****The Sony RX100 Series Owners and Tips Thread****

[englishpremier]

It's a really crap method on all of these mirrorless cameras compared to a DSLR.

I was horrified by it when I first got my A7. It's so much more difficult and slower to move a around a small point than it was to just select the cross focus point on my DSLR. Kind of got used to it now, but still not impressed.

 

[ethan]

It's a really crap method on all of these mirrorless cameras compared to a DSLR.

I was horrified by it when I first got my A7. It's so much more difficult and slower to move a around a small point than it was to just select the cross focus point on my DSLR. Kind of got used to it now, but still not impressed.

Really? Is it that difficult on a Fuji XPro 2 and the forthcoming XT2? It is also very easy on the Olympus Stylus which is touch screen. I always found the awkwardness to be a Sony feature as I asked the same question ten months ago for the Mark II (Sony)

 

[uv]

It's a really crap method on all of these mirrorless cameras compared to a DSLR.

That's a bit of a sweeping statement isn't it? My Oly E-M5ii has the option of using the touchscreen for focus, and the option to change the focus point size, in addition to the standard d-pad style. Far easier and quicker than manually selecting a focus point.

 

[englishpremier]

It's not sweeping. I said "these mirrorless cameras" so that's those being discussed in this thread i.e the RX100 series. I never said all mirrorless cameras.

I agree, I could have been clearer.

 

[rogan]

Ive got used to doing it on my X-Pro1 which isnt as efficient as an SLR, but cant get the hang of it yet on the RX100.. need more practice

 

[lee1101]

Just seen this on Amazon for £245.00.

Is that a good price or are there better options out there now?

Edit: now back up to £299!

 

[Dangerous]

I'm going to pick up M5/V in the next few days/weeks for my holiday to the Himalayas & Oz

 

[Begbie]

Just seen this on Amazon for £245.00.

Is that a good price or are there better options out there now?

Edit: now back up to £299!

For the Mk1 or?

I'm sure I got my MK1 cheaper than that over two years ago.

Japan (66 of 68) by Martin Begbie, on Flickr

Japan (56 of 68) by Martin Begbie, on Flickr

Japan (12 of 68) by Martin Begbie, on Flickr
Still using mine, even if it is only on holiday

 

[Dangerous]

Purchased my V and should be here tomorrow. Now I need to find some test subjects

 

[--- Z ---]

Very nice - I love my 4. There is the tech junkie in me that always wants the best and looking at upgrading, but can't justify it, also its a lot of cash just to upgrade.

Have fun.

 

[Tax Evader]

Purchased my V and should be here tomorrow. Now I need to find some test subjects

O/T but the other day I was chuckling to myself thinking about your beer-can chair Hope all's well.

 

[Dangerous]

O/T but the other day I was chuckling to myself thinking about your beer-can chair Hope all's well.

Your mobile/home numbers don't work anymore but give us a call Would be good to catch up!

 

[chongker]

Love my Mk. II, haven't found a reason to replace it yet.

Anyone else have this bug though, a sharp knock to the back of the camera (say, by folding the screen back in from a downward facing position) causes it to restart? Works perfectly otherwise.

 

[deaglecat]

I'm looking at the RX100 at the moment.

The only apparent downside that bothers me is the lack of a touchscreen... that aside I was wondering which is the best bang for the buck ? Realistically the M4 and M5 are too pricey for me - I can get the M3 for 529 and the M1 349.

Will they both do slow mo (high frame rate at 1080p ?)

 

[ethan]

I'll be selling mine in MM towards the end of next week. It is the M2, just over 12 months old.

 

[willems]

just grabbed the mk1 off amazon for 299. was going to get the a5100 but the price went up 100

 

[Richdog]

Love my Mk. II, haven't found a reason to replace it yet.

Anyone else have this bug though, a sharp knock to the back of the camera (say, by folding the screen back in from a downward facing position) causes it to restart? Works perfectly otherwise.

That's not a 'bug', it's a hardware issue likely caused by a loose connector or something.

 

[robj20]

Would love one of the later ones with the EVF its the only thing i dont like about my mk1. But its still going strong, few scratches on the case but its had a very hard life. Usually take it hiking when anything bigger would be dangerous or high chance or damaging it.

 

[willems]

any recommended cases or do people not bother?

 

[vodkacokebloke]

i use a lowepro portland 20. Its a perfect fit for a mk4, not too tight or loose. Also has a front pocket which nicely holds a spare battery.