My RX10iii is terrible at fast AF on moving objects - even people running around. Would not recommend for fast moving birds over the Olympus.
I imagine a camera with some phase detect AF pixels will be even better than the E-M5ii though.
Ah yes - I hadn't thought of that! I suppose a mark2 E-M1 is going to be the only thing capable of keeping up with a DSLR then? If so I'm in the wrong part of the forum...
The Panasonic GX8 with the 100-400 can do it,not to top end DSLR standards but it can do it.
The EM10MK11 can do it but only in S-AF and shutter pumping
You could wait for the Nikon DL 20 fps and CAF
My RX10iii is terrible at fast AF on moving objects - even people running around. Would not recommend for fast moving birds over the Olympus.
I imagine a camera with some phase detect AF pixels will be even better than the E-M5ii though.
I've tried the FZ1000 in a shop and it seems to focus faster than my RX10iii.I would have thought phase detection would be better - having said that, I managed to take some images of a gold rest with the FZ1000. Considering I'm still getting used to it - was very happy with the result!
Another couple with the Sony RX10iii - anybody know what the second is? Some kind of Sparrow?
It's a Dunnock (aka hedge Sparrow) it seems
ThanksIt is indeed a dunnock, and a very fine photo of one at that!
Those last two pics are crazy sharp - What focal length were you using the zoom at?
Certainly seems like a good piece of kit..... I wonder if I could smuggle one in under the radar
Another couple with the Sony RX10iii - anybody know what the second is? Some kind of Sparrow?
It's a Dunnock (aka hedge Sparrow) it seems
Singing Robin by Mike Smith, on Flickr
UFO - any ideas ? by Mike Smith, on Flickr
The cameras that are within your budget are the original RX10, a used RX10 II if you can find one and Panasonic FZ1000. The RX10 III and FZ2000 are well over your budget. There are a few cameras made by Canon that use the same size sensor but they lack either the EVF or the lens range and don't seem to have much to recommend them compared with Sony's and Panasonic's offerings. The only one that's likely to be released in the near future is the RX10 IV but that will be twice your budget when it does arrive.
I suggest you read the reviews on DPReview then come back if you have specific questions.
The more I read about this it does look like the FZ1000 is the one for me. The range of the lens is is an added bonus for the price too. You have confirmed my initial thoughts, thanks for the response, it is appreciated.
I do rate the FZ1000. Envious of the RX10 Mk3 but that is over double the price
Well just picked my new FZ1000 today from Jessops with a free 64gb sdcard....looking forward to the weekend now
Enjoy!!
Thanks, but quite frankly the bells and whistles on this camera are somewhat intimidating......first time ever I may have to read the manual
you've got one of these also
Leave the camera alone for a day with a fully charged battery in it. This should give the internal battery a chance to charge. If this doesn't work then it may be faulty.