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Mar 31, 2019 19:15:14   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
Roy Radlauer wrote:
Hi, I am new to this web site, have been using a Nikon D750 for some time now, looking to simplify my life! I was recently introduced to the Sony RX10 IV would like to get the opinion of the forum on this camera. Thanks, in advance, for any help.


You would be a rare exception if you don't love a Sony RX10 IV.

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Mar 31, 2019 19:18:48   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
gessman wrote:
You would be a rare exception if you don't love a Sony RX10 IV.



The excellent ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–600 mm zoom lens sold me!

bwa

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Mar 31, 2019 19:42:45   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
Welcome to the forum. Are you thinking of getting rid of your Nikon D750 and buy a Sony RX10 1V?
If so why?


He states he wants to "simplify" life.

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Mar 31, 2019 20:37:28   #
ematisoff Loc: Ventura. CA
 
Roy Radlauer wrote:
Hi, I am new to this web site, have been using a Nikon D750 for some time now, looking to simplify my life! I was recently introduced to the Sony RX10 IV would like to get the opinion of the forum on this camera. Thanks, in advance, for any help.


Roy:

I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6, both of which I use for serious photography. Last Fall I purchased the Sony RX10 VI (not IV). The camera is incredible. I use this when I'm on vacation or attending family events to document the trip or get candids of family members. The good news is that it is a truly high quality, high precision camera that that fits in your shirt pocket. It has an incredibly useful zoom range of 24mm to 200mm and a very accurate auto focus system, along with touch screen focusing. There are many, many more features, some more useful than others. Here's the downside. It's not lack of quality or usefulness, it's the fact that you have to become fairly proficient in getting around in the camera menus to take advantage of many of the features. Unlike your D750, that has a lot of buttons on the camera to effectuate camera functions, the RX100 VI (an its predecessor models) have minimal buttons. It is, therefore, necessary to go into the menus to access many features. If you elect to get the camera, you will be wise to also purchase a third party guide to using the camera. The one I got, "The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI" by Alexander S. White is the most comprehensive camera guide I have ever purchased Unlike the very useless camera manual from Sony, this guide walks you through every feature of the camera, how to access them, to set them, to adjust and change them, as well as an explanation of the "how's", "why's" and "when's" for using the features. It's very complete and loaded with illustrations that makes sense out of such a very complex camera. Yes. There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand how the menus are set up and the logic behind them, it becomes quite easy to get in there and access the valuable features. On the other hand, if you don't want to mess with the menus, set the camera for "Intelligent Auto", and the camera will just take incredible images by pointing and shooting it. Good Luck

Ed Matisoff

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Mar 31, 2019 20:56:16   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
ematisoff wrote:
Roy:

I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6, both of which I use for serious photography. Last Fall I purchased the Sony RX10 VI (not IV). The camera is incredible. I use this when I'm on vacation or attending family events to document the trip or get candids of family members. The good news is that it is a truly high quality, high precision camera that that fits in your shirt pocket. It has an incredibly useful zoom range of 24mm to 200mm and a very accurate auto focus system, along with touch screen focusing. There are many, many more features, some more useful than others. Here's the downside. It's not lack of quality or usefulness, it's the fact that you have to become fairly proficient in getting around in the camera menus to take advantage of many of the features. Unlike your D750, that has a lot of buttons on the camera to effectuate camera functions, the RX100 VI (an its predecessor models) have minimal buttons. It is, therefore, necessary to go into the menus to access many features. If you elect to get the camera, you will be wise to also purchase a third party guide to using the camera. The one I got, "The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI" by Alexander S. White is the most comprehensive camera guide I have ever purchased Unlike the very useless camera manual from Sony, this guide walks you through every feature of the camera, how to access them, to set them, to adjust and change them, as well as an explanation of the "how's", "why's" and "when's" for using the features. It's very complete and loaded with illustrations that makes sense out of such a very complex camera. Yes. There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand how the menus are set up and the logic behind them, it becomes quite easy to get in there and access the valuable features. On the other hand, if you don't want to mess with the menus, set the camera for "Intelligent Auto", and the camera will just take incredible images by pointing and shooting it. Good Luck

Ed Matisoff
Roy: br br I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6,... (show quote)


The Sony RX100vi is a excellent pocket camera. Some photographers think it is overpriced. I also own a lesser expensive 20 megapixels Sony pocket camera, with a focal range to 200mm, that takes great photos. But, the RX100vi is not a Bridge camera, and does not have a focal range of 600mm, as the RX10iv has. The Sony RX10iv is the best Bridge camera made today.

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Mar 31, 2019 21:47:18   #
lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
 
ematisoff wrote:
Roy:

I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6, both of which I use for serious photography. Last Fall I purchased the Sony RX10 VI (not IV). The camera is incredible. I use this when I'm on vacation or attending family events to document the trip or get candids of family members. The good news is that it is a truly high quality, high precision camera that that fits in your shirt pocket. It has an incredibly useful zoom range of 24mm to 200mm and a very accurate auto focus system, along with touch screen focusing. There are many, many more features, some more useful than others. Here's the downside. It's not lack of quality or usefulness, it's the fact that you have to become fairly proficient in getting around in the camera menus to take advantage of many of the features. Unlike your D750, that has a lot of buttons on the camera to effectuate camera functions, the RX100 VI (an its predecessor models) have minimal buttons. It is, therefore, necessary to go into the menus to access many features. If you elect to get the camera, you will be wise to also purchase a third party guide to using the camera. The one I got, "The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI" by Alexander S. White is the most comprehensive camera guide I have ever purchased Unlike the very useless camera manual from Sony, this guide walks you through every feature of the camera, how to access them, to set them, to adjust and change them, as well as an explanation of the "how's", "why's" and "when's" for using the features. It's very complete and loaded with illustrations that makes sense out of such a very complex camera. Yes. There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand how the menus are set up and the logic behind them, it becomes quite easy to get in there and access the valuable features. On the other hand, if you don't want to mess with the menus, set the camera for "Intelligent Auto", and the camera will just take incredible images by pointing and shooting it. Good Luck

Ed Matisoff
Roy: br br I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6,... (show quote)


I agree with you Ed. As stated above, I am thrilled with the versatility and quality of this little pocket camera. I recommend a book on this camera by a wonderful expert named Goldstein (I’m having a senior moment and forget his first name.)

