Jon L Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) EOSD4795 by drjlo1, on Flickr Edited September 7, 2013 by Jon L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm thinking of picking up a Sony RX-100M2. What say you? Some answers before you reply :No, I'm interested in the NEX or equivalent. Yes, I have an entry level SLR and P&S. Neither of which are tickling my physical format / picture quality, trade off. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'd go handle it in person. For me, the big downside of the RX100 is that it was just too small (believe it or not) for me. I didn't find the handling comfortable or intuitive. In that regard I much prefer the handling of my Pansonic LX7, though the image quality and non-base-ISO belies its' smaller sensor, cheaper roots. Outside of handling issues the RX100's are pretty superb cameras, though the lens isn't as good as the sensor, if you're picky (mostly just corner softness at wide and tele from what I've seen). The AF is very quick, the menus well-organized, and the image quality/size ratio can't currently be beat (unless you start talking about the Ricoh GR and Nikon A, which both are fixed-lens). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think it comes down to the price one is willing to pay. RX100 II is a great camera "despite" its smallish 1" sensor, but some may view $750 as a bit too steep, considering that for $50 more, one can get the Ricoh GR with full aps-c sensor and that Ricoh charm. Nikon A commands dslr-type price at $1100. I might have considered either Ricoh and NIkon A for my portable need, but annoyingly enough, both are limited by f2.8 fixed lens and 1/2000th max shutter speed (Ricoh at fast apertures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 It's the Tamron 24-70 VC and Sigma 35 f/1.4 ART that are redefining what third party lenses can do. Tamron's "second lens element issue" is something to give you pause but unlikely a problem unless one handles the lens very roughly. http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/tamron-24-70-f2-8-vc-issue Otherwise, looks stellar for a 24-70 zoom. I find the Photozone reviews to be fairly objective and comparable across lenses tested: http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/789-tamron2470f28fx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Jacob, you could also pick up the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 - I love mine. The 35mm and 85mm should be a good combo (although you would have to carry around two lenses). The 85mm is pretty small/light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wow, I can't believe it, but DxO FilmPack 3 is offered for free download. I just downloaded it, activated it, and yes it's free and works. It's very similar to the wonderful Nik ColorEfex Pro which I also have. Get it before the offer ends http://www.dxo.com/intl/sony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Some very good, if rather undecipherable, answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 EOSD4990d by drjlo1, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) I did the [screen based AF micro tuning]http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html that I found online today, and I had pretty good results. Most of my lenses were close, or needed no adjustment, but my 24mm Sigma and my 50mm Nikkor had been a bit soft, and they are tack sharp, now. This weekend I'll try it again, with better light, and see if I can fine tune even more.When I tried this method in the past, I just couldn't make it work. Obvioulsy an user error or two somewhere on my end, but I wasn't patient enough to figure it out. Wow, I can't believe it, but DxO FilmPack 3 is offered for free download. I just downloaded it, activated it, and yes it's free and works. It's very similar to the wonderful Nik ColorEfex Pro which I also have. Get it before the offer ends http://www.dxo.com/intl/sony Awesome, thanks! Did either of you get an activation code via e-mail or does it work without it? Oh, and Reks, 24-85/3.5-4.5 is really a decent lens. Especially when one considers how cheaply one can be acquired. That said, Tamron 24-70/2.8 is tempting me as well. Edited September 23, 2013 by Salt Peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 When I tried this method in the past, I just couldn't make it work. Obvioulsy an user error or two somewhere on my end, but I wasn't patient enough to figure it out. Did either of you get an activation code via e-mail or does it work without it? I got the activation code in email few minutes after registering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I got the activation code in email few minutes after registering. And just like that, it showed up on my email when I tried it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Got bored last night wandering around Chicago so I decided to pick up a point and shoot and do some photography. So many great things to shoot in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Jeff, I misread your post and thought you said "Chicago". Where are the clouds and rain? Very nice photos for a point and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks. Chicago has been awesome this week. One of my favorite cities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 mental note - visit Chi town. fun with the 5s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyjones123 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 The snozberries taste like snozberries... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Neither film nor camera were there. _HDL7568 by Haj Okuda, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Vampire Puppy EOSD5058dxo by drjlo1, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Took the point and shoot after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Jeff, did you get RX100 or RX100 II? My EXIF viewer seems to be confused. Also, how do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I picked up an open box RX100 MK1 at Best Buy for 379 since I did not have a camera in Chicago and got bored. Came with everything and appears to be unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Damn, that's a fantastic deal. You can't even find one used at the price yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yeah, I was going to get a Canon S120 but saw this in the cabinet. Seemed really low as the new ones are still selling for 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yeah, that's a pretty sweet deal. I'd be more willing to forgive the soap-bar handling and soft corner quality at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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