p.150 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Nick and sebboh, so nice of you to say that. Thank you!
What tipped me over was that A7 was on sale for only 75% of the regular price (which in itself is a good price compared to half a year ago). If it doesn't work out I should be able to sell it with little or no loss, at least if I don't wait too long. The plan is to use A7 with a couple of quality MF lenses for dedicated photo outings.
Nick, I too used to really enjoy my 5D and 35L. Sometimes I miss those days.
And GR is a fantastic little camera! It's just that for certain kind of shots I miss the "FF smoothness" and thought I wanted to try out 28mm on a FF camera. We'll see how it goes.
sebboh, good points! I'll hang on to RX1 a while longer then. Better to do that than to sell it and then maybe regret it.
Hmm... I'm seriously starting to doubt my decision to replace RX1 with A7. I wonder if there is any way I can keep both..? Who else do, and how do you feel about it? Do you actually use both regularly?
(I also intend to sell my Fuji eventually, but that's a separate issue.)
I guess you prefer ergonomics of RX1 and perfect blend of sensor+lens more than A7?
In your case it doesnt matter that much, cause you simply have both skill and talent. But, if you like something and it works for you well, better keep it that way.
I know that camera is just object, but if one likes that object, it makes better pics..
p.150 #4 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Helena, as you know I also own both the RX1 and A7. They're different in so many ways. The RX1 looks like a P&S and is silent. The A7 is larger and very loud compared to the RX. You can't find a 35mm lens for the A7 that's as good as the one on the RX1. It makes perfect sense to keep both. Btw, I personally prefer the look of your RX1 images over the ones from Fuji and the GR, but that's just my taste.
That being said, I'm thinking about selling the RX1 too but for different reasons. I'm not sure yet because it certainly offers great IQ.
p.150 #6 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Thank you very much Mescalamba! The problem is that I don't enjoy shooting with RX1. I use it for a while, then I get more and more annoyed by it so I let it rest for a few weeks. Then I miss its fantastic image quality and the circle starts again... Also, it's often not wide enough for me, so I thought I'd instead go for A7 with a wider lens, but now you have all convinced me that it's best to keep both for a while and see what happens.
Thanks Jochen, I appreciate that you shared your thoughts. Interesting that you prefer the RX1 shots over my others. Something else to consider.
Good luck with your own decision! I think it were easier if RX1 weren't so expensive.
Btw. I took Wayne's advice and replaced the hotel photo (on the previous page) with a B&W version.
p.150 #7 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Hi Helena,
I look forward to seeing what you produce with the Contax and A7 combo, I am sure to enjoy and learn from you again. I have kept my RX1, despite not using it much, as it is such a lovely camera in the right situations. For travelling, family gatherings and for parties or street shots.
I remember a while ago you were complaining about the way Sony deals with blue, that the colours were not handled well by the Sony process. I agree, now I have a Sony profile in Lightroom that corrects for the sensor's and processor handling of colour. I used an Xrite Colourchecker to generate the profile. I am very impressed with the results, much, much better, especially for blue.
For myself, I am seriously considering getting the A7S to complement the A7R for the sort of conditions that I find myself in regularly.
p.150 #11 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Interesting place Nick! Looks like a fun place to be with a camera, but I guess it's fenced in. Nowadays they are almost always are.
Great light zhangyue and the birds adds a lot.
dovey, thank you! Your color profile sounds great. Nowadays I mostly struggle with greens, and also skin tones in certain light. I have some profiles from Huelight that helps in some situations, but far from all.
Thanks Wayne (for the suggestion too), glad you like it.
p.150 #13 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Thank you for all your comments and likes. I appreciate.
Helena, I like RX1 over A7. 90% of reason from size and shutter. it cover my 35mm and travel light need. though I never be a fan of A7, A7 has better AF and can use more lens. For you, I might recommend A7R higher, other than shutter delay (and no EFC and shutter shocking), I like its file better(better default color, can be push pull more) based on short experience with it. Since I am going back to DSLR/D810, I am minority here, so I don't dare to offer my opinion
p.150 #14 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
zhangyue, thanks for sharing your opinion! I appreciate it.
I thought about A7R, but A7 was on sale and much cheaper. That was important because I only see the Sony as a temporary solution. For some time I have been wanting to try a nice MF 28mm (maybe some other lens too) and just wanted something not overly large to mount it on. To not be too "locked in" with Sony I don't intend to get any native lenses.
p.150 #15 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Posted this not cause it's anything great...but for one of the many reasons why I love this camera. Even handheld @ 25,600 ISO...it not only retains the detail but the DR is still there, enough to see the depth changes of the cobblestone, might be subtle, but it's there.
p.150 #16 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
HelenaN wrote:
Thank you very much Mescalamba! The problem is that I don't enjoy shooting with RX1. I use it for a while, then I get more and more annoyed by it so I let it rest for a few weeks. Then I miss its fantastic image quality and the circle starts again... Also, it's often not wide enough for me, so I thought I'd instead go for A7 with a wider lens, but now you have all convinced me that it's best to keep both for a while and see what happens.
Thanks Jochen, I appreciate that you shared your thoughts. Interesting that you prefer the RX1 shots over my others. Something else to consider.
Good luck with your own decision! I think it were easier if RX1 weren't so expensive.
Btw. I took Wayne's advice and replaced the hotel photo (on the previous page) with a B&W version. ...Show more →
The thing is, if you don't feel particularly for a piece of equipment it's very hard to like it. I've had lenses which sometimes produce great images but i'm not feeling it. Sometimes I just can't bear to sell some of my gear for sentimental reasons or just cause I feel i should give the lens another go, but the there's always this lingering feeling it's just not right for me. Same for focal lengths, since 35mm may not be your thing. I found it hard to justify the rx1's price the first time round when I bought it new and hence sold it.
But at the same time, I purchased one used recently almost solely due to the images in this thread, and notably yours and a few others.
Who else do, and how do you feel about it? Do you actually use both regularly? 
