I have been reading this thread with interest as I am torn between keeping the Rx1r2 which just arrived or exchanging it for the Rx1R.
My situation is:
* I am a head over heels enthusiast! -- albeit a relatively new one. I have much to learn.
* Beyond the basics, I know very little about the technical aspects of the sensor - lens partnership, so while this thread is teaching me a great deal, much of it is over my head
* I do print larger than 8x10
* My favorite lens is the ZA 55/1.8 which lives on my A7ii. I love the pop and especially the sharpness of this lens.
* I rented the Rx1R earlier this year, and loved the images...but wasn't fond of the separate viewfinder.
* When I saw the Rx1r2 was coming, I was thrilled to have more cropping options, as well as an in camera viewfinder, and I ordered one -- which arrived this week.
* My first impressions are mixed. Shooting wide open, images are much softer than I was getting with the Rx1R. The dof seems smaller (right word??) than the Rx1R. Part of the "subject", (i.e, a piece of bark), is in focus and part is out of focus -- even with a relatively flat subject. Stopped down, images are sharper-- but still maybe not as sharp as the Rx1R. Colors are rich and lovely -- the Zeiss pop.
* I don't like to post process for clarity, etc., and don't want to be "forced" to do so for a sharp image.
So, from what I've gathered In this thread, that softness is probably to be expected...and can be remedied in post. Is that correct?
If so...maybe the Rx1R would be a better choice for me???
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thank you.