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Archive 2018Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
p.25 #1Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Ah, crap - I have to go to bed!!
I may be mistaken, but he said in an interview something about a medum format fixed-lens rangefinder camera being something he was interested in. This was a long time ago, maybe around the time the GFX first came out, so he may have just been referring to [what became] the 50r. Could just be my wishful thinking....
nehemiahphoto wrote:
Or an option like “Good concept but not in my budget” just to get a better feel.
But, I will say, the ZX1 does makes me think. It’s conceptually far different from the ZX1 and far less futuristic, but would have loved if Zeiss, or anyone, put out a compact fixed lens 28/35mm fixed lens medium format camera with a Gfx 50 or 100 sensor. I don’t think it would have to be bigger than the ZX1 really.The idea of a compact fixed lens camera with a miniMF (33x44) sensor has been floating around for a while now. I think it’s an excellent concept and believe that sooner or later we’ll see such a camera, though not from Zeiss. It might not eventuate until the cost of the sensor drops sufficiently. I’d prefer a 28mm equivalent lens to compensate for the 4:3 aspect ratio.I think Fuji will make this camera in the future. Perfect fit for what they do.He said this? I missed it. Do you have the link/interview/whatever it was? I'd be curious to learn more about that.
I may be mistaken, but he said in an interview something about a medum format fixed-lens rangefinder camera being something he was interested in. This was a long time ago, maybe around the time the GFX first came out, so he may have just been referring to [what became] the 50r. Could just be my wishful thinking....
nehemiahphoto wrote:
imagesfromobjects wrote
I think boss man said as much a while back, that it's a likely thing they'd do. It's in their DNA with the GS645's of yore, I think they'd absolutely kill it and I'd pick one up. I'd love it to be a 28mm (equiv) on 4x3, but I would take a 35, too.RayinNY wrote
genji wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
genji wrote
It’s unfortunate that the only negative option in the poll was “No: good concept but not for me” which has attracted 75% of the votes. I wonder how many of the No voters would have chosen if available a “No: rotten concept and I’m not even remotely interested” option. I definitely would have.But, I will say, the ZX1 does makes me think. It’s conceptually far different from the ZX1 and far less futuristic, but would have loved if Zeiss, or anyone, put out a compact fixed lens 28/35mm fixed lens medium format camera with a Gfx 50 or 100 sensor. I don’t think it would have to be bigger than the ZX1 really.
Dec 11, 2019 at 10:37 PM
p.25 #2Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Is the reality of the ZX1 starting to heat up again ? Or just a slow news day for SAR predicting preorders available this Jan/Feb?
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/full-zeiss-zx1-specs/#disqus_thread
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/full-zeiss-zx1-specs/#disqus_thread
Dec 12, 2019 at 10:54 AM
p.25 #3Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
From these specs or the angular field, is it possible to ascertain if this is a true 35mm or wider like an RX1 or narrow like a CY 35 1.4?
Dec 12, 2019 at 11:04 AM
p.25 #4Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Looks like the RX1 is slightly wider at 63deg vs 64deg for diagonal angle of view.
Dec 12, 2019 at 11:11 AM
p.25 #5Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I like the low element count of the ZX1's 35/2. Wondering if Zeiss will take the same approach as RX1 meaning specially fitting how close the rear element is to the sensor for maximum IQ. I think I read somewhere that this fitting was done by hand for the RX1 series?
CDAF only is a curiosity too.
CDAF only is a curiosity too.
Dec 12, 2019 at 11:46 AM
p.25 #6Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
The RX1/RX1R II lens (part) unit is sold as one block. PDAF is a Sony developed technology. Doubt they will give it away that easily.
LBJ2 wrote:
I like the low element count of the ZX1's 35/2. Wondering if Zeiss will take the same approach as RX1 meaning specially fitting how close the rear element is to the sensor for maximum IQ. I think I read somewhere that this fitting was done by hand for the RX1 series?
CDAF only is a curiosity too.
LBJ2 wrote:
I like the low element count of the ZX1's 35/2. Wondering if Zeiss will take the same approach as RX1 meaning specially fitting how close the rear element is to the sensor for maximum IQ. I think I read somewhere that this fitting was done by hand for the RX1 series?
CDAF only is a curiosity too.
Dec 12, 2019 at 02:16 PM
p.25 #7Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
realVivek wrote:
The RX1/RX1R II lens (part) unit is sold as one block. PDAF is a Sony developed technology. Doubt they will give it away that easily.
CDAF only is a curiosity too.
"PDAF is a Sony developed technology." Interesting. I did not know that.
The RX1/RX1R II lens (part) unit is sold as one block. PDAF is a Sony developed technology. Doubt they will give it away that easily.
