oleschwander Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Is the RX100 VII good enough for stock? I have a very old rather cheap Canon DSLR - is the Sony making better images? Have anyone experiences with the RX100? Link to post Share on other sites
Linda Bestwick Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I'm sure @Rudy Umans has talked about this camera before, maybe he can chip in Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy Umans Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 8 hours ago, Linda Bestwick said: I'm sure @Rudy Umans has talked about this camera before, maybe he can chip in Mine is an older mark 2 and that one is definitely good enough for stock. Many of the images in my port are from that camera. I also sold 60 inch (1.5 meter) prints done by that little camera on FAA Having said that, the only thing with mine is noise above 1600 ISO and with very low light, but the noise is not bad and can easily be removed. I am pretty sure it is better under control than with your old DSLR The mk vii is the latest and the greatest and I am sure it s better than the mk ii and he only reason why I don't upgrade is because $1200.00 for a little pocket rocket is a lot of money. (and I have already 10 working film cameras that I use a lot and a DSLR and 4 lenses that I hardly use anymore) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
HodagMedia Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, Rudy Umans said: Mine is an older mark 2 and that one is definitely good enough for stock. Many of the images in my port are from that camera. I also sold 60 inch (1.5 meter) prints done by that little camera on FAA Having said that, the only thing with mine is noise above 1600 ISO and with very low light, but the noise is not bad and can easily be removed. I am pretty sure it is better under control than with your old DSLR The mk vii is the latest and the greatest and I am sure it s better than the mk ii and he only reason why I don't upgrade is because $1200.00 for a little pocket rocket is a lot of money I never looked close at those. RX100 VII and I'll assume the RX100 II what a nice little super zoom, pocket camera. I've really liked newer Sony cameras for years now, but I'm already married to Canon. 😉 Impressive: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-vii-review#:~:text= Key Specifications 1 20MP 1"-type stacked-CMOS,or down by 90°) 7 Intervalometer More 1 Link to post Share on other sites
balajisrinivasan Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Too expensive in my opinion, especially with the way the stock market is at the moment. If you can afford it just to keep the hobby going, it's a pretty handy cam to have. I have a Rx100 3 that goes with me everywhere and it's certainly a lot better and more versatile than my phone camera (a high end Samsung). The VII will be in a different league altogether. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy Umans Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, HodagMedia said: I never looked close at those. RX100 VII and I'll assume the RX100 II what a nice little super zoom, pocket camera. I've really liked newer Sony cameras for years now, but I'm already married to Canon. 😉 I guess the main advantage of Sony's, incl. the RX100 series are the Zeiss lenses. Best lenses on the planet in my modest opinion. Some of their lens designs from over 110 years ago are still relevant today. Leica "R" lenses have the best bokeh in my experience, but they use the same Schott glass as Zeiss (Dr. Schott worked for Zeiss at the time) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Thank you to everyone on this thread. I'm finding it really interesting. I'm not sure the camera would be suitable for me as I need to use a viewfinder and it needs to stand 'proud' so that I can use my left eye otherwise my nose gets in the way. It's not a huge nose, but it's there and sadly I can't retract it to take photos. A retractable nose would be a useful feature for me. However, once life becomes more normal I may visit an actual camera shop (remember those) where I can pick one up and try it. Sadly, even before continual lockdowns, those sort of shops are becoming rarer and rarer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oleschwander Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Thanks for the answers. This camera have got so exeptional reviews that it seems unbelieveable. I was in doubt that such a small camera is able to produce great images with that zoom range. I like the amazing AF on the new model ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oleschwander Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 16 hours ago, Studio 2 said: However, once life becomes more normal I may visit an actual camera shop Yes, it’s a problem one can’t see and try a camera today ...! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oleschwander Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 17 hours ago, balajisrinivasan said: Too expensive in my opinion, especially with the way the stock market is at the moment. Ha ha - yes also what I think. I regretted I wrote ‘stock’ ...! 😝 Link to post Share on other sites
