2. the playmemories app for playstation 3 only recognizes the internal storage of the camera, and not the SD card (that makes ps3 integration pretty much useless), also there aren't a great deal of documentation for the PS3 integration with the camera (possibly since this is quite a new feature)
but that's where I'll stop and say, there's really no better camera out there. These two points and others, appear to me should be easily ratified via software upgrades. The nfc/wifi on this camera works so flawlessly to connect to phones that, I didn't have to read the manual even once so far (with the playmemories app on your phone).
Great job Sony. And great job Focus.
Скроменый эксперт
02.01.2015
2/10
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I hate this camera. I hate this camera. I hate this camera.
When I'm on my deathbed, surrounded by my family, my children will say, "Please! Give us your final words!"
They will be: "At least I, cough cough, don't have to deal with that stupid Sony RX100M anymore!"
From about 2000 to about 2006 I used to buy a new digital camera every year. It was interesting to see them improve slightly year to year, but the ultimate feature eluded me: a camera that would take crisp pictures in low light without a flash. Every year the cameras were getting closer and closer to being able to do this, although they frequently failed.
Then I lost interest.
Years later, I finally splurged on this, figuring that, heck, 9 years or so have elapsed: they're sure to have gotten that down by now. Plus, this was no two hundred dollar job. This was top of the line, in its class.
But guess what? Even top of the line compact cameras these days STILL cannot take pictures in low light! Imagine how disappointed when this one frequently failed in the afternoon, giving me blurry shot after blurry shot. (I'd upload them for your edification, but this apparently can't be done on Amazon.)
More irritatingly for me, there's no way to delete all the pictures! Instead the best you can do is go in and delete everything on a certain date. But if you've been using the camera for say, a month, you're going to have to go in 30 separate times to clear everything out of your camera! As if that's not enough of a bother, everything's write protected, so there is no way to delete the pictures from your camera when it's connected to your computer. No, you have to disconnect the camera, open each day individually, and delete them that way. And don't think you save time by quickly deleting them from within Windows. No, Sony classifies all your images as "read only" so you can't delete them from within the computer. And don't think you can simply "select all" and uncheck "read only." Nope. Sony has seen fit to gray that option out.
The insanity also applies to transferring your pictures to a computer: there's no way to simply "transfer all." Instead you have to choose a certain date and transfer them individually, each by date. Sony: I want my camera to behave like a USB stick. Everybody does. What's so hard about that? Canon cameras can do it. Kindles can do it. Why can't your product?
What a hassle. Heed my warning: a super-expensive camera, but I only use it when I really have to, since it's such a hassle to get my pictures off.
Also note: it does not come with a memory stick.
Another annoyance: when you plug the camera into the wall (via the USB cord), it won't charge! The power has to be off! Why?!
When I'm on my deathbed, surrounded by my family, my children will say, "Please! Give us your final words!"
They will be: "At least I, cough cough, don't have to deal with that stupid Sony RX100M anymore!"
From about 2000 to about 2006 I used to buy a new digital camera every year. It was interesting to see them improve slightly year to year, but the ultimate feature eluded me: a camera that would take crisp pictures in low light without a flash. Every year the cameras were getting closer and closer to being able to do this, although they frequently failed.
Then I lost interest.
Years later, I finally splurged on this, figuring that, heck, 9 years or so have elapsed: they're sure to have gotten that down by now. Plus, this was no two hundred dollar job. This was top of the line, in its class.
But guess what? Even top of the line compact cameras these days STILL cannot take pictures in low light! Imagine how disappointed when this one frequently failed in the afternoon, giving me blurry shot after blurry shot. (I'd upload them for your edification, but this apparently can't be done on Amazon.)
More irritatingly for me, there's no way to delete all the pictures! Instead the best you can do is go in and delete everything on a certain date. But if you've been using the camera for say, a month, you're going to have to go in 30 separate times to clear everything out of your camera! As if that's not enough of a bother, everything's write protected, so there is no way to delete the pictures from your camera when it's connected to your computer. No, you have to disconnect the camera, open each day individually, and delete them that way. And don't think you save time by quickly deleting them from within Windows. No, Sony classifies all your images as "read only" so you can't delete them from within the computer. And don't think you can simply "select all" and uncheck "read only." Nope. Sony has seen fit to gray that option out.
The insanity also applies to transferring your pictures to a computer: there's no way to simply "transfer all." Instead you have to choose a certain date and transfer them individually, each by date. Sony: I want my camera to behave like a USB stick. Everybody does. What's so hard about that? Canon cameras can do it. Kindles can do it. Why can't your product?
What a hassle. Heed my warning: a super-expensive camera, but I only use it when I really have to, since it's such a hassle to get my pictures off.
Also note: it does not come with a memory stick.
Another annoyance: when you plug the camera into the wall (via the USB cord), it won't charge! The power has to be off! Why?!
Скроменый эксперт
22.07.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
As a big Sony fan and owner of the RX100M2, I was happy to see some features I wanted incorporated into the M3 which was the tipping point to me forking out my dough and buying this. Initially, I was disappointed somewhat disappointed with the reduced zoom but not anymore as I'm quite happy with the low light quality.
This camera does take excellent pictures and the F2.8 does well in low light situation when zoom all the way out. The ability to take 3:2 is new and the camera seems to process the picture lot faster. There are now new options for video recording format. Battery wise, it's near identical and the difference is non meaningful. Size and weight between the M2 and M3, it's near identical. Both use the same battery and battery charger. The M3 has a flip out screen so you can do selfies.
The M3 EVF feature was one I was really looking forward to, but it's a big disappointment. Previously with my M2, I had an external EVF hooked up to it which works well but made the camera harder to carry. When you slide up the EVF the camera will automatically turn on, and when your done, you push it down and the camera lens retract and turn off. Sounds good? Not really. What Sony did not mention is that when using the EVF, not only do you have to pop it up, but you have to pull the EVF towards you to adjust the diopter EVERYTIME, else it will be out of focus. Can you imagine how inconvenience this will be? Sony should have put a small diopter dial. The other problem is that the EVF is so small it is very hard to make out any of the letters/numbers. In other words, I find the EVF practically useless..
In the beginning, I missed the M2 zoom but now, I prefer the faster F/1.8 instead. I don't find myself zooming beyond the 70mm range and for the few shots that I missed (vs the many I take within the 24mm-70mm range) I can live with it.
After over 1000 pictures, I see that the picture quality with the M3 (especially in low light performance) is far superior than the M2. I've decided to keep this camera and my M2 is out on eBay!
UPDATE: 09/10/2014
So after taking over 2000 pictures on with the M3, I've come to really appreciate the performance of this camera. First my whining about the longer zoom has stopped. I'm quite happy with the M3 reduced zoom and to be honest, I haven't missed it. But there were some shots that I did get and it was because of the F/1.8. At around 7:00PM, in the garage with only natural light, I was amazed at the clarity of the pictures the M3 was able to capture. My neighbor with a Nikon D800 (she had the standard F/3.5-F/6.0 lens) had a hard time adjusting the various settings to get the ideal shot and by that time, the "Happy Birthday" song was over and the candles were blown and I was able to pull off close to 15 snapshots. The bokeh on this is also amazing; you can see the separation and different strands on black hair in outdoor photo's.... As for the EVF, well I'm still not happy about the two step process (pop up and then you have to pull it towards you) but I've come to accept it. Overall, you do get a lot features for such a small pocket camera. now the only question is (since the RX10 was just reduced to $999) will you spend $799 for the M3 or spend $999 for the RX10? Or, just get both!
This camera does take excellent pictures and the F2.8 does well in low light situation when zoom all the way out. The ability to take 3:2 is new and the camera seems to process the picture lot faster. There are now new options for video recording format. Battery wise, it's near identical and the difference is non meaningful. Size and weight between the M2 and M3, it's near identical. Both use the same battery and battery charger. The M3 has a flip out screen so you can do selfies.
The M3 EVF feature was one I was really looking forward to, but it's a big disappointment. Previously with my M2, I had an external EVF hooked up to it which works well but made the camera harder to carry. When you slide up the EVF the camera will automatically turn on, and when your done, you push it down and the camera lens retract and turn off. Sounds good? Not really. What Sony did not mention is that when using the EVF, not only do you have to pop it up, but you have to pull the EVF towards you to adjust the diopter EVERYTIME, else it will be out of focus. Can you imagine how inconvenience this will be? Sony should have put a small diopter dial. The other problem is that the EVF is so small it is very hard to make out any of the letters/numbers. In other words, I find the EVF practically useless..
In the beginning, I missed the M2 zoom but now, I prefer the faster F/1.8 instead. I don't find myself zooming beyond the 70mm range and for the few shots that I missed (vs the many I take within the 24mm-70mm range) I can live with it.
After over 1000 pictures, I see that the picture quality with the M3 (especially in low light performance) is far superior than the M2. I've decided to keep this camera and my M2 is out on eBay!
UPDATE: 09/10/2014
So after taking over 2000 pictures on with the M3, I've come to really appreciate the performance of this camera. First my whining about the longer zoom has stopped. I'm quite happy with the M3 reduced zoom and to be honest, I haven't missed it. But there were some shots that I did get and it was because of the F/1.8. At around 7:00PM, in the garage with only natural light, I was amazed at the clarity of the pictures the M3 was able to capture. My neighbor with a Nikon D800 (she had the standard F/3.5-F/6.0 lens) had a hard time adjusting the various settings to get the ideal shot and by that time, the "Happy Birthday" song was over and the candles were blown and I was able to pull off close to 15 snapshots. The bokeh on this is also amazing; you can see the separation and different strands on black hair in outdoor photo's.... As for the EVF, well I'm still not happy about the two step process (pop up and then you have to pull it towards you) but I've come to accept it. Overall, you do get a lot features for such a small pocket camera. now the only question is (since the RX10 was just reduced to $999) will you spend $799 for the M3 or spend $999 for the RX10? Or, just get both!
