Sony RX1 review at Imaging Resource: “Stellar camera, a few issues”
There is a new RX1 review at Imaging Resource and once again the reviewer is amazed by the camera: “an almost-pocketable camera that delivers stellar hi-res images. The RX1 is the ultimate everyday street shooter or second camera for serious enthusiasts, pros (and trendsetters) alike, but its high price means it’s not for everybody.”
More RX1 bits: Test at Invisiblephotographer and Cnet Asia. Can a Sony RX1 Truly Replace Your DSLR? (Digitalcamerainfo). RX1 and RX100 thoughts at Engadget. RX1 GRIP video on youtube.
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RX1 links roundup:
RX1 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, J&R, eBay.
RX1 Gariz accessories:
1) They made a new half leather case in Black and Brown (Click here to see them on eBay).
2) The new lens cap (Click here to see them on eBay).
3) The new entry is the anti loose button(!) (Click here to see them on eBay). Don’t know if that will be really useful for you RX1 owners. Someone has it and call it how it works? Thanks!
4) And this is the really first time I see that. A special Leather skin hood! (Click here to see them on eBay).
Zohee35
3 months ago |And Imaging Resource voted it to be the “best camera of the year” (overall award) and awarded the RX100 with “best pocket camera” title.
Hendrick
3 months ago |Expected… again.
This cam is next on my shopping list. I don’t need to wait for a FF NEX really. Thinking about it, with the EVF, liveview and this exceptional lens, I am pretty sure this is the ultimate 35mm combo with body (that I doubt Zeiss/Sony detachable lens will be able to match on a FF NEX because of the design challenges)
Yup. Again, well done Sony.
Hendrick
3 months ago |I should also comment on the grip detail there. Yes, I do think this is the only reasonable way to build a grip for the RX1, with a bottom extension which puts the grip slightly side oriented. This helps the RX1 not have too small of a space between your finger ends and the lens when your hand hugs the grip. Very important.
I like how NEX has made this a good balance with the grip and I think this grip in the video can be improved if its made slightly squarer and deviating to the right of the body more.
In the meantime a Gariz case is a must!
jeff
3 months ago |The RX1 Gariz case sucks. I bought one and regretted it. I’m going to sell it soon.
Reason: it doesn’t add any ergonomics to the body, and the bottom rubs on my finger. I prefer using a finger-loop system and I’d buy the match technical thumb grip if I didn’t use the EFV.
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |A camera for “trendsetters”? Awesome new market segment. You can recognize them from the “enthusiasts” and “pros” as the one’s with the Leica soft shutter button attached.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cam-in-Black-Soft-release-shutter-button-For-Leica-Contax-Fujifilm-CAM9030-/221086755018?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item3379cc28ca
I want my MTV.
Frank
3 months ago |Can I get one for the A700?
Hendrick
3 months ago |HAHAHAHAHA. I, too, laughed at that statement. Obviously ‘trendsetters’ know their sh!”£T because they are far more eloquent than yuppies from Shoreditch, the East Village or anywhere else.
lorenzaccio
3 months ago |Now I have one definite goal in life: to become a trandsetter. It must be cool (and loads of women I guess)
JimD
3 months ago |This camera is perfect for all the posers in the UK.
Frank
3 months ago |It’ll sell well in the south east then…
Wheelus
3 months ago |Just a reminder that if you own this camera and want the optical viewfinder for a reasonable price, check 35mm Russian viewfinders, which are currently listing for between US $35-45 on e-Bay. They fit in the hotshoe and I am sure that they will do the job just fine.
Wayne Summers
3 months ago |I am really fighting the urge to sell my 135cz and 24-70 cz and getting this camera and just get those lenses back later since at the moment I don’t use them that much since my A850 broke and I probably won’t be doing events until mid spring. Surely I can use this and my nex-6 together for events but I love my 2 cz lenses so much I think I will just have to save up since the price seams do be going down.
harv
3 months ago |I want one for every glove compartment of every Aston-Martin I own. Mm, for the Mercs I could buy RX100′s I think.
Frank
3 months ago |Ha ha you own some Mercs, what a loser! Unless they are just pool cars for the help, which is just fine of course.
harv
3 months ago |I didn’t expect you to get a grip on irony, but not knowing Aston-Martin is a serious proof of ignorance…
I’ll give you an extra chance: coming to think of it, I’ll buy some extra RX1′s for the glove compartment of my Bugatti’s!
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |Yeah but save the Lunar for the Spiker.
Spuds
3 months ago |His reference was to the non-existent glove box on the Aston Martin, though it only applies to the newest Vanquish… I suppose you are still driving an old Aston beater.
Vladimir
3 months ago |Camera for the rich – bad publicity.
bob
3 months ago |overpriced!
kona_moon
3 months ago |Nice grip! Too bad he is not selling.
MarcoSartoriPhoto
3 months ago |In Europe RX1prices are too high. Even Sony president was surprised. The lack of an integrated EVF led me to the decision of not to buy it..