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p.21 #1Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Here’s a minimal update for those interested:
https://photorumors.com/2019/09/04/zeiss-on-the-delayed-zx1-camera-we-are-currently-working-on-advancing-this-novel-concept-and-are-testing-the-first-cameras/
It’s not dead yet it seems, sadly 😂
https://photorumors.com/2019/09/04/zeiss-on-the-delayed-zx1-camera-we-are-currently-working-on-advancing-this-novel-concept-and-are-testing-the-first-cameras/
It’s not dead yet it seems, sadly 😂
Sep 05, 2019 at 03:25 PM
p.21 #2Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
We are looking at the feedback we’ve received to make further adjustments and improvements.
Reads a bit like:"A lot of people told us that this camera as it is sucks balls, so back to the drawing board" ...
Reads a bit like:"A lot of people told us that this camera as it is sucks balls, so back to the drawing board" ...
Sep 05, 2019 at 03:36 PM
p.21 #3Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
In a few weeks, we will be “celebrating “ the first anniversary of this thread! 
Sep 05, 2019 at 03:58 PM
p.21 #4Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
At least they didn't (yet) signal retreat by calling it "a proof of concept that fulfilled its purpose".
Sep 05, 2019 at 04:47 PM
p.21 #5Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I am really surprised that Zeiss hasn't just let this have a quiet death and left it at that. 
Rich
Rich
Sep 05, 2019 at 04:50 PM
p.21 #6Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Maybe they aren't letting it die?
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/zeiss-zx1-officially-tested-and-reistered-in-asia/
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/zeiss-zx1-officially-tested-and-reistered-in-asia/
Sep 08, 2019 at 05:55 AM
p.21 #7Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Nope. Zeiss said "patience" for whatever reasons. Otherwise some the forums had this one DOA. We shall see 
Sep 08, 2019 at 05:57 AM
p.21 #8Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I think the concept of a compact, fixed-lens FF camera with integrated LR is an awesome one, I just thought that the design was... hideous. Being primed for instant sharing on social media is exactly what camera makers need to stop the current young (and older, truthfully) generation from just using their IPhone for everything.
If it were styled more like the Fuji X100 line, or like a beautiful Ikon ZM, and less like something out of a bad Doctor Who episode, I suspect it would have gotten a more favorable reception.
Price and size/weight are also serious concerns, but Sony already proved that people will spring for an RX1, so there's DEFINITELY a market for a high-end fixed-lens camera in a moderately sized package, assuming it can deliver the goods where it counts.
If it were styled more like the Fuji X100 line, or like a beautiful Ikon ZM, and less like something out of a bad Doctor Who episode, I suspect it would have gotten a more favorable reception.
Price and size/weight are also serious concerns, but Sony already proved that people will spring for an RX1, so there's DEFINITELY a market for a high-end fixed-lens camera in a moderately sized package, assuming it can deliver the goods where it counts.
Sep 08, 2019 at 05:50 PM
p.21 #9Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
It looks like the ZX1 will have a great 35/2 lens but we still don't know how it would perform against the Sonnar 35/2. Higher resolution/contrast, smooth rendering?
Sep 08, 2019 at 06:00 PM
p.21 #10Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
The #1 question we ALL want to know 35/2 vs 35/2. Otherwise I am more than happy the ZX1 is finally showing some signs of life. No idea if the ZX1 will make it or not or somewhere inbetween. The ZX1concept is IMO, the tipping point to what comes next in the digital camera evolution, revolution if you will.
Sep 08, 2019 at 06:05 PM
p.21 #11Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I’m still betting it’s surprisingly similar...
Fred Miranda wrote:
It looks like the ZX1 will have a great 35/2 lens but we still don't know how it would perform against the Sonnar 35/2. Higher resolution/contrast, smooth rendering?
Fred Miranda wrote:
It looks like the ZX1 will have a great 35/2 lens but we still don't know how it would perform against the Sonnar 35/2. Higher resolution/contrast, smooth rendering?