Скроменый эксперт
21.06.2014
10/10
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I'm now on my third DSC-RX 100 version: the Mk III. I also own a Canon 5D Mk III and a Leica M9, but the great truism is that your photo is only as good as the camera you happen to have with you. Hence a lot of photos today are taken using smartphones and every one of them is better than the photo you would never have taken if you didn't have a camera in hand!
The RX 100 is arguably the best compact camera on the market, on balance. And the Mk III outshines its predecessors in the following ways:
* The effective image quality is improved. It uses exactly the same sensor as the Mk II but it has a stop or more advantage as you zoom in and that simply means that a photo that would have been captured at, say, 400 ISO is now captured at 200 ISO. (The lower the ISO the less noise). Richard from Boston, respectfully: all three versions have the same F1.8 lens at the widest focal length. It is as you zoom that the maximum F stop decreases: from F4.9 in the prior versions at 100mm (35mm equivalent) focal length, to F2.8 in the current version but at a maximum focal length of only 70mm.
* The zoom range is reduced but extended at the wide angle end: 24mm-70mm (35mm equivalent) from 28mm-100mm in the prior versions. This is a big plus for me but maybe less so for others. I used to use Panasonic/Leica LX compacts (same friggin' camera but you pay at least 2X for the Leica label and Leica's product design - the plastic casing - is more than 2x better than Panasonic's) that had a 24mm-90mm (F1.4-F2.8) lens and I really missed the 24mm widest angle when I moved to Sony. So, why did it take so long for Sony to catch up with Panasonic? Fact is, Sony's sensor is much, much bigger than Panasonic's. This translates to superior performance, but makes it much harder to make bright zoom lenses for such a compact camera. (Consider how large lenses are on a DSLR.)
* The EVF is fantastic. I've been using SLRs for 50 years, literally, and the greatest advantage to a viewfinder in my opinion is that it anchors the camera to your face and you end up with a more stable camera and a lower required shutter speed which translates into a lower ISO and better image quality. This EVF is 'only' 1.44 megapixels, versus 2.44 in their higher end cameras, but both look absolutely 'real' (as if you were looking through an optical viewfinder for the most part with the larger pixel space simply 'looking' larger through the view finder.)
Other advantages include a better menu structure and a dedicated flash on button - which is a big deal from my POV. Also a rear screen that can flip up completely for selfies.
Any way you look at it, the Sony RX-100 is a fantastic camera in any version, but the Mk III is the most impressive.
Bravo, Sony!
PS: all there versions have a pivoting flash that allows one to bounce the flash off a ceiling. The results are so much better than direct flash. It really delivers vastly superior flash photos assuming you have fairly light and low ceilings. (Only really works in landscape orientation where the flash pivots up. The Mk III pivot also goes much further (beyond straight up), and the only downside of the whole line is the flash time which is on the slow side.
The RX 100 is arguably the best compact camera on the market, on balance. And the Mk III outshines its predecessors in the following ways:
* The effective image quality is improved. It uses exactly the same sensor as the Mk II but it has a stop or more advantage as you zoom in and that simply means that a photo that would have been captured at, say, 400 ISO is now captured at 200 ISO. (The lower the ISO the less noise). Richard from Boston, respectfully: all three versions have the same F1.8 lens at the widest focal length. It is as you zoom that the maximum F stop decreases: from F4.9 in the prior versions at 100mm (35mm equivalent) focal length, to F2.8 in the current version but at a maximum focal length of only 70mm.
* The zoom range is reduced but extended at the wide angle end: 24mm-70mm (35mm equivalent) from 28mm-100mm in the prior versions. This is a big plus for me but maybe less so for others. I used to use Panasonic/Leica LX compacts (same friggin' camera but you pay at least 2X for the Leica label and Leica's product design - the plastic casing - is more than 2x better than Panasonic's) that had a 24mm-90mm (F1.4-F2.8) lens and I really missed the 24mm widest angle when I moved to Sony. So, why did it take so long for Sony to catch up with Panasonic? Fact is, Sony's sensor is much, much bigger than Panasonic's. This translates to superior performance, but makes it much harder to make bright zoom lenses for such a compact camera. (Consider how large lenses are on a DSLR.)
* The EVF is fantastic. I've been using SLRs for 50 years, literally, and the greatest advantage to a viewfinder in my opinion is that it anchors the camera to your face and you end up with a more stable camera and a lower required shutter speed which translates into a lower ISO and better image quality. This EVF is 'only' 1.44 megapixels, versus 2.44 in their higher end cameras, but both look absolutely 'real' (as if you were looking through an optical viewfinder for the most part with the larger pixel space simply 'looking' larger through the view finder.)
Other advantages include a better menu structure and a dedicated flash on button - which is a big deal from my POV. Also a rear screen that can flip up completely for selfies.
Any way you look at it, the Sony RX-100 is a fantastic camera in any version, but the Mk III is the most impressive.
Bravo, Sony!
PS: all there versions have a pivoting flash that allows one to bounce the flash off a ceiling. The results are so much better than direct flash. It really delivers vastly superior flash photos assuming you have fairly light and low ceilings. (Only really works in landscape orientation where the flash pivots up. The Mk III pivot also goes much further (beyond straight up), and the only downside of the whole line is the flash time which is on the slow side.
Скроменый эксперт
06.08.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
The RX100 is agreeably one of the best cameras Sony has ever invented, although its performance falls behind the DSC-HX30V; however, the image quality is far better on the RX100. This is because the sensor on the RX100 is four times larger. However, if you mostly shoot video with the camera, the HX30V is a better choice, especially if you prefer to record in 1280x720, which the RX100 cannot do, and neither does the RX100M2. However, you get the 24p AVCHD 1920x1080 ability to shoot, choice between 17mbps (divide by 8 to get MB per second; 8 bits per byte) or 24mbps. This is better than the 28mbps at the 60p setting, as each individual frame is less compressed or has more color to it. Do the math; the 24p versus 60p setting yields about 50% larger file size, useful for extracting a frame from a movie clip. You cannot shoot stills in the 60p setting, and the image quality is atrocious because a small region of the sensor is used for video-recording, and the file is enlarged to the 17MP (you cannot shoot 20MP stills in video mode because of the aspect ratio at 16:9 versus the 3:2 for the 20MP still setting). Video quality is the same. You get very smooth capture at the 60p setting, but the interlaced mode I do not use due to playback problems. Somehow, it is either my computer, or the interlaced 60i codec does not work as well as the one on an NEX model, for instance. I am unsure if this issue were resolved, as I have not had the desire to shoot at the 60i setting on the DSC-HX5V, which I used to own but wrote a review on back in the day. The HX5V's interlaced AVCHD was very jittery and blocky, and that had me frustrated since.First, the photo quality is the same as the RX100, and the autofocus is no better either. I found the RX100 did a little better job with the contrast detect. Perhaps the BSI CMOS sensor is just hype, or there is a setting I am unsure about to make it work properly. If anyone has a solution to this, please let me know. Other reviewers say this camera is a step up from the succssor, but the image quality certainly is iffy on my testing experience.The upgrades are the hotshoe, but I do not care about that only due to that they are pricey, and the pop-up flash is adequate for my needs. The WiFi does not interest me right now because I have no iPhone or Android 3/4G Network capability. Is nice for those who have such a phone. The next upgrade and the fourth one are minor. Yes, very minor... As I said, the 24p is the most important to me, for quality, and less disk space consumed. The BSI CMOS sensor, even if it is better than the RX100, is hardly enough to convince worthy of the upgrade if that is what your main area of necessity plays out.Have read that RX100 users should not consider upgrading to the RX100M2 unless the hotshoe and WiFi are most important, and I agree.This camera given four stars because you can get a similar camera with much better performance and image quality for a lot less, although performance and video quality may be a little less than that of RX100. I would recommend the Nikon P7100 over the RX100 if 12MP (not 20) is important to you, but keep this in mind. You have no dedicated movie mode, and cannot photograph during the movie capture. It has no AVCHD capability either, just MP4. The main reasons to choose the Nikon are it is cheaper, has half the sensor size of the RX100 but image quality is amazing (DSLR-like clarity and sharpness--very sharp at ISO 100), flip-out swiveling screen (Canon-style), and pocketable with a neck strap. You get no neck strap with RX100. Bummer. (Just the wrist strap.) RX100's tilting screen, like the NEX, is tricky, and I don't intend to try to "move" it as it could be damaged. One more note on the Nikon; autofocus for photos is faster than the RX100/M2, but the movie performance is not quite so good; hunts but quite clean in low-light as the Sony.Hope this helps. Even though the RX100M2 was a little disappointing (especially since the RX100 actually did better in very low-light conditions, surprisingly), if you already have that camera, and do not need the hotshoe (accessories very expensive and proprietary anyway) and WiFi, I cannot recommend this item. Stick with the RX100, and maybe if you do not have either, buy it used or new, if the price has fallen below the MSRP. Thank you.Matt Eye, an avid "professional" photographer/videographer
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12.07.2014
10/10
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This is the camera I have been waiting a looooong time for.
I am a professional photographer who does a lot of work overseas. So I find myself traveling with all of my camera gear packed into my Thinktank rolling bag and always have liked to have a small fast camera to use in case I saw something I wanted to shoot. Be it something that just peaked my interest or even if I was on a flight where the flight attendant decided to strip naked, swig a bottle of champagne, and then deploy the emergency shoot and run away (no that has not really happened on any flights I've been on, but, you know, it could).
I wanted to be able to make a picture of something if I needed/wanted to without having to drag my roller out of the overhead and pull a camera out or feeling like the image quality would suffer because of the compromise of having a smaller point and shoot camera. But every other P/S camera I have used over the years left me feeling just that way... it was an image quality compromise either because the sensor was not very good or because the lens was slow, or the camera was painfully laggy.
So I usually ended up carrying one of my Canon 5d mkIII bodies over my shoulder with the 24-70 on it... which is also not an ideal solution because you have to take it through security and try to keep it from swinging around while carrying bags, etc... then you have to find somewhere to put it once you get on your flight.