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Mar 31, 2019 22:13:27   #
rtryan
 
Roy,
I’d either rent for a week or buy from B&H and shoot, shoot, shoot and read one of the excellent e books. You are buying a great camera with “only” 1 lens. But what a lens

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Mar 31, 2019 22:20:54   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
Simply put...if you want to shoot a camera with a very high zoom (24-600 equiv.) that captures very good photo's and you hate to change lenses, then go with the Sony.

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Mar 31, 2019 22:21:50   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
Ched49 wrote:
Simply put...if you want to shoot a camera with a very high fixed zoom (24-600 equiv.) that captures very good photo's and you hate to change lenses, then go with the Sony.

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Mar 31, 2019 22:36:48   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
Wow, did I screw up.

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Apr 1, 2019 04:17:15   #
jtwind
 
I've the Markiii model and it's a amazing camera! I also have a full and crop frame Sony but the rx10 is still what I grab for a walk in the woods or when I'm birding or if I can just take one camera. The Mark4 can only be better!

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Apr 1, 2019 06:52:31   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Roy Radlauer wrote:
Hi, I am new to this web site, have been using a Nikon D750 for some time now, looking to simplify my life! I was recently introduced to the Sony RX10 IV would like to get the opinion of the forum on this camera. Thanks, in advance, for any help.


Roy, if you have a Sony store within a reasonable distance from your home, I suggest you borrow any of their cameras for a day. It costs nothing. All you need to do is bring a memory card if you want to save any images you might take. I did that with a RX10M3, and liked it so much I ended up waiting a month and getting the RX10M4.

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Apr 1, 2019 10:32:45   #
tomad Loc: North Carolina
 
ematisoff wrote:
Roy:

I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6, both of which I use for serious photography. Last Fall I purchased the Sony RX10 VI (not IV). The camera is incredible. I use this when I'm on vacation or attending family events to document the trip or get candids of family members. The good news is that it is a truly high quality, high precision camera that that fits in your shirt pocket. It has an incredibly useful zoom range of 24mm to 200mm and a very accurate auto focus system, along with touch screen focusing. There are many, many more features, some more useful than others. Here's the downside. It's not lack of quality or usefulness, it's the fact that you have to become fairly proficient in getting around in the camera menus to take advantage of many of the features. Unlike your D750, that has a lot of buttons on the camera to effectuate camera functions, the RX100 VI (an its predecessor models) have minimal buttons. It is, therefore, necessary to go into the menus to access many features. If you elect to get the camera, you will be wise to also purchase a third party guide to using the camera. The one I got, "The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI" by Alexander S. White is the most comprehensive camera guide I have ever purchased Unlike the very useless camera manual from Sony, this guide walks you through every feature of the camera, how to access them, to set them, to adjust and change them, as well as an explanation of the "how's", "why's" and "when's" for using the features. It's very complete and loaded with illustrations that makes sense out of such a very complex camera. Yes. There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand how the menus are set up and the logic behind them, it becomes quite easy to get in there and access the valuable features. On the other hand, if you don't want to mess with the menus, set the camera for "Intelligent Auto", and the camera will just take incredible images by pointing and shooting it. Good Luck

Ed Matisoff
Roy: br br I own a D600 and I just acquired a Z6,... (show quote)


I think you meant the RX100 VI. The RX10, which is mostly what this thread is about is only up to release IV.

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Apr 1, 2019 10:59:48   #
Rick0747
 
I have the RX10 M4 and the RX100 iv. I think these are great cameras with very good lenses. The quality of the pictures, and many in UHH say, is up to the user. But you can’t beat the fact that one does not have to carry other lenses, stop to change lenses, etc. I am your average amateur photographer and I do not specialize in any particular genre. I use it for travel, sports, family, landscapes, etc. It may be on the expensive side but when you add up the cost of a DSLR and related lenses, it is a less expensive alternative. Sony has complicated menus and extensive manuals. But like many other things in life, patience, persistence and trial and error paid off for me.

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Apr 1, 2019 12:54:10   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
Rick0747 wrote:
I have the RX10 M4 and the RX100 iv. I think these are great cameras with very good lenses. The quality of the pictures, and many in UHH say, is up to the user. But you can’t beat the fact that one does not have to carry other lenses, stop to change lenses, etc. I am your average amateur photographer and I do not specialize in any particular genre. I use it for travel, sports, family, landscapes, etc. It may be on the expensive side but when you add up the cost of a DSLR and related lenses, it is a less expensive alternative. Sony has complicated menus and extensive manuals. But like many other things in life, patience, persistence and trial and error paid off for me.
I have the RX10 M4 and the RX100 iv. I think the... (show quote)


I agree. Even their brand new pocket cameras, that are $200 or less, pretty much have the same challenging menus.

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