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Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

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p.167 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

Sony RX-1R at f/2

Been a while since I posted here!

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Dec 14, 2014 at 11:16 PM

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p.167 #2 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

RX1 certainly isn't the fastest or easiest camera to work with when shooting in low light, but sure does give nice files when it works.

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Dec 15, 2014 at 02:12 AM

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p.167 #3 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

I absolutely loathe this thread. Every time I come and look at a page or two, I leave wanting this camera. Sigh............

Dec 15, 2014 at 02:50 AM

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p.167 #4 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

rattymouse wrote:
I absolutely loathe this thread. Every time I come and look at a page or two, I leave wanting this camera. Sigh............

that's what happened to me and I gave in... :P

Dec 15, 2014 at 03:18 AM

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p.167 #5 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

zhangyue wrote:
I tried park office after two day as I need leave early morning next day for Page. But nobody turn it in, and leave my information there. I don't put high hope there. The funny thing is my wife took all the shoes and cloth and food and lots of water up there, she even brag to me that she carry lots of stuff and ONLY leave my tripod there.

The bridge has only about 20 people I think. I feel this image is a must just prove I went there in FALL

About Antelope, Actually I am quite happy...Show more →

You know this is the second time your wife has been involved in a mishap!
The first time involved her bringing the wrong 50mm (Leica instead of Nikon if I remember correctly) that you ended up dropping on the ground... I'm starting to think she might be sabotaging you on purpose

If it's any consolation.. My wife "playfully" kicked fine sand at me, and it went all into my 50MPZE, then yelled at me because I started cleaning it off, rather then paying her attention.

Dec 15, 2014 at 09:21 AM

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p.167 #6 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

_DSC9891 by dancook1982, on Flickr

_DSC9967 by dancook1982, on Flickr

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Dec 18, 2014 at 03:14 AM

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p.167 #7 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

dancook wrote:
Sorry I didn't mean to do that, the forum here is mostly U.S. - I wasn't looking to make a sale here, just maybe conversation. I've removed mentioned of where it's not actually being sold now

Well done, and nice images of the jellies.

I think you can imagine the mess it would create on the forums if people were allowed to post an image along with an "by the way, I'm selling this here..." type of messages. B&S cost money (though a fair price for the traffic the site has) so there are certainly plenty of people who try to list FS stuff in the inappropriate areas.

I've been through the RX1 two times over and simply keep coming back to it. Never have found any camera/lens combo that matches the Sonnar, its just such a unique rendering.

The FE 35/2.8 on the A7 and A7s is good and sharp, but simply doesn't come close to the overall character and creamy way the Sonnar renders, nor does it match the across the frame sharpness.

Add to that the silent leaf shutter and pop-up flash, not to mention how little the camera actually sells for these days, and its just too good to pass up, and/or not worth selling IMO.

I could sell mine and basically have enough money to buy a Zeiss 35/2 Loxia or whatever they are called, which looks to be a great lens, but then again, why buy a $1300 35mm lens when for only slightly more I can get a 35/2 with a camera attached to it as well.

Cheers

Dec 18, 2014 at 01:57 PM

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p.167 #8 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

millsart wrote:
Well done, and nice images of the jellies.

The FE 35/2.8 on the A7 and A7s is good and sharp, but simply doesn't come close to the overall character and creamy way the Sonnar renders, nor does it match the across the frame sharpness.

Add to that the silent leaf shutter and pop-up flash, not to mention how little the camera actually sells for these days, and its just too good to pass up, and/or not worth selling IMO.

I could sell mine and basically have enough money to buy a Zeiss 35/2 Loxia or whatever they are called, which looks to be...Show more →

As a 'replacement' I'm thinking of the A7S and Leica 50mm 1.4 LUX ASPH. I like low light, silent shutter, bokeh and portraits - so I think it could work for me..

I also only bought the RX1R at the end of August, so not when it was considerably more expensive.

Dec 18, 2014 at 02:00 PM

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p.167 #9 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

I totally agree with the above. There is just something about the images that come out of this camera that I cant seem to put my finger on.

DSC00380 by shanereighard, on Flickr

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DSC00229 by shanereighard, on Flickr

Dec 19, 2014 at 02:56 PM

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p.167 #10 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

^^Very nice portrait above ^^^
MF or AF?

adamdewilde wrote:
If it's any consolation.. My wife "playfully" kicked fine sand at me, and it went all into my 50MPZE, then yelled at me because I started cleaning it off, rather then paying her attention.

Haha, no surprise. At the time I complain (not even a complain, I should say imply) about she leave out tripod there alone, she was more angry than me and said I should have my value system re-checked.
Sorry for miss your post and reply late.

At least an image every time

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Dec 19, 2014 at 07:08 PM

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p.167 #11 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

zhangyue wrote:
^^Very nice portrait above ^^^
MF or AF?

Me?! Those are all af.

Dec 19, 2014 at 10:21 PM

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p.167 #12 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

JakAHearts wrote:
Me?! Those are all af.

Yeh! thanks. feel #2&3 would be pretty difficult for AF

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Dec 20, 2014 at 03:34 AM

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p.167 #13 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

millsart wrote:
Well done, and nice images of the jellies.

I think you can imagine the mess it would create on the forums if people were allowed to post an image along with an "by the way, I'm selling this here..." type of messages. B&S cost money (though a fair price for the traffic the site has) so there are certainly plenty of people who try to list FS stuff in the inappropriate areas.

