rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Because the market that the RX series is intended for is not one where an external flash would ever be used.
There was a hot shoe on the M2 or M3, I cannot remember, and it was the least used component of the camera. Which was why it was replaced with the pop-up flash.
Their marketing logic dictates that if you want an external flash, get an "A" series.
That being said, $1200 for the latest version is a bit over the top.
The reason I use the RX100m2 is the hot shoe. I have small Mieke flash that I use on it. I am disappointed that the current versions do not have a hot shoe.