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p.28 #1 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)



rattymouse wrote:
No so overpriced after all.




I never thought it was overpriced. I was only pointing out that Leica stuff keeps its value longer than other brands.



Sep 12, 2012 at 03:38 AM
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p.28 #2 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


Well, for what it's worth, neither were I saying the RX1 was overpriced. I understand you're getting a custom made 35/2 Zeiss, a modern high ISO FF sensor, into a remarkably compact body - one can easily see where the price comes from.

An a850 was a milestone, of sorts, first FF DSLR below $2000 new. You can get it for, what, £800 today? I have a feeling an RX1 would keep it's value longer because of the lens & sensor combination, and as Doug mentioned, the possibility of upgrading the EVF as they advance.

EDIT: A small part of me was hoping it might duck under the suggested price somehow. But damn! I just checked WEX, it's up already, £2800 pre-ordre w/o a viewfinder: http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sony-cyber-shot-rx1-black-digital-camera/p1532752

I wish I could justify spending that much on something I wouldn't use to earn money from, but sadly, right now, I cannot



Sep 12, 2012 at 04:30 AM
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p.28 #3 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


snowboarder wrote:
How would it be better? Can you explain?


OK! I will try:

Sony: (Let's forget about 'ground breaking technology achievement' here)
++24M STOA sensor,
++Asuuming it also has very good 35mm lens
++better LCD and LV
--MF sucks
--Build quality : Nikon V1 like body, I should attach images for both. I feel this is most insulted part for $2800 body.
--No VF, either OVF or EVF. Another home run.
--Fixed lens stuck at f2 and 35mm, No 1.4/1.2, NO other focal length
--No upgrade path
--resale will be a disaster once FF NEX show up next year
--For you, what to do with your best of best Leica lens?

Leica
--Sensor (though at base ISO, it is good enough for most people but need UV/IR filter for color)
--poor LCD and no LV
++Rangefinder (a different experience for 2nd system, I assume most people talking about 2nd system here)
++Way better build, comparable to film leica body.
++OVF
++access of huge leica and Zeiss and Voigtlander lens
++Most import it is a real camera, you have direct access for shutter, Aperture and quick control of ISO, WB and Exposure compensation.
++resale value

Since I am talking about value, I predict M8 will stay at $2000 and 8,2 at $2500 for a while, and you will not loose as much money if you buy it and sell two years later. As for R1, look at NEX7, only about half year, you can get it $800 offnet without knowing NEX6 and NEXX are coming.


For me, (maybe it is just me) A M8/M8.2 is not another consumer electronics will likely obsolete in a couple of years. once I consider Leica M(8 or 9) is just a Camera, a tool instead of a consumer electronics, I feel a lot more tolerant on its crappy electronics even sensor.

Yes, Leica retail is over priced for sure, but in this case for $2000, I don't think so, at least is not as bad as $2800 sony.

It is just a different value system between you and me. To you, maybe SOTA sensor and down to pixel level performance is more important than handle/shooting experience and access for more focal length and awesome glass.




snowboarder wrote:
Compare this to all those boring "one more" Canons and Nikons. Seriously.
Not gonna mention Leica, but I agree with Huff, if they don't show something
SPECTACULAR in a couple of days, they will be trashed.



Since you mention Mr Huff, I just visited his website about all his Sony talk and A bunch 'PREORDER LINK'. I don't know how you guys feel, I feel very sick after read pale word again again without any real useful information but lots of Amazon, BH link. I can't bare his attitude that rave pretty much anything new and provide a bunch preorder link.

He seems change a lot. People trash KR. But KR did spend a lot of time document Leica stuff and even NIKON AIS, which I found is very good resource that I use often. But I can't say same thing about Huff.

I just realize that I should not have such a strong opinion about it which may offend potential costumers for this camera in this forum, so hopefully, I explain my position on this thing. It is just my opinion.




Sep 12, 2012 at 04:37 AM
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p.28 #4 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


The problem with Leica is that in two years time they will not be able to service it on the electronics part and you would buy it at let's say $1200 and be stuck with it instead of getting the equivalent of the NEX7 new. Now, what would you do ?


Sep 12, 2012 at 04:44 AM
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p.28 #5 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


@zhangyue: Anyway to transplant a new sensor into an M8.2? ;-) I've been tempted by that as well, coupled with a fast 35, but the sensor just seems too old for me... even at base ISO, DR doesn't seem so great, at least from the samples I've seen. Clipping and poor tonality seem frequent, but perhaps that is user error, I'm not sure...


Sep 12, 2012 at 04:46 AM
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p.28 #6 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


slungu wrote:
The problem with Leica is that in two years time they will not be able to service it on the electronics part and you would buy it at let's say $1200 and be stuck with it instead of getting the equivalent of the NEX7 new. Now, what would you do ?


You loose $2000! But Will Sony serviceable if it is fail. How much you want to pay to fix after warranty.
This reminder me another drawback, can you pull out the lens and reuse if electronics fail?
like imac, I need replace my LCD screen once next generation Computer came And I paid a lot for the screen now.



Sep 12, 2012 at 04:51 AM
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p.28 #7 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


ricardovaste wrote:
@zhangyue: Anyway to transplant a new sensor into an M8.2? ;-) I've been tempted by that as well, coupled with a fast 35, but the sensor just seems too old for me... even at base ISO, DR doesn't seem so great, at least from the samples I've seen. Clipping and poor tonality seem frequent, but perhaps that is user error, I'm not sure...


