...there seems to be quite a bit of side to side play in the lens compared to what I would expect, is that normal?
I think mine's the same - it almost feels loose, but I've not noticed any ill effects.
Just got one too - tiny bit of play, not lose though. First few snaps have been good but not been able to devote that much time to it. Contrary to a few reports that I've seen, I don't mind how it handles at all.
Had a MKI about 6 months. Recently got dust inside that appears on all shots. Dust is towards top of frame.............usually where the expanse of sky appears 🙄
[I assume on sensor - doesn't move, cleaning lens doesn't shift it and is worse at smaller apertures].
Not been anywhere particularly dusty, and keep it in a camera case.
A bit frustrating.
Is this an issue with all compacts?
Sensor cleaning (for the brave / desperate):
There's also some people who advocate using a vacuum cleaner over the lens, but it didn't do anything for mine.
Sensor cleaning (for the brave / desperate):
😯
I'm not brave enough.
I took my new RX100 out at the weekend to Penmachno.
I'm pleased with this which I have only used Photoshop to merge 3 images together and add the frame. [img][url= https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/24389461049_80de621b8c_k.jp g" target="_blank">https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/24389461049_80de621b8c_k.jp g"/> [/img][/url][url= https://flic.kr/p/Dadn48 ]Photoshop photo merge. 3 images of a stunning vista[/url] by [url= https://www.flickr.com/photos/59201879@N05/ ]Ken H[/url], on Flickr
My first proper weekend using the camera, we were down riding ont he south coast of France...
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This thread made me buy one, just got in before the end of the cash back offer, has arrived but no pics yet, awaiting a memory card!
Bloody STW making me shop unnecessarily........
It can store a few pics on the internal memory 🙂
(USB to get them off)
The more I think about the better the RX100 looks
Sure there are better options. But the new lower price is attractive and I think that a camera to be used on adventures shouldn't be too expensive.
Well done Sony for leaving it out there at a good prices. rather than sticking to the high price exculsive model
I ended up getting the mk IV as I decided to part finance it. Jessops were doing 0% on it, but 15%APR on the older model, bringing the total cost to within £100 of each other. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. 🙂
I originally wanted the Fuji X30, lovely to use and no doubt capable, but couldn't see past the IQ and compactness of the Sony in the end. Yes, it's fiddly unless you have child sized hands, and the ergonomics in general aren't great, but I've been impressed with the fast lens and low light performance, although things do get mushy if you close down the aperture and boost ISO. Below 1600 is very clean, with decent dynamic range. Perfect for toting around town and will save me lugging my SLR on bikepacking trips.
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Sony cashback [b]PAID at £60[/b] winner!
Total RX100 mk1 camera cost = [b]£189[/b]
That is amazing
Couple from today's ride
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AlexSimon - Member
Sony cashback PAID at £60 winner!
Tempted by this thread and in the market for one - I bought a Mk1 from John Lewis on the 30th Jan.
Just back from hols with it today and pleased with the pics but when
I've sat down to claim on Sony's site:
"The purchase date provided does not entitle you to participate"
Hmm.
I've messaged Sony support.
Nice pics btw Alex.
Terms definitely say between 15th October and 31st January 2016 (inclusive), so you should be ok.
Cheers!
Johnny, same happened to me, Sony replied saying they were working to fix the problem and to try again. Can claim until the end of Feb.
Hi everyone. I'm a camera novice and owner of one of these. When sticking up pictures could you advise on what settings you're using too please. It'll help me hopefully. Cheers
The purchase date provided does not entitle you to participate"
Hmm.
Yep, same, Sony Web site doesn't make claiming cashback simple ax one would expect. Put a date in around entry December instead, worked for me to get to next stage. Not had money yet like though.
Here's my metadata from those 3 images. I'm not sure it will help much as a fair amount of post-processing done in Lightroom from RAW files and I didn't have much time to think!
All taken in aperture priority mode. Manually setting ISO.
Top: f5.6 10.4mm ISO800 1/1000 (I accidentally left ISO at 800 from bottom gloomy action image unnecessarily)
Middle: f3.2 12.48mm ISO800 1/2000 (had about 2 secs to get my camera out so accidentally left all settings from bottom gloomy action image unnecessarily)
Bottom: f3.2 18.66mm ISO800 1/640
Anyone else frustrated that formatting the card, makes the video file numbering reset? I haven't found a workaround, other than to keep putting the file structure in another new folder every time I take content off the card 🙁
I guess I've just got into the habit of formatting every time on my other cameras, instead of deleting.
Stop formatting the card.
Do you format your pc every time you use it?
