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I've written up my first impressions on my blog. I'm very taken by the little thing.
Is this the future for cameras, FF compact?
I wouldn't think so as the price is high for a camera that is ultimately more in the compact user group than a DSLR.
Tobers said:Looks like I'm the only one with this camera at the moment. Some more pics for you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobinators/8365055618/
Ewhurst Brick Works by Tobers, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobinators/8340721869/
Burberry by Tobers, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobinators/8340721947/
Bored by Tobers, on Flickr
There's another user review here on Steve Huff's site.
Having such a tiny powerhouse with me all the time is extremely convenient. It's a bit like having a 5D in your pocket. The other very nice thing with it is that anyone can use it so my wife & kids have been clicking away just like using any other point & shoot, and when I want to get serious I've got a really professional tool to hand.
I'm trying hard to get you some wow shots...
These are using the high flash sync speed of the RX1, at 1/1600th and 1/2000th with off camera flash triggered by Pocket Wizard Plus II's. Shot at f/2 to get background separation.
Interestingly, it's not so much the image quality (which you could get with a 5D or similar), but the overall package that impresses me. It is literally like having a 5D and top notch pin sharp 35mm lens that goes in your pocket - very very nice indeed.
interesting read, thanks.
I don't know about the RX1 but the current SLTs have a setting in the menu to allow the EVF (& I presume rear screen) to gain up when used in studios etc. thus avoiding the black screen issue that you commented on.
Ah - thanks for that! It's obscurely called "Life View Display - Setting Effect". If it's set to ON, then the display shows what the actual exposure will look like. If set to OFF, it shows the scene as your eye would see it. That would have been v.useful to know last week.
I would find hard to resist such price.Seen a few of these pop up second hand now, one from a dealer for £1900 which wasn't bad value for what you get.
Anyone else really interested in this camera? I have to say it's growing on me. Pricey, but a huge amount cheaper than a Leica M with a 35 f/2 lens. The first reviews are coming in (see Steve Huff below) and looking impressive...
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/...view-part-1-an-intro-to-a-compact-powerhouse/
iancandler said:The only thing it has in common with a Leica M is that its full frame, apart from that its nothing like it.
A fairer comparison would be a Leica X2.
As for huff I dont see how he can say the lens is incredibly sharp when some of his images show softness and also noise in low light.
Laudrup said:The Leica is a different beast in a different price category. The RX1 looks to perform well and an RX2 where you could change lenses would get serious attention from a lot of people.