High-end bridge cameras: Sony RX10, Panasonic FZ1000 etc

I'm HOPING it's sub £2,000 but expecting it to be over (at launch), dropping a bit at the end of summer.

I'm also HOPING that my iii lasts until the v IS sub 2!!!

Of course, IF Fuji come up with an equivalent single zoom, a fresh option opens up.
 
Rumours guy posted pics of the new camera on YouTube

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Right after I published the latest video a source sent me the first image of the Sony RX10V. Here it is for you to enjoy ;)
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He says it's the same lens but it's quite clearly a different focal range from his picture
Also looks like the flash is gone and a rather new body design
 
nandbytes said:
Rumours guy posted pics of the new camera on YouTube

youtube.com

Post from Andrea Pizzini

Right after I published the latest video a source sent me the first image of the Sony RX10V. Here it is for you to enjoy ;)
youtube.com youtube.com

He says it's the same lens but it's quite clearly a different focal range from his picture
Also looks like the flash is gone and a rather new body design
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TFS - that’s weird about the lens isn’t it. I wonder if it’s just a rebadging of the same thing?
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Is that on the cards? Sounds intriguing...
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Not as far as I know - just wishful thinking on my part!

Since Sony have done it, albeit for a smaller sensor, it's obviously possible but not yet been done. Closest is a pair of lenses but even then, you lose a little at the wide end (18-135 + 100-400).
 
£2200 ouch, just had an email from Leica too, for the bargain price of £6500 you can have the SL3-P + 24-70....at this point all manufacturers are taking the P.
 
Yes agreed unfortunately... according to one site the $ price is exactly the same as if you inflation adjust the launch price of the Mk4 but that is not much comfort! TBF almost everything else apart from the lens and sensor has been improved and they were already very good... Don't think I'll be in a massive rush to find £2.2k though - probably wait a bit and try for a cheap(er!) import.
 
Look on the bright side; those who can't resist the new shiny toys could be adding their current models to the s/h market bringing those prices down.
 
Padman400 said:
£2200 for a bridge camera. Crazy price
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Not cheap, certainly but when you consider that a 600mm f/4 lens is likely to be over £10,000 by itself, the Sony seems like decent value!
 
Nod said:
If launch prices is £2,200, I'd expect it to drop a reasonable amount over the next few months. At that point, I might be tempted (at closer to £1,750 or so!)
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I'm not sure of the point of it tbh, bridge cameras are pretty obsolete nowadays and with the same 10 years old sensor ........
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Yes agreed unfortunately... according to one site the $ price is exactly the same as if you inflation adjust the launch price of the Mk4 but that is not much comfort! TBF almost everything else apart from the lens and sensor has been improved and they were already very good... Don't think I'll be in a massive rush to find £2.2k though - probably wait a bit and try for a cheap(er!) import.
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Yes id agree
 
Nod said:
I'm HOPING it's sub £2,000 but expecting it to be over (at launch), dropping a bit at the end of summer.

I'm also HOPING that my iii lasts until the v IS sub 2!!!

Of course, IF Fuji come up with an equivalent single zoom, a fresh option opens up.
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Clive K said:
Look on the bright side; those who can't resist the new shiny toys could be adding their current models to the s/h market bringing those prices down.
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It may well not be as popular as it was 8 years ago so price may quickly drop
 
Nod said:
I'm HOPING it's sub £2,000 but expecting it to be over (at launch), dropping a bit at the end of summer.

I'm also HOPING that my iii lasts until the v IS sub 2!!!

Of course, IF Fuji come up with an equivalent single zoom, a fresh option opens up.
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nandbytes said:
I'd be surprised if its over £2K, i am guessing more £1.5-1.7K-ish
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ajophotog said:
Three shots taken with the rx10 iv, playing with a comma butterfly.


