Travel Bridge Camera (Page 2): I have used my Sony RX10IV for the last 3 years. Not a problem with the camera. The only thing you will need to do is to pick up an extra set of...

bnsf

I have used my Sony RX10IV for the last 3 years. Not a problem with the camera. The only thing you will need to do is to pick up an extra set of batteries. The Sony batteries when you are doing a photo shot or storing them in a camera bag lose power. Watson makes a replacement battery that holds a charge longer than the Sony battery and is cheaper.

User ID

Reading the thread thus far, I wind up admiring the Sony. I shoot multi Sonys myself but also multi Olympae.

I have no sad tales of evil dust-sucking megazoom bridge cameras simply cuz I cannot imagine owning a non disposable camera that has no access to its sensor for easy cleaning by the user.

So I will continue admiring Sony’s ultra RX bridge from afar and continue using my “home brewed bridge” made from Olympus std components. It’s smaller than the RX monster, has both WiFi and Bluetooth, raw, and can rinse off under a faucet. I can suggest it over the RX but I can’t suggest what to do with the $500 you’re saving :-(

The current B&H price for the EM5 mkIII with 14-150 mkII is $1100.

My kit is made up of older models, but if anything ever happen to it, I’d take that $1100 deal in a blink !

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

insman1132 wrote:

I don't believe that with your 4 qualification items listed, that you have any other choice. Do you??...

There are always other choices. If the price and stories of the non-intuitive menu makes you pause, you might consider the Lumix DMC-FZ2500. Similar specs and not as many $. Compare here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Panasonic_DMC-FZ2500_vs_Sony_DSC-RX10_IV/BHitems/1280827-REG_1361560-REG

If you want a pocketable mega-zoom with 1" sensor, you have the Lumix DC-ZS200 as well as the SONY DSC-RX100 VII. I have a predecessor to the 200, the Lumix DMC-ZS100 and love it. The flash on these, however, is not as powerful as the full bridge models.

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

Take a Look at the Leica V-Lux 114: a bridge camera with great quality.

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

bnsf wrote:

I have used my Sony RX10IV for the last 3 years. Not a problem with the camera. The only thing you will need to do is to pick up an extra set of batteries. The Sony batteries when you are doing a photo shot or storing them in a camera bag lose power. Watson makes a replacement battery that holds a charge longer than the Sony battery and is cheaper.

Thnx on the battery thing .., I would purchase 4 ... wouldn't want them to lose their charge in my back pack ..Watson ,, thnx ,,

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

User ID wrote:

Reading the thread thus far, I wind up admiring th... (show quote)

that is excellent advice ,,. however .., I need the zoom range of the RX10 IV

hj Loc: Florida

Ollieboy wrote:

I believe it's the gold standard for it's class.

.... and by gold you mean it takes a pile of gold for the purchase.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Dr.Nikon wrote:

Doing some research on travel Bridge cameras with zoom , raw , WiFi and a 1” sensor .., I’ve come up with the Sony DSC-RX10 IV .., Has anyone out there had any experience with this expensive bridge Sony …

I need a travel camera and I can’t take my D850 and lenses …

Thank you ..

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I have both the RX10 and RX100. They are both 1 in sensors. They both have great lenses. They are touted as Pro quality cameras....and they are. The RX100 will fit in your shirt pocket. I love them both. The only negative things I have heard about the RX100 is that it is hard for people with large fingers to operate the controls. Either one is a fine camera it just depends on your needs.

RX10 iv

RX100 v

Susan yamakawa

I’m glad you got what you wanted

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

The RX10M4 is a fantastic "all purpose" camera. Great for travel, and I found it superb for shooting live music performances when you don't want to carry any gear...you just can't beat it.

The Beatle Tribute band The Return. DSC07583-01 by James Frazier, on Flickr

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letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

mffox wrote:

Take a Look at the Leica V-Lux 114: a bridge camera with great quality.

You can buy the same camera with the Lumix name on it Panasonic FZ1000.
I have a boat load of cameras and my go to bridge cameras are Panasonic, the others are collecting dust. It must be the Leica Glass.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

PHRubin wrote:

There are always other choices. If the price and s... (show quote)

On paper these look very competitive, and just looking at the specs would have one believe that the edge goes to the LumixDMC-FZ2500. However, the handling, AF speed, optical quality, battery life, etc all go to the Sony. I've used both and own the Sony RX10M4, and would not consider the Lumix to be in the same class. But it is a very good value.

mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area

Dr.Nikon wrote:

Can’t be more complicated than my D800E .. D810 ..... (show quote)

I am retired now, but when I was working, I traveled 95% of the time. I traveled with only my Nikon F2 and a 35mm lens. The pictures where sharp and clear. When my Z6ii is delivered, I will post some examples. The camera was lite and didn't take up much space.
I hope everyone had a nice holiday.
Mundy

letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

Gene51 wrote:

On paper these look very competitive, and just looking at the specs would have one believe that the edge goes to the LumixDMC-FZ2500. However, the handling, AF speed, optical quality, battery life, etc all go to the Sony. I've used both and own the Sony RX10M4, and would not consider the Lumix to be in the same class. But it is a very good value.

They actually come off the same production line.