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07-18-2012, 12:47 AM
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what do you guys think about the new LX7?
im still on the fence with the RX100 because the cost of it is so much!
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/07...3-24-90mm-lens
the thing i dont like about the LX7 is that they made the sensor slightly smaller.. and to get the full size of the sensor id have to shoot in 4:3 ratio
im still on the fence with the RX100 because the cost of it is so much!
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/07...3-24-90mm-lens
the thing i dont like about the LX7 is that they made the sensor slightly smaller.. and to get the full size of the sensor id have to shoot in 4:3 ratio
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07-18-2012, 12:57 AM
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1.4 in a pocket cam!I'll have to compare its images to the RX100 to arrive at a conclusion.
07-18-2012, 12:59 AM
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yea 1.4 at the wide and 2.3 at the long end!
07-18-2012, 01:10 AM
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that panny lens on the rx100/nikon 1 sensor, and id be all over that.
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07-27-2012, 10:27 AM
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07-27-2012, 11:15 AM
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I was kind of frowning reading that RX100 review - regarding the lens range mainly (wish it was wider than 28mm) - until I saw the sample photos and got to this part:
yeah, I see one of these in my future. I also am thrilled about the 20mp.
I'm no longer interested in the LX7; it has a smaller sensor than the LX5! Not sure was Panasonic was thinking there. Also, it's only 10mp.
Here's the real reason why you'll want to pick up an RX100: the photos it takes are stunning to the point where all other compact camera makers will need to take a long, hard look in the mirror. It's widely said that the majority of DSLR owners never remove the kit lens, and if that's the case then I wonder if they shouldn't be looking at the RX100 instead — its photos really are that good. Right out of the camera images show great color depth and dynamic range, and the combination of sensor size and lens aperture allows for blurred backgrounds and low-light performance like never I've seen before on a compact like this. It's honestly the first point-and-shoot I can see DSLR owners taking along as a backup and not feeling compromised — it gives you honest-to-goodness creative control over your images like never before.
I'm no longer interested in the LX7; it has a smaller sensor than the LX5! Not sure was Panasonic was thinking there. Also, it's only 10mp.
07-27-2012, 11:52 AM
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I've been really interested in the RX100 since the rumors came out 
07-27-2012, 11:54 AM
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this is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for -
It's really no exaggeration to say that it produces images roughly on par with an average DSLR and kit lens combination, making this a revolutionary camera that means you'll always be in a situation where you can take genuinely high quality pictures.
09-15-2012, 01:43 PM
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09-17-2012, 05:52 PM
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ISO3200 on RX100...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22050666@N08/7932753564/http://www.flickr.com/photos/22050666@N08/7932753564/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/22050666@N08/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22050666@N08/7932753564/http://www.flickr.com/photos/22050666@N08/7932753564/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/22050666@N08/, on Flickr
09-17-2012, 05:57 PM
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that is fuggin' GOOD!!!!!!!!
09-17-2012, 06:02 PM
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looks like shit
09-17-2012, 07:00 PM
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compared to what, a D3? 
09-17-2012, 08:00 PM
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Looks good to me compared to other p&S and cell/smart phones.
09-19-2012, 03:24 PM
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just got the RX100, boy is it sweet - as it should be. it feels and looks like what it costs. there is like zero shutter lag. 
actually the first few times I took photos, I didn't even realize the photos had been taken - I thought it had only focused. the screen is amazing, the finish and controls are excellent.
actually the first few times I took photos, I didn't even realize the photos had been taken - I thought it had only focused. the screen is amazing, the finish and controls are excellent.
09-19-2012, 03:57 PM
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Nice.
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09-19-2012, 04:06 PM
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Wine? lol
09-19-2012, 04:19 PM
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Glad you like it, look forward to seeing images from it.
09-20-2012, 12:42 PM
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ISO 800, no flash, no dynamic lighting or HDR, JPG. I did do some post on it with lifting shadows and clarity. I'm not shooting in RAW (the file extension is .ARW) because Lightroom does not support it yet.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8006730728/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8006730728/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
Camera Maker: SONY
Camera Model: DSC-RX100
Lens: 10.4-37.1 mm f/1.8-4.9
Image Date: 2012-01-01 10:07:45 -0600
Focal Length: 10.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm)
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Light Source: Unknown
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8006730728/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8006730728/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
Camera Maker: SONY
Camera Model: DSC-RX100
Lens: 10.4-37.1 mm f/1.8-4.9
Image Date: 2012-01-01 10:07:45 -0600
Focal Length: 10.4mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm)
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Light Source: Unknown
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
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09-20-2012, 01:10 PM
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full resolution (5472x3648) ISO800 JPG files range from 3-7mb.
