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Скроменый эксперт
22.08.2014
10/10
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This is by far the best compact camera in the market. I delayed my review until after my trip to Eastern Europe, to see what the pictures would look like, and they are fabulous!
1. Image quality: The best you can imagine. In challenging dark situations, the camera really shines. I took many pictures inside churches and museums, without flash, and they came up impeccable. Even with the zoom they were great. I took pictures at night during a cruise on the Danube in Budapest, and photos of the illuminated city were excellent, even during the moving vessel in a windy night!
2. Battery life: I bought two extra batteries and carried them around, just in case, but I never used them. The battery provided with the camera lasted two days before needing charging, with moderately heavy use.
3. Size and handling: I bought a snug camera case, and I carried it in the front pocket of my shorts or pants. With jeans it was a little too tight for comfort, but possible. Whoever says the camera is not compact enough better use a cellphone instead. The camera is very small and has a slippery grip, so be careful when handling.
4. Controls: I found the controls and menus easy to use, but there are so many options, that I am still learning all the details. The flash is a little flimsy, but very useful. I never used the viewfinder, since the screen was clear enough, even under bright sunlight. The zoom was enough in most situations.
5. Price/value: At $800, the camera is not cheap, and friends were asking me, "$800 for a compact?". However, I believe the quality of the camera is well worth the money and I am very happy with my purchase. Very highly recommended!
1. Image quality: The best you can imagine. In challenging dark situations, the camera really shines. I took many pictures inside churches and museums, without flash, and they came up impeccable. Even with the zoom they were great. I took pictures at night during a cruise on the Danube in Budapest, and photos of the illuminated city were excellent, even during the moving vessel in a windy night!
2. Battery life: I bought two extra batteries and carried them around, just in case, but I never used them. The battery provided with the camera lasted two days before needing charging, with moderately heavy use.
3. Size and handling: I bought a snug camera case, and I carried it in the front pocket of my shorts or pants. With jeans it was a little too tight for comfort, but possible. Whoever says the camera is not compact enough better use a cellphone instead. The camera is very small and has a slippery grip, so be careful when handling.
4. Controls: I found the controls and menus easy to use, but there are so many options, that I am still learning all the details. The flash is a little flimsy, but very useful. I never used the viewfinder, since the screen was clear enough, even under bright sunlight. The zoom was enough in most situations.
5. Price/value: At $800, the camera is not cheap, and friends were asking me, "$800 for a compact?". However, I believe the quality of the camera is well worth the money and I am very happy with my purchase. Very highly recommended!
Скроменый эксперт
24.01.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
I'm a semi-pro, using the a99, looking for something pocketable that wouldn't take pictures that looked like they came from a cell phone. Here are my impressions after using the RX100II on a weeklong trip to the Alaskan tundra:
Pros:
1. Image quality is the best I've seen on a compact, probably as good or better than my old Sony a55 DLSR.
2. Auto focus is fast and accurate, as long as you're not shooting through a dirty window.
3. The built-in flash is surprisingly powerful.
4. Front control ring multi-function is intuitive and easy.
5. Menus and control layouts are familiar to existing Sony DSLR users.
6. Lens zoom range is very useful, and f/1.8 at the widest end is helpful in low light.
7. Decent low light performance, which includes image stabilization.
8. Small size opens new possibilities for portability, and less intimidating when shooting candids.
9. Pretty good battery life.
10. Solid build and hand feel.
11. Can be charged with any micro-USB cell phone charger
Cons:
1. Manually adjusting shutter speed using the back control ring is a hassle. One false push and you've turned on your flash instead of changing your shutter speed, since the ring serves multiple purposes.
2. Manual focus is difficult, since it's electronic without the feedback you'd get from a regular lens. Focus peaking helps, but the focus magnifier just makes things worse.
3. Auto focus differentiates poorly when shooting through dirty glass, and there's no way to select a focus point, as with a DSLR.
4. Auto WB is not as accurate as I would like, tending to be warmer than necessary.
5. When shooting in auto mode, the camera defaults to higher ISO instead of larger aperture in lower light situations.
6. The images are still somewhat noisy at high ISO, above 800, but acceptable.
7. No GPS
8. Sony Play Memories cellular app is quirky, and you can't access the photos on your phone unless the camera is connected. I have to turn off cellular data on my Samsung GS4 to get the phone to connect, then turn it back on to share a photo, losing the camera connection.
Despite the shortcomings, I'm very happy with the RX100II, mainly because the image quality is just so good for a compact, and while not quite offering the level of control of my a99, it comes pretty close.
Pros:
1. Image quality is the best I've seen on a compact, probably as good or better than my old Sony a55 DLSR.
2. Auto focus is fast and accurate, as long as you're not shooting through a dirty window.
3. The built-in flash is surprisingly powerful.
4. Front control ring multi-function is intuitive and easy.
5. Menus and control layouts are familiar to existing Sony DSLR users.
6. Lens zoom range is very useful, and f/1.8 at the widest end is helpful in low light.
7. Decent low light performance, which includes image stabilization.
8. Small size opens new possibilities for portability, and less intimidating when shooting candids.
9. Pretty good battery life.
10. Solid build and hand feel.
11. Can be charged with any micro-USB cell phone charger
Cons:
1. Manually adjusting shutter speed using the back control ring is a hassle. One false push and you've turned on your flash instead of changing your shutter speed, since the ring serves multiple purposes.
2. Manual focus is difficult, since it's electronic without the feedback you'd get from a regular lens. Focus peaking helps, but the focus magnifier just makes things worse.
3. Auto focus differentiates poorly when shooting through dirty glass, and there's no way to select a focus point, as with a DSLR.