I don't know if its sensor is that bad. At least from Put's review its DR is about the same as M9, though nothing to brag here. I well observed Leica M9 can't compare to current SOTA sensor from CAnikony, but it doesn't keep me away loving my M the best as a camera. Its CCD give a film like color.

Photographer make a lot more difference than sensor. Check Luka, Ron, Babu, Charles' image which all took with humble Leica sensor. (Snowboarder himself is one of best landscape shooters I have seen. I am sure he will be doing fine with M)




Sep 12, 2012 at 04:58 AM
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p.28 #8 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


Perhaps you're right, I guess I just see poor exposures more than anything...

I just read the Steve Huff preview... damn, his enthusiasm is off the charts. Makes you want to buy one!



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:03 AM
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p.28 #9 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


carstenw wrote:
My point was that it is not a challenge, you simply move the optics further into the barrel if needed, similar to, say 300mm 135 format lenses, for example. Sure, it is a challenge to take full advantage of such a mount, but choosing a short register distance is a no-brainer with no disadvantages.


I'm afraid you completely missed my point and I don't know how to make it any more obvious than with the scetch and accompanying explanation.



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:07 AM
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p.28 #10 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


Hmm difficult to say if this camera will hold it's value well.
Will other companies follow and will Sony frequently update this camera? If both negative: sure it will hold it's value pretty well I think.



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:15 AM
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p.28 #11 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


Eh! The pre-order price on WEX just dropped by £200. Now £2600.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sony-cyber-shot-rx1-black-digital-camera/p1532752

Keep going!



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:15 AM
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p.28 #12 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


One funny thing about this camera: Sony may have set a new (non-Leica) record for ridiculous prices on accessories.

If you want the optical hotshoe viewfinder, the lens hood and an added thumb rest, you can add over $1,000 to the cost of the camera. They're pricing the viewfinder at $599, the lens hood at $179 and the thumb rest at $249!

I mean, come on...$600 for a tiny optical viewfinder? It's not like it has to resolve 40lp at 24MP...it has to frame the image for your eye. This makes the $200 I paid for my excellent EVF on the GX1 seem like the deal of the century. And the $179 lens hood (that isn't even large) makes the $80 hoods on Olympus' premium lenses look reasonable. I won't even get into the thumb rest....



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:16 AM
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p.28 #13 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


Jochenb wrote:
Hmm difficult to say if this camera will hold it's value well.
Will other companies follow and will Sony frequently update this camera? If both negative: sure it will hold it's value pretty well I think.


1) Will other companies follow: Who else would have the balls? Ricoh?
2) Will they update frequently: Given the cycles of their other 'pro' and 'semi-pro' cameras (a850, a900, a700) I'd say it'll be a long time before they update it.



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:21 AM
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p.28 #14 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


sebboh wrote:
i really like the leaf shutter, but i'm not a fan of 1/2000s being the highest shutter speed. i don't want to have to carry ND filters all the time.

still max of 2/3 ev for bracketing!


Are we to assume it has some sort of build in ND filter, like the X100? Otherwise I can see it maxing out in daylight at f2, even at ISO50...

RE: 2/3 EV for bracketing - I don't think this is final production yet. Sony often throws out low bracketing numbers, and then updates them with firmware. Either way, it is a very simple fix via firmware...



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:25 AM
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p.28 #15 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


I have to admit, my first reaction on seeing this camera is... I want one.

My second reaction on learning that there is no built in EVF is... damn, I wanted one.

I may swing around yet to wanting one once more, but I'd really prefer an as-yet unannounced RX3 with a built-in EVF. Or a fictional CSC, the RX7 with built-in EVF and interchangeable lenses. Or maybe I really want an A99. Nah, small is good, for me.



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:32 AM
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p.28 #16 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


As far as I'm concerned, the story is very clear. I would have been willing to pay 3000$ for this camera, exactly as it is, without EVF and other bells and whistles, but WITHOUT the lens, and without AA filter. As it turns out, with lens, I have no use for this camera as it's not what I'm looking for. If what I was looking for was a digital Contax T3 then that would be it. But unfortunately not.


Sep 12, 2012 at 05:37 AM
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p.28 #17 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


edwardkaraa wrote:
As far as I'm concerned, the story is very clear. I would have been willing to pay 3000$ for this camera, exactly as it is, without EVF and other bells and whistles, but WITHOUT the lens, and without AA filter. As it turns out, with lens, I have no use for this camera as it's not what I'm looking for. If what I was looking for was a digital Contax T3 then that would be it. But unfortunately not.


I have to admit, going back to an LCD would be very very tough. My Fuji X100 has killed me for LCD's. The OVF of the X100 is just incredibly fun to use. However, I am guessing that the IQ of the Sony is amazing and holding on in my hand will make me want one.

I strongly prefer a fixed lens for a compact.

We'll see.



Sep 12, 2012 at 05:43 AM
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p.28 #18 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


D600 has the price of $2800. Should it makes the RX1 more interesting ?

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p605/Lekima3/NikonD600/d600-1-1.jpg



Sep 12, 2012 at 06:30 AM
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p.28 #19 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


I thought the D600 was supposed to be the 'affordable' full frame option. That's only $200 less than the D800. Why would anybody go that route? I have to think the D600 will be about $2000 US or less.


Sep 12, 2012 at 06:33 AM
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p.28 #20 · Sony RX1 FF Mirrorless (Original 2012 thread)


The only other new options are

-5d3 $3500 + $1100 35ZE
-d800 $3000 + $1100 35ZE
-m9 $7000 + $1100 35ZM

No AF on the kits above.



Sep 12, 2012 at 06:47 AM
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