Then I saw this camera... and fell in love with it. The image quality is amazing. It has a sharp and fast Zeiss lens 24-70 f1.8-2.8, fast and accurate autofocus, great fps rate (if you need it), and absolutely knockout image quality. I actually used this to shoot some work for a client (alongside my regular pro gear) and a liked a couple of the images so much that they made it into the edit and it is hard to tell the difference between the images shot with pro dslr's and the RX-100M III.
This is also the perfect vacation camera or for trips with the kids where I don't want to lug my work gear. It is small and light but is good enough to shoot just about anything that they end up doing on a daytrip/vacation.
I have been very pleased with the battery life on this camera. It seems to go an awfully long time for such a small battery.
I also like how easy it is to operate settings like exposure compensation, flash modes, etc. on this camera. It takes seconds and minimal button pushing to reach most of the features one regularly accesses on a small camera like this. Sony really thought this through when designing it.
I can't say enough about how good the image quality is. I have not shot the camera in jpg mode, only in raw, but in some very tricky lighting situations (kids in mid-day sun wearing hats on carnival rides) where you would expect a point-and-shoot to stumble, the Sony produces an image with more than enough latitude to burn and dodge a bit to end up with an amazing image. Color looks good as does the contrast. It seems to do a great job with white balance in less than ideal light, too.
Finally, the perfect carry-around small camera to compliment my pro gear has arrived.
I am a professional photographer who does a lot of work overseas. So I find myself traveling with all of my camera gear packed into my Thinktank rolling bag and always have liked to have a small fast camera to use in case I saw something I wanted to shoot. Be it something that just peaked my interest or even if I was on a flight where the flight attendant decided to strip naked, swig a bottle of champagne, and then deploy the emergency shoot and run away (no that has not really happened on any flights I've been on, but, you know, it could).
I wanted to be able to make a picture of something if I needed/wanted to without having to drag my roller out of the overhead and pull a camera out or feeling like the image quality would suffer because of the compromise of having a smaller point and shoot camera. But every other P/S camera I have used over the years left me feeling just that way... it was an image quality compromise either because the sensor was not very good or because the lens was slow, or the camera was painfully laggy.
So I usually ended up carrying one of my Canon 5d mkIII bodies over my shoulder with the 24-70 on it... which is also not an ideal solution because you have to take it through security and try to keep it from swinging around while carrying bags, etc... then you have to find somewhere to put it once you get on your flight.
Then I saw this camera... and fell in love with it. The image quality is amazing. It has a sharp and fast Zeiss lens 24-70 f1.8-2.8, fast and accurate autofocus, great fps rate (if you need it), and absolutely knockout image quality. I actually used this to shoot some work for a client (alongside my regular pro gear) and a liked a couple of the images so much that they made it into the edit and it is hard to tell the difference between the images shot with pro dslr's and the RX-100M III.
This is also the perfect vacation camera or for trips with the kids where I don't want to lug my work gear. It is small and light but is good enough to shoot just about anything that they end up doing on a daytrip/vacation.
I have been very pleased with the battery life on this camera. It seems to go an awfully long time for such a small battery.
I also like how easy it is to operate settings like exposure compensation, flash modes, etc. on this camera. It takes seconds and minimal button pushing to reach most of the features one regularly accesses on a small camera like this. Sony really thought this through when designing it.
I can't say enough about how good the image quality is. I have not shot the camera in jpg mode, only in raw, but in some very tricky lighting situations (kids in mid-day sun wearing hats on carnival rides) where you would expect a point-and-shoot to stumble, the Sony produces an image with more than enough latitude to burn and dodge a bit to end up with an amazing image. Color looks good as does the contrast. It seems to do a great job with white balance in less than ideal light, too.
Finally, the perfect carry-around small camera to compliment my pro gear has arrived.
Скроменый эксперт
08.10.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I've had a Sony RX100 for 2.5 years (first generation). I bought an a6000 a month ago.
The picture quality is almost identical, when using the kit lens (16-50mm) on the a6000. The a6000 has a better sensor but the RX100 has a better lens. If you don't have the budget for prime lenses the a6000 won't take better pictures than a good point-and-shoot. To put this another way, cameras get better and smaller and cheaper every year. Lenses don't. Cameras are now so good and inexpensive that you'll spend far more on lenses to match the camera.
Ten days after I bought it, the a6000 went haywire. I returned it to Sony's repair center. They found moisture inside the case, which voided the warranty. They wouldn't fix my camera. Instead, they offered to sell me a "B" stock camera for $407. The a6000 died while hiking on a sunny day. It was in my backpack next to a water bottle, so maybe the water bottle leaked? I was never aware of the camera getting wet.
My RX100 has gotten wet a zillion times, with no problems. If you buy an a6000, also buy a camera case.
I asked Amazon if they'd exchange my dead a6000 for a new camera, and I included Sony's damage report. To my surprise Amazon said yes! So buy from Amazon, not directly from Sony.
My RX100 fits in my pocket. I can easily take it out and shoot pictures. The a6000 isn't a big camera but it's big enough that getting it out of my backpack takes time and effort. Plus removing its new neoprene case takes a minute. Plus changing lenses takes time. I missed a bald eagle flying overhead because of the time to get my 55-210mm telephoto onto the a6000. I would've gotten the pictures if I'd used my RX100.
I never liked the viewscreen on my RX100. It's hard to see in sunlight and my 52-year-old eyes need bifocals to see it. I like a6000's viewfinder, esp. the 4 diopter adjustment (my right eye is -4.25), but the RX100-III also has a viewfinder. (Given that I never use the viewscreen on my a6000 I put a film protector on the viewscreen to prevent wear and scratches.)
I like that a6000's kit lens is the equivalent of 24-75mm, compared to the 28-105mm on the RX100. But the RX100-III has a 24-70mm lens.
I dislike that my RX100 shoots HDR pictures at one picture per ten seconds. The a6000 shoots HDR at one frame per three seconds. I presume that the RX100-III shoots HDR faster than my RX100.
I like the level on the RX100. The a6000 doesn't have a level. IMHO, these cameras should save level data in the EXIF, so that Photoshop could level photos.
All in all, the RX100-III is a better hiking camera than the a6000. The a6000's only advantage is interchangeable lenses, which is mitigated by my lack of a budget to buy expensive lenses, as well as unwillingness to carry heavy lenses and the time to change lenses.
The picture quality is almost identical, when using the kit lens (16-50mm) on the a6000. The a6000 has a better sensor but the RX100 has a better lens. If you don't have the budget for prime lenses the a6000 won't take better pictures than a good point-and-shoot. To put this another way, cameras get better and smaller and cheaper every year. Lenses don't. Cameras are now so good and inexpensive that you'll spend far more on lenses to match the camera.
Ten days after I bought it, the a6000 went haywire. I returned it to Sony's repair center. They found moisture inside the case, which voided the warranty. They wouldn't fix my camera. Instead, they offered to sell me a "B" stock camera for $407. The a6000 died while hiking on a sunny day. It was in my backpack next to a water bottle, so maybe the water bottle leaked? I was never aware of the camera getting wet.
My RX100 has gotten wet a zillion times, with no problems. If you buy an a6000, also buy a camera case.
I asked Amazon if they'd exchange my dead a6000 for a new camera, and I included Sony's damage report. To my surprise Amazon said yes! So buy from Amazon, not directly from Sony.
My RX100 fits in my pocket. I can easily take it out and shoot pictures. The a6000 isn't a big camera but it's big enough that getting it out of my backpack takes time and effort. Plus removing its new neoprene case takes a minute. Plus changing lenses takes time. I missed a bald eagle flying overhead because of the time to get my 55-210mm telephoto onto the a6000. I would've gotten the pictures if I'd used my RX100.
I never liked the viewscreen on my RX100. It's hard to see in sunlight and my 52-year-old eyes need bifocals to see it. I like a6000's viewfinder, esp. the 4 diopter adjustment (my right eye is -4.25), but the RX100-III also has a viewfinder. (Given that I never use the viewscreen on my a6000 I put a film protector on the viewscreen to prevent wear and scratches.)
I like that a6000's kit lens is the equivalent of 24-75mm, compared to the 28-105mm on the RX100. But the RX100-III has a 24-70mm lens.
I dislike that my RX100 shoots HDR pictures at one picture per ten seconds. The a6000 shoots HDR at one frame per three seconds. I presume that the RX100-III shoots HDR faster than my RX100.
I like the level on the RX100. The a6000 doesn't have a level. IMHO, these cameras should save level data in the EXIF, so that Photoshop could level photos.
All in all, the RX100-III is a better hiking camera than the a6000. The a6000's only advantage is interchangeable lenses, which is mitigated by my lack of a budget to buy expensive lenses, as well as unwillingness to carry heavy lenses and the time to change lenses.
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2014
4/10
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Ужасно
Expectation:
The camera should be compact so it can go anywhere, focus quickly, focus accurately, and take sharp/high quality photos that are rich in color. As an added bonus, it should take high quality video and do well in low light without a flash.
With that expectation in mind, the following pros and cons were found while shooting extra fine jpeg images and AVCHD 60p 28M(PS) videos.
Pros:
1) Compact enough to go everywhere.
2) Takes excellent photos in low light without a flash.
3) Takes beautiful macro shots that are rich in detail.
4) Focuses very quickly.
5) The background can be forced out-of-focus to create a professional looking effect.
6) Takes high quality video at 1080p.
7) Easily takes panoramic shots.
8) Zooming in and out is nearly silent.
9) The screen flips up for self-portraits.
10) The "Fn" button brings up a highly customizable quick menu.
11) Several buttons including the control ring can be customized.
Cons:
1) The "Wide" "Focus Area" setting frequently results in the image, especially the center, being out-of-focus. Half pressing the shutter button will correct the issue... sometimes.
2) "Intelligent Auto" shooting mode is not a dependable mode to leave the camera in.
a. It ALWAYS uses the "Wide" "Focus Area" in this mode (see con #1).
b. Scene recognition frequently selects the wrong scene. Taking an image of a car passing at 25 miles per hour results in a blurred streak.
3) When the "Center" "Focus Area" setting is selected, images still lack sharpness when compared to a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 from 2009.