Comma Butterfly by Ajophotog, on ipernity


Comma Butterfly-2 by Ajophotog, on ipernity


Comma Butterfly-3 by Ajophotog, on ipernity
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excellent shots, its a very capable camera
 
petebuster1 said:
I'm not sure of the point of it tbh, bridge cameras are pretty obsolete nowadays and with the same 10 years old sensor ........
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Pete - not sure I would say they are obsolete? Have a browse through the thread and I would hope you’d agree that they can produce decent images (wildlife/landscape/macro etc) and the all-in-one solution is great if you value convenience as many of us do:)
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Pete - not sure I would say they are obsolete? Have a browse through the thread and I would hope you’d agree that they can produce decent images (wildlife/landscape/macro etc) and the all-in-one solution is great if you value convenience as many of us do:)
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Oh absolutely, what meant to say is they've stopped being produced till now for some years, i've had all the rx10s at some point or another, its quite probable i'll get this one down the road at some point.
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Pete - not sure I would say they are obsolete? Have a browse through the thread and I would hope you’d agree that they can produce decent images (wildlife/landscape/macro etc) and the all-in-one solution is great if you value convenience as many of us do:)
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Are you getting the v?
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Anybody used one of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-Macro-72-01-18-300-F3-5-6-3/dp/B00NIHBN0S/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0_title?pd_rd_w=VS2HF&content-id=amzn1.sym.0ce71b21-dc90-4d01-9398-0ec2dddae2f7:amzn1.symc.30e3dbb4-8dd8-4bad-b7a1-a45bcdbc49b8&pf_rd_p=0ce71b21-dc90-4d01-9398-0ec2dddae2f7&pf_rd_r=WZMDK7BM7T9S6X8YMN8J&pd_rd_wg=GtJs8&pd_rd_r=e54ff3d3-12e5-4caa-901a-e8c24837c688&pd_rd_i=B00NIHBN0S

I believe it should slightly reduce the minimum focus distance (eg from around 70cm to 50cm at 600mm ffe) - it's 72mm and nice and light so on the face of it seems like a good macro option. I saw a few nice looking shots on FB with it and it piqued my interest :)
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Not a Sigma one but I have used close-up "filters" like the one in the link. Bought a proper macro lens shortly afterwards! IF there was a Raynox available for 72mm, it might be worth a punt but the "filters" seem to introduce significant CA.
 
Nod said:
Not a Sigma one but I have used close-up "filters" like the one in the link. Bought a proper macro lens shortly afterwards! IF there was a Raynox available for 72mm, it might be worth a punt but the "filters" seem to introduce significant CA.
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Thanks - I’ve tried a few myself and not had much success but I think I’ll give it one more try as getting a really good close up is probably the only thing I need my ‘big’ camera for :)
 
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They're better than nothing BUT...

These days, I tend to use a compact for close ups at shorter distance than the 10 can manage - my old X-30 (Fuji) does a pretty good job.
 
Nod said:
They're better than nothing BUT...

These days, I tend to use a compact for close ups at shorter distance than the 10 can manage - my old X-30 (Fuji) does a pretty good job.
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Fair enough - as I say, I've had a fair few goes at getting a good close-up with the RX10 but I used to shoot with various dedicated macro lenses so my expectations are probably too high! I've got an Olympus 60mm at the moment which is very small and easy to use but I'm not sure it's the best so my dilemma is whether to invest in a better lens for my Olympus rig or try and get a bit more out of my 1 incher :)
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Fair enough - as I say, I've had a fair few goes at getting a good close-up with the RX10 but I used to shoot with various dedicated macro lenses so my expectations are probably too high! I've got an Olympus 60mm at the moment which is very small and easy to use but I'm not sure it's the best so my dilemma is whether to invest in a better lens for my Olympus rig or try and get a bit more out of my 1 incher :)
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I think your best results are with your Olympus gear, achromats are ok but no match for a dedicated macro lens Mike. I am thinking of upgrading my G80 for the G9 for macro.
 
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