4. Auto WB is not as accurate as I would like, tending to be warmer than necessary.
5. When shooting in auto mode, the camera defaults to higher ISO instead of larger aperture in lower light situations.
6. The images are still somewhat noisy at high ISO, above 800, but acceptable.
7. No GPS
8. Sony Play Memories cellular app is quirky, and you can't access the photos on your phone unless the camera is connected. I have to turn off cellular data on my Samsung GS4 to get the phone to connect, then turn it back on to share a photo, losing the camera connection.
Despite the shortcomings, I'm very happy with the RX100II, mainly because the image quality is just so good for a compact, and while not quite offering the level of control of my a99, it comes pretty close.
Скроменый эксперт
03.12.2014
6/10
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Плохо
This item was returned unopened (once I had seen the size of it through the plastic bag). I wanted the case to go with the Panasonic LF1 which arrived at the same time, as the items had been ordered together. I wanted the camera as a small carry-around item which could stay on my belt all the time.
The fact that the case was not real leather as the Amazon website suggested, really had no bearing on the subject as the price had implied that it was not leather.
The size of the case is appropriate for larger cameras such as the Sony RX100 Mark 2, but is so large that the LF1 would have been lost inside it - and it would have been such a large lump on the belt that to carry it all the time would have been irksome.
To declare that this case is of a size appropriate for carrying the LF1 is like suggesting that you need a Transit van to carry golf clubs around. This is why I was disappointed.
For the larger cameras it would almost certainly be appropriate and useful, and it seemed well made and thought out with a soft pouch for the camera to fit in, before being placed in the imitation leather pouch shown. It could also be carried on a shoulder strap, which would also have worked, keeping the camera to hand - but was not how I intended to use the item.
The camera, however, is brilliant.
The fact that the case was not real leather as the Amazon website suggested, really had no bearing on the subject as the price had implied that it was not leather.
The size of the case is appropriate for larger cameras such as the Sony RX100 Mark 2, but is so large that the LF1 would have been lost inside it - and it would have been such a large lump on the belt that to carry it all the time would have been irksome.
To declare that this case is of a size appropriate for carrying the LF1 is like suggesting that you need a Transit van to carry golf clubs around. This is why I was disappointed.
For the larger cameras it would almost certainly be appropriate and useful, and it seemed well made and thought out with a soft pouch for the camera to fit in, before being placed in the imitation leather pouch shown. It could also be carried on a shoulder strap, which would also have worked, keeping the camera to hand - but was not how I intended to use the item.
The camera, however, is brilliant.
Скроменый эксперт
20.07.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
This is a great 1" sensor camera. Small enough to put in your pocket, yet much better results than cameras in this size class.
Things I love about this new revision:
-Excellent and very useful EVF. Slides back into Camera when not in use
-Screen can go 180 for self-portraits or to monitor when using video
-Normal Burst Mode shoots good quality
Improvements from the Mark II except for the following:
1) Hot Shoe detachment has been removed. This is a big disadvantage when using the camera for video. I was unable to attach a microphone or light units easily because of this. Sony should integrate the flash into the body (Like the panasonic LF1) and return the Hot Shoe.
2) Lens aperture has been improved, but you lose some telephoto range. While this isn't a huge disadvantage for everyday shooting, it is when you consider you can't remove the lens on this camera.
Things I would like to see:
i) For the amount of money your paying for this camera, it would be a much better value if they changed the lens to a 5x version with either 24-120 or 28-140mm equivalent. There is Sony's Clearzoom that gives you an extra 2x of reach, but I wouldn't go beyond that and use the digital zoom because the image suffers too much.
ii) It would be nice if it was touchscreen
iii)No GPS functions
Don't let this cameras small size fool you. It's a great backup/B Camera that I would consider a professional instrument. I hope Sony addresses some of these issues with the Mark IV or creates a spin-off like the RX100 IC in which you can change out the lenses. I'd love to be able to have a Prime Lens, 28-140 and telephoto I could install. The Nikon 1 V3 is doing this already, but the price is too much right now.
Things I love about this new revision:
-Excellent and very useful EVF. Slides back into Camera when not in use
-Screen can go 180 for self-portraits or to monitor when using video
-Normal Burst Mode shoots good quality
Improvements from the Mark II except for the following:
1) Hot Shoe detachment has been removed. This is a big disadvantage when using the camera for video. I was unable to attach a microphone or light units easily because of this. Sony should integrate the flash into the body (Like the panasonic LF1) and return the Hot Shoe.
2) Lens aperture has been improved, but you lose some telephoto range. While this isn't a huge disadvantage for everyday shooting, it is when you consider you can't remove the lens on this camera.
Things I would like to see:
i) For the amount of money your paying for this camera, it would be a much better value if they changed the lens to a 5x version with either 24-120 or 28-140mm equivalent. There is Sony's Clearzoom that gives you an extra 2x of reach, but I wouldn't go beyond that and use the digital zoom because the image suffers too much.
ii) It would be nice if it was touchscreen
iii)No GPS functions
Don't let this cameras small size fool you. It's a great backup/B Camera that I would consider a professional instrument. I hope Sony addresses some of these issues with the Mark IV or creates a spin-off like the RX100 IC in which you can change out the lenses. I'd love to be able to have a Prime Lens, 28-140 and telephoto I could install. The Nikon 1 V3 is doing this already, but the price is too much right now.
Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2014
4/10
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Ужасно
I really wanted to love this camera but after shooting with it for about a month or so I'm profoundly disappointed. I've owned several Sony's over the years and this one is by far the worse. There are some nice features and the camera works in certain situations incredibly well (main advantage is that you can take really nice low light pictures) but beyond that not worth the price. By far the BIGGEST disappointment is the so called wifi connection. Using the amazingly over the top craptastically kludgy sony app, getting pictures to your phone or tablet is an exercise in dice rolling. It literally works 1 out of 5-10 tries. So frustrating. I've found the only way I can get it to work with my S4 is to delete and reinstall the app and reset the network settings on the camera. So basically something that was supposed to be significantly easier has turned into something significantly more difficult. I tried this on 2 different Samsungs (S4 and an S5) an iPhone 5 and an iPad 2 and iPad 3. So clearly the issue is with the camera and app not the devices themselves. Inquiries to Sony for help were fruitless. They offered no support or guidance whatsoever and emails went unanswered. Googling the problem indicates that it is widespread and a serious one. Bottom line: If you are thinking about this camera bc you take a bunch of low light pictures it might be worth it.If you are, on the other hand, buying this camera in order to get a good all rounder with wifi integration with your other devices don't bother. There are plenty of better and less costly options out there...
Скроменый эксперт
18.01.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
Pros:
- Great camera, very sharp pictures.
- Fits in your pocket!
- Amazing (revolutionary) amount of light-gathering ability for a camera of this size. (1" sensor)
- The in-camera processing (esp. sharpen/denoise), for the jpg's, seems to be better than what I can get out of Lightroom (from raw).
- Photos beat the heck out of any cell phone camera in existence.
Cons:
- The AWB (auto white balance) is a bit weak, and definitely tends toward cool (rather than warm) renditions of the scene.
- You often have to wait on the memory card to catch up.
- Not as good in low-light as an APS-C or larger sensor, of course, but the quality you do get (in low light) is still pretty astounding for a pocketable camera!
Tips:
- Be sure to buy the FASTEST possible memory card with this. I bought a class 10 SDXC card (90 MB/sec) and even with it, after you take a pic, you often have to wait ~1.0 seconds before you can review it - it'll say "Please wait... writing to memory card." I've never experienced this with other cameras, and I find it pretty annoying.
- Great camera, very sharp pictures.
- Fits in your pocket!
- Amazing (revolutionary) amount of light-gathering ability for a camera of this size. (1" sensor)
- The in-camera processing (esp. sharpen/denoise), for the jpg's, seems to be better than what I can get out of Lightroom (from raw).
- Photos beat the heck out of any cell phone camera in existence.
Cons:
- The AWB (auto white balance) is a bit weak, and definitely tends toward cool (rather than warm) renditions of the scene.
- You often have to wait on the memory card to catch up.
- Not as good in low-light as an APS-C or larger sensor, of course, but the quality you do get (in low light) is still pretty astounding for a pocketable camera!
Tips:
- Be sure to buy the FASTEST possible memory card with this. I bought a class 10 SDXC card (90 MB/sec) and even with it, after you take a pic, you often have to wait ~1.0 seconds before you can review it - it'll say "Please wait... writing to memory card." I've never experienced this with other cameras, and I find it pretty annoying.
Скроменый эксперт
27.08.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Even though they share the same form factor, the RX100 II is a clear improvement over its predecessor in just about every respect. Image quality is better, image stabilization has improved, and the autofocus is more accurate.
Image quality is excellent from this camera. I'd go out on a limb and say that this is one of the best cameras that Sony has made to date as far as image quality is concerned. The camera takes well-detailed, colorful photos and is clean through ISO800. But can take respectable pictures through ISO3200 (although noise reduction does kick in at that sensitivity and does smear some fine detail at closer inspection). But the cameras does a better job at balancing out noise, noise reduction, and detail retention at least a stop better than the original RX100. It compares nicely with APS-C DSLRs at low and mid sensitivities. I find the exposure behavior has also improved and the camera is less prone to overexposure when compared to its predecessor. Color output is punchy and contrasty but most colors are reproduced very well. The lens is fairly sharp throughout its entire focal range, although I think the new RX100 III is even sharper at telephoto than the RX100 II is at 70mm.
Please note that I do not do video so I can't really vouch for the quality of it, although the reviews from others have been uniformly positive.
The camera's performance is pretty good. Autofocus speeds are decent in most lighting conditions but the camera does have some accuracy issues in low light. This is one area where the Canon G1X Mark II is a little better. At times, in low light shooting conditions, the camera will not bother to pinpoint the subject you are trying to shoot and just throw a huge box over the whole scene. This is something I have seen with other Sony cameras as well. It's better in this condition to take control of the AF yourself and move the focus point to where you need it. Image stabilization, which was an issue on the RX100, and is mostly rock solid on this model.
I don't understand why Sony is being so block headed about the camera design. More specifically, why there is no indent or grip on the front. This is true of the 3rd gen model as well, which is just about to be released. Luckily the extra Sony grip costs $10-$15 but I consider it essential because the camera is much more comfortable to hold. So if you order this camera, don't order it without the grip.
Despite some design quirks, this camera line from Sony still stands on its own terms of providing big image quality in such a small package.If you don't feel you need the faster lens or the built in EVF, you can save some money and get the RX100 II instead. Don't bother with the original RX100. It's not a bad camera but this 2nd gen model has all the quirks worked out and has even better image quality.
Image quality is excellent from this camera. I'd go out on a limb and say that this is one of the best cameras that Sony has made to date as far as image quality is concerned. The camera takes well-detailed, colorful photos and is clean through ISO800. But can take respectable pictures through ISO3200 (although noise reduction does kick in at that sensitivity and does smear some fine detail at closer inspection). But the cameras does a better job at balancing out noise, noise reduction, and detail retention at least a stop better than the original RX100. It compares nicely with APS-C DSLRs at low and mid sensitivities. I find the exposure behavior has also improved and the camera is less prone to overexposure when compared to its predecessor. Color output is punchy and contrasty but most colors are reproduced very well. The lens is fairly sharp throughout its entire focal range, although I think the new RX100 III is even sharper at telephoto than the RX100 II is at 70mm.
