Every Sony RX1 review finds that this is a very unique camera. It is unique because it has a full frame 24 megapixel sensor and a fixed 35mm F2 Carl Zeiss lens of incredible quality; it also does not have a viewfinder but a rear LCD display. This makes the more more akin to a compact point and shoot camera, but it is capable of far more detailed and professional quality images in the right hands. There is an optical and electronic viewfinder available for the RX!, which fit onto the camera hotshoe.
The RX1 has the same sensore as the Sony Alpha 99, but with a fixed lens. The uses for this camera are limited; it would not be suitable for sports or wildlife, or even for landscape work that may require telephoto or wider angle lenses. The camera is aimed at the fine art street and documentary photography market, in which it competes with the more expensive, but interchangeable lens Leica M9 and M.
The camera is simple to use, much like the classic rangefinder cameras, there aren't too many bells and whistles to get in the way. Also cameras like these feel more intuitive than there DLSR cousins, and it is possible to take photographs more candidly, which makes them perfect for street shooting. It also has excellent low light capabilities, as the lens is fast at F2 and excellent RAW output at high ISOs. It does not have image-stabilization like the A99, but it does not need it as this type of camera can be hand-held at lower shutter speeds than DSLRs with there larger lenses.
The 35mm lens is incredibly good, it is still sharp even when wide open. The bokeh is also very good and buttery smooth. The lens has no problem with making the most out of the 24 megapixel sensor.
Autofocus speed is snappy but nothing compared to a DSLR, although this kind of camera demands a more considered approach to image making and is not the best tool to use to capture fast moving subjects. The sensor produces nice Jpegs out of camera, with good color reproduction. Raw files have a good level of dynamic range.
The camera is not cheap; its main rivals being the NEX series, Fuji X-PR01 and Leica M series. These cameras have the advantage of having interchangeable lenses, but the RX1 and Leica M has superior image quality. The Leica is a lot more expensive than the RX1 so if a 35mm lens is all that is needed then this may be the better choice for many photographers.
Having a fixed focal length can also be liberating, as sometimes too much can get in the way of the creative process. It demands that the photograph think about other elements of picture making than the focal length of the lens. 35mm was the focal length of choice among the legendary street and documentary photographers, such as William Klein and Robert Frank.
This Sony RX1 review shows that this camera has a niche market. It produces stunning images in the right hands, and it is easy to use, quiet and perfect for candid documentary and fine art style photography where a fixed lens is an advantage.
The RX1 has the same sensore as the Sony Alpha 99, but with a fixed lens. The uses for this camera are limited; it would not be suitable for sports or wildlife, or even for landscape work that may require telephoto or wider angle lenses. The camera is aimed at the fine art street and documentary photography market, in which it competes with the more expensive, but interchangeable lens Leica M9 and M.
The camera is simple to use, much like the classic rangefinder cameras, there aren't too many bells and whistles to get in the way. Also cameras like these feel more intuitive than there DLSR cousins, and it is possible to take photographs more candidly, which makes them perfect for street shooting. It also has excellent low light capabilities, as the lens is fast at F2 and excellent RAW output at high ISOs. It does not have image-stabilization like the A99, but it does not need it as this type of camera can be hand-held at lower shutter speeds than DSLRs with there larger lenses.
The 35mm lens is incredibly good, it is still sharp even when wide open. The bokeh is also very good and buttery smooth. The lens has no problem with making the most out of the 24 megapixel sensor.
Autofocus speed is snappy but nothing compared to a DSLR, although this kind of camera demands a more considered approach to image making and is not the best tool to use to capture fast moving subjects. The sensor produces nice Jpegs out of camera, with good color reproduction. Raw files have a good level of dynamic range.
The camera is not cheap; its main rivals being the NEX series, Fuji X-PR01 and Leica M series. These cameras have the advantage of having interchangeable lenses, but the RX1 and Leica M has superior image quality. The Leica is a lot more expensive than the RX1 so if a 35mm lens is all that is needed then this may be the better choice for many photographers.
Having a fixed focal length can also be liberating, as sometimes too much can get in the way of the creative process. It demands that the photograph think about other elements of picture making than the focal length of the lens. 35mm was the focal length of choice among the legendary street and documentary photographers, such as William Klein and Robert Frank.
This Sony RX1 review shows that this camera has a niche market. It produces stunning images in the right hands, and it is easy to use, quiet and perfect for candid documentary and fine art style photography where a fixed lens is an advantage.
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