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- Steve
I returned it after 2 weeks and 600-700 images. The resolution and low-light capabilities are truly BREATHTAKING. Period. The fact that it's so compact and light makes it downright miraculous. And the craftsmanship oozes quality and class.
But in the end, the disappointing jpeg engine and the focusing issues doomed this camera for me... given the price. With the EFV, external charger, lens hood (Non-Sony), 2 extra batteries and grip the $3500 price tag just didn't seem compatible with the jpeg output and the focusing issues.
And as silly as it sounds... the pitiful packaging and owners manual along with being robbed at gunpoint for all the accessories lead to a case of buyer's remorse.
While it's not even REMOTELY in the price range of Leica gear, it's a DARNED expensive piece of kit by any measure and instead of feeling like Sony rewarded me as a premium customer buying a luxury camera I felt nickel-and-dimed to death-- as if they'd cut every corner short of just shipping the camera in a brown paper bag. I think it kind of left a bad taste in my mouth that prejudiced me a bit against the whole enterprise from the moment I opened the box and frowned.
So while I would *LOVE* to be able to afford to keep it purely for the stunning resolution and low-light abilities it just wasn't a "satisfying purchase" for lack of a better phrase. I know that sounds kine of dumb, but there it is.
For $3500 I want to feel goosebumps and oohs and aahs and be "appreciated" by Sony for my investment. Instead, every time I picked up the camera I felt a nagging sense of disappointment.
I will miss the RX1R's capabilities, but $3500 will go a long ways toward something else: Perhaps an A7 or A7R w/ Zeiss glass or, who knows?
I'll STILL look in on the RX1 form from time to time just to drool over the wonderful images you folks produce with this amazing camera!! I wish you all the very best and appreciate the wisdom you shared.
Moving along...
Steve
But in the end, the disappointing jpeg engine and the focusing issues doomed this camera for me... given the price. With the EFV, external charger, lens hood (Non-Sony), 2 extra batteries and grip the $3500 price tag just didn't seem compatible with the jpeg output and the focusing issues.
And as silly as it sounds... the pitiful packaging and owners manual along with being robbed at gunpoint for all the accessories lead to a case of buyer's remorse.
While it's not even REMOTELY in the price range of Leica gear, it's a DARNED expensive piece of kit by any measure and instead of feeling like Sony rewarded me as a premium customer buying a luxury camera I felt nickel-and-dimed to death-- as if they'd cut every corner short of just shipping the camera in a brown paper bag. I think it kind of left a bad taste in my mouth that prejudiced me a bit against the whole enterprise from the moment I opened the box and frowned.
So while I would *LOVE* to be able to afford to keep it purely for the stunning resolution and low-light abilities it just wasn't a "satisfying purchase" for lack of a better phrase. I know that sounds kine of dumb, but there it is.
For $3500 I want to feel goosebumps and oohs and aahs and be "appreciated" by Sony for my investment. Instead, every time I picked up the camera I felt a nagging sense of disappointment.
I will miss the RX1R's capabilities, but $3500 will go a long ways toward something else: Perhaps an A7 or A7R w/ Zeiss glass or, who knows?
I'll STILL look in on the RX1 form from time to time just to drool over the wonderful images you folks produce with this amazing camera!! I wish you all the very best and appreciate the wisdom you shared.
Moving along...
Steve