4) Colors are dull, especially when compared to images taken by a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 from 2009.
5) Auto white balance (AWB) sometimes produces shots that are too warm.
a. If two shots are taken back-to-back sometimes one will be warm and the other accurate.
6) In a space the size of a living room, using a flash at distance frequently results in overexposure.
7) When shooting handheld, it's difficult to maintain the proper grip and use the control ring due to the size of the camera and lack of an actual grip.
8) The screen is cluttered with an excessive amount of icons that cannot be individually shown/hidden. Given that individual icon control is unavailable, the following seem like unnecessary icons for these reasons:
a. Infrequently changes: image ratio, number of megapixels, video format
b. Simply unneeded: SteadyShot
Summary:
There are several pros when it comes to the RX100 III but they seem to center around physical camera interaction and less frequent uses such as, low light and video. When it comes to daylight photos, which is a very frequent camera use, the bottom line is that pictures are not sharp enough or rich enough in color. Furthermore, you need to be ready to take a picture at a moment's notice and that requires a high quality and dependable automatic shooting mode that is lacking in this camera.
The camera should be compact so it can go anywhere, focus quickly, focus accurately, and take sharp/high quality photos that are rich in color. As an added bonus, it should take high quality video and do well in low light without a flash.
With that expectation in mind, the following pros and cons were found while shooting extra fine jpeg images and AVCHD 60p 28M(PS) videos.
Pros:
1) Compact enough to go everywhere.
2) Takes excellent photos in low light without a flash.
3) Takes beautiful macro shots that are rich in detail.
4) Focuses very quickly.
5) The background can be forced out-of-focus to create a professional looking effect.
6) Takes high quality video at 1080p.
7) Easily takes panoramic shots.
8) Zooming in and out is nearly silent.
9) The screen flips up for self-portraits.
10) The "Fn" button brings up a highly customizable quick menu.
11) Several buttons including the control ring can be customized.
Cons:
1) The "Wide" "Focus Area" setting frequently results in the image, especially the center, being out-of-focus. Half pressing the shutter button will correct the issue... sometimes.
2) "Intelligent Auto" shooting mode is not a dependable mode to leave the camera in.
a. It ALWAYS uses the "Wide" "Focus Area" in this mode (see con #1).
b. Scene recognition frequently selects the wrong scene. Taking an image of a car passing at 25 miles per hour results in a blurred streak.
3) When the "Center" "Focus Area" setting is selected, images still lack sharpness when compared to a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 from 2009.
4) Colors are dull, especially when compared to images taken by a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 from 2009.
5) Auto white balance (AWB) sometimes produces shots that are too warm.
a. If two shots are taken back-to-back sometimes one will be warm and the other accurate.
6) In a space the size of a living room, using a flash at distance frequently results in overexposure.
7) When shooting handheld, it's difficult to maintain the proper grip and use the control ring due to the size of the camera and lack of an actual grip.
8) The screen is cluttered with an excessive amount of icons that cannot be individually shown/hidden. Given that individual icon control is unavailable, the following seem like unnecessary icons for these reasons:
a. Infrequently changes: image ratio, number of megapixels, video format
b. Simply unneeded: SteadyShot
Summary:
There are several pros when it comes to the RX100 III but they seem to center around physical camera interaction and less frequent uses such as, low light and video. When it comes to daylight photos, which is a very frequent camera use, the bottom line is that pictures are not sharp enough or rich enough in color. Furthermore, you need to be ready to take a picture at a moment's notice and that requires a high quality and dependable automatic shooting mode that is lacking in this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
09.09.2014
2/10
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I never try to be harsh on a product out of visceral response so sadly, I'm giving this a poor rating because, frankly, it has failed in many important ways.
Most importantly, on the first day of use, the rivet that connected the strap loops to the case snapped under the weight of the camera swinging several inches (5 or 6) down off a table while holding the strap, i.e., under the weight of the camera for which it was designed. I had seen other reviews reporting similar issues which does suggest to me that this is product flaw rather than a mere anomaly. I took delivery of it the day before traveling and was forced to purchase another strap which I connected directly to the camera body. This is to me sufficient reason for docking score fully to one star.
The case is very pleasing to look at and this, along with its price is it's great appeal. It looks (though doesn't feel at all) like leather and the brass fixtures do add a wonderful retro touch. The interior is a smooth sort of felt that seems to fit my RX 100 M3 reasonably well (though not perfectly). However, I will say from a practical perspective, it is cumbersome to use. I think that is inherent to satchel-like cases so not a flaw per sec. However, the snaps that connect the top to the bottom don't handle much knocking around while the top dangles from the bottom during shooting. The result of these weak snaps is that the top often falls off completely, to the point where one is best off disconnecting it completely while the camera is in use which means you need to stow it somewhere until you are ready to reattach it. While the nuisance of a dangling top half is inherent to the design and, the lack of a sturdy snap that allows it to hang without fear of it coming off is certainly a problem.
I have another gripe but this is more of a "be informed" thing than a design flaw. The Sony RX100 M3 camera has a separately purchasable grip (which by all counts should have been integrated). The case (for understandable reasons) doesn't take account and the camera won't fit in the case if you have added or are planning to ever use this adhesive-attached accessory.
FYI, the case does NOT allow the following while an RX 100 Mark III camera is holstered in it:
1) Charging via the USB port
2) Access to the HDMI port
3) Access to the batter/SD card chamber
The case DOES allow access to:
1) The pop-up view finder
2) The tilting screen
All in all, I wanted to love it but found at every opportunity that it hindered rather than helped when it came to quickly taking images and was very much lacking in practical manufacturing quality.
Most importantly, on the first day of use, the rivet that connected the strap loops to the case snapped under the weight of the camera swinging several inches (5 or 6) down off a table while holding the strap, i.e., under the weight of the camera for which it was designed. I had seen other reviews reporting similar issues which does suggest to me that this is product flaw rather than a mere anomaly. I took delivery of it the day before traveling and was forced to purchase another strap which I connected directly to the camera body. This is to me sufficient reason for docking score fully to one star.
The case is very pleasing to look at and this, along with its price is it's great appeal. It looks (though doesn't feel at all) like leather and the brass fixtures do add a wonderful retro touch. The interior is a smooth sort of felt that seems to fit my RX 100 M3 reasonably well (though not perfectly). However, I will say from a practical perspective, it is cumbersome to use. I think that is inherent to satchel-like cases so not a flaw per sec. However, the snaps that connect the top to the bottom don't handle much knocking around while the top dangles from the bottom during shooting. The result of these weak snaps is that the top often falls off completely, to the point where one is best off disconnecting it completely while the camera is in use which means you need to stow it somewhere until you are ready to reattach it. While the nuisance of a dangling top half is inherent to the design and, the lack of a sturdy snap that allows it to hang without fear of it coming off is certainly a problem.
I have another gripe but this is more of a "be informed" thing than a design flaw. The Sony RX100 M3 camera has a separately purchasable grip (which by all counts should have been integrated). The case (for understandable reasons) doesn't take account and the camera won't fit in the case if you have added or are planning to ever use this adhesive-attached accessory.
FYI, the case does NOT allow the following while an RX 100 Mark III camera is holstered in it:
1) Charging via the USB port
2) Access to the HDMI port
3) Access to the batter/SD card chamber
The case DOES allow access to:
1) The pop-up view finder
2) The tilting screen
All in all, I wanted to love it but found at every opportunity that it hindered rather than helped when it came to quickly taking images and was very much lacking in practical manufacturing quality.
Скроменый эксперт
27.01.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
I read a lot of reviews about this camera. I wanted to buy the best one I could afford. The camera did work well at the beginning and took great shots. I own several camera and take incredible care of each one I own. With all my camera, this one is always in a case. 3 weeks after the warranty expired, the lens cap stopped opening fully. I contacted Sony who advised me to restore the camera to factory settings and make sure the battery was fully charged. Nothing seemed to help. I live in Dallas Tx and was shocked to learn that there are no local dealers authorized to look at the camera. I had to send it into Precision Camera repair in Ct. I was told there was a typical 10 day turn around time. As I was planning to go on a trip (and take the camera), I expedited the package to allow enough time to have it repaired and returned.
I did not hear back from them for over a week and so I contacted Sony who gave me their contact information. When I called, I was informed that they were just about to call me. The warranty had just expired and there would be a standard $350 fee just to look at the camera. When I asked what was wrong with the lens, I was told, they did not know as they did not even look at the camera at that point. Also, there was no way for them to get the camera back to me in time for my trip as they may have to wait for parts. Did I mention they didn't even look at the camera but they were expecting delays for parts???
I then contacted Sony again and finally spoke with a supervisor. They seemed very concerned about my problem and promised to look into the matter to help expedite the process. After the 2nd week, I still had not heard back and when I again contacted Sony, they had no updates on my camera. I never revived anything in writing about what work would be expected fro the $350. They received my camera on Jan 13th and as of this date no one knows what the status is. Shame on Sony for poor customer service and holding customers ransom to almost half of the cost of the camera to have them even look at it!!! Further research reveals that the lack of lens opening is an established problem with this camera.
I did not hear back from them for over a week and so I contacted Sony who gave me their contact information. When I called, I was informed that they were just about to call me. The warranty had just expired and there would be a standard $350 fee just to look at the camera. When I asked what was wrong with the lens, I was told, they did not know as they did not even look at the camera at that point. Also, there was no way for them to get the camera back to me in time for my trip as they may have to wait for parts. Did I mention they didn't even look at the camera but they were expecting delays for parts???