Please note that I do not do video so I can't really vouch for the quality of it, although the reviews from others have been uniformly positive.
The camera's performance is pretty good. Autofocus speeds are decent in most lighting conditions but the camera does have some accuracy issues in low light. This is one area where the Canon G1X Mark II is a little better. At times, in low light shooting conditions, the camera will not bother to pinpoint the subject you are trying to shoot and just throw a huge box over the whole scene. This is something I have seen with other Sony cameras as well. It's better in this condition to take control of the AF yourself and move the focus point to where you need it. Image stabilization, which was an issue on the RX100, and is mostly rock solid on this model.
I don't understand why Sony is being so block headed about the camera design. More specifically, why there is no indent or grip on the front. This is true of the 3rd gen model as well, which is just about to be released. Luckily the extra Sony grip costs $10-$15 but I consider it essential because the camera is much more comfortable to hold. So if you order this camera, don't order it without the grip.
Despite some design quirks, this camera line from Sony still stands on its own terms of providing big image quality in such a small package.If you don't feel you need the faster lens or the built in EVF, you can save some money and get the RX100 II instead. Don't bother with the original RX100. It's not a bad camera but this 2nd gen model has all the quirks worked out and has even better image quality.
Скроменый эксперт
16.03.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
I've only had the camera for a few days but so far I love it. It takes amazing pictures, and it was easy enough for me (a non professional!) to figure out.
My only complaint so far is the functionality/location of the flash. It is right where you put your left finger to hold the camera with your left hand. This camera is very heavy and I'm afraid that I'll drop it if the flash pops up with my finger sitting there. Just a bizarre design, but I suppose I will get used to it.
One other complaint - the AC adapter that comes with the camera does not provide power to the camera. It charges the battery, yes, but if you plug it in and attempt to review your pics or play with the camera, you can't. If I am paying $600 for a camera, I expect it to come with a slightly better AC adapter! I just found another 5V adapter laying around (from an old cell phone) and I use that and it does provide power.
My only complaint so far is the functionality/location of the flash. It is right where you put your left finger to hold the camera with your left hand. This camera is very heavy and I'm afraid that I'll drop it if the flash pops up with my finger sitting there. Just a bizarre design, but I suppose I will get used to it.
One other complaint - the AC adapter that comes with the camera does not provide power to the camera. It charges the battery, yes, but if you plug it in and attempt to review your pics or play with the camera, you can't. If I am paying $600 for a camera, I expect it to come with a slightly better AC adapter! I just found another 5V adapter laying around (from an old cell phone) and I use that and it does provide power.
Скроменый эксперт
29.07.2014
6/10
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Плохо
Guys, seriously? The lens sticks out so far that when you use the built in pop-up flash, a barrel shadow is made obvious in your photos. Yes, this 800-dollar-cameras' lens casts a shadow from it's own light source into its photos. I just couldn't believe they let this huge flaw make into production. Needless to say, I've sent the camera back. Also!! I actually purchased this camera for the video features but for the life of me and a Sony rep, could not get the camera to stop softening faces during video taking. It literally completely smooths out faces while filming and does not let you turn this feature off. Even worse, it smooths out the skin ONLY when it recognizes that there is a face present in the shot, which is about 2/3 of the time. That's right, the other 1/3 of the time, your pimples, freckles and wrinkles are apparent during the shot. My complaint about this feature was sent to a "specialist," who I have not yet heard back from. I'll give you an update when I get one. Has anyone else noticed this skin softening feature with their camera? If you would like to see this softening effect in action, check out my wife's YouTube video called HOW I GET "ME TIME!" by Sam And NIa. You can see in the video how her skin goes in and out of smoothness.
UPDATE: Sony has corrected the skin softening issue. As far as the barrel shadow is concerned, maybe I was being too picky. Updated from a one star to a 3 star. I still prefer not to own this camera on account of how it feels in hand, just too small and square shaped. It just doesn't feel very secure in my hands, like I'm going to drop it at any given moment. I ultimately went with the Canon G7X which feels 10x more sturdy to me.
UPDATE: Sony has corrected the skin softening issue. As far as the barrel shadow is concerned, maybe I was being too picky. Updated from a one star to a 3 star. I still prefer not to own this camera on account of how it feels in hand, just too small and square shaped. It just doesn't feel very secure in my hands, like I'm going to drop it at any given moment. I ultimately went with the Canon G7X which feels 10x more sturdy to me.
Скроменый эксперт
27.07.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
Having bought the original RX100 almost 2 years ago, I was looking for a
replacement that might improve on photos I take of my grandkids as well as a pocket camera to keep on hand on photographic trips when I am principally using a DSLR. I was considering the Fuji X100S and the m3 RX-100 Sony DSC-RX100M III Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera. I decided on the latter, in part because of its smaller size. Having had the RX100m3 for about 3 weeks now, I can say that there are several improvements over the original RX100 which I find useful. First, the electronic view finder really is useful when it is very bright making it hard to see the subject with the LCD. Second, having a wider angle really does help getting more into the picture especially when you are close to the subject. And the improvement in the low light capability when using the telephoto is also appreciated. On the negative side, I did find that the battery did not last as long on a single charge as with the original RX100. Also, I was quite surprised to find that the flash does not automatically pop up even when set on fill flash when you go to shoot your picture as in the original RX100 and stated in the guide to using this camera. Instead one has to manually force the flash to pop up using a very hard to find button. I haven't yet had a chance to try the 120 p video or the built-in WiFi, two additions which I am looking forward to using (when I figure them out, something that is not as straightforward as it sounds and requires a new memory card,a SDXC card, as well as new software). I also do still wonder whether the Fuji X100S would have shown a more remarkable improvement in my pictures.
