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Archive 2018Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
p.2 #1Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Fugliest camera that I've ever seen. Wow!
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:22 PM
p.2 #2Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
tzhang4284 wrote:
The limiting factor here is that Capture One does not have a mobile version available. The Zeiss camera is probably running on Android and shoots DNG according to the spec sheet.
I'm a maybe on the camera with the biggest question mark being price and if it comes with some sort of weather sealing (I hate dust getting on sensors for point & shoots).
It very well could be running Android... Wonder if we'll be seeing an ILC version sometime soon?
Edited on Sep 27, 2018 at 06:23 PM · View previous versions
bjornthun wrote
It would be nice, if one could choose the raw converter, particularly if library functions are involved here. I use C1 not LR, so that sort of kills the LR part in the ZX1, for me at least.I'm a maybe on the camera with the biggest question mark being price and if it comes with some sort of weather sealing (I hate dust getting on sensors for point & shoots).
It very well could be running Android... Wonder if we'll be seeing an ILC version sometime soon?
Edited on Sep 27, 2018 at 06:23 PM · View previous versions
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:23 PM
p.2 #4Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Probably not, but I think they made some advances here that others have missed like internal memory, and fairly advanced editing (relatively speaking), but I don't see it replacing my Q.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:23 PM
p.2 #5Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Fred Miranda wrote:
Perhaps Zeiss failed to notice that the RX1 series success was based on a great lens + small size.
And good looks - best looking camera ever, IMHO
AGeoJO wrote
Wow, not a single vote for the ZX1 here as of right now. Has the Zeiss marketing group failed to identify the market situation and what would be selling well?And good looks - best looking camera ever, IMHO
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:24 PM
p.2 #6Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Fred Miranda wrote:
On the official thread, I've read a lot of criticism of the ZX1's modern design but imo, Zeiss is just keeping it consistent with the design of their current lines. (Otus, Milvus, Batis, Touit)
Which to me are terrible. I just hope they don't screw up their Loxia line! I think their design people are off the rails. Kind of sad to see that happen to a company many of us depend on. Sony is doing excellent design work on their lenses in comparison. IMO of course.
On the official thread, I've read a lot of criticism of the ZX1's modern design but imo, Zeiss is just keeping it consistent with the design of their current lines. (Otus, Milvus, Batis, Touit)
Which to me are terrible. I just hope they don't screw up their Loxia line! I think their design people are off the rails. Kind of sad to see that happen to a company many of us depend on. Sony is doing excellent design work on their lenses in comparison. IMO of course.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:44 PM
p.2 #8Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I like the idea of a giant screen and literally not one single other design choice they made.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:48 PM
p.2 #9Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
rbf_ wrote:
The limiting factor here is that Capture One does not have a mobile version available. The Zeiss camera is probably running on Android and shoots DNG according to the spec sheet.
I'm a maybe on the camera with the biggest question mark being price and if it comes with some sort of weather sealing (I hate dust getting on sensors for point & shoots).It very well could be running Android... Wonder if we'll be seeing an ILC version sometime soon?
I would be willing to pay a whole lot near Leica territory for a E-mount version or even a "Zeiss mount" version.
tzhang4284 wrote
bjornthun wrote
It would be nice, if one could choose the raw converter, particularly if library functions are involved here. I use C1 not LR, so that sort of kills the LR part in the ZX1, for me at least.I'm a maybe on the camera with the biggest question mark being price and if it comes with some sort of weather sealing (I hate dust getting on sensors for point & shoots).
I would be willing to pay a whole lot near Leica territory for a E-mount version or even a "Zeiss mount" version.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:48 PM
p.2 #10Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
stevesanacore wrote:
Which to me are terrible. I just hope they don't screw up their Loxia line! I think their design people are off the rails. Kind of sad to see that happen to a company many of us depend on. Sony is doing excellent design work on their lenses in comparison. IMO of course.
I don’t know who thought making a sleak textureless focusing ring on the Batis line was a good idea, and then couple it with fly-by-wire, and the bulk. Boy is it annoying. My Batis 18 is a great modern lens, but it’s a pain to use. I guess Zeiss is “nudging” us to use AF :/
Fred Miranda wrote
On the official thread, I've read a lot of criticism of the ZX1's modern design but imo, Zeiss is just keeping it consistent with the design of their current lines. (Otus, Milvus, Batis, Touit)I don’t know who thought making a sleak textureless focusing ring on the Batis line was a good idea, and then couple it with fly-by-wire, and the bulk. Boy is it annoying. My Batis 18 is a great modern lens, but it’s a pain to use. I guess Zeiss is “nudging” us to use AF :/
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:51 PM
p.2 #11Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I gave up photography years ago but this made me actually click on a photography site again.
