Guy Mancuso
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Question. I like to put cameras on there side when putting in a bag. How does it measure from lens to back of camera. Is it like 3 inches or so as that maybe the same diameter as a lens
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Hi GuyQuestion. I like to put cameras on there side when putting in a bag. How does it measure from lens to back of camera. Is it like 3 inches or so as that maybe the same diameter as a lens
My usual dealer had one that was a 'demo' meaning the box was opened but never used. Dealers get these in an early consignment. I am in a rush as I am leaving next week on a trip and needed the camera before that. I am happy that I got it because availability is worse than that of the A7R2 when it came out.from where?
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So can it be used? I can get a cheap one from Amazon instead of the usual RRS heavyweight. Just need something that I can use the BR clamp on. I don't need the 'L' plate because for vertical tripod work I have the A7R2. Cannot find just a slim plate though, or one where the vertical section can be removed easily.The tripod socket is moved slightly from the RX1...
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Working on this now.
Pradeep,So can it be used? I can get a cheap one from Amazon instead of the usual RRS heavyweight. Just need something that I can use the BR clamp on. I don't need the 'L' plate because for vertical tripod work I have the A7R2. Cannot find just a slim plate though, or one where the vertical section can be removed easily.
One of the big appeals of the camera is that it is so small and I would hate to make it bulkier with large grips and plates.
Jeff, thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. Pity RRS do not have any other outlets, but hopefully will get it before I leave. It is good to have a plate as an option.Pradeep,
It turns out that the RRS BPnS bidirectional plate for point and shoot works great on my new RX1Rii:
RRS - Bidirectional plate for Point-n-Shoot
I originally got it for my RX 100 and thought I would try it when I tested my RX1Rii lens on my tripod. I was surprised how well it worked. Since you don't need an L plate, this would be perfect for you - it's RRS, small and relatively cheap.
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/sony/56423-rx1r2-15.html#post672913Have you tried the wired remote release with this camera? I ordered one, just to see if it works, in stealth mode with silent shutter it would be a great option for street images.
I use the Sony iPhone app for a wireless release. Very discrete if that's what you're looking for.Have you tried the wired remote release with this camera? I ordered one, just to see if it works, in stealth mode with silent shutter it would be a great option for street images.
Exactly what the doctor orderedPradeep, I posted these in another forum and thought you might want to see the set up:
In the 3:2 format, the long side is 1.5 time the short side and we have :Hi - Would some kind person please answer this query :
'With the 4x3 format, does the Rx1r2 'bake' the RAW file in 4x3 ratio and with a commensurate file size?'
As an aside; for several years I shot 6x7 film with a 'compact, folding, Plaubel Makina rangefinder camera. The 6x7 'files' [because of it's wonderful custom Nikon medium format fixed lens] were fabulous. The Rx1r2 appeals to me as a digital-age Makina alternative capable for serious work - [albeit with Sony's interference with inconsiderate layout and UI].
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Anna – So the 'excess' 4.5Mb. is dumped in writing the [4x3] 37Mb. file.. For me, that memory save is very welcome.In the 3:2 format....... = ~ 42MB
In the 4:3 format........= ~ 37.5MB
Sorry, I don't know. I thought you would like to know how many pixels you had left for printing in 4:3 format; so it is just a computation, nothing derived from experience, since I don't own that camera.Anna – So the 'excess' 4.5Mb. is dumped in writing the [4x3] 37Mb. file.. For me, that memory save is very welcome.
Many thanks for your help.
[40mm good fixed-lens camera anyone?]
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Anna - Thanks, but no, Sony have published the 4x3 crop RAW pixels [I didn't check their figures]....... don't know..thought you would like to know how many pixels you had left for printing in 4:3 format ........... I don't own that camera.
That's the question. If someone with the camera could fire a quick 4x3 RAW shot and determine whether it carries the same Mb. as 3x2 format, I'd be very grateful for the answer. Hopefully it is a smaller file.Annna said:It is possible that the JPEG will be cropped, but that the raw will keep all the pixels with cropping marks to confirm in the developing software.
Jim - Yes, that's more than helpful; it answers my question. It seems daft of Sony. Who's going to use a redundant implementation? Anyone who processes RAW knows how to crop anyway, so why bother having other aspect ratios if they aren't real crops?..... all 4 aspect ratios in RAW + JPG....JPGs are cropped permanently......RAW files retain full 3:2 sensor data and.. full 42.9 MB file size. ..........