I then contacted Sony again and finally spoke with a supervisor. They seemed very concerned about my problem and promised to look into the matter to help expedite the process. After the 2nd week, I still had not heard back and when I again contacted Sony, they had no updates on my camera. I never revived anything in writing about what work would be expected fro the $350. They received my camera on Jan 13th and as of this date no one knows what the status is. Shame on Sony for poor customer service and holding customers ransom to almost half of the cost of the camera to have them even look at it!!! Further research reveals that the lack of lens opening is an established problem with this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
01.03.2014
6/10
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Плохо
I tried to record a musical production in the old Saenger Theater here last night using the RX100II and a Canon Powershot S120. Tried is the key word. I have large hands. The video button on the RX100II is almost impossible for me to use much less find in the dark. I have to use a fingernail to depress it. There is no way to do this smoothly. The recording indicator is confusing when one is in a hurry. It says recording when you have actually just ended a recording so that if you are not entirely focused you think you are still recording. I missed a key scene involving my granddaughter through the combination of the record button being so demanding to use and the confusing interface. The camera is so extremely slow in everything it does in the video mode, especially autofocusing, that it is mostly useless for anything other than just turning it on and letting it run at a fixed distance. It is very difficult if not impossible to operate this camera in the dark with the small and numerous buttons.Although I am disappointed and perturbed, perhaps all of this is just the provence of the pocket camera class and I should not be complaining; however, I bought the camera based on reviews that seemed to say that the RX100II had somehow transcended the point-and-shoot level of usability and performance. It takes decent stills. I own other Sony cameras, including the R1, which I love.On the other hand, the Canon S120 is much much faster in all of its operations. It also has controls that I can use with my fingertips (not to mention a touch screen). I have the S110 and the S100 and the S90 and the S20 also. The S120 is a huge improvement over the S110 in multiple ways. The buttons are slightly convex which makes all the difference. Canon is not ashamed to make the video button usable for someone like me. The interface is less confusing. The stills are more than adequate for a pocket camera.I would like to see a pocket camera with the speed, buttons and touch interface of the Canon and the size, screen and sensor of the Sony. I have handled the Panasonic GM1 and would have bought it; however, it, like the RZ100II, is too fiddly for my hands.I own a collection of Nikon and Canon DSLR's (which fit my hands but I rarely use anymore) and a Panasonic GX1 and an Olympus OMD E5 and an OMD E1. All of the Micro 4/3 cameras are small for my hands but I tolerate this for their size and weight advantages.I will lug the OMD E1, conspicuous as it is, to the next theatrical performance.Addendum 20140302: I need to give the RX100II more credit for it's stills performance which is excellent especially in low light. The sensor and the lens work together at all focal lengths to make sharp pictures with accurate colors. The WIFI transfer function (which I use a lot with my iPad) is extremely fast, much faster than any of my other cameras that have this feature.Addendum 20140323: Today the SD card will not longer insert into its slot. Something is protruding into the slot half way in and I can't get it bent back. Seems to be part of the slot construction and not something loose having fallen in. The camera is out of window to send back to Amazon. Guess I will have to package it up to Sony and see what happens. A real pain.
Скроменый эксперт
25.06.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
This is simply the best pocket camera there is right now. As a pro photographer and having used a previous generation RX100 I have to say this latest version is simply amazing. I only just received it so bear in mind this is a first impression review.
PROS:
- The 24/70 lens with f1.8/2.8 max aperture is outstanding (a very nice upgrade from the last two RX100 models)
- Very good high iso performance for a camera this size
- Quick start time
- Full hd video with really good image stabilization
- NFC/Wifi (actually quite useful if you want to quickly post a nice quality pic to instagram)
- The new customizable FN menu is very convenient
- Built-in ND filter
- USB charging (one less charger to keep track of, yes!)
- Flip screen (with selfie mode)
- Amazing camera that actually fits in my pocket (I pretty much take it everywhere)
- Sony fixed the image/video browsing from the previous versions, they can be seen together instead of having to load a still or video folder to see each type of in playback mode.
But nobody's perfect! There are a few minor CONS, some which already existed in the previous models and some which hopefully can be fixed via a BIOS update (one can always hope!)
- Closing the view finder shuts down the camera, which doesn't make sense. Either disable this or make it an option in settings.
- The screen is not touch-screen. I mean at this point almost everything is touch screen, this just seems like a strange oversight in such an amazing camera. This is especially missed when zooming in/out during playback. Not an absolute must have but would be nice.
- Picture effects cannot be disabled. Some are actually useful (high contrast mono for example) while others are completely useless. But since you can't select which picture effects are enabled you have to scroll through all the options every time. (previous RX100 also had this annoying problem). It's a pretty minor issue though.
- I wish the NFC/Wifi connect was faster, it’s not slow but one would hope could be made faster. I guess the connection time is mostly taken by having the phone change wifi settings, not sure if there ever could be a way around that.
And a suggestion for the next generation:
- Camera size: while it’s amazing sony was able to fit such a good lens in such a small package (and it does fit in my pockets), each version of this camera has increased very slightly in size and weight. I hope the next version could be downsized a bit - slimmer would be nice to be more easily be pocketable. Or maybe offer two versions, the standard one with all the bells and whistles and an "rx100 mini" version (no flip screen and no viewfinder) with a slimmer profile?
PROS:
- The 24/70 lens with f1.8/2.8 max aperture is outstanding (a very nice upgrade from the last two RX100 models)
- Very good high iso performance for a camera this size
- Quick start time
- Full hd video with really good image stabilization
- NFC/Wifi (actually quite useful if you want to quickly post a nice quality pic to instagram)
- The new customizable FN menu is very convenient
- Built-in ND filter
- USB charging (one less charger to keep track of, yes!)
- Flip screen (with selfie mode)
- Amazing camera that actually fits in my pocket (I pretty much take it everywhere)
- Sony fixed the image/video browsing from the previous versions, they can be seen together instead of having to load a still or video folder to see each type of in playback mode.
But nobody's perfect! There are a few minor CONS, some which already existed in the previous models and some which hopefully can be fixed via a BIOS update (one can always hope!)
- Closing the view finder shuts down the camera, which doesn't make sense. Either disable this or make it an option in settings.
- The screen is not touch-screen. I mean at this point almost everything is touch screen, this just seems like a strange oversight in such an amazing camera. This is especially missed when zooming in/out during playback. Not an absolute must have but would be nice.
- Picture effects cannot be disabled. Some are actually useful (high contrast mono for example) while others are completely useless. But since you can't select which picture effects are enabled you have to scroll through all the options every time. (previous RX100 also had this annoying problem). It's a pretty minor issue though.
- I wish the NFC/Wifi connect was faster, it’s not slow but one would hope could be made faster. I guess the connection time is mostly taken by having the phone change wifi settings, not sure if there ever could be a way around that.
And a suggestion for the next generation:
- Camera size: while it’s amazing sony was able to fit such a good lens in such a small package (and it does fit in my pockets), each version of this camera has increased very slightly in size and weight. I hope the next version could be downsized a bit - slimmer would be nice to be more easily be pocketable. Or maybe offer two versions, the standard one with all the bells and whistles and an "rx100 mini" version (no flip screen and no viewfinder) with a slimmer profile?
Скроменый эксперт
26.05.2014
10/10
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I love this camera. I bought it to replace may Canon S120, which I also loved, but which I lost...my fault. Both of these cameras are reasonable DSLR replacements for those of you (you know who you are...over 30, want to have a camera everywhere, but not just for snapshots--for which your cell phone is fine--and money not a limiting factor) who have pictures you have taken framed and hung. For what it does well, it's amazing: extra high quality images under very tough shooting conditions, in terms of lighting, speed, visibility, etc.). I had gone the Canon SLR route 10+ years ago. Pocket cameras were a necessary evil, under some circumstances. The Canon S90 changed all that. I found it capable enough that I was increasingly leaving my Canon 40D + 50mm f.8 & tamron 18 - 270 + flash, tripod & bag at home even on vacation!For me, the first priority became size...has to fit in my coat pocket. Second priority is it has to have full manual options. I just like to think I'm the one taking the pictures. Third is image quality...this camera is intended for the 8 X 10 prints and larger. Need to have Raw option. Fourth is lens capability. The 24 - 120 f1.8 -5.7 Canon is better in this respect than the 28 - 100 f1.8 -4.9, but with 20.2 mp, the "clear view" digital zoom to 200 is good enough for the limited cases when I want zoom snapshots. (IMHO, real photographers require a DSLR and a $$$ 300MM fast lens for zoom photography). Fifth "features" which for these types of cameras is ha highly subjective "market basket." including video capabilities, ISO range, camera modes, flash capability, etc. For me the RX II is far better equipped than the S120. It's flash is far superior to the s120, though a key reason to buy the camera is to minimize the use of flash. It's auto mode--it has two-- are really quite amazing and fun. The "intelligent" auto mode make easily handles extreme back-lighting situations.Finally, I'm not oblivious to price and at $698 list there's a lot of competition and options, especially if you're not so hard over as I am on the size of the camera. The S120 at $400 (if you shop) is a good deal. Nikon J series (new J4) is about the same price, but changeable lens. The Panasonic DMC-LX7 and the Leica version of the camera the D-lux 6. are similarly capable and the lx7 is under $400. Complicating the decision is the new Sony RX 100 III, which changes the lens (24-70) adds an EVF and $100 to the price ($798). All-in-all, I'm happy where I am--but I know the march of technology and my absentmindedness only allow me 2-3yrs with what becomes a trusty friend[Special notes: if you buy this camera, buy the sony screen protector ($10) at the same time and put it on immediately. If you don't, you WILL scratch the screen. Also, don't worry about the lack of an external charger. Buy the off brand package with 2 batteries and a charger for under $20. They are fine]
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18.08.2014
8/10
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I love this camera! I know it's a bit expensive for a compact camera, but this has almost replaced my DSLR for the majority of my photography. I'm only an amateur photographer, but I use photos in my artwork so having a good quality camera is important to me. And this one I can keep with me at all times without having to lug around a bunch of big equipment. The articulating screen is especially fabulous -- I'm able to take low and high shots without just guessing. It's also less conspicuous if you're trying to get candid shots and don't want people posing (like at a business meeting or a wedding). The different scene selections are also very useful.
If I was to get picky, there would be a few things I would try to improve on in the future. One is the slow response time on the automatic setting. It can take several seconds to produce an image -- not great if you're trying to get several shots in a row. Also, once you take a shot, you have to wait a few seconds before using the zoom feature or it will zoom in on your last image instead of zooming for the shot you're about to take. If you tap the shutter, it will go back, but it's a bit annoying. Finally, on the scene selection, if you want to change it, you have to slide the dial to something else and then back again. Also, when you do slide the dial to scene selection, you can't just start using the wheel to select one -- you have to quickly push the menu button to activate the scene selection feature and then scroll through them. Took awhile to get used to that.
