p.242 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Birddogman wrote:
Superb work, everyone! I must try some long exposures when the weather gets better.
The snow has finally melted enough that the dogs and I were able to spend a day afield with the new Rx1R II – hopefully producing some more interesting pics than we were able to do being more or less housebound.
Overall, I was once again happy with the little camera’s performance. Its major downside as a field camera remains the need to get CLOSE to one’s subject due to the 35mm lens – which is often not possible under field conditions.
Last time we were out it was about 12F/ -11C and I only got 63 frames before the battery went TU – and my hands were too stiff and numb from the cold to have the fine motor skills necessary to change the battery. I avoided a lot of burst shooting that day and 63 frames was enough. Yesterday, it wasn’t so cold (about 32F/0C) and I got 277 frames before the little battery died (did a good bit of burst shooting). I had an extra battery, kept warm in the watch pocket of my jean and my hands were functional, so I could have changed the battery if needed. Ronnie (and anyone else who shoots in cold conditions how do you handle the battery issue?
I must return the camera this week for replacement due to the light leak issue; and there are as yet no replacement cameras available, so I may be without the use of the camera for a while.
p.242 #2 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Greg, another great set. Wonderful process really show off RX1rii's capability.
Birddogman wrote:
Superb work, everyone! I must try some long exposures when the weather gets better.
The snow has finally melted enough that the dogs and I were able to spend a day afield with the new Rx1R II – hopefully producing some more interesting pics than we were able to do being more or less housebound.
Overall, I was once again happy with the little camera’s performance. Its major downside as a field camera remains the need to get CLOSE to one’s subject due to the 35mm lens – which is often not possible under field conditions.
Last time we were out it was about 12F/ -11C and I only got 63 frames before the battery went TU – and my hands were too stiff and numb from the cold to have the fine motor skills necessary to change the battery. I avoided a lot of burst shooting that day and 63 frames was enough. Yesterday, it wasn’t so cold (about 32F/0C) and I got 277 frames before the little battery died (did a good bit of burst shooting). I had an extra battery, kept warm in the watch pocket of my jean and my hands were functional, so I could have changed the battery if needed. Ronnie (and anyone else who shoots in cold conditions how do you handle the battery issue?
I must return the camera this week for replacement due to the light leak issue; and there are as yet no replacement cameras available, so I may be without the use of the camera for a while.
p.242 #8 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Here are a few pics from yesterday’s hunt (the day after the one depicted above).
Hizzoner, The Chaser, at work, casting for scent. He still runs like a puppy most times, at age 13. Warms my heart to see.
Point!! Even after thousands of points, it never fails to thrill me to the core.
Young Ms. Joy pointing, Chase honoring – this one turned out to be a nice, fat long tailed cockbird!
After the little 20 gauge spoke, Chase retrieved this one with some “assistance”:
Point!! Now, the dogs have done their job and it’s my turn to do mine – to flush the bird and try to kill it in the air.
Another nice retrieve. We will eat well this weekend.
No nurse coverage today (Saturday), so the best we can do is a few brief runs in my woods. Shooting clays on Sunday and work on Monday. They are calling for another snow dump on Tuesday. I actually like snow as long as it’s not so deep that it keeps us out of the field. So, paws are crossed that we won’t get buried again; and that we’ll be able to get out again next week to produce yet more mind-numbing photos to bore you all with.
Gratuitous shot of an 18th Century farm house that we pass by every day in the cold, early morning February rain (which did help get rid of a good bit of the snow):
p.242 #10 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Both taken with RX1. While I am currently using the Leica Q and love it, I also would love the added resolution and dynamic range of the RX1RII. I may eventually switch (or figure out a way to have both )
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