stevemart Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 If you can do with only 24mm-70mm zoom range, the older version RX100markIV is still available for €625 here in NL. Maybe cheaper in US if still available. Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, stevemart said: If you can do with only 24mm-70mm zoom range, the older version RX100markIV is still available for €625 here in NL. Maybe cheaper in US if still available. I'm looking at the VI which has the same zoom capacity as the VII as it's more affordable. It's the zoom I'm interested in. However, I would really like to hold it + try looking through the viewfinder first. We have an 'independent' camera shop in Chichester where you can do just that (a city local to us) but unfortunately we are in lockdown. I wonder whether once lockdown is over that sort of facility will be removed anyway as I should think lots of people handling the same camera won't be a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites
stevemart Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 39 minutes ago, Studio 2 said: I'm looking at the VI which has the same zoom capacity as the VII as it's more affordable. It's the zoom I'm interested in. However, I would really like to hold it + try looking through the viewfinder first. We have an 'independent' camera shop in Chichester where you can do just that (a city local to us) but unfortunately we are in lockdown. I wonder whether once lockdown is over that sort of facility will be removed anyway as I should think lots of people handling the same camera won't be a good idea. All our non-essential shops are closed here too but the larger photo retailers and even some local ones have a scheme by which you can order online and pick up by appointment. I'm pretty sure though that if ordering something online and having delivered by parcel mail, you have 14 days to try it out or send it back without penalty (or giving a reason). If you could do that, a good clean of the exterior of the camera with iso-propyl alcohol dampened cloth would remove any risk of contamination. Dunno whether your local shop has a try-before-you-buy scheme. Most larger retailers here do in fact provide a return sticker (pre-paid) so that it doesn't even cost to return the item if dissatisfied. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 This is my husband's pocket camera. It has great zoom capacity (the TZ200 even more). He loves it. He purchased it a few years ago so of course, much cheaper now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-TZ100EBK-Compact-Digital-F2-8-5-9/dp/B01AAU7T3A Thanks for the advice @stevemart Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy Umans Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 https://forums.submit.shutterstock.com/topic/101660-useful-small-camera-article/ Link to post Share on other sites
Mikko Palonkorpi Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I have/had plenty of images that are/were selling well and which were shot with first generation of Sony RX100 (it was made in Japan BTW and in my opinion lens was better/sharper than in my current RX100V). Short answer, it is enough for most subjects, but for portrait kind stuff etc. I would prefer better lens and proper camera body. I have Nikon D750 and its still great camera and not that expensive anymore. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy Umans Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Mikko Palonkorpi said: I have/had plenty of images that are/were selling well and which were shot with first generation of Sony RX100 (it was made in Japan BTW and in my opinion lens was better/sharper than in my current RX100V). Short answer, it is enough for most subjects, but for portrait kind stuff etc. I would prefer better lens and proper camera body. I have Nikon D750 and its still great camera and not that expensive anymore. Even though you are right about the D750 vs, the RX100, it is a little bit comparing apples with oranges unless you are able to put your D750 complete with a 24-70 lens into your tight jeans pockets of course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Mikko Palonkorpi Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 47 minutes ago, Rudy Umans said: Even though you are right about the D750 vs, the RX100, it is a little bit comparing apples with oranges unless you are able to put your D750 complete with a 24-70 lens into your tight jeans pockets of course. You are absolutely right about that size factor, it was just my thoughts on RX100 and what is good for and where it doesn't always necessarily shine. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilm Ihlenfeld Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 2/19/2021 at 10:13 AM, oleschwander said: Is the RX100 VII good enough for stock? The answer is: YES! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
blvdone Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Minimum sensor size I would use is micro 4/3 for either photo or video except for drone. Plenty of good price used micro 4/3 and APS-C cameras and lenses on ebay if your budget is limited. Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 2 Posted Sunday at 07:35 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:35 PM The Panasonic TZ200 is presently winging its way to me from Amazon. It's the zoom capacity I love. I have got too used to my 'superzoom' that it has rather spoilt other cameras for me (for outdoors use anyway). I use the DSLR at home. Anyway, I realised yesterday that I don't need to worry so much about the viewfinder problem with using my left eye now, as I'm taking mostly portrait for Arcangel, and of course, that means that my nose isn't up against the camera 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites
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