The video feature is wonderful. Obviously not super quality with the sound, but the image is really good and will do for most uses.
Even thought it is small, it's still a bit heavy. It will fit in your pocket, but you will notice it. I bought an extra battery because even though it will last most of the day, it will go quickly if you're reviewing photos or doing video. I also recommend this particular kit because it includes a battery charger so you don't have to plug the camera in to charge it. However, I'd spring for an actual Sony battery as the after-market ones don't last as long.
The case that comes with this is great -- really protects the camera and is compact. I keep this camera with me at all times so I'm always ready. I don't use the neck strap because it's thin and uncomfortable, but the wrist strap is usually enough.
I would have given it five stars, but it doesn't have much of a zoom lens. But everything else is wonderful.
If I was to get picky, there would be a few things I would try to improve on in the future. One is the slow response time on the automatic setting. It can take several seconds to produce an image -- not great if you're trying to get several shots in a row. Also, once you take a shot, you have to wait a few seconds before using the zoom feature or it will zoom in on your last image instead of zooming for the shot you're about to take. If you tap the shutter, it will go back, but it's a bit annoying. Finally, on the scene selection, if you want to change it, you have to slide the dial to something else and then back again. Also, when you do slide the dial to scene selection, you can't just start using the wheel to select one -- you have to quickly push the menu button to activate the scene selection feature and then scroll through them. Took awhile to get used to that.
The video feature is wonderful. Obviously not super quality with the sound, but the image is really good and will do for most uses.
Even thought it is small, it's still a bit heavy. It will fit in your pocket, but you will notice it. I bought an extra battery because even though it will last most of the day, it will go quickly if you're reviewing photos or doing video. I also recommend this particular kit because it includes a battery charger so you don't have to plug the camera in to charge it. However, I'd spring for an actual Sony battery as the after-market ones don't last as long.
The case that comes with this is great -- really protects the camera and is compact. I keep this camera with me at all times so I'm always ready. I don't use the neck strap because it's thin and uncomfortable, but the wrist strap is usually enough.
I would have given it five stars, but it doesn't have much of a zoom lens. But everything else is wonderful.
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22.08.2014
8/10
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So far I really like this camera. I'm strictly an amateur photographer, but I've been taking photos since I was a kid and had a darkroom in my late teens. I have 5 SLRs and a variety of point and shoot cameras as well as four or more generations of video cameras.
I was looking for a highly portable camera that I could take on trips without adding a lot of weight and volume. I also wanted great low light capability for times when a flash isn't allowed or is inconvenient. Many years ago, I bought a Nikon Coolpix 990. It was an early pro-am digital camera that swiveled in the middle which allowed me to take overhead and ground level shots while having a clear view of the display.
The RX100M III covers my range of requirements very well. It slips in the pocket of my cargo pants very easily. The display can be easily positioned for selfies, overhead and ground level shots. The F1.8-F2.8 lens has few peers in the market as far as I can tell. Though I hoped for a camera with a bit more zoom, I know that no camera can do it all. I went back and forth between the Nikon 1 V & J models, but ultimately the speed of the lens on the RX100 swayed my final decision. I decided that low light capability was more important for this particular purpose than zoom. The other features that sold me on the RX100 were the small form factor, movable display and built-in view finder (for bright light situations or when I want to minimize the light I'm generating myself)
I may pick up the next version of the Nikon 1 AW1 when it comes out to complement this purchase. That will give me a higher end underwater camera than the AW120 and access to greater zoom and perhaps some of my Nikkor lenses via the adapter.
So far, I've just taken a few shots to experiment with the features. I plan to take it on an upcoming trip and see how it performs.
The only problem I've had so far is with the panorama mode. I tried using several times this morning and no matter what I did, it complained that I wasn't moving fast enough or some other issue. I contrast this to how simple it is to create a panorama with the iPhone 5s. The iPhone is very forgiving and does a great job stitching it all together....not pro-quality, I'm sure, but totally acceptable for consumer use. My experience here is the only reason I held back the fifth star. Otherwise I'm very happy with this camera for my intended uses.
I was looking for a highly portable camera that I could take on trips without adding a lot of weight and volume. I also wanted great low light capability for times when a flash isn't allowed or is inconvenient. Many years ago, I bought a Nikon Coolpix 990. It was an early pro-am digital camera that swiveled in the middle which allowed me to take overhead and ground level shots while having a clear view of the display.
The RX100M III covers my range of requirements very well. It slips in the pocket of my cargo pants very easily. The display can be easily positioned for selfies, overhead and ground level shots. The F1.8-F2.8 lens has few peers in the market as far as I can tell. Though I hoped for a camera with a bit more zoom, I know that no camera can do it all. I went back and forth between the Nikon 1 V & J models, but ultimately the speed of the lens on the RX100 swayed my final decision. I decided that low light capability was more important for this particular purpose than zoom. The other features that sold me on the RX100 were the small form factor, movable display and built-in view finder (for bright light situations or when I want to minimize the light I'm generating myself)
I may pick up the next version of the Nikon 1 AW1 when it comes out to complement this purchase. That will give me a higher end underwater camera than the AW120 and access to greater zoom and perhaps some of my Nikkor lenses via the adapter.
So far, I've just taken a few shots to experiment with the features. I plan to take it on an upcoming trip and see how it performs.
The only problem I've had so far is with the panorama mode. I tried using several times this morning and no matter what I did, it complained that I wasn't moving fast enough or some other issue. I contrast this to how simple it is to create a panorama with the iPhone 5s. The iPhone is very forgiving and does a great job stitching it all together....not pro-quality, I'm sure, but totally acceptable for consumer use. My experience here is the only reason I held back the fifth star. Otherwise I'm very happy with this camera for my intended uses.
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03.08.2014
10/10
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When it comes to cameras, you really need to use a variety of them prior to setting your expectations... I have used digital point and shoot cameras since they debuted, I own several SLR's and DSLR's and some older manual film cameras. I use Nikon, Canon, Olympus, and some smaller foreign brands. I travel, shoot weddings, portraits.. etc. I freelance.
I'm going to start off with the basics. The exterior is rugged, which I like. The cover over the shoe/ hot shoe is nice. With previous cameras I have had trouble with them falling off or being lost easily, but I do not experience that with this camera. The pop-up flash is versatile which one can appreciate. You can adjust the direction of the flash which is really nice. I DO NOT like the hardware used for the pop-up as it makes me nervous. I fee like I'm going to break the flash when repositioning it back into the camera.. So I'm still getting used to that. The functions/ buttons are VERY easy to get used to. I noticed people complained about having troube navigating and using different options.. If you pay attention to where you are and don't spaz when first using it, you won't encounter that problem. If need be, you can refer to the product guide and go step-by-step through every last function.
Now let me get to the fun part. The quality is absoutely STUNNING. When in "auto" mode it tells you what shooting mode it recommends. If you're close to an object it automatically switches to macro.. darkness reverts to night/ low light settings.. I love those features but if you're going to shoot in only auto, you may or may not. I suggest setting up your own manual settings for various objects if you will be going back and forth and want to have more control of the depth of photos, light intake, and focal points. This camera has the option of saving multiple manual settings to your own personal preference. For example if you shoot in manual primarily, you can set your camera at ISO 1600 and f1.8 and save that for low-light photos under a preset, then change it to ISO 400 and f.3.0 for whatever else you may be shooting and only have to rever back and forth between them through the menu.
I shot in video for a bit and it glides so smoothly and focuses so fast I can barely keep up. You don't get that humming sound when zooming in and out while filming either which is a huge perk.
After using this for only two days I'm set on getting the RX100 IV when it debuts...
I'm going to start off with the basics. The exterior is rugged, which I like. The cover over the shoe/ hot shoe is nice. With previous cameras I have had trouble with them falling off or being lost easily, but I do not experience that with this camera. The pop-up flash is versatile which one can appreciate. You can adjust the direction of the flash which is really nice. I DO NOT like the hardware used for the pop-up as it makes me nervous. I fee like I'm going to break the flash when repositioning it back into the camera.. So I'm still getting used to that. The functions/ buttons are VERY easy to get used to. I noticed people complained about having troube navigating and using different options.. If you pay attention to where you are and don't spaz when first using it, you won't encounter that problem. If need be, you can refer to the product guide and go step-by-step through every last function.
Now let me get to the fun part. The quality is absoutely STUNNING. When in "auto" mode it tells you what shooting mode it recommends. If you're close to an object it automatically switches to macro.. darkness reverts to night/ low light settings.. I love those features but if you're going to shoot in only auto, you may or may not. I suggest setting up your own manual settings for various objects if you will be going back and forth and want to have more control of the depth of photos, light intake, and focal points. This camera has the option of saving multiple manual settings to your own personal preference. For example if you shoot in manual primarily, you can set your camera at ISO 1600 and f1.8 and save that for low-light photos under a preset, then change it to ISO 400 and f.3.0 for whatever else you may be shooting and only have to rever back and forth between them through the menu.
I shot in video for a bit and it glides so smoothly and focuses so fast I can barely keep up. You don't get that humming sound when zooming in and out while filming either which is a huge perk.
After using this for only two days I'm set on getting the RX100 IV when it debuts...