replacement that might improve on photos I take of my grandkids as well as a pocket camera to keep on hand on photographic trips when I am principally using a DSLR. I was considering the Fuji X100S and the m3 RX-100 Sony DSC-RX100M III Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera. I decided on the latter, in part because of its smaller size. Having had the RX100m3 for about 3 weeks now, I can say that there are several improvements over the original RX100 which I find useful. First, the electronic view finder really is useful when it is very bright making it hard to see the subject with the LCD. Second, having a wider angle really does help getting more into the picture especially when you are close to the subject. And the improvement in the low light capability when using the telephoto is also appreciated. On the negative side, I did find that the battery did not last as long on a single charge as with the original RX100. Also, I was quite surprised to find that the flash does not automatically pop up even when set on fill flash when you go to shoot your picture as in the original RX100 and stated in the guide to using this camera. Instead one has to manually force the flash to pop up using a very hard to find button. I haven't yet had a chance to try the 120 p video or the built-in WiFi, two additions which I am looking forward to using (when I figure them out, something that is not as straightforward as it sounds and requires a new memory card,a SDXC card, as well as new software). I also do still wonder whether the Fuji X100S would have shown a more remarkable improvement in my pictures.
Скроменый эксперт
23.02.2015
4/10
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Ужасно
Actually, it's a good camera. The reason for the two stars is to get your attention.
A lot of advertising material implies that the WiFi feature of this camera will work on smart iPhones with iOS less than 7. But in early February 2015, at about the time I purchased the camera, Sony (and Apple) eliminated that version of the app, and upgraded to one requiring iOS7. My older phone won't do that. I have contacted Sony, twice, and gotten no reply as to where I might obtain the older app, which is still mentioned in the product brochure that comes with the camera.
If you have iOS7, or Android, or don't care about the WiFi, then this does not concern you. Note that Android devices with near-field communictions have an additional capability (not all Androids have this, and currently no iPhones do).
Can't blame Amazon, I contacted them, and they tried to help. But it's not Amazon's problem. I'll keep the camera.
A lot of advertising material implies that the WiFi feature of this camera will work on smart iPhones with iOS less than 7. But in early February 2015, at about the time I purchased the camera, Sony (and Apple) eliminated that version of the app, and upgraded to one requiring iOS7. My older phone won't do that. I have contacted Sony, twice, and gotten no reply as to where I might obtain the older app, which is still mentioned in the product brochure that comes with the camera.
If you have iOS7, or Android, or don't care about the WiFi, then this does not concern you. Note that Android devices with near-field communictions have an additional capability (not all Androids have this, and currently no iPhones do).
Can't blame Amazon, I contacted them, and they tried to help. But it's not Amazon's problem. I'll keep the camera.
Скроменый эксперт
15.10.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
The camera: I'm in love. This little camera packs all the bells and whistles of a DSLR and I find the results are amazing. I purchased the RX100 II for a three week trip to Italy, where I didn't want to be lugging around my slightly older and bigger DSLR.
Top 3 favorite things: 1) The crisp clarity of details in the pics, even when cropped. 2) I was very impressed with the auto low light adjustment, whether taken at night or indoors without a flash, the shots from the RX100M II were "night and day" better than I've gotten from any camera, and 3) The macro capability was not only fun but gave that crisp foreground with the blurry background effect. There is so many things with this camera, that I anticipate I will have fun discovering many more bells whistles in it that I don't even know about.
The bundle: All of the products that came in this package were of good quality, and made this a phenomenal deal. I used all of the items just in the first three weeks of my trip, and I expect I will continue to get a lot of use out them since I now favor this smaller camera now over my DSLR.
I've attached a few examples photos; NOTE that the last 4 pics are all cropped from the same photo (5th from the end) to show the level of detail even when cropped more than 75%.
Top 3 favorite things: 1) The crisp clarity of details in the pics, even when cropped. 2) I was very impressed with the auto low light adjustment, whether taken at night or indoors without a flash, the shots from the RX100M II were "night and day" better than I've gotten from any camera, and 3) The macro capability was not only fun but gave that crisp foreground with the blurry background effect. There is so many things with this camera, that I anticipate I will have fun discovering many more bells whistles in it that I don't even know about.
The bundle: All of the products that came in this package were of good quality, and made this a phenomenal deal. I used all of the items just in the first three weeks of my trip, and I expect I will continue to get a lot of use out them since I now favor this smaller camera now over my DSLR.
I've attached a few examples photos; NOTE that the last 4 pics are all cropped from the same photo (5th from the end) to show the level of detail even when cropped more than 75%.
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07.03.2015
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This case is a remarkable value for the money. It reminds me of the everready cases for my Leicas from the 60s, except updated by the decades of experience we've had since - topcap fully snaps off to leave the camera protected but available for immediate shooting, bottom screw itself has a screw for fitting to a tripod, back is wide open so that the prehensile back screen can flip out (though it can be a bit snug) (though it seems ungracious to even mention that given what a bargain this is for such high quality). It's also a thing of beauty - I have had a couple of folks remark what a lovely case it is -- and it is, next to the sleek black of the modern digital camera, it looks like a hand-tooled reminder of old-world quality. I'd get these for every camera I have if they made them.