Been using digital cameras since around 2005, on my third LUMIX, and I've never formatted a card. I just buy a bunch of blank cards from 7dayshop, fill them up and get new ones. Even 64Gb cards are so cheap now it's just not worth clearing them and reusing, keep them safe as the ultimate backup and buy new, and don't bother formatting.
Or just cut and paste to remove files rather than copy.
I just buy a bunch of blank cards from 7dayshop
I can't afford to keep buying new SanDisk cards. The only card I ever had fail was my only non-SanDisk one - not statistically significant, I know ...
John Lewis are doing a trade in on some of their cameras, like some of the RX100s. Just take an old camera in.
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Fistral Beach today. No editing. Mk1
Happy with how it came out especially as was in a rush to get back to Steins fish and chips.
That is very nice
^ Nice 🙂
Also nice is that
https://www.sony.co.uk/cashback/digital-imaging
processed my claim successfully tonight.
Waiting to see if £30 or £60 arrives 🙂
Mine was showing in the bank as soon as I got the email.
Very nice image colster808 - although I bet it was even better in the flesh.
New Canon G7X mk II available in May :
That beach shot is beautiful colster!
I had mine out on it's first trip this week, I had it on the top of my bar bag in the Peli case, it worked well, allowing me to get the camera in and out pretty easily while riding. It did pop open a few times but I'm fairly certain that was because it was bouncing and the catch was hitting the stem bolts.
I'm also pleased with how most of the shots came out:
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A lot more can be found here if you haven't seen the link in my other thread: [url= http://bit.ly/thinbiking ]http://bit.ly/thinbiking[/url]
Really like that side-on panning shot Euan (I assume taken from another bike).
Sorely tempted as b'day coming up
Any good, relevant manuals available especially re manual controls - its 30 years since I used my old Oly ME super but I am inspired by the skills demonstrated here...?
Really like panning shot euanc.
There's a ebook manual on the play/app store which I found useful. About £6 ish. Bit of a boring read but explains all the functions on the camera. It's called Photographers guide to the Sony Rx 100. Also available from Amazon if a paper copies your thing.
Cheers Colster - that's excellent
Really like that side-on panning shot Euan (I assume taken from another bike).
Thanks, yeah it makes panning quite easy when you are moving at the same speed!
It was taken using shutter priority so I could keep the shutter speed at 1/60 and let the camera do the rest while I worried about not riding off the road.
This trip was also the first time I have used the full auto mode and it actually seems quite good, especially when you don't know what you will be shooting and need to be prepared for anything.
I came across this a while ago which may help anyone starting out using manual controls to remember which extreme is which:
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I recently treated my Mk1 to one of the Sony leather cases and it is really quite nice - good fit and good quality. Bit expensive though ...
Well cashback was £60 for me too. Very happy 🙂
Missed the cash back but hopping that 50th birthday will bring me one on saturday
I have to make the decision between MkIII and IV this weekend - this thread has inspired me to take more photos and to be slightly more creative. But still want a camera that is easy to transport.
Lot of cash when Mk V is probably only just around the corner.
Choices, choices.....
Nice pics euanc.
Slight hijack too, but what guards are they on the orange Cannondale?
I have to make the decision between MkIII and IV this weekend - this thread has inspired me to take more photos and to be slightly more creative. But still want a camera that is easy to transport.Lot of cash when Mk V is probably only just around the corner.
Choices, choices.....
Cameralabs seem to indicate that the iv is about video, higher frame rate and a slightly better view finder. Non seem earth shattering to me. But as I've just opted for a rx100 original I clearly see things differently/ have less cash to spend
It's certainly worth noting Sony's RX100 Mark III gives you the same body, lens, screen and viewfinder (albeit with a lower resolution panel) for around 20% less, so if you don't need the ultra slow motion video, 4K movies and handful of feature updates, it could be a better choice; indeed this is why the Mark III remains my featured compact in my Buyer's Guide, see my Sony RX100 III review for more details.
I've just bought a Mk IV as I didn't fancy taking the DSLR to Mexico. Not had chance to use it yet though, need to get to grips with it sharpish, but my big camera is a Sony, so shouldn't be too hard.
Any tips from existing users?
Got the Sony case for it too - might get something a bit more weatherproof too.
Note, if you want to shoot 4k video, you'll need an SDXC card with U3 Class 10 capabilities and a write speed >100mb/s - not cheap
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Lot of cash when Mk V is probably only just around the corner.
I think I read somewhere that every model so far has been released in June. That's far away enough for me to buy now - the price of a Mk V will probably be astronomical too, but should see the Mk IV drop