I've been through the RX1 two times over and simply keep coming back to it. Never have found any camera/lens combo that matches the Sonnar, its just such a unique...Show more →

I just laugh about this because sometimes I must be crazy!!! I have literally bought and purchased the RX1 (and RX1R) at least three times around (yes I just sold and bought it again thinking I wanted the NEW A7ii). I keep selling it to buy other intriguing cameras. I ALWAYS keep coming back to the good ole RX1. Yes the AF can be challenging but that what makes it fun for me. I have yet to find a camera with the same dynamics as the RX to produce images that compare. They are special.

Love to hear that other people keep coming back to the RX1 as well.

- Jay

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Dec 20, 2014 at 10:13 AM

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p.167 #14 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

My A7s with 35/2.8 FE certainly focuses faster, especially in lower light, but the images just don't compare to the Rx1. The RX1 Sonnar just renders everything in this really smooth way, its still very sharp don't get me wrong, but its not at all clinical, if that makes any sense. I think the 35 FE is a fine lens for the money, but it just doesn't have that cool creamy way of drawing and leaves me feeling a bit flat.

Likewise with the, the EM1 I picked up, blazing fast AF, and darn if I don't love the touch screen for moving the AF point exactly where I want it, but the files just are so disappointing in comparison. There is that graininess to them, noise I suppose, even at lower ISO, and while still very good overall, they just look, for lack of a better word, digital.

Same thing with the X100t too. Fun camera to shoot, and a real joy to walk around with, but its little 23/2 just isn't in the same class as the 35/2 Sonnar. Hamburger vs a filtet. I do enjoy a tasty burger though, so don't get me wrong, but shoot them side by side and without even pixel peeping the difference is pretty apparent.

I really do think the 35/2 is the best overall lens I've owned, and I've owned a ton of glass. Its sharp across the frame without being clinical, its got nice micro-contrast and "pop", and its focus transition and overall way of rendering is just so darn smooth.

Bit subjective of course, but there just isn't another camera/lens combo that gives me files that look as pleasing to my eye as the RX1.

There certainly are other aspects of the camera that could be improved, that is for sure, but whenever I take it out with another camera, I come back with fewer shots from the RX1, but more overall keepers.

The slightly wider than 35mm focal length actually I've really come to enjoy as well. On my X100 its true 35mm (eqiv.), and A7s with 35/2.8 both feel noticeably tighter. The RX1 is really kind of a cross between a 28 and a 35 almost, which is also kind of perfect for me because I really like those two focal lengths.

Sony produced a darn near "perfect" camera somehow, even though on paper there is plenty of imperfect things about it

Dec 20, 2014 at 11:47 AM

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Lizard and Mosquito by dancook1982, on Flickr

Dec 20, 2014 at 11:54 AM

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p.167 #16 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

I decided after a couple of months with the RX1 that it was a camera that would stay, regardless of other temptations, and I am amused to read that so many folks sell it, then have to buy another. In spite of its minor frustrations, I have never had a camera that was such a pleasure to take out and use. And the files continue to astound me. And yes, it is wider than 35mm - I'd say around 31-32mm.

Dec 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM

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p.167 #17 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

^^^^ Picture Above ^^^^^^

Great shot!!!

Dec 20, 2014 at 12:01 PM

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CalW wrote:
I decided after a couple of months with the RX1 that it was a camera that would stay, regardless of other temptations, and I am amused to read that so many folks sell it, then have to buy another. In spite of its minor frustrations, I have never had a camera that was such a pleasure to take out and use. And the files continue to astound me. And yes, it is wider than 35mm - I'd say around 31-32mm.

For me anyways, the sales were usually about finances... When I sold my first one, I think it went for around $2300, because there weren't many used ones and that was still a fair bit cheaper than $2800 (plus tax)

Money is certainly subjective, but my answer may vary if you ask me if a given item is worth $2300 vs $1400.

$1400 is basically the cost of the lens, and I can say I get a free camera attached to it

at $2300 it was more like the cost of the A7 and the 35/2.8, which on the surface, seemed like a better option for me. Great built in EVF, faster AF, flip out LCD, ability to change focal lengths etc.

I think a lot of people ditched their RX1 when the A7 series came out, thinking it would basically do everything the Rx1 did, and lots more.

As it turned out, the A7 series was great, but there is actually a lot the RX1 offers that can't currently be matched in the A7(x) such as its leaf shutter, lens, and pop up flash (which I like for fill, and triggering external units)

I think for some it simply comes down to "less is more" as well. A single focal length fixed lens vs carrying around a shoulder bag of glass. Sounds great being able to shoot wider and tighter, but then you don't really use those focal lengths much, and its a pain to carry everything verse just a little camera around your neck/shoulder.

I think after finding the grass isn't greener on the other side (repeatedly) the only way I'd sell the RX1 again (famous last words?) is for an RX2, provided it had a built in EVF, and a lens/sensor that at least matched the RX1, and even then, I'd have to think about it, because it would be back to a $2800 camera I'm sure.

Dec 20, 2014 at 12:28 PM

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p.167 #19 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

brode11 wrote:
^^^^ Picture Above ^^^^^^

Great shot!!!

The Lizard? thanks

Dec 20, 2014 at 12:30 PM

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p.167 #20 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread

millsart wrote:
For me anyways, the sales were usually about finances... When I sold my first one, I think it went for around $2300, because there weren't many used ones and that was still a fair bit cheaper than $2800 (plus tax)

Money is certainly subjective, but my answer may vary if you ask me if a given item is worth $2300 vs $1400.

$1400 is basically the cost of the lens, and I can say I get a free camera attached to it

at $2300 it was more like the cost of the A7 and the 35/2.8, which on the surface, seemed like a...Show more →

+1

Dec 20, 2014 at 12:42 PM

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