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10.10.2013
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No need to rehash what others have written, but I want to add a few points: a. I'm a big guy, and this small camera is, of course, designed for average-sized hands. I chose it anyway, based on the specs and reviews. My large clumsy hands overwhelmed this camera until I made a couple of small changes: I added the Sony AGR1 hand grip. The grip is a great addition, perfectly engineered, and should be on the camera from the factory. Holding the camera is so much easier now; it feels so much more secure. b. The shutter release is so smoothly integrated into the top surface that I can hardly feel it. Again, large clumsy hands. I added a small self-adhesive foam "bump" onto the release button. Not pretty, but I can feel it better now. The factory design will be perfect for most people with normal fingers, I imagine. c. The files are beautiful, and surpassed my expectations. I, too, was a pro photographer (retired now) and worked with some truly great equipment over the years. My go-to camera for personal work has always been Leica Ms, and for nearly 4 years I have been loving the raw files from an M9 (18 MB), usually with a 35 or 50mm Summicron mounted. As you likely know, the Leica lenses are legendary. For fun, I recently ran some comparison tests, the Leica vs. Sony, trying to keep all settings as equal as possible. Sure, it's apples and oranges, and rather ridiculous to expect a pocket camera with collapsing zoom to go against a full-frame sensor camera with a prime lens. Well, guess what? The Sony held up to the comparison beautifully! I compared images in Photoshop at 100 %. The differences were much less pronounced than I expected. No need for excuses and I fully expect a 11"x14" (or larger) print to impress any rational critic. The Sony's lens' slight flaring when shooting into large bright light sources is the only real comparison fault I could find that actually shows in the photos. And yes, the Leica lens out-performs in sharpness and contrast, as expected, but hardly noticeable at all in real world usage. With previous pocket cameras I've owned (Canon mostly), I never expected much, and got what I expected. This Sony RX100 ll changes that dramatically. It's taken some getting used to, but I now have the Sony nearby at all times, and use it often. Gone is the feeling that I often experience with lesser pocketables when a potential photo presents itself : "Darn, I should have brought the Leica". With the RX100, I shoot, walk away happy, looking forward to opening the files. Great job, Sony!
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10.01.2015
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Pros: Superb (really superb) image and video quality (not tried raw yet, but claimed to be better), fully customisable menus, short learning curve, white balance setting can be easily optimised for taste, wifi connection to iphone lets you transfer the photos fast.
Cons: The viewfinder a little tiny and is not robustly built (may be mine has a problem), it is moving a little in its cradle, after a dslr experience, camera lacks the feel of connection,
if you are tired to carry your heavy dslr to everywhere, and your wife is complaining that you are not taking much photos of the kids as before, go for it.
please keep in mind that that you are purchasing a COMPACT camera (with a near dslr image quality) so you need to refresh your mind if you are an ex dlsr owner. No problem for first timers and compact users
also please do not take into account the battery life, as they all tend to compare with dslrs, which is unfair.
Cons: The viewfinder a little tiny and is not robustly built (may be mine has a problem), it is moving a little in its cradle, after a dslr experience, camera lacks the feel of connection,
if you are tired to carry your heavy dslr to everywhere, and your wife is complaining that you are not taking much photos of the kids as before, go for it.
please keep in mind that that you are purchasing a COMPACT camera (with a near dslr image quality) so you need to refresh your mind if you are an ex dlsr owner. No problem for first timers and compact users
also please do not take into account the battery life, as they all tend to compare with dslrs, which is unfair.
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09.09.2014
10/10
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I've always heard about the Sony RX 100 M3 being THE best point-and-shoot camera so that my decision to buy it for my best friend. The main factor I wanted to get it for her was because she will be able to take selfies with her new baby girl and also so that she will be able to take more pictures since her iPhone storage is full.
So when she let me know the Sony RX100 M3 did not autorotate when taking a selfie rendered it pointless to me. It's quite difficult to take a selfie, upside down. We tried looking for answers googling it but no one has yet to have this problem. It just may have been the first RX100 M3 that did that. So I took my question to amazon where I received a response immediately from SONY (Thank you!). We tried the suggestion however, it didn't work after factory resetting the camera. The next option would be to send it back to get it fix, but instead decided to have it replaced. I requested a replacement to amazon.com yesterday (Sept. 8th), and to my amazement my friend received it today (Sept. 9th)!!!! I am VERY happy to report, that the second SONY RX 100 M3 works beautifully and auto rotates so quick for selfies!!!
I have used this camera and it captures beautiful pictures fast.
Thank you again amazon.com for an excellent experience and service without any hassle!!!!
So when she let me know the Sony RX100 M3 did not autorotate when taking a selfie rendered it pointless to me. It's quite difficult to take a selfie, upside down. We tried looking for answers googling it but no one has yet to have this problem. It just may have been the first RX100 M3 that did that. So I took my question to amazon where I received a response immediately from SONY (Thank you!). We tried the suggestion however, it didn't work after factory resetting the camera. The next option would be to send it back to get it fix, but instead decided to have it replaced. I requested a replacement to amazon.com yesterday (Sept. 8th), and to my amazement my friend received it today (Sept. 9th)!!!! I am VERY happy to report, that the second SONY RX 100 M3 works beautifully and auto rotates so quick for selfies!!!
I have used this camera and it captures beautiful pictures fast.
Thank you again amazon.com for an excellent experience and service without any hassle!!!!
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01.12.2013
10/10
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Like many of my generation, my photography interests started with smart phones. Unlike many of my peers I was never interested in ruining my photos with instagram(it probably helped that instagram wasn't available for Windows Phone at the time). I started with the Lumia 920 which was the first smart phone to introduce optical image stabilization; I enjoyed taking superior low light pictures with it and read up about the technology behind OIS. These pictures while excellent compared to other smart phones still resulted in a lot of blur and/or noise especially with moving objects in low light(a limitation of OIS). In good light the 920 was merely ok. I then moved up to the Lumia 1020 which builds upon the 920 by adding a xenon flash, a 41 mega pixel 2/3" sensor with OIS, and full manual controls in the camera app. The 1020 was a definite leap over the 920, but it still wasn't enough; the slow shot to shot times, the lack of optical zoom, and the inferior optics were enough to convince me to buy a real camera.I researched DSLRs but was dismayed by their bulk. I couldn't see myself lugging around a DSLR and appropriate lenses to the places I really wanted to shoot, concerts and parties. I did some research and stumbled upon the RX100. I read reviews and looked at camera sensors and the RX100 seemed to have a leg up on other compact cameras. I saw the M II and read about the additional features such as NFC and WiFi which really appealed to me(even though there isn't a Sony PlayMemories app for Windows Phone). After reading countless reviews I finally made up my mind to graduate to a RX100 MII.I am impressed by the quality, flexibility, and size of the RX100 MII. I have taken some amazing shots with the RX100 MII; shots that wouldn't be possible or at best lower quality on my Lumia 1020 and I am glad I have moved up. I still use my 1020 as my "carry everywhere" camera, but I make sure to have my RX100M II ready for the shots that matter most to me.I wouldn't put it past me to one day "upgrade" to a DSLR, but I use the term "upgrade" loosely as I know a DSLR will never replace the portability of the RX100M II. This is an investment in good, pocketable photography that I see myself using for the foreseeable future.
