I said and their compact cameras. Most of the time you're not going to have the lens zoomed out when using flash. Sometimes you just want a party pic styled photo when you travel, for most people it's quite often. It's kind of presented as an all-in-one camera that's not all-in-one.
p.6 #4 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Imagemaster wrote:
For those who are still incapable of figuring out why Sony brought this camera out:
It made a lot of sense for Sony to bring out this camera and I understand why someone who wants an all-in-one solution who is not too picky about IQ would buy this. I hope Sony sells a ton of them.
What I don’t understand is why someone who is used to FF IQ would be happy with the images from the RX10s. There are times where I would really like the reach of this camera (especially for sports). But after thinking it over, I decided to just get a very highly rated Tamron 50-400 for about $1,000 (vs. $2,300 for the RX10) to use with my A7CR or A6600. That way when I travel, I have a more compact kit than the RX10 with my A7CR (or A6600) and 24 and 40 GM compact primes, throw the very light 50-400 in my bag for when I want the reach and I have no compromise in the IQ that I am used to.
p.6 #5 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Jeff Kott wrote:
What I don’t understand is why someone who is used to FF IQ would be happy with the images from the RX10s. There are times where I would really like the reach of this camera (especially for sports). But after thinking it over, I decided to just get a very highly rated Tamron 50-400 for about $1,000 (vs. $2,300 for the RX10) to use with my A7CR or A6600. That way when I travel, I have a more compact kit than the RX10 with my A7CR (or A6600) and 24 and 40 GM compact primes, throw the very light 50-400 in my bag for when I want the reach and I have no compromise in the IQ that I am used to.
What is there not to understand? How about those who are incapable of carrying and using the weight of FF gear that gives you the same focal-length range as an RX10? Your Tamron 50-400, 24 & 40 GM lens, and your A7CR combo weighs five? times more than the RX10 and still does not give you as much reach.
Maybe they are also happy getting less detailed images than not getting any images from gear they find too heavy, too expensive, or too unenjoyable to use.
There are millions of people happy with the images they get from their cellphones.
p.6 #6 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Imagemaster wrote:
Your Tamron 50-400, 24 & 40 GM lens, and your A7CR combo weighs five? times more than the RX10 and still does not give you as much reach.
Maybe they are also happy getting less detailed images than not getting any images from gear they find too heavy, too expensive, or too unenjoyable to use.
There are millions of people happy with the images they get from their cellphones.
1. 5x the weight - you might want to recheck your calculations there.
2. So, you’re saying a 50-400 on a FF camera doesn’t give as much reach as an RX10? I didn’t think I’d have to explain equivalencies to someone on this board, but to keep it simple for you the 400mm focal length on a FF camera gives an
APS-C crop of 600mm (just multiply by 1.5) and the 600mm APS-C crop will still give you much better IQ than the 1inch sensor on the RX10. The other thing you could do for the same result would be to just use an APS-C camera (A6600 or 6700) and you’ll have your reach with significantly better IQ. Also, don’t forget how many of the reviewers have said the one inch sensor’s IQ falls apart when boosting ISO to deal with low light. This is especially true when compared to FF or APS-C sensors.
As I mentioned above, my only questioning on the RX10 is for people who are used to FF IQ, for those who are not, I get it.
p.6 #7 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Why not buy a light zoom lense like the Tamron 25-200 or Sigma 20-200, then crop in post by dividing the full frame shots by up to 2.7 (200x2.7=540mm equivalence), then you'll approximately match the 1" sensor of the RX5 and still have the benefits of full frame IQ as well if you choose not to crop 😉
p.6 #8 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Jeff Kott wrote:
1. 5x the weight - you might want to recheck your calculations there.
No, you might want to do that. Did you miss the '?' that I placed after 'five'
2. So, you’re saying a 50-400 on a FF camera doesn’t give as much reach as an RX10? I didn’t think I’d have to explain equivalencies to someone on this board, but to keep it simple for you the 400mm focal length on a FF camera gives an
APS-C crop of 600mm (just multiply by 1.5) and the 600mm APS-C crop will still give you much better IQ than the 1inch sensor on the RX10. The other thing you could do for the same result would be to just use an APS-C camera (A6600 or 6700) and you’ll have your reach with significantly better IQ. Also, don’t forget how many of the reviewers have said the one inch sensor’s IQ falls apart when boosting ISO to deal with low light. This is especially true when compared to FF or APS-C sensors. ...Show more →
Why are you bringing APS-C sensor size into a FF versus 1" sensor comparison that I made?