LBJ2 wrote
I like the low element count of the ZX1's 35/2. Wondering if Zeiss will take the same approach as RX1 meaning specially fitting how close the rear element is to the sensor for maximum IQ. I think I read somewhere that this fitting was done by hand for the RX1 series?CDAF only is a curiosity too.
"PDAF is a Sony developed technology." Interesting. I did not know that.
Dec 12, 2019 at 02:22 PM
p.25 #9Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Ok..I don't like big and heavy fixed lens cameras, but with 5G rolled out over the coming years, connectivity will become a necessity. It will be interesting to see how many like this enough to buy it.
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Dec 12, 2019 at 05:14 PM
p.25 #10Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Was this Distagon 35/2 developed for this camera? Imagine if they're also planning to use it for an updated Loxia 35, how great would that be?
Dec 12, 2019 at 08:39 PM
p.25 #11Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
bwcolor wrote:
Ok..I don't like big and heavy fixed lens cameras, but with 5G rolled out over the coming years, connectivity will become a necessity. It will be interesting to see how many like this enough to buy it.
I doubt there is anything really special in the optics or sensor of ZX1, just a bulky medium resolution full frame compact. Average image quality and rendering. As bare cameras RX1 and Leica Q line cameras are probably better. But the concept is interesting! With 5G connectivity added a future ZX2 - if it ever happens - could be revolutionary for the whole camera industry.
Ok..I don't like big and heavy fixed lens cameras, but with 5G rolled out over the coming years, connectivity will become a necessity. It will be interesting to see how many like this enough to buy it.
I doubt there is anything really special in the optics or sensor of ZX1, just a bulky medium resolution full frame compact. Average image quality and rendering. As bare cameras RX1 and Leica Q line cameras are probably better. But the concept is interesting! With 5G connectivity added a future ZX2 - if it ever happens - could be revolutionary for the whole camera industry.
Dec 13, 2019 at 02:03 AM
p.25 #12Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
tuomkok wrote:
I doubt there is anything really special in the optics or sensor of ZX1, just a bulky medium resolution full frame compact. Average image quality and rendering.
Have you ever considered renting out your crystal ball
bwcolor wrote
Ok..I don't like big and heavy fixed lens cameras, but with 5G rolled out over the coming years, connectivity will become a necessity. It will be interesting to see how many like this enough to buy it.Have you ever considered renting out your crystal ball
Dec 13, 2019 at 02:17 AM
p.25 #13Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
zoomo wrote:
I doubt there is anything really special in the optics or sensor of ZX1, just a bulky medium resolution full frame compact. Average image quality and rendering.Have you ever considered renting out your crystal ball
No. I happen to know that the over-optimistic crystal balls have better market
tuomkok wrote
bwcolor wrote
Ok..I don't like big and heavy fixed lens cameras, but with 5G rolled out over the coming years, connectivity will become a necessity. It will be interesting to see how many like this enough to buy it. No. I happen to know that the over-optimistic crystal balls have better market
Dec 13, 2019 at 03:37 AM
p.25 #14Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
realVivek wrote:
On sensor PDAF, to be exact.
I don't think that is correct. Wasn't it invented by Aptina, first licensed by Nikon for its Nikon 1 series, and only subsequently licensed to (or maybe acquired by) Sony?
On sensor PDAF, to be exact.
I don't think that is correct. Wasn't it invented by Aptina, first licensed by Nikon for its Nikon 1 series, and only subsequently licensed to (or maybe acquired by) Sony?
Dec 13, 2019 at 04:07 AM
p.25 #15Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
The lens is a beady-eyed item. Look a bit like a monochrome version of HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey.
Dec 13, 2019 at 05:24 PM
p.25 #16Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
Love it!!
I can't get to that widget on my phone - can you do the GFX 50R + 50/3.5 compared to the ZX1??
philip_pj wrote:
The lens is a beady-eyed item. Look a bit like a monochrome version of HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey.
I can't get to that widget on my phone - can you do the GFX 50R + 50/3.5 compared to the ZX1??
philip_pj wrote:
The lens is a beady-eyed item. Look a bit like a monochrome version of HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey.
Dec 13, 2019 at 05:30 PM
p.25 #17Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
philip_pj wrote:
The lens is a beady-eyed item. Look a bit like a monochrome version of HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey.
The lens is a beady-eyed item. Look a bit like a monochrome version of HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey.
Dec 18, 2019 at 10:46 PM
p.25 #18Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
So Sony screwed them over on what AF tech they were given access to, huh? RX1 II confirmed, then, I guess?
Dec 18, 2019 at 11:51 PM
p.25 #19Are you getting the Zeiss ZX1?
I'm guessing it should be announced soon - SAR expects a Zeiss announcement January 6th and a Zeiss Ambassador I follow just posted an image with a camera + lens both "undisclosed"
Jan 03, 2020 at 05:51 AM