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20.01.2015
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So far everything from this seller looks great. Not knowing what to expect on the aftermarket items, my expectations were low. The batteries are all dated currently (2014). The camera case, while a tight fit, seems to hold everything - the camera, power cord/adapter, extra battery, memory cards. The car charger and tripod, obviously, will have to be packed elsewhere. The camera was in new packaging. I wasn't expecting, but received in this package, cut-to-fit LCD screen protectors. The only thing that was missing was that the 64GB memory card does not have it's own little plastic case, but a memory card wallet was provided. I just like the case for better protection. Shipping was prompt and email followup was as well. I'm still learning to use the camera, but it will hopefully make my safari memorable.
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27.09.2014
8/10
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I'm only going to talk about the quality issues in my review, but the camera does take amazing pictures and is convenient because of its small size.
I've purchased three of these cameras (first from Sony Store online, second from Sony Store in NYC, and third from Amazon). I can say that the construction varied from one to the next. The first one had a solid EVF that would pop up smoothly and lock into place. However, it had some manufacturing defect on the lens that looked like the glass was scratched on some interior lens element. I returned this one and purchased another. The second one also had this same defect on the same spot of the lens (bottom left as you face the front of the camera). Its EVF didn't lock into place when you popped it up, instead you had to pull it the rest of the way up before you could slide it forward. I returned this camera too because of the lens issue again. The third camera didn't have the issue with the lens, but like the second the EVF wasn't as springy and needed a little help to get all the way up to where you could slide out the eye piece. Otherwise it's fine, and I'm happy with it. I just wish there was more quality control for such an expensive camera.
I've purchased three of these cameras (first from Sony Store online, second from Sony Store in NYC, and third from Amazon). I can say that the construction varied from one to the next. The first one had a solid EVF that would pop up smoothly and lock into place. However, it had some manufacturing defect on the lens that looked like the glass was scratched on some interior lens element. I returned this one and purchased another. The second one also had this same defect on the same spot of the lens (bottom left as you face the front of the camera). Its EVF didn't lock into place when you popped it up, instead you had to pull it the rest of the way up before you could slide it forward. I returned this camera too because of the lens issue again. The third camera didn't have the issue with the lens, but like the second the EVF wasn't as springy and needed a little help to get all the way up to where you could slide out the eye piece. Otherwise it's fine, and I'm happy with it. I just wish there was more quality control for such an expensive camera.
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06.09.2014
10/10
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So, i had the MkII, which is all around an amazing camera, no question..
that being said.. i'm a photographer.. so i like looking through a viewfinder.. so the second I realized this new model had an electronic viewfinder I knew I had to have it. I then soon found out that it shoots video using the the new XAVC S codec which is a 50mb/ps "less compressed" Codec that's been around for a while, but gives canon and nikon a run for their money with their standard super compressed PhotoJpg-compressed-as-fuck video ... that looks amazing under perfect circumstances.. This new model also has a 180 degree LCD which means my wife can FINALLY take those selfies and get them perfect ALMOST every time because she can finally see her own face without shining her cellphone flash into the mirror. Furthermore, this camera has a 24-70mm Lens (compared to the previous.. (im guessing here) 20-110mm lens at f1.8-4.9.. (not guessing about the f-stop on the lens) so on the lens alone, this is a humongous upgrade - in Canon standards this is the difference between a $799 and a $1600 lens.
Anyways, these are the major differences between the 2 cameras. I think the new model is most definitely worth the additional $200, but it's obviously a question of circumstance.
Adam
that being said.. i'm a photographer.. so i like looking through a viewfinder.. so the second I realized this new model had an electronic viewfinder I knew I had to have it. I then soon found out that it shoots video using the the new XAVC S codec which is a 50mb/ps "less compressed" Codec that's been around for a while, but gives canon and nikon a run for their money with their standard super compressed PhotoJpg-compressed-as-fuck video ... that looks amazing under perfect circumstances.. This new model also has a 180 degree LCD which means my wife can FINALLY take those selfies and get them perfect ALMOST every time because she can finally see her own face without shining her cellphone flash into the mirror. Furthermore, this camera has a 24-70mm Lens (compared to the previous.. (im guessing here) 20-110mm lens at f1.8-4.9.. (not guessing about the f-stop on the lens) so on the lens alone, this is a humongous upgrade - in Canon standards this is the difference between a $799 and a $1600 lens.
Anyways, these are the major differences between the 2 cameras. I think the new model is most definitely worth the additional $200, but it's obviously a question of circumstance.
