Sony Announces Blazing-Fast RX100 VII
Jul 26, 2019 09:52:00 #
<<Sony is very good at overpricing.>>
"Overpricing" is relative - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
If you are happy with the older, lower-priced models, that is FINE!!!
"Overpricing" is relative - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
If you are happy with the older, lower-priced models, that is FINE!!!
Jul 26, 2019 09:57:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Wingpilot wrote:
If Sony drops the price of the RX100VI once the VII hits the market, that just might be the hot ticket. If the price is right, I could be tempted.
If they do, it is usually $100.00.
Jul 26, 2019 09:59:01 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
YEs, but it's $1200. For almost that, I can get a Fuji X-T30 with a kit lens.
The Sony IS designed as a pocket camera. The Fuji with lens is NOT.
Jul 26, 2019 10:01:00 #
I hope that happens, and that you are tempted! :-)
<<If Sony drops the price of the RX100VI once the VII hits the market, that just might be the hot ticket. If the price is right, I could be tempted.>>
<<If Sony drops the price of the RX100VI once the VII hits the market, that just might be the hot ticket. If the price is right, I could be tempted.>>
Jul 26, 2019 10:11:56 #
I thought I read that it could do a very high frame per second rate but only for like 7 frames duration. I could be wrong, and it is not of enough interest for me to dig further. Perhaps others have.
olemikey wrote:
Sounds like a nice rig!
Jul 26, 2019 10:17:04 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Brucej67 wrote:
There are major differences between the II and VI one being the focal length 28-100mm vs 24-200mm.
The other is the speed of the glass...
Jul 26, 2019 10:18:39 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
billnikon wrote:
Sony has introduced a new RX100 about every other ... (show quote)
Perhaps, however, the little Sony fits into a very small pocket, provides a zoom, flash and speed... somethings the others don't seem to do so well at the diminutive size of the Sony.
Cheers!
Jul 26, 2019 11:08:45 #
For those who don’t have a DSLR or MILC camera, these kinds of cameras work very well. Not everyone wants or needs such a camera, and a pocket camera works well for the casual photographer, especially a camera that offers the features of the RX100 series. These small cameras offer the size and the convenience of fitting in a shirt pocket, while being able to produce great images. It’s just too bad they cost so much. Twelve hundred bucks is a lot of money, but if it’s ones only camera, it may be worth the price. Would I buy the RX100VII? Probably not, as the added features and functions don’t look like they’d be ones that would be of much use to me. Then again, it being the same price as the RX100VI, why the heck not?
Jul 26, 2019 11:34:28 #
Jul 26, 2019 12:14:55 #
Jul 26, 2019 13:50:34 #
billnikon wrote:
I was talking about the differences between the VI and VII being minimal. Sony puts just a few improvements for each model. Just enough to create GAS, but little difference in image quality. And my 28-100 is 1.8.
The f/1.8-2.8 lens is best for my purposes (low light, sans flash). The new slower lens with the big zoom is a different pocket camera for another purpose (in my mind).
Jul 26, 2019 13:51:35 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
I thought I read that it could do a very high frame per second rate but only for like 7 frames duration. I could be wrong, and it is not of enough interest for me to dig further. Perhaps others have.
It shoots 20 fps continuously with full auto focus and auto exposure... it will shoot a burst of 7 frames at 90 fps!
Oh, and among other improvements it has a built in intervalometer!
Jul 26, 2019 14:21:10 #
Thanks for clarifying... I’m not sure what 7 shots in 8-9 hundredths of a second is good for unless perhaps water splashes and such...
tomad wrote:
It shoots 20 fps continuously with full auto focus and auto exposure... it will shoot a burst of 7 frames at 90 fps!
Oh, and among other improvements it has a built in intervalometer!
Oh, and among other improvements it has a built in intervalometer!
Jul 26, 2019 14:53:41 #
olemikey wrote:
Sounds like a nice rig!
Figures! I just received the Sony RX100 VI that I got used from Adorama for $200 off. The biggest difference that I can see is the sensor and image processor for improved AF and speed. I’m not sure if it is worth the extra cash!
Previously, I had the RX100 III which is now in the procession of my granddaughter.
Jul 26, 2019 17:23:48 #
Jerrin1 wrote:
I doubt it's aimed at people like you. I think it's aimed at those who have no intention of purchasing a DSLR, or already own one but require a smaller but versatile camera for holidays etc.
I carry an RX100M4 in my messenger bag all the time. It compliments my other imaging systems.
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