Aaron Braganza Loc: Sydney, Australia

Hi All,
Getting excited my new Sony RX100 Mark2 should arrive soon. Currently use my D7100, but I wanted a small compact camera that I could carry around everywhere / all the time.

The RX100 seemed to fit the bill.
Keen to hear from RX100 users out there.

Any tips & suggestions would be welcomed.
Cheers Mates.

amehta Loc: Boston

The RX-100 is sort of the "D800's kid brother". :-)

The image quality is great, the lens is a fast f/1.8 at 28mm though f/4.9 at 100mm. The close focus also only happens at 28mm. And it obviously does not focus as fast as the D800. But all of that is somewhat normal for a P&S, and aside from this, it is an excellent small camera.

Aaron Braganza Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thanks amehta - wonderful news from you, I feel like even though it is a small pocket size P&S - the capabilities could be considered a step up from the D7100 - hopefully

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g0sub Loc: Torbay, Devon,UK

Brilliant pocket camera, mine is always with me. Image quality on landscapes is probably better than my 7D and nearly as good as my 6D. The NFC is useful instead of the remote release if you have a NFC 'phone. Only negative is the lack of screw filter.
Enjoy

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bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I have the first version. Are there cameras that can record more detailed files? Yes. But, for me, the RX100, with it's moderately large sensor, has plenty of detail for up to the 16x20 print from RAW files.

As such, for me it is a very productive camera.

For "Any tips & suggestions", I do have a few.

Buy a belt pouch. There are lots to choose from. There is too much lint and dust in normal pockets. I actually have two. One is for the camera. The other is for a spare battery, neck strap, a filter and a tiny tripod.

Buy either the White or Friedman books. The camera may be small, but it is very complex with a lengthy menu structure. Sony's instructions are not great. Either or both books help a lot. I bought the electronic versions to keep on a Kindle.

Consider an extended warranty. As a small camera it can be carried where abuse is too easy. Mine has been in the shop twice. Sony was very good both times, but it could have been expensive.

The camera is so small, it can be hard to hold steady. Consider buying the smallest and cheapest monopod you can find. If you don't like monopods, consider a small, cheap table top tripod that can be used for a "handle" when necessary.

Consider the 2 second shutter delay or continuous shooting for slower shutter speeds. With continuous it may be the third or fourth image that is best.

If you like polarizing filters, consider the one that attaches magnetically.

Don't ignore the video capability. If for nothing else, you can clip out great snapshots if you use the 60p setting. The so called "frame grabs" won't be RAW quality, but getting 60 pictures every second can get some interesting snap shots.

Tourist and street photography can be fun. I found that I can hold it in the palm of my hand upside down with a finger on the shutter button. Most shots will be deleted but a few have been keepers that capture a mood or moment at fairs or markets.

Have fun. It is a great camera.

RJNaylor Loc: Delmar, New York

Also, i think the stick on grip has helped me hold it better.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-AGR1-Hand-DSC-RX100-Black/dp/B00DQHZYXW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396970663&sr=1-1&keywords=sony+rx100m2+grip

Plus a small tripod or stand for low light ...

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

Aaron it is an EXCELLENT camera, but as stated above, Sony manuals are NOTORIOUSLY incomplete and poorly worded.

Order this book before the camera arrives:

http://friedmanarchives.com/RX100-MK2/index.htm

It's by Gary Friedman, a Sony/Minolta expert and one of the BEST authors in the business.

As a rule, his books are WELL written, extremely informative, and very thorough. Just exceptionally well written, useful resources, worth every single penny or your money back! (You get a two week satisfaction guarantee with your purchase.)

Check it out...

cygone Loc: Boston

what kind of pants are you wearing anyways?. And what's with the buying of cheap stuff?

Aaron Braganza Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thank you all for you valuable suggestions and tips.
This site is excellant for assistance.
I have learnt so much from this site - seems like far more than a camera manual could explain at times

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Generally, classic Levi's or Carhart shorts in warmer weather. That said, both times I've sent my RX100 to Sony was for dust on the sensor. I figured it came from my pockets.

All the "expensive" monopods and tiny tripods seem to be rated for 10 pound DSLRs. The cheap ones seem to be smaller and lighter.