Adam
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07.01.2015
8/10
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Like most camera manufactures Sony tells you not to use this camera in high humidity or not to get it wet... well, they mean it! I was shooting in a very light drizzle and the next day the camera would not turn on. Apparently, there is zero weather sealing, and moisture has no problem getting in. When I connected the battery charger to the camera the morning after, the camera charger light would not even light up, so i took it back to the a camera shop where I bought it. They couldn't get the camera to work either, so now, it is on it's way back to Sony, to see if they can work some magic on it. Hopefully I didn't fry the circuitry, and they can fix it. Other than this bit of stupidity on my part, the RX100M2 packs a lot in a very small package, and is an excellent choice for a pro or advanced amateur needing a truly pocketable walk-around camera.
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20.06.2014
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...in fact, despite the fact the RX100M3 actually fits comfortably in a pants pocket, jacket pocket, or shirt pocket, its one of the best cameras anyone has made at any size. I'm a landscape photographer, and the superb pop-up eyepiece viewfinder puts this pocket camera in a class by itself. It virtually eliminates the difficulties associated with shooting outdoors in bright light while relying on a flat display screen. Combined with Sony's new processor, which is virtually identical to that on Sony's excellent RX10 and A6000 cameras, and coupled with a new highly efficient (f1.8-2.8) lens, this little widget's relatively large sensor produces shockingly sharp images with unsurpassed color realism. The image stabilization is so good I find I can get finely focused hand-held shots even at shutter speeds as low as 1/15. The smooth motorized zoom on the 24-70mm lens is great for stills and ideal for movies. I often shoot in manual mode, and using the large, easy to handle ring on the lens to adjust aperture (while the viewfinder displays the precise results in real time) is simply a joy: the experience is so intuitive. I bought the first generation RX100 when it was released and though image quality was impressive I found myself wishing it had an electronic eyepiece viewfinder (like the A77 and A99's I was using at the time.) That wish has been fulfilled with the third-generation RX100M3. My highly valued iPhone 5s (a capable camera to be sure) is getting increasingly nervous the longer I write, so I'll quit now.
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09.08.2013
8/10
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I previously had a rx100 and thought it was the perfect camera minus a few additions I wish it had for it's price. I wanted it to have wifi, a built in nd filter and maybe more optical zoom. ND filters can now be attached to the front of the camera with an adapter so that wasn't a problem anymore. Having wifi is nice but I upgraded to the rx100 II mainly for one thing only which was the ability to control the camera with my smartphone.I frequently go on trips alone and the ability to control the camera with my smartphone would easily let me take a nice shot with me in the picture with just a tripod rather than setting a shutter delay or having someone clueless hold my camera to take a picture of me. No one is left out a group shot anymore either. This camera combined with the joby micro tripod is the perfect travel companion. They both fit together in my travel case and attached to my belt.However, I was really disappointed in that I can't take advantage of this camera's manual settings or picture effects when using it with a smartphone. For example, once linked together the camera is locked in auto mode and the only things that can be set are the zoom, camera/video mode and flash on/off. I was hoping I could put the camera in manual mode, adjust the shutter/aperture etc to my liking from the camera then simply use my phone to press the shutter button but this is not the case. I'm hoping that this can be an easy fix with software and that Sony can fix this with a better phone app.I really can't tell the difference between the rx100 and rx100 ii pics. They both take amazing photos. The rx100 ii is a great camera and I only deducted one star because of the price. $649 was a ridiculous price tag as it is, $749 is outrageous. These additional features should of been added to the newer model and shouldn't have been reflected with the additional $100 to the msrp. My rx100 was also one of the early manufactured batches made in japan with the metal body but I paid more for this one with a plastic body? This makes no sense to me. It seems like Sony got greedy and took advantage of the high demand and cut corners on the manufacturing cost at the same time to make more profit.In the end, I would of never upgraded to the rx100 ii and sold my rx100 if it wasn't for the ability to control the camera with my smartphone but with this feature and the ability to transfer files via wifi makes this camera just about perfect to me. When I go on trips, I only want to bring one compact camera with me that can take best quality pictures possible. This camera does it for me, but I got raped with the price
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04.09.2013
10/10
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There is a lot to it, so I haven't even learned to use all the features yet, but so far this camera is awesome. The automatic functions take such great photos I wonder if I'll ever learn to use all the manual settings now. (My daughter, who is a photographer, told me she wouldn't bother since the auto-produced photos I took were so nice!) I've taken so many good photos inside my dark house and other dark settings without using the flash, which was a primary reason for my wanting this low light capable camera. I've already used the camera in both RAW and jpeg formats and am happy to have that option.Not having a video feature before and my cats always doing the cutest things, I thought I'd have a whole series of videos by now, but every time I aim the camera they freeze so I've done only one boring video, but it was taken in low light and still looks quite sharp. It downloaded to my iMac and opened without a problem, which was something I'd worried about because I'd read about issues with the original rx100 videos and iMac compatibility.Following others' recommendations, I bought a spare battery, which was a smart move for a recent vacation. The camera is a nice size for my medium sized woman's hands, but it seems like it might be a bit small or awkward for a guy with bigger hands, so adding a grip is probably a must for some. I'd bought a hard case for it to go on vacation, but eventually carried it around in a little cloth bag with spare battery and memory card tucked inside my purse and it remains unscathed. I did put a protective cover over the LCD screen because I've managed to scratch other electronics in the past and this camera was too expensive to have it looking used from the start.I think this camera is too expensive just to use as an automatic, but it is tempting to keep using it that way because it takes such good shots, especially with the Superior Intelligence setting in bad lighting. Having purchased the Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 (no rx100 ii guide available) I can say it is quite helpful for anyone wanting to advance their manual skills and understanding to make the most of this fine camera. Even if you won't use the manual settings, the Guide is helpful learning the many other features of the camera, much more so than navigating the Sony online manual.UPDATE 9/09/13: Mac OS X just added Digital RAW Compatibility Update 4.0 for the Sony rx100 ii. I just downloaded the update but haven't tried it out. Until now I've used the Adobe dng converter.
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