Sony hx5 compact
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I've been studying all the specsheets and trying out all the compacts under the sun since I sold all my kit, and the cameras that seem most interesting to me are the HX5 and the TX5.
Sony take a slightly different approach to dynamic range than, say, Fuji; instead of an EXR sensor with DR optimisation, the Sonys effectively bracket up to 6 shots for noise reduction, and use two bracketed shots for DR increase. Both systems work very well, for compacts.
In the process of looking around, I've considered the EXR Fuji's [but I personally find the GUI very dated and unintuitive.] I've also considered the Canon Powershots, which I'd use with the CHDK firmware hack to script bracketed shots. However, this would entail plenty of PP post-shot, something I've never been too keen on.
For me, a compact should be all about fun and ever-present companionship [sort of like a dog, but without the need to clean up poo....]
So, the HX5 and TX5 seem to offer the most fun-on-a-stick. The intelligent panoramic mode really works well - it's as simple as revolving on the spot with the shutter button pressed. OK, it won't look like large format, but again - you'd look silly setting up a Horseman in the middle of a blues gig...
Also, the HDR mode does what it says - pixel peepers mention a slight loss of resultant contrast, but levels and curves are simple PP - the sort I don't mind doing. The low-light noise reduction modes are great - the HX5 and TX5 shoot at 9fps at full resolution, and so rattling off the 6 shots takes a half second or so, and is hand-holdable.
I'd go for the TX5, personally - although it misses out on the useful 10x zoom, it's far smaller and much tougher [rainy days, a little disprespect etc etc]. Still, both are super little cameras, and as long as you're not going to view 100% crops at A1, then they'll enable you to take great shots in places other DSLR's cannot reach...
Sony take a slightly different approach to dynamic range than, say, Fuji; instead of an EXR sensor with DR optimisation, the Sonys effectively bracket up to 6 shots for noise reduction, and use two bracketed shots for DR increase. Both systems work very well, for compacts.
In the process of looking around, I've considered the EXR Fuji's [but I personally find the GUI very dated and unintuitive.] I've also considered the Canon Powershots, which I'd use with the CHDK firmware hack to script bracketed shots. However, this would entail plenty of PP post-shot, something I've never been too keen on.
For me, a compact should be all about fun and ever-present companionship [sort of like a dog, but without the need to clean up poo....]
So, the HX5 and TX5 seem to offer the most fun-on-a-stick. The intelligent panoramic mode really works well - it's as simple as revolving on the spot with the shutter button pressed. OK, it won't look like large format, but again - you'd look silly setting up a Horseman in the middle of a blues gig...
Also, the HDR mode does what it says - pixel peepers mention a slight loss of resultant contrast, but levels and curves are simple PP - the sort I don't mind doing. The low-light noise reduction modes are great - the HX5 and TX5 shoot at 9fps at full resolution, and so rattling off the 6 shots takes a half second or so, and is hand-holdable.
I'd go for the TX5, personally - although it misses out on the useful 10x zoom, it's far smaller and much tougher [rainy days, a little disprespect etc etc]. Still, both are super little cameras, and as long as you're not going to view 100% crops at A1, then they'll enable you to take great shots in places other DSLR's cannot reach...
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Not sure on video, I have no need, sorry.
However, the HX and TX carry the same EXR sensor, so I'd imagine output the same image via the same BIONZ processing. The main differences are that the HX is a superzoom compact with a button interface, and the TX is an ultra-compact with a touchscreen interface. The TX5 is unusual in being weatherproof aswell.
However, the HX and TX carry the same EXR sensor, so I'd imagine output the same image via the same BIONZ processing. The main differences are that the HX is a superzoom compact with a button interface, and the TX is an ultra-compact with a touchscreen interface. The TX5 is unusual in being weatherproof aswell.
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Have you got a TX5? If you have could you take a simple image with it and maybe a short video clip in low light such as indoor ??
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At the moment I have no camera at all - not even a compact. Actually that's a lie - I have a 10-year old Powershot A60 with a misbehaving sensor.... [2 megapixels, yeah....]
Once I'm able to buy again [long story...] then I'm looking at a 24mm f/1.4, 300mm f/4, a 1000D and a TX5.
John Lewis certainly have them instore on display charged up, as do any Sony store.
Once I'm able to buy again [long story...] then I'm looking at a 24mm f/1.4, 300mm f/4, a 1000D and a TX5.
John Lewis certainly have them instore on display charged up, as do any Sony store.