On the video on top Steve Huff talks about the camera of the year, the Sony RX1.
The Sony RX1 is hitting the stores and there are now plenty of new reviews:
Whatdigitalcamera posted the full Sony RX1 review. The camera got an impressive score of 92%: “With a superb build, excellent detail retention at low and high sensitivities and competent metering and auto white balance systems on hand, it’s unquestionably one of the finest digital cameras we’ve seen yet.“
Dearsusans posted som early impressions and image samples of the RX1.
Olivier setup a new tumblr with the most beautiful Sony RX1 photos & videos at http://rx1files.tumblr.com
Those of you waiting for a interchangeable version of the RX1 will have to wait a long time. According to trusted sources Sony will not release any new FF model within the next 8-10 months!
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USA and Canada:
RX1 links at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sonystore, Sonystore Canada.
Europe:
RX1 links at Sonystore DE–UK–FR–IT–ES–NL–SE–FI–CH, Wex UK, Wex Germany.
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With such flowing reviews for the FF cybershot, it is worth the wait for the FF NEX, it seems. Let them take 24 months if they have to. 🙂
Great review. I totally agree with Steve’s main point – this is a unique camera. There’s nothing that compares with a FF sensor, compact, top notch lens and a similar price tag. And there lies Sony’s RX1 strength. People can whine all day long regarding how much it costs (and hey, it does cost the same as a D600 with a couple of lenses maybe), but in the end it is either this…or nothing. I’d rather have the option. Let photographers decide whether they can afford this or not. My bet? It is going to sell well. It will not be like a Canon Rebel in terms of sales, of course, but within its niche…it has lots of appeal.
Maybe in a year or two people like you and me can see fit for this camera in our earthly budgets, hehe.
I really love this camera, but what stopped me for saving some money to buy it is the lack ov viewfinder. Steve Huff pointed out that the back screen is bright even under bright light, but I just feel weird and uncomfortable to hold this beauty in front of me. I know I could use the (good) optional EVF but I don’t like the idea of buying something that should be part of the body. If the next version will have it, I’ll buy it. (More time for me to save money, in the meanwhile 🙂 )
They left out a viewfinder so that way buyers could choose between EVF and OVF. Certainly cheap glass 35mm finders exist from old manufacturers in addition to the Sony one, and they wanted to keep size down. I can understand the price being annoying on the EVF compared to the nex one, but in reality they had a good reason for no viewfinder and I’m surprised the criticism this garners.
No, this camera is not going to sell well. It’s a quirky expensive camera with limited use. I find the output of that full frame sensor mediocre at best. Why is there an AA filter on it? I don’t like the FOV of the 35mm lens. Why not go for a more useful 50mm? Then it can be made with a larger maximum aperture too. The colors this camera produces are not that great. Yellow greenish is not my cup of tea. Well, I loaned it, tested it and returned it quickly. Maybe in a year or two a better model will be available with interchangeable compact lenses and a better sensor. I see no reason to switch to this camera from i.e. the surprisingly good Olympus EM-5. Sony, back to the drawing table.
According to trusted sources Sony will not release any new FF model within the next 8-10 months!
Then we buy FUJI X-FF.
This few information guy gave could be fit easily into 2 mins video. Nothing exciting about this his opinions. waste of time to watch it.
Well, you’re right. That video was not a “review” per se, but more like an opinion column. Seen like that, i still believe he is spot on.
So, you did not like the details about the metal lens cap that has TWO screws?!
Great job Sony!!! I have pre-ordered mine already through Sony Canada. Can’t wait!!!!
1. Sony RX1
2. Olympus OM-D E-M5
3. Nikon D800
There’s something Sony in the air…
So sad! No new FF mirorless coming soon! How else can we make more traffic to this site, eh?
Sonys balls is so f*cking big that they’re draging on the ground! Sony, please marry me!
But the one question I would like answerd is if you can turn of the screen when using an optical viewfinder in the hotshoe? Because if you cant, then camera is useless for me. Dont want that screen shining when trying to shoot discretely in dark inviroments.