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p.194 #1 · p.194 #1 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

The Sony has vastly superior output, the Fuji has vastly superior handling. Which is better depends on your priorities. I like my RX1R but probably will list it soon, I end up shooting much more with other cameras that are more fun. Admittedly I also find myself using 35mm less these days.

fatswaller48 wrote:
I'm glad that somebody else resurrected this old extensive thread, I wouldn't have been aware of it otherewise.
I need some help and advice. I want a substantial upgrade from my Fuji XA-2 which I bought about 2 years ago as a trial to see if I like Fuji before buying an X100T now F. The XA-2 is very likeable but in bright sunlight the LCD is impossible to see-cameras without a viewfinder or EVF should have health warning! Long story short - I was about to buy the Fuji X100f but thought I would check alternatives before purchasing, and have...Show more →

Oct 18, 2018 at 06:02 AM

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p.194 #2 · p.194 #2 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

The Fuji X100F is for sure more "camera" and enjoayble to use than the RX1, but the latter at the end is not so terrible as many tell and its IQ wuold still smoke the Fuji's one by quite a margin.

I guess I will basically never sell mine..

Oct 18, 2018 at 06:57 AM

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p.194 #3 · p.194 #3 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

Can't beat the IQ and size advantage of the original RX1/R. It might not have the most accurate color rendering but the output is always amazing. I went from RX1R - A9 with various lenses and back to RX1R again - a fresh breath of air! Auto focus and operating speed is of course, night and day. But the IQ from that Sonnar lens and sensor combo...

Oct 18, 2018 at 07:36 AM

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p.194 #4 · p.194 #4 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

fatswaller48 wrote:
Which would you go for? Second hand Sony RX1r and associated risk and the fact it is quite an old model now or a brand new Fuji X100F?
Thanks in advance

For me anyday I pick the RX1R, as I prefer full frame vs APS-C
On top of that the "macro" ability... and that Carl Zeiss 35mm Sonnar is unbeatable

Oct 18, 2018 at 08:50 AM

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p.194 #5 · p.194 #5 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

What about possible dust spots on the RX-1RII? Do they come quite easy on the sensor like the 1. Gen. or has the issue been fixed?

Oct 18, 2018 at 01:47 PM

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p.194 #6 · p.194 #6 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

Hi everyone, thank you very much for your replies. I secretly hoped you might recommend the Sony over the Fuji, I think the superior image quality of the Sony is worth enduring the awkwardness of its operation.
I have looked at past sales of the RX1R on ebay and no one mentions shutter count, not sure whether this is because it is difficult to gauge or because having a leaf shutter it is irrelevant.
What has worried me more is the last comment about possible dust spots- cleaning a sensor on a fixed lens camera is probably not easy and will be expensive. I'll be buying from ebay and I guess I will have to ask the seller to guarantee the camera has no dust. On the UK site there is a dealer selling an RX1R with a 6 warranty and a return policy within 30 days- no questions asked. This latter seller takes out the risk I think, but one or two private sellers are a bit cheaper and the cameras look to be in better condition- decisions!!

Oct 18, 2018 at 04:54 PM

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p.194 #7 · p.194 #7 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

AFAIK, there is no way to find the shutter count.

Dust spots, to the best of my knowledge, can be in lens (behind the foremost element) and does show up sharp as if it is on the sensor because of the lens construction when the lens is stopped all the way down.

It is best to use the camera with a filter on all the time. This helps to reduce the occurrence of dust spots.

I would highly recommend the RX1R.

Oct 18, 2018 at 05:17 PM

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p.194 #8 · p.194 #8 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)

I had the 3 versions of the RX1 and never encountered dust problem. But I suppose if this happens then it can cost some $$

RX1R + EVF = perfect combo

Oct 19, 2018 at 01:49 AM

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