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25.10.2013
10/10
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I have been looking for and pricing point and shoot cameras for quite some time. I had to decide should, I go in debt and get a full senscor camera or get something very good with a smaller sensor. Well full sensor point and shoot are more problematic then you would think it not just the price. A full sensor using average lenses can cause you to lose resolution out away from the center of your pictures. So to get a point and shoot with a great lens or lens system and full sensor, I would have to pay over $2000 and I just can't see paying that much. Also I did not want a lens system camera anyway, I already have a very good Canon DSLR (with a 4.3 Sensor) and I really wanted a point and shoot as a second camera to take with me everywhere. So After doing lots of research I decide to buy this Sony RX100M2 and I am very happen with my decision. First off the price was reasonable. Second the camera is very well constructed. Its made of metal and has a nice bit of weight feel to it. It can still be easily put in pockets purses etc., It is a bit thick but not bad (so probably not for a Shirt pocket). The Lens is a Large-aperture F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens which is about as good as you can get for a point and shoot Zoom lens. When you take this good lens and combine it with 20 megapixals and Sony's New 1.0 inch Exmor R(tm) back-illuminated CMOS sensor you get supper good picture quality. The Back lighting gives you even better low light shooting (Which I have tested and found to be excellent, even netter then my DSLR), I will post some pictures later its amazing in a dark setting without the flash and all the pictures are very very sharp. The Camera is really idiot proof (speaking for myself hear) you can simply put it in Intelligent Auto, which will do everything for you or even into Intelligent Auto Plus which takes a series of pictures and interlays them into one super sharp picture. In these modes the camera picks what you need, Night Mode, Landscape, Portrait, Portrait Night, Sports, Sunset, Baby, etc., You can also use SCN (= Scene mode) and pick the mode you want, I find that in shooting sunsets the sunset mode is a help. If you want to control the photography more, you can use Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Full Manual. You can also bracket and do just about everything a DSLR can do. I won't go crazy hear listing all the camera does Amazon has done a great job above listing everything. I do what to say if your computer is windows you can get your software at Sony's website (it comes up on your camera viewing screen the first time you plug it in to your computer), and you can also go wireless with the camera. While if your on mac your I Photo or Aperture will take over for you by downloading the drivers etc., for this camera. I have not tried every feature yet, such as panoramic (I have tried it but I get a failure when I use it I am not study enough, I will try again with the built in Level next time to see if that helps), I do not use the Wi fi so I can't commit on it (I still have a regular cell phone yes I am in the stone ages) and also since I error on the panoramic feature I have not been able to see how it works with mac yet (I use aperture on mac). I will report back on how that works by adding to this review. So Far I love this camera. SO FAR, I am very happy with my choice, its really great for getting those quick shots when I am out around the state.
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05.06.2014
8/10
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I had the chance to test the RX100 Mark II agains the Canon G1X Mark II, and as soon I started using the RX100 Mark II, I understood why it's gained so much attention. It is a really nice little compact camera, with excellent image quality, faster AF and shot-to-shot speed than the G1X MKII.
The faster AF can be a bit deceiving though, since whenever it feels challenged by the scene it has to focus, instead of trying to lock focus on a small spot, it just increases the focus area by a huge amount and does a general large area focus, which isn't as precise, and you can end up with your intended focal area slightly out of focus.
I liked the menu design better than the G1X Mark II, with more tabs instead of extremely long scrolling list. The number of buttons and dials and customizability is very similar between the two cameras.
While the size of the RX100 Mark II is actually pocketable, like I already mentioned, I have no need or desire to pocket an electronic device -- I much rather use a shoulder-sling pouch. There are a lot of people who do want to pocket their electronic devices though, so its small size is one of its most attractive points.
The image quality on this little guy is so nice that it competes favorably against the G1X MKII. The images have less noise, but the difference isn't as meaningful to me since a little noise reduction evens results. You won't get the same level of DOF control though, and for some people, this is a deal breaker.
The other possible deal breaker is the lack of a touchscreen and touch-focus/shutter. The face-recognition helps a lot, but when it failed, I really wished it had touchscreen shooting. Again, the old focus and then recompose or moving the AF point around with physical controls just doesn't cut it anymore when we now have superior methods.
For those who don't care about the possible deal breakers of the RX100 Mark II, I would recommend it over the G1X Mark II.
(And now that RX100 Mark III is out, it's an even better camera than Mark II, with a built-in EVF. But unfortunately still no touchscreen shooting, and it's still an 1" sensor.)
If you want to read my review of the G1X Mark II, it's here:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H83DLB5CIXDE/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00I58M1VK
BTW, I ended up choosing the Olympus OM-D E-M1 over the RX100 Mark II and G1X Mark II. You can read about why I made that decision in the E-M1 review I wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2KADWQS2KXJU2/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00EQ07PG2
The faster AF can be a bit deceiving though, since whenever it feels challenged by the scene it has to focus, instead of trying to lock focus on a small spot, it just increases the focus area by a huge amount and does a general large area focus, which isn't as precise, and you can end up with your intended focal area slightly out of focus.
I liked the menu design better than the G1X Mark II, with more tabs instead of extremely long scrolling list. The number of buttons and dials and customizability is very similar between the two cameras.
While the size of the RX100 Mark II is actually pocketable, like I already mentioned, I have no need or desire to pocket an electronic device -- I much rather use a shoulder-sling pouch. There are a lot of people who do want to pocket their electronic devices though, so its small size is one of its most attractive points.
The image quality on this little guy is so nice that it competes favorably against the G1X MKII. The images have less noise, but the difference isn't as meaningful to me since a little noise reduction evens results. You won't get the same level of DOF control though, and for some people, this is a deal breaker.
The other possible deal breaker is the lack of a touchscreen and touch-focus/shutter. The face-recognition helps a lot, but when it failed, I really wished it had touchscreen shooting. Again, the old focus and then recompose or moving the AF point around with physical controls just doesn't cut it anymore when we now have superior methods.
For those who don't care about the possible deal breakers of the RX100 Mark II, I would recommend it over the G1X Mark II.
(And now that RX100 Mark III is out, it's an even better camera than Mark II, with a built-in EVF. But unfortunately still no touchscreen shooting, and it's still an 1" sensor.)
If you want to read my review of the G1X Mark II, it's here:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H83DLB5CIXDE/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00I58M1VK
BTW, I ended up choosing the Olympus OM-D E-M1 over the RX100 Mark II and G1X Mark II. You can read about why I made that decision in the E-M1 review I wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2KADWQS2KXJU2/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00EQ07PG2
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23.11.2013
8/10
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Coming from MFT and after a week with this camera I have to say I am impressed, it's SO close to perfect, if only SONY would fix a few bugs/annoyances..First off with cons (a firmware update could fix all these):- The separate folder views for videos/stills has to go (or become an option) it's just silly and inconvenient- Some options are selected by turning the wheel in one direction, others in the opposite, this doesn't make any sense.- The camera tends to select a fairly slow shutter speed in aperture priority mode (unless you manually bump up the ISO), would be great to have a way to set a min shutter speed- The menus are not as confusing as I expected from most reviews, but they could definitely be simplified- I read everywhere that the 4 way controller buttons could be customized, but so far I have only managed to customize the left/right ones, can't find if customizing the up/down ones is possible- The special shooting filters (Picture Effects: high contrast b&w, old film, etc.) are clunky to use since you cannot disable some of them, so if you just want to use a couple you have to toggle through a whole bunch of useless ones. Maybe something I could configure through memorized settings but haven't explored this yet.- When viewing photos (playback mode), if you hit the zoom lever in front of the camera it zooms in at 100% (useless since with a 20Mb photo zoomed in at 100% on a tiny screen you are way too close up), it should instead zoom in smoothly.- Manual mode doesn't have an auto-iso option (so you could set aperture and shutter speed with the ring + wheel and let the camera pick iso) that would be really useful.- PlayMemories wifi sync to smartphone is really nice but (a) would be nice to have even faster connection if possible and (b) have an option to download all photos not already downloaded (or since last download)- SONY is apparently notorious for never releasing firmware updates (according to forums on dpreview) which is a shame, a lot of things could be improved with one.Pros:- Amazing image quality for a compact- Pretty good at handling low light for a compact- Image stabilization, especially when shooting movies, is amazing- Very fast focus/shooting- The wifi/nfc is surprisingly useful and easy (not exactly apple easy, but close), transferring to a smartphone is really easy.- The control ring around the lens can be assigned any function, it's a really nice feature, since the multi function wheel can also control another setting.- It's a true compact camera, with the lens closed it fits very easily in almost any pocket- I actually like that you don't need a separate charger, usb charging makes perfect sense. The battery life is good enough to last through a whole day of shooting casually. If you need a second battery then you'll need an external charger.It's the kind of camera that makes shooting fun again, I just always have it with me. If SONY would just fix the issues above (most of which I've also seen in other reviews) it would be the perfect compact camera hands down.Review updated after a couple of weeks of use and to note PlayMemories sony app crash on Android KitKat/4.4 is now fixed, SONY released a kitkat/4.4 version (so maybe we could hope for a firmware update??)
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27.03.2014
6/10
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This is a great camera. Don't get me wrong, it takes excellent pictures. However, the improvement over the last model (RX100) is marginal. I have owned the Sony RX100, and I was very impressed. Now Sony came out with a newer, more expensive model. It should have big improvements for the cost, because if you buy used, you can save a few hundred dollars by buying the RX100.Here are the improvements and my criticism of them:Hotshoe: this is great if you plan on buying an attachment, except that they are a few hundred dollars for the least expensive attachment. If not, it will just be a waste of space. Fortunately, it comes with a cap to block the connector so it doesn't protrude so much.Backside illuminated sensor: frankly I thought the original RX100 performed really well in low light. I felt like this performed the same. It's great in low light, but I don't feel the difference. That's probably because it's so insignificant.Tilt screen: i have always used Sony NEX cameras with the tilt screen, and they have been very helpful. Most of the time I tilt the screen up because I have the camera below me to take low-angle shots. This tilt screen, unlike the Sony NEX5n, needs to be brought outwards before tilting up (whereas the NEX5n needs to be brought outwards to tilt down). This slows down the tilting when I want to take a quick low-angle shot. It's helpful, but it could be better had it not be needed to bring outwards to tilt up. (also does not come with a touchscreen)Wifi/NFC: I never use the wifi manual connect because I have an NFC capable phone. However, this feature which I was really excited about, turned out to be huge disappointment. Here's why:1. Connection unstable. It keeps disconnecting and I don't know why. The range wasn't that far as I'd expect from a wifi connection. In that case, they might as well have included an IR sensor.2. The NFC chip is on the bottom of the camera, which makes it difficult to connect when attached to a tripod. I can't imagine how people would be able to do it if they had a Galaxy Note.3. No matter what mode you're in, wifi control is ONLY in intelligent auto. You have self-timer (2, 10 second), zoom, and flash controls, but that's about it. not even exposure controls. WHAT??? Exposure controls are the most basic controls you have in a camera. How could you not have that?The wifi control can be updated through firmware updates, if not through the phone's app, then through the camera's firmware. However, it doesn't seem very likely that they will so don't count on it.Overall great camera, but marginal improvements over the last one makes it not worth its price. My recommendation is stick to the last model to save on the costs, unless these features are a MUST-HAVE for you.