I don't know what Zeiss is trying to achieve here, this is an incredibly niche camera. I think it's fantastic except for the fact that it's Zeiss and therefore will cost something silly.
I don't know what Zeiss is trying to achieve here, this is an incredibly niche camera. I think it's fantastic except for the fact that it's Zeiss and therefore will cost something silly.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:52 PM
p.2 #12Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I love what Zeiss is trying to do although I'm not sure it will be financially successful. Perhaps they are going down the Tesla route of starting with the exotic to fund further development of an aspirational model, followed finally by an every person model. I don't know, but I think it's really cool what they are doing. The camera itself isn't for me as I feel it's too big by about 25% and it's bound to be expensive. I'm positive the IQ will be stellar.
Sep 27, 2018 at 06:58 PM
p.2 #13Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Nope.
It's no RX1R-II nor its replacement.
It's not a useful photographic tool for me with the lack of external buttons/controls.
Really find the touch screens not very useful on cameras like these as I want control while the camera is at my eye.
Sony, please bring out the 50MP RX1R-III now that this new Zeiss camera is no competition.
Fred you really should have added an option to vote for "No, it's not a camera that will work for me" or something like that.
- J
PS - Looking forward to the Panasonic L-mount FF body - these guys know how to make a photographic tool.
It's no RX1R-II nor its replacement.
It's not a useful photographic tool for me with the lack of external buttons/controls.
Really find the touch screens not very useful on cameras like these as I want control while the camera is at my eye.
Sony, please bring out the 50MP RX1R-III now that this new Zeiss camera is no competition.
Fred you really should have added an option to vote for "No, it's not a camera that will work for me" or something like that.
- J
PS - Looking forward to the Panasonic L-mount FF body - these guys know how to make a photographic tool.
Sep 27, 2018 at 07:34 PM
p.2 #14Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Spyro P. wrote:
I think it's fantastic except for the fact that it's Zeiss and therefore will cost something silly.
Be grateful it's not from Leica!
I think it's fantastic except for the fact that it's Zeiss and therefore will cost something silly.
Be grateful it's not from Leica!
Sep 27, 2018 at 08:05 PM
p.2 #15Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Put it simple, I'm more interested in GFX 50R...
Sep 27, 2018 at 09:29 PM
p.2 #16Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Not in consideration for me, if I was to get a fixed lens 2nd camera it should be much smaller and lighter than my main camera (A9). I like the large internal SSD memory and high-res viewfinder concepts here. Mainly dislike the size and weight, ergonomics look questionable too. Not much info on how AF and MF work with this camera yet. I also don't use Lightroom in my post processing anymore (C1 Pro for Sony instead on PC and VSCO mobile on smartphone) so not convinced about in-camera PP with Lightroom either.
When I want to process something on the go I usually transfer the selected photo(s) (I shoot RAW+JPEG and can just transfer the original JPEGs easily) to my Android smartphone with NFC/Wi-Fi direct and edit with VSCO mobile. Can post to various social media from smartphone conveniently too and there are lots of SW options for editing etc. Doing that in-camera instead might not be as flexible and convenient from usability point of view I think.
Still, nice to see Zeiss doing something new and a bit different (and I will get that Batis 40/2).
When I want to process something on the go I usually transfer the selected photo(s) (I shoot RAW+JPEG and can just transfer the original JPEGs easily) to my Android smartphone with NFC/Wi-Fi direct and edit with VSCO mobile. Can post to various social media from smartphone conveniently too and there are lots of SW options for editing etc. Doing that in-camera instead might not be as flexible and convenient from usability point of view I think.
Still, nice to see Zeiss doing something new and a bit different (and I will get that Batis 40/2).
Sep 27, 2018 at 09:48 PM
p.2 #17Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I am all about Horsepower and IQ, I don't care if its ugly, and the shutter sounds like a elephant pooping, I don't care if its heavy, big or small, if it delivers the IQ, I would probably add it to my collection, since I already own a RX1R II, I see no reason for this offering from Zeiss. Gimmie a fixed lens Medium Format, and then I am in.
Sep 27, 2018 at 10:02 PM
p.2 #18Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
An ugly camera that requires an Adobe subscription? No thanks...
Sep 27, 2018 at 10:34 PM
p.2 #19Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
It's taken awhile but having the giant logo written straight across every ZEISS lens bezel is beginning to work for me. Okay, I lied. 
As for this camera, my vote is No Effing Way.
As for this camera, my vote is No Effing Way.
Sep 27, 2018 at 11:10 PM
p.2 #20Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
No, because I don't want a fixed lens camera, but I'd certainly want to try one before defaulting to the RX1 or Q. I don't find it ugly, more bland but inoffensive, but it has a grip and the shutter release is mostly in the right place. Lens performance and the manual focus implementation would be key, though.
Sep 27, 2018 at 11:12 PM