I'll take that as one yes for nowMany would buy if it is versatile and useful.
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I'll take that as one yes for nowMany would buy if it is versatile and useful.
The problem is, by introducing Trans-X, you sacrifice low ISO chroma resolution for great high ISO performance. It is a trade off, and it leaves aliasing, color artifacts and chroma smoothing at lower ISO, even with the current "best" raw converter for Trans-X, RPP. When all of the raw converter kinks are worked out, and advanced algorithms are used, the sensor still won't be able to get close to the bayer chroma resolution.Fuji has done some amazing work with the sensors and lenses of their X-series cameras, and if history is any indication, Sony will struggle to match the high ISO performance of the X-Pro1, even with a larger sensor.
+1It seems no one remember gems like the Hexar AF, the Ricoh GR, Minolta TC, Nikon 35/28Ti, the Contax compacts, the Minox 35, the Rollei 35s, etc. (It is actually an E-P1 with OVF and 17mm lens done a little better.) This camera is really nothing new but simply bring back what used to be a great concept--a simple, elegant camera with high image quality. The fixed focal length does not put me off.
Same issue with all the current "optional EVF" cameras. That said, I've yet to use flash with the X2 other than for testing purposes. Seems that when I use flash, I tend to pull out the GXR and use the LCD or I use the E-1 and its viewfinder.A leaf shutter is good. Beside being quiet would allow for very high flash sync shutter speeds. However, with the EVF port and the flash shoe in one place, it is half baked at best.
I'd still want to see a comparison with the Sigma DP2 Merrill. I know I have gone on about how good the DP2M is on another thread, but it really is shockingly, mind alteringly good - at Low ISO. Love the look of the Sony, but the lens and overal performance are going to have to be something else to justify the price. Probably will have stellar high ISO performance, which would be a bonus. Odd camera though for that money. and as for the lens - well Sigma have produced a belter on the DP2 Merril, just because it has Zeiss in the name does not necessarily mean the RX1 lens will be any better.I was crossing fingers this would be a lower price, but to put things in perspective:
The 35/2 Zeiss ZE or ZF is $1117 (so ~$1700 for the 'body'.) The 35/2 Summicron is $3195 -- just for the lens...and neither have AF.
Lastly, with 24mp there is plenty of resolution for cropping to 50mm focal length equivalent
So for shooters that primarily use 35 or 50, this is quite viable and not really that pricey. The cheapest full frame option with a Zeiss 35 is the D600 ($3200+) and you don't get AF with that...
Now try the same in a different perspective:I was crossing fingers this would be a lower price, but to put things in perspective:
The 35/2 Zeiss ZE or ZF is $1117 (so ~$1700 for the 'body'.) The 35/2 Summicron is $3195 -- just for the lens...and neither have AF.
Indeed, and don't forget ultra quiet leaf shutter 1/2000 flash sync.I was crossing fingers this would be a lower price, but to put things in perspective:
The 35/2 Zeiss ZE or ZF is $1117 (so ~$1700 for the 'body'.) The 35/2 Summicron is $3195 -- just for the lens...and neither have AF.
Lastly, with 24mp there is plenty of resolution for cropping to 50mm focal length equivalent
So for shooters that primarily use 35 or 50, this is quite viable and not really that pricey. The cheapest full frame option with a Zeiss 35 is the D600 ($3200+) and you don't get AF with that...
Little harder to put in a jacket, but you are right on that.Now try the same in a different perspective:
VG900, offers AF, an EVF, a swivel LCD, plenty of other video goods...it even comes with a free adapter!
Yep, and that's kinda the point of the RX1, no? If you throw size out the window, there's not much reason to buy the RX1 over the other options out there. It is the small size that is unique, in the FF world.Little harder to put in a jacket, but you are right on that.
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Yes but in fairness to the D600 you have the option of choosing many lenses and you get a VF. Once you add the EVF then they're roughly the same price without the versatility.I was crossing fingers this would be a lower price, but to put things in perspective:
The 35/2 Zeiss ZE or ZF is $1117 (so ~$1700 for the 'body'.) The 35/2 Summicron is $3195 -- just for the lens...and neither have AF.
Lastly, with 24mp there is plenty of resolution for cropping to 50mm focal length equivalent
So for shooters that primarily use 35 or 50, this is quite viable and not really that pricey. The cheapest full frame option with a Zeiss 35 is the D600 ($3200+) and you don't get AF with that...
And you still have a manual focus lens with an optical viewfinder - this doesn't work for my poor eyesight.Yes but in fairness to the D600 you have the option of choosing many lenses and you get a VF. Once you add the EVF then they're roughly the same price without the versatility.
The extra bonus with the RX1 is that in sharp sunlight, at an angle, you probably won't be able to figure out what's on the LCD even with the eyesight of an eagle. A very democratic camera in that respect :ROTFL:And you still have a manual focus lens with an optical viewfinder - this doesn't work for my poor eyesight.