sony rx10iv good for long Europe trip vs sony a7iii and 3 lenses? other suggestions?
Jan 7, 2023 13:02:16 #
I took Sony a7iii and 3 lenses to Iceland. Would like to travel much lighter for long European junket. Thinking of Sony rx10iv. Rather pricey but like the 600mm reach. Pros/Cons? Other suggestions? Has weather sealing, RAW/JPEG. 20mp 1" sensor. I do print but just for personal use...no gallery show or sales likely! Thanks. Diane
Jan 7, 2023 13:07:08 #
dbfalconer wrote:
I took Sony a7iii and 3 lenses to Iceland. Would like to travel much lighter for long European junket. Thinking of Sony rx10iv. Rather pricey but like the 600mm reach. Pros/Cons? Other suggestions? Has weather sealing, RAW/JPEG. 20mp 1" sensor. I do print but just for personal use...no gallery show or sales likely! Thanks. Diane
Looks like youve got it all well considered. Go with that and acoarst report back on the real world "pros and cons" you might have encountered on your trip.
We already know the major "pro" is size, but we also know theres no such thing as a free lunch.
Jan 7, 2023 13:17:28 #
Jan 7, 2023 13:18:58 #
Similar models for less $ are the Lumix pair, FZ1000 II or FZ2500. Slightly less at the long end of the zoom range.
You might want to consider a pocketable model 'tho you lose more of the long end of the zoom. The Sony offerings are the RX100 vii (1" sensor) or HX99 (1/2.3" but zooms out to 720 equiv). The Lumix models are the ZS200 (1") or the DCZ80 (1/2.3", also 720mm).
You might want to consider a pocketable model 'tho you lose more of the long end of the zoom. The Sony offerings are the RX100 vii (1" sensor) or HX99 (1/2.3" but zooms out to 720 equiv). The Lumix models are the ZS200 (1") or the DCZ80 (1/2.3", also 720mm).
Jan 7, 2023 13:28:09 #
The older I get the less I want to lug around a lot of heavy gear on a vacation. Go light.
The only time I'm willing to carry around a lot of gear anymore is when I'm all by myself specifically to do photography. That's ususally walking around the wetlands looking for interesting bird life. I've tried to get good pictures of famous paintings in museums and without a tripod and the right gear it's a waste of time. You get better images in a brochure or online. I take my camera and a zoom lens a take a few pics to memorialize the trip or I use my iPhone. Vacations are for seeing stuff you've only read about and sharing moments with your travel partner/s. At least that's how I look at it. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or how to enjoy a vacation. I don't even know you. I'm saying I've tried it both ways and I enjoy the trip more when I'm not carrying 15 lb. of gear all day.
The only time I'm willing to carry around a lot of gear anymore is when I'm all by myself specifically to do photography. That's ususally walking around the wetlands looking for interesting bird life. I've tried to get good pictures of famous paintings in museums and without a tripod and the right gear it's a waste of time. You get better images in a brochure or online. I take my camera and a zoom lens a take a few pics to memorialize the trip or I use my iPhone. Vacations are for seeing stuff you've only read about and sharing moments with your travel partner/s. At least that's how I look at it. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or how to enjoy a vacation. I don't even know you. I'm saying I've tried it both ways and I enjoy the trip more when I'm not carrying 15 lb. of gear all day.
Jan 7, 2023 13:59:27 #
Thanks to all for these comments! Less gear also reduces my anxiety about loss/theft. I’m a hobbyist and enjoy having manual control. I love my Sonya7iii, but think less gear might be good on this trip. I’ll check out all the alternatives you folks mentioned. Thanks!!
Jan 7, 2023 14:00:57 #
dbfalconer wrote:
I took Sony a7iii and 3 lenses to Iceland. Would like to travel much lighter for long European junket. Thinking of Sony rx10iv. Rather pricey but like the 600mm reach. Pros/Cons? Other suggestions? Has weather sealing, RAW/JPEG. 20mp 1" sensor. I do print but just for personal use...no gallery show or sales likely! Thanks. Diane
I have several postings here on UHH showcasing the RX10m4 - check them out. For me, the images at 100-200 ISO are GREAT - ISO 400 acceptable - beyond ISO 400 I am not liking - but I only shoot JPEG - if you shoot raw and KNOW what you are doing, maybe 800 ISO and beyond is OK ??
The RX100m7 may be a better option for you ?? (smaller/lighter) - OR BOTH ! Since the RX100m7 is almost 2 years newer than the RX10m4 - it has more focus points and probably a slightly better sensor FWIW......
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Jan 7, 2023 14:08:10 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have several postings here on UHH showcasing the RX10m4 - check them out. For me, the images at 100-200 ISO are GREAT - ISO 400 acceptable - beyond ISO 400 I am not liking - but I only shoot JPEG - if you shoot raw and KNOW what you are doing, maybe 800 ISO and beyond is OK ??
The RX100m7 may be a better option for you ?? (smaller/lighter) - OR BOTH !
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The RX100m7 may be a better option for you ?? (smaller/lighter) - OR BOTH !
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You may be more discerning than I am. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind....good to know!
Jan 7, 2023 14:12:42 #
dbfalconer wrote:
You may be more discerning than I am. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind....good to know!
See my edit above - the 100 is newer ......
Jan 7, 2023 14:37:04 #
Newer is nice. I understand no RX10mV is likely....unless I purchase a mIV, of course!
Jan 7, 2023 14:50:50 #
dbfalconer wrote:
Thanks to all for these comments! Less gear also reduces my anxiety about loss/theft. I’m a hobbyist and enjoy having manual control. I love my Sonya7iii, but think less gear might be good on this trip. I’ll check out all the alternatives you folks mentioned. Thanks!!
Like you I love my a7III. Its easy to tote and very flexible ... and quite good in low light. Perznally, Ill take low light quality over 600mm reach any day.
The endless threads about travel gear seem to be greatly about "reach". Im blessedly free of that problem. Ive never been shown a "reach" photo that was worth a second glance, so I am not moved to make any of my own.
If my little m4/3 with 14-150 is ever too much to tote then Ill face the fact that its quitting time. If I wanna pretend Im a Nat Geo stringer I can up my "burden" to 12-32 pancake and a 45-200 mini zoom. That 2-lens kit with bag and batteries is shown just below. Weighs about nothing.
Jan 7, 2023 14:56:17 #
My Tamron 150-500 is just too much to lug around...and needs a good tripod, too. If I were content with 24-200, the Sony a7iii would be IT for me! Just not sure...think I would miss more reach...though I'd miss my wide angle options...so many considerations! On top of planning a self-drive trip-of-a-lifetime...!
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Jan 7, 2023 15:56:21 #
dbfalconer wrote:
My Tamron 150-500 is just too much to lug around...and needs a good tripod, too. If I were content with 24-200, the Sony a7iii would be IT for me! Just not sure...think I would miss more reach...though I'd miss my wide angle options...so many considerations! On top of planning a self-drive trip-of-a-lifetime...!
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Ah yezz, the curse of "reach". Rotsa ruck widdat. Let us know how it all works out.
Jan 7, 2023 16:14:05 #
Sony's other travel camera is the RX100VII. It has a lens to 200, not the RX10!Vs 600mm. But how often does one need that much telephoto. Significant advantages of the 100 are that it fits anywhere, can always be with conveniently with you, helps to keep you from standing out as a tourist and records very good stills and video. It is not weather resistant, but it is so small it is easy to keep out of the rain in any pocket, pouch or purse.
Jan 7, 2023 16:18:17 #
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