p.333 #1 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
I’m wondering if you guys are using jpg a lot with the rx1. While I can pull More dynamic range out and enhance small
Detail whatever sony is doing with large detail in good light gives a specific pop I can’t seem to replicate via lightroom. What am I missing ? I’ve had this camera for ages and just shot a bit in jpg so it’s the first time I’ve noticed the pop. Any tips on how you are sharpening raws for maximum pop? Original rx1 btw - been happy with results but viewing here and jpg I can’t help but feel I missing something in development. It actually seems like this is a pretty good jpg engine assuming white balance and exposure are correct
It’s unfortunate this thread seems to be dying. I wonder why so many have moved on from this series of camera - surely it’s more than capable in most non sports situations? Even the pokey AF of the first version isn’t THAT bad once you spend some time - back button. Use evf. Etc.
Was this a camera largely purchased by gear people vs photographers do you think?
I get a bit frustrated with it at times. Trying to capture people indoors or with some shallow dof but in those cases face recognition and multipoint seem OK if not great. Maybe between my rx1-m3 rx1 and 5dm2 I am used to slow or poor AF heaven forbid I buy a new Sony and never want to pick up any of my other gear again
p.333 #3 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Well, it's been controversial all its long lifespan. A lot of polarity, not much grey area. Don't be put off by any neglected thread - it's just what happens over time, and most never post anything at all. It's always been a beautifully made camera with fine controls, macro, leaf shutter. A tremendous stealth camera.
I've never shot any but RAWs, and process files the same as everything else. On sharpness, it's much more like most Zeiss lenses - softer wide open for skin-friendly rendering, very sharp at middle apertures. I suspect Zeiss had much more influence than on any other of the 'Sony Zeiss' lenses.
AF, you can just wait a second or so. The only face recognition I use is to recognise who I want to photograph, lol. It's capable of magic though, and most impartial people concede that much.
p.333 #7 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
Ah the RX1... probably owned 5-7 of them. Still have an RX1 OG. In truth I don’t use it often, mostly for family outings as a small carry. But it’s still got phenomenal output, on my 4K screen one of its shots is still the best wallpaper from a rendering standpoint.
I also hate its slow AF, CDAF pulse, lack of a flip screen and no finder (hate the EVF too, feels like it’ll snap off.) And I like So y menus but the RX1 sucks.
So it’s got IQ I can’t quit with an interface I can’t stand. I think that’s why I’ve owned so many but still can’t use it...
It’s unfortunate this thread seems to be dying. I wonder why so many have moved on from this series of camera - surely it’s more than capable in most non sports situations? Even the pokey AF of the first version isn’t THAT bad once you spend some time - back button. Use evf. Etc.
Was this a camera largely purchased by gear people vs photographers do you think?
I get a bit frustrated with it at times. Trying to capture people indoors or with some shallow dof but in those cases face recognition and multipoint seem OK if not great. Maybe between my rx1-m3 rx1 and 5dm2 I am used to slow or poor AF heaven forbid I buy a new Sony and never want to pick up any of my other gear again ...Show more →
p.333 #10 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
I recently picked up a RX1RII and here's my take: I am also used to slow AF with the A7R2 series, but I find myself reaching for the A7R2 because it's honestly not that much bigger (with my CV 40/1.2), and I really like the IBIS. I thought I'd bring the RX1RII for all the weddings I'm attending this year, but there's a big difference between f2.0 and 1/100 (RX1RII, no IBIS) and f1.4 and 1/60 (A7R2, yes IBIS). Do I need that difference for my amateur captures of weddings? Probably not. Would it be much cooler and easier to go to a wedding with the RX1RII? Probably.
Still, I'm conflicted about keeping the RX1RII. It's such a great little camera, and I can't get that kind of Zeiss character with AF otherwise. But, I'm not using it as often as I thought (it was supposed to replace my CV40, but it hasn't), and I can't really afford to keep it as a shelf piece.
It’s unfortunate this thread seems to be dying. I wonder why so many have moved on from this series of camera - surely it’s more than capable in most non sports situations? Even the pokey AF of the first version isn’t THAT bad once you spend some time - back button. Use evf. Etc.
Was this a camera largely purchased by gear people vs photographers do you think?
I get a bit frustrated with it at times. Trying to capture people indoors or with some shallow dof but in those cases face recognition and multipoint seem OK if not great. Maybe between my rx1-m3 rx1 and 5dm2 I am used to slow or poor AF heaven forbid I buy a new Sony and never want to pick up any of my other gear again ...Show more →
p.333 #11 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
I've owned a couple RX1RII's now for that reason. I appreciate its advantages to the RX1, I appreciate it as a do-it-all camera, but it's a lot to have tied up in a 35mm. So I keep an RX1, but I hate the lack of a flip screen or EVF, and its molasses AF. So I bounce back and forth...
akashyap wrote:
I recently picked up a RX1RII and here's my take: I am also used to slow AF with the A7R2 series, but I find myself reaching for the A7R2 because it's honestly not that much bigger (with my CV 40/1.2), and I really like the IBIS. I thought I'd bring the RX1RII for all the weddings I'm attending this year, but there's a big difference between f2.0 and 1/100 (RX1RII, no IBIS) and f1.4 and 1/60 (A7R2, yes IBIS). Do I need that difference for my amateur captures of weddings? Probably not. Would it be much cooler and easier to go to a wedding with the RX1RII? Probably.
Still, I'm conflicted about keeping the RX1RII. It's such a great little camera, and I can't get that kind of Zeiss character with AF otherwise. But, I'm not using it as often as I thought (it was supposed to replace my CV40, but it hasn't), and I can't really afford to keep it as a shelf piece.
p.333 #12 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
I bought the RX1 to document historic Tibetan art. I needed a quiet, small and inconspicuous camera with a very flat field at 2-3 metres, with excellent colour, contrast and resolution. This panel is a 16th century mural in an early West Tibet monastic centre. It had a strong legacy to the late rural form of Buddhism in East India, before the faith was overrun and displaced there by Islam and Hinduism. Hence the sensuality.
p.333 #13 · Sony RX1, RX1R, RX1R II and RX1R III Image Thread
This is part of a full wall artwork - a 'map' of the demoness (or ogress) that had to be subdued before Tibet was could become a Buddhist country, this was back in 630 AD. The solution was to tie down the major attachment points of her body and build a temple at each site, 12 in all. So there is one at her hips, shoulders, head etc.
Geography and religion are joined in the belief system of 'geomancy' - the importance of place and locations is hugely significant in Tibet, as are ground-dwelling demons, sorcerers, local holy men, and of course the more dominant monastic centres. They live in a very different reality than other peoples, they have a very strong sense of identity. I'll post a few more too. Happy with RX1 for these kinds of images.
The head of the Ogress laid over part of the Tibetan landmass.
heaven forbid I buy a new Sony and never want to pick up any of my other gear again 