If you really want to know why anyone using a FF camera would want to use the RX10, I would suggest you ask them.
p.6 #9 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Imagemaster wrote:
Why are you bringing APS-C sensor size into a FF versus 1" sensor comparison that I made?
I thought I explained it well, but I guess i did not. I was responding to your assertion that the RX10 has more reach than 400mm on FF and I tried to explain to you that on an equivalent basis it does not. I used the APS-C sensor size to explain to you that with that with that size sensor you get to the same 600mm focal length that is the max on the RX10 with much better IQ. If you’re looking for 600mm with the Tamron that goes to 400mm, you can either crop the FF to APS-C or just use and APS-C camera. I hope I was clear enough now. Maybe someone else can explain it better?
p.6 #10 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
AF is pretty good. I was able to track my usual swallow. It has no problem tracking subjects from far away, with a very background in the back and a tall bush in the front. For a bridge 1”
Sensor camera, it is one of the top tier.
It is a good travel camera as supplement to your Fancy FF camera. 😆
p.6 #11 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Alex Phan wrote:
AF is pretty good. I was able to track my usual swallow. It has no problem tracking subjects from far away, with a very background in the back and a tall bush in the front. For a bridge 1”
Sensor camera, it is one of the top tier.
It is a good travel camera as supplement to your Fancy FF camera. 😆
It will serve the purposes of many people, and some of them will get 'better quality' images than many get with their FF cameras.
It surprises me that you found the AF that good. I still hate the electronic zooming on bridge cameras.
It would be great if you posted some example images.
p.6 #12 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
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Yes, the Sony RX10 V Digital Camera, BH #SODSCRX105, can be zoomed in by hand or the W/T (zoom) lever.
I’m sure there’ll be plenty of people declaring that the RX10 V is too large and expensive for a camera with a 1-in type sensor. I can sympathize with the latter – that $2300 / £2200 is a lot of money. But if you wanted to put together any kind of interchangeable-lens setup to cover the same 24-600mm range, you’d need to carry at least two lenses, which would weigh (and cost) considerably more. Meanwhile, all the other bridge cameras currently on the market use much smaller sensors, so won’t be able to match the RX10 V for image quality.
p.6 #16 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
Jeff Kott wrote:
For sure that’s true, but of course that will not be a result of the IQ potential of the camera.
Right, I see images posted on the Micro Four Thirds Forum that have far better IQ than many posted on the Canon, Sony, and Nikon Forums taken with FF gear. Makes one wonder why those photographers don't spend as much time and money using how to use that gear properly.
p.6 #20 · I Don't Understand the Sony RX10 V Release
I'm currently a R5MkII owner with some L glass. I've bounced around having owned a Sony A7RV and A6700 with some top glass as well. Before that had a OM-1 with Pro glass and prior had a RX10MkIV for 3 years. I was comparing images taken with the RX10MkIV to some similar and in some cases exactly same location images with the A7RV and R5 and R5MkII. Frankly, on a 38" high rez screen you'd be very hard pressed to make the statement that the FF bodies rendered a superior image to what I got with the RX10MkIV back then. The images of Zion Natl. Park, The Teton mountain range and various mountains along the Wasatch Front of Salt Lake City had unreal detail from the RX. The color rendition was outstanding and since I used proper technique the dynamic range was a complete NON issue. Sky's were beautifully exposed with nothing blown out etc. I will say this as a global comment. I feel that the lenses are in most cases MORE important then the sensor in and of itself. Heck, the OM-1 with their Pro glass are surgically sharp and never leave one feeling left out. I even have images taken with the A6700 of Heron's using the so called "kit" lens that are super sharp, detailed and great color. For crying out loud the internet is full of bombastic commentaries on "oh this camera is so superior" and stuff and in the end it's just a bunch of BS. In the proper hands a good selection of camera body, regardless of format, coupled with a superb lens will get you top flight results even for a larger print. NO I'm not talking about posters, I'm talking about the typical every day stuff like a 13x19 which is already larger then the typical print. I've stopped getting all wrapped up in the brag game of "my sensor is bigger then your sensor" or "my sensor had better dynamic range then yours". Skill and careful choice of gear can overcome so much of all that. And I'd be the first to admit. In the back of my mind am thinking about a RX10MkV just for giggles knowing what it can do.