09-20-2012, 01:22 PM
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09-20-2012, 01:23 PM
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09-20-2012, 03:35 PM
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There are RC for LR and Camera RAW out for it. It that just a random car? I really hate to see it get keyed for parking like that.
09-20-2012, 05:48 PM
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Its a friends car. But its not as bad as it looks, the garage is quite empty, this was late last night. Thanks for the info on LR, but I think I'll wait for the update.
09-25-2012, 02:40 PM
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Sony RX100 Auto-HDR mode - some (but not much) tweaking in LR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8024259071/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8024259071/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8024259071/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8024259071/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
10-07-2012, 11:45 PM
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this is wild, the whole time I was editing this, I thought it was the 5D3 with the Sigma 50... it was only after I saved and uploaded that I saw "DSC" and was like . My friend's car, he was shooting it with his 1D-IV last night, he saw my C63 photos and wanted to see the location - I was there just casually shooting with the RX100
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8065688381/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8065688381/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
. My friend's car, he was shooting it with his 1D-IV last night, he saw my C63 photos and wanted to see the location - I was there just casually shooting with the RX100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8065688381/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8065688381/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
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10-08-2012, 10:23 AM
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fixed
10-08-2012, 11:46 AM
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heh - seems like it
11-07-2012, 07:53 PM
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Looking for some guidance on a P+S that will primarily be used for close up pics of equipment serial numbers, etc.
requirements:
-good macro
-good enough lens to not need flash in less than ideal lighting (normal room lighting, close focusing
-price at or below $300
-size is less of an issue but nothing DSLR sized
Ideas?
Lots of cameras SAY they have macro and SAY they have a good close focusing distance, but then they suck when I turn off the flash to avoid glare and washing out details.
requirements:
-good macro
-good enough lens to not need flash in less than ideal lighting (normal room lighting, close focusing
-price at or below $300
-size is less of an issue but nothing DSLR sized
Ideas?
Lots of cameras SAY they have macro and SAY they have a good close focusing distance, but then they suck when I turn off the flash to avoid glare and washing out details.
11-10-2012, 11:54 PM
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11-11-2012, 07:38 AM
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Sony RX100 Auto-HDR mode - some (but not much) tweaking in LR
Sony RX100 - Auto-HDR mode by Rasidel Slika, on Flickr
Sony RX100 - Auto-HDR mode by Rasidel Slika, on Flickr
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11-11-2012, 09:58 PM
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11-12-2012, 12:12 AM
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hmmm
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11-12-2012, 04:10 PM
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that was where I needed to be.... 
Pretty sure the Olympus XZ-1 will fit the bill nicely:
EDIT... Aaaaaannnnd, just saw Srika's post of info about it on the last page...
Pretty sure the Olympus XZ-1 will fit the bill nicely:
EDIT... Aaaaaannnnd, just saw Srika's post of info about it on the last page...
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11-13-2012, 05:21 AM
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11-13-2012, 10:39 AM
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Amazon.
Here are some more photos.
great camera for candid photos - it's nice because it's so inconspicuous, nobody would think you are taking high quality photos with such a small camera.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8077500310/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8077500310/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8098153828/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8098153828/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
I took this while stopped at a light, just leaned over and pointed the camera out the back of the passenger side window - this is cropped
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8111731210/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8111731210/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
This has some HDR style tweaking on it -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8111770723/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8111770723/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
In case you haven't seen our "The "Photos You've Taken of Exotic/Desirable Cars" Thread" this camera is great for quick grabs - always have it with me
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8009867876/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8009867876/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8009868050/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8009868050/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
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11-13-2012, 12:35 PM
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more RX100 fun -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8182807702/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8182807702/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8182807702/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8182807702/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
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11-13-2012, 12:40 PM
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Wow, nice!
Tripod?
Tripod?