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04.09.2013
10/10
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There is no need to repeat what has been said about this cute puppy. The followings are personal impressions, observations and experience that I'd like to share, hoping they might be helpful in some way or just interesting to read or know in some other way.After a month of usage, along with some adjustments and additions, I have found these features useful by themselves or worthy of price difference over the already excellent RX100. My opinion on the latter is based on reading numerous reviews and watching many YouTube reports. These features are:- Wi-fi capability: I can take photos in California, transfer them onto smartphone, then send them to anywhere on the planet. I talk about high quality photos, not iPhone equivalent.- Richard Franiec's grip: unable to wait for Sony's grip, I purchased one from Lensmate. It blends completely well with the little Sony and nicely and noticeably increases its photo taking capability. So far I do without any strap, just using a small Sony bag that fits the RX100m2 well.- Tilted LCD screen: Enables me to monitor and take photos from above the head or ground low level, using the built-in lever meter (more below).- What I called a "3-D lever meter": left right and front back lever. Very useful!- Compact yet solid form: I don't find anything cheesy or cheap about this piece of jewel-like camera. Ok not that high quality you might argue but it's clearly a Sony, and I don't care where it was made from. Hey, my trusty Nikon D7000 among other quality gear is also made there.- Beside usual DSLR modes (P/S/A/M), the Auto mode is really intelligent and satisfying.- The LCD screen alone is a beauty itself. Instead of putting the camera in pocket and risking the screen scratched, I bag it in the little Sony bag (see above) that Focus Camera bundles with the purchase. Turned out a vey handy and effective accessory. Oh, the camera in the bag is always with me when I go out, attached to the belt.- Hot shoe for adding accessories later on: I am very curious about the EVF and mic, but they will have to wait until I have settled down with the camera as is, and until I can justify and afford the extras.- RAW capability, but JPEGs are quite good. Only time I find raw essential is when lighting is complex, less than predictable requiring WB correction in post processing.That's all I can think of for now. May come back later if anything new and interesting is discovered. Happy shooting!Updated 9/6/2013 - Some more thoughts on the subject:- Add non-Sony extra batteries and charger at lower cost.- Shoot RAW for ultimate image quality control. LR5 is already .ARW friendly. Download Adobe DNG free converter and have fun with Photoshop/Sony .ARW raw files. Thanks Susan Elliott and Ohcat9 for your greatly helpful information on this.- Flexible compact-ability and pocket-ability: shooting sans EVF 95% of the time, and with EVF the remaining 5% when focus, bright lighting, and stability are critical. No, I don't have the EVF yet, this is just crossing my mind.- AWB (auto white balance) is mostly spot on during daytime and/or outdoor. Shooting indoor in evenings, it's easy to tweak WB (in my case: push Fn key, select WB, rotate control wheel to select best WB while looking at the LCD). For instance, I found the Fluorescent White Warm match to my room lighting in the evening. YMMV.- AF is both effective and fun with focus magnification and/or focus peaking.
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18.10.2013
2/10
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I don't know about you but I like my pictures of peoples faces sharp so I can see the defects on there face! Unfortunately I didn't try to return this product in the first 30 day so after 45 days when I called Sony support all they did was try to tell me what I was doing wrong and tried to give me suggestions on getting better pictures. They wanted a specific situation where the picture quality was unacceptable, I told them all situations were unacceptable quality but they were no help. They wouldn't take the camera in for repair so I am stuck with a lemon. This is my 8 point and shoot and I have also had 3 DSLR's. My current DSLR is a Cannon 5D MK2 with incredible picture quality, my current carry around camera is a Cannon G1X also with very good quality. I purchased the DSC-RX100M2 because I wanted good quality in a compact size. My former compact camera was a Cannon S90, a very nice camera and it looks like I will be purchasing a Cannon S120 soon to replace the RX100. I take around 1,000 picture a month between my three cameras and cherish the pictures of family and friends. My RX100 is unsuitable for any family memories or even pictures of scenery. My suggestion to you before you purchase an RX100 is go to a camera shop with your own chip, take a few pictures, go home and view them on your computer screen. If they are acceptable to you then maybe I just got a lemon.I tried shooting my pictures in RAW format and processing them using the Sony downloadable RAW software. Don't bother it is the worst photo software I have ever used. First It makes exposure adjustments in 1/3 of an F stop. Cannon does in in 1/6 of an F stop, much better. Also the Sony software is so slow that it makes processing RAW files unacceptable My machine is a 6 core Intel with 9 GB of memory. I tried it on my 4 core Intel machine and it is even slower! Every time you make a exposure adjustment is takes approximately 15 seconds for the changes to display on the screen. If you go back and forth between exposures like I do to find the proper setting it takes at least 3 minutes a picture to get the correct exposure and most time you must key in a value because it is somewhere between the 1/3 stops the use. With the Cannon software I just roll the mouse back and fourth between three different exposures, one under, just right and one over exposed until I get the proper exposure. Cannon does this in real time and it is a pleasure to use. The Sony software is useless.For some reason someone at Sony thinks 1/30 of a second is proper shutter speed for taking flash pictures in the 'P' mode and 'A' mode?? I tried every adjustment but was unable to increase the speed in 'P' or 'A' mode. Yes you can change the shutter speed in 'S' and 'M' mode but sometimes it is just nice in changing conditions to let the camera do the work. I take mostly flash pictures so this was another bone of contention.This little camera has a real solid feel and lots of features, and real adjusters dream. But for me image quality is everything and I see lots of camera's costing $200 with better image quality. I have own lots of Sony products over the years, TV's, Stereo's, VCR's (remember them) etc but I figure this is my last Sony product.
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27.10.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
I do fine art photography, and my regular camera is a D800. I got this because I wanted something to carry around all the time, not just when I was specifically on a photo shoot. This little thing is impressive, not just impressive for its size, but just darn impressive. While it doesn't have the flexibility that my bigger DSLR's have, when used properly the image quality is absolutely good enough to make big prints that are plenty good enough to show in a gallery.Now, for why I didn't give it 5 stars...For the price, it's missing a couple of things. I understand why something like the optical viewfinder or the filter adapter would be extra cost accessories, although I'm not sure I understand the pricing on the optical viewfinder. But no external battery charger? C'mon...The camera doesn't have enough battery life to last for a full day of shooting. A $750 camera aimed at advanced photographers should have a battery charger, so that I can charge one battery while shooting with another.The other thing is the manual. It's a useless pamphlet that doesn't really even cover the main features of the camera properly. The help button on the camera itself is useless as well. For example, if I go to the aspect ratio screen and push the help button, I get "sets the aspect ratio." If that's all the help you're going to provide, why bother with the button at all? Message to Sony...a good firmware upgrade for this camera would be to add help button messages that are actually helpful.The last thing is that when I'm using Auto-ISO, I can't tell what ISO I'm actually shooting with until after I've taken the shot. The display tells the aperture and shutter speed, and that I'm using Auto-ISO, but it doesn't tell me which ISO it has chosen. Since I print big, I'd like to have some idea how much noise is going to be in the image before I go banging away and shooting a bunch of shots that aren't usable because of ISO noise. UPDATE: A commenter helped me figure this out. You have to hold the shutter button down halfway, then the actual ISO will display. I wish the manual said something about that.UPDATE 2 (Nov. 27, 2013): Now that I've had it a month and shot with it a lot, I'll add a couple of things. I still give it 4 stars, with pretty much the same pluses and minuses. It's small enough that I use it a LOT, much more than my D800, because I carry it with me everywhere. The ability to carry it everywhere has opened up whole new areas of photography that I hadn't really explored before. Image quality is still impressive for a compact. The poor manual is still poor. There are still features of the camera that I struggle with, like how to make the different autofocus modes work correctly, which are not addressed in the "manual". The other thing that caught me by surprise is how it behaves when the battery runs out. The display says that the battery is full until it is about to run out. Then, pretty much without warning, it runs completely dead and stops working, usually leaving the lens sticking out and the lens cap open. I've taken to carrying a USB cable in my pack so that I can get enough charge from my laptop to turn the bloody thing off when I run the battery dead.
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15.01.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
Really do like this camera as always-on-me alternative to my Nikon D610s. It does not compare to the Nikons in overall image quality of course, but really does a fantastic job in low light, excellent sharpness even wide open, and I have fun trying to push the envelope with it. The high-speed mode (good lord, 10 frames per second) increases the odds of getting a sharp image even at lower shutter speeds as you pan along with a subject. I never use the the flash, sure auto-ISO 4000 or 6400 is grainy but for those of us who remember pushing Tri-X to 1600, it's like a miracle taking photos of say a Christmas parade at night on a dark street...almost too dark to see yet the images look great and my friends on the floats were thrilled with them (no one mentioned grain, by the way.) My previous "serious" P&S was the Canon S100 but the Sony is really a step up from that (at a small cost in size). I also LOVE the viewfinder. My only negative comment is the stupid way Sony sells additional "apps" for example to do time-lapse photos...I paid for the app, jumped the hoops and downloaded and do use it, but it's like switching to a different interface when you want to "load the app" in the camera...would have been easy to include as a basic feature. While I'm at it, I wish they'd add filter threads so we could protect that front element without clunky add-ons by various manufacturers. Love the camera, but only 4 stars considering those last couple of issues. I picked mine up for just a little over $600. (yahoo!) from "Amazon deals" and have had no problems with it in nearly 3 months' use.
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