p.292 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Ray S. wrote:
But I get along with the RX1 waaaay better than I do with most 35mm or equivalent lenses. I think part of it is it's actually a bit wider than any other 35 I've used - I"ve seen estimates as low as 31.5 or 32mm. I don't know but I know I shot one of the early RX1's back to back with a Fuji X100S and a Nikon full frame 35 and the RX1 was clearly, visibly, wider than the other two. So maybe that's part of why I bonded so easily with it when I haven't with other 35mm lens options...
Unfortunately, I believe the reason Sony did this is to allow for the file to be cropped when it's corrected for distortion post-exposure.
When viewed in RawTherapee or another raw converter that allows the distortion correction to be toggled on-and-off, it appears the focal length before correction is 32-33 mm and 34-35 mm after correction.
Personally, I choose to not correct the distortion for a significant percentage of my photos, because it doesn't seem to be needed for most non-architectural subject matter and I prefer the effective wider focal length this yields.
p.292 #2 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
robgo2 wrote:
Every camera involves compromises. That is about as true a truism as there is in the world of photography. For me, the Q's 28mm focal length was a compromise that I chose to accept. (My ideal "all-purpose" FL would be 40mm.) But I'm slowly getting accustomed to it and liking it. You evidently have certain lines that you will not cross. That's strictly a personal choice. And it's not as though your RX1 is a piece of junk. It makes superb images.
Rob
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I'm really a view-camera kind of a photographer, so I struggle a bit using a camera that doesn't have movements available and I am most comfortable when working from a tripod.
I also prefer a wide-angle perspective and rarely need a focal length any longer than 35 mm, so Yes, I am definitely an outlier when it comes to my particular set of tastes and preferences.
(This probably explains why my "serious" camera right now is an A7R mounted on a Cambo Actus using a Sigma Art 24-35/f2 zoom. Surprisingly, for the type of nighttime photography I do, the A7R is actually a better performer overall than the A7RII ... who knew?!)
p.292 #3 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Audii-Dudii wrote:
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I'm really a view-camera kind of a photographer, so I struggle a bit using a camera that doesn't have movements available and I am most comfortable when working from a tripod.
I also prefer a wide-angle perspective and rarely need a focal length any longer than 35 mm, so Yes, I am definitely an outlier when it comes to my particular set of tastes and preferences.
(This probably explains why my "serious" camera right now is an A7R mounted on a Cambo Actus using a Sigma Art 24-35/f2 zoom. Surprisingly, for the type of nighttime photography I do, the A7R is actually a better performer overall than the A7RII ... who knew?!)
You might be interested in knowing that with Firmware v2.0, the Q's maximum exposure time has been increased to 120 seconds. Bulb mode is also available.
p.292 #4 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
robgo2 wrote:
You might be interested in knowing that with Firmware v2.0, the Q's maximum exposure time has been increased to 120 seconds. Bulb mode is also available.
p.292 #5 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Thank you for he detailed explanation. Makes perfect sense. So you just focus to infinity manually first and off you go? Or do you focus as close as possible ?
This is a clever hack for much faster focus. I agree the clubby wire is quite pokey most of the time. At least if I want it to be accurate.
Thanks again! Audii-Dudii wrote:
Even if one doesn't intend to zone focus, another advantage of using the macro ring for manual focusing instead of the manual focus ring is that it's much easier to see when the image is optimally focused because it more clearly pops into and out of focus than it does when the manual focus ring is used.
Because the manual focus ring responds to the speed at which it's rotated and not the number of degrees, it can be difficult to fine-tune focus as the optimal focus point is approached since the focus point changes very, very slowly whenever the manual focus ring is turned slowly.
However, if the macro ring is used instead, this is not an issue, because it uses a proper mechanical helicoid, not focus-by-wire, so the change in focus distance as it's rotated is both predictable and consistent, regardless of how quickly or slowly it's turned.
p.292 #7 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Audii-Dudii wrote:
Unfortunately, I believe the reason Sony did this is to allow for the file to be cropped when it's corrected for distortion post-exposure.
When viewed in RawTherapee or another raw converter that allows the distortion correction to be toggled on-and-off, it appears the focal length before correction is 32-33 mm and 34-35 mm after correction.
Personally, I choose to not correct the distortion for a significant percentage of my photos, because it doesn't seem to be needed for most non-architectural subject matter and I prefer the effective wider focal length this yields.
Probably true, but even comparing corrected images in Lightroom, the RX1 files were visibly wider than those from the X100S and Nikon. Not as much as uncorrected, but clearly wider...
p.292 #9 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Testing my new RX1 (original model). These are shots snapped around the yard to help me get reacquainted with the camera and the raw files if produces. I plan to use this camera as my 35mm lens and backup to my A7RII on a trip to Scandinavia this summer. The RAW files appear much more saturated than the A7RII files with the same defaults. I need to look more closely at this.
p.292 #10 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Took the camera on a retreat this weekend, such a joy to use after trying out the X100f for a couple of weeks. Besides the difference in image quality, boy do I love the feel of the RX1's aperture ring compared to the Fuji.
p.292 #12 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
ebookman wrote:
Testing my new RX1 (original model). These are shots snapped around the yard to help me get reacquainted with the camera and the raw files if produces. I plan to use this camera as my 35mm lens and backup to my A7RII on a trip to Scandinavia this summer. The RAW files appear much more saturated than the A7RII files with the same defaults. I need to look more closely at this.
I don't know if I should tell you this or not, but I figured it's better to know now than find out later: There is dust on your sensor.
p.292 #15 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Well for what it's worth...
Mine came back from Sony service for a lens replacement with a sensor spot... So I wouldn't be too optimistic! I could probably send it back to them again, but it was arranged through a reseller and I'm otherwise very happy to have gotten the camera I got so I don't want to push my luck.
p.292 #16 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Makten wrote:
I don't know if I should tell you this or not, but I figured it's better to know now than find out later: There is dust on your sensor.
Thanks! You are right! I will have to see what I can do about it. In the mean time, could anybody tell me if there has ever been a firmware update beyond ver. 1.0?
p.292 #19 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Here is a set from this afternoon with the RX1 original model with as much dust blown out as I was able to. I tried a number of aperture settings and used the Macro feature. I am pretty happy with the camera and I really enjoy the weight.
For me, the Q's 28mm focal length was a compromise that I chose to accept. (My ideal "all-purpose" FL would be 40mm.) But I'm slowly getting accustomed to it and liking it. You evidently have certain lines that you will not cross. That's strictly a personal choice. And it's not as though your RX1 is a piece of junk. It makes superb images.