Sep 08, 2019 at 06:31 PM
p.21 #12Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
LBJ2 wrote:
The #1 question we ALL want to know 35/2 vs 35/2. Otherwise I am more than happy the ZX1 is finally showing some signs of life. No idea if the ZX1 will make it or not or somewhere inbetween. The ZX1concept is IMO, the tipping point to what comes next in the digital camera evolution, revolution if you will.
I'm much more interested in the ZX1 concept than the lens. Really interested in how smooth the flow will be from image -> LR -> social media.
The #1 question we ALL want to know 35/2 vs 35/2. Otherwise I am more than happy the ZX1 is finally showing some signs of life. No idea if the ZX1 will make it or not or somewhere inbetween. The ZX1concept is IMO, the tipping point to what comes next in the digital camera evolution, revolution if you will.
I'm much more interested in the ZX1 concept than the lens. Really interested in how smooth the flow will be from image -> LR -> social media.
Sep 08, 2019 at 06:45 PM
p.21 #13Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I was really hoping it would look a bit more premium in real life photos but man, this is lazy. The USB port is sticking out like a sore thumb. No flap or cover for the barest of dust or weather sealing. The tripod screw could also easily been some variation of black or yellow. I mean you made everything else that color, why stop there?
naturephoto1 wrote:
I am really surprised that Zeiss hasn't just let this have a quiet death and left it at that.
Rich
naturephoto1 wrote:
I am really surprised that Zeiss hasn't just let this have a quiet death and left it at that.
Rich
Sep 08, 2019 at 07:02 PM
p.21 #14Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
chez wrote:
I'm much more interested in the ZX1 concept than the lens. Really interested in how smooth the flow will be from image -> LR -> social media.
Expect monthly software updates otherwise it shortly won’t be able to properly work with any of the “social media” du jour.
LBJ2 wrote
The #1 question we ALL want to know 35/2 vs 35/2. Otherwise I am more than happy the ZX1 is finally showing some signs of life. No idea if the ZX1 will make it or not or somewhere inbetween. The ZX1concept is IMO, the tipping point to what comes next in the digital camera evolution, revolution if you will.Expect monthly software updates otherwise it shortly won’t be able to properly work with any of the “social media” du jour.
Sep 08, 2019 at 07:05 PM
p.21 #15Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
One year since announced.
Vaporware.
Vaporware.
Sep 28, 2019 at 06:13 PM
p.21 #16Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Of course they realized that no one (except perhaps an handful of bored millionaires or one of their sons) will buy this camera. It was a design study - they showed it to the public to see if there was enough interest to produce it - there wasn't - done.
Sep 28, 2019 at 10:59 PM
p.21 #17Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
It is instructive for Sony, Nikon, et al. as well. In fact, it probably saves them some R&D costs.
Sep 29, 2019 at 08:49 AM
p.21 #18Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I will stop by the Carl Zeiss Booth at PhotoPlus in NYC on October 24 to see if they have a working version available to hold and handle and see if there is any update. Last year they just had a number of cameras in cases not available to handle or hold.
But, I have no intention of purchasing one of these when and if they are released.
Rich
Edited on Sep 29, 2019 at 01:46 PM · View previous versions
But, I have no intention of purchasing one of these when and if they are released.
Rich
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Sep 29, 2019 at 08:54 AM
p.21 #19Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
carlitos wrote:
It is instructive for Sony, Nikon, et al. as well. In fact, it probably saves them some R&D costs.
Not Nikon. They had their own still born fixed lens cameras. R & D money down the drain.
It is instructive for Sony, Nikon, et al. as well. In fact, it probably saves them some R&D costs.
Not Nikon. They had their own still born fixed lens cameras. R & D money down the drain.
Sep 29, 2019 at 01:31 PM
p.21 #20Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
rattymouse wrote:
carlitos wrote
It is instructive for Sony, Nikon, et al. as well. In fact, it probably saves them some R&D costs.I don’t know, I enjoy my Coolpix A. But I bought it refurbished for $350. Well worth that price.
Sep 30, 2019 at 11:33 AM