Sony - RX1

[tomcat]

Most people can read pretty fast.

Reading too fast may not be a good thing especially when it is not clearly written that there's no IS for still photography... just an omission that there is IS.
Then there is user expectation. I have owned tons of Sony cameras over the years from all kinds of P&S to NEX to SLTs to RX and all of them have IS in one form or another. Not in a million years would I have expected Sony to decide to omit IS in their latest ultimate top-of-the-line and state-of-the-art P&S camera. I had therefore automatically expected that the RX1 would have IS and completely missed that 'feature' when I read the specs. That's why I was so shocked and surprised to read here that it actually doesn't. Luckily I had not bought one already and then found out that it does not have IS. Now I definitely will not buy it... I would happily give up the chance of owning one to those who do not need IS in their cameras.

 

[ageha]

Reading too fast may not be a good thing especially when it is not clearly written that there's no IS for still photography... just an omission that there is IS.
Then there is user expectation. I have owned tons of Sony cameras over the years from all kinds of P&S to NEX to SLTs to RX and all of them have IS in one form or another. Not in a million years would I have expected Sony to decide to omit IS in their latest ultimate top-of-the-line and state-of-the-art P&S camera. I had therefore automatically expected that the RX1 would have IS and completely missed that 'feature' when I read the specs. That's why I was so shocked and surprised to read here that it actually doesn't. Luckily I had not bought one already and then found out that it does not have IS. Now I definitely will not buy it... I would happily give up the chance of owning one to those who do not need IS in their cameras.

That doesn't make any sense. Of course Sony doesn't mention the features the product doesn't have.

 

[Aaron82]

Do we need an hotshoe adapter to use the RX1 with Sony F43AM flash?

 

[Rashkae]

Do we need an hotshoe adapter to use the RX1 with Sony F43AM flash?

Yes.

 

[Aaron82]

*_*

The hotshoe on the RX1 is supposed to be "multi interface hotshoe", so it is neither sony nor common hotshoe. So now end up whether im using Sony flash or Nikon flash, i'll still need to use adapter... in that case might as well continue with the Sony hotshoe yah... save 1 party from the hassle of adapters...

Yes.

 

[Rashkae]

*_*

The hotshoe on the RX1 is supposed to be "multi interface hotshoe", so it is neither sony nor common hotshoe. So now end up whether im using Sony flash or Nikon flash, i'll still need to use adapter... in that case might as well continue with the Sony hotshoe yah... save 1 party from the hassle of adapters...

No. You don't understand. It's a standard ISO shoe with extra connectors. The new sony flashes use it.

If you use a Nikon flash, it works, just in full manual (same if you use a Nikon flash on a Canon camera etc.)

Why on earth you think "multi interface" means "cross brand" is beyond me.

 

[Aaron82]

Ok so i guess the problem is my F43AM Sony flash isn't in the "New Sony flashes" category.

Btw, how are you enjoying using your RX1, Mr Popular?

No. You don't understand. It's a standard ISO shoe with extra connectors. The new sony flashes use it.

If you use a Nikon flash, it works, just in full manual (same if you use a Nikon flash on a Canon camera etc.)

Why on earth you think "multi interface" means "cross brand" is beyond me.

 

[justme77]

Btw, how are you enjoying using your RX1, Mr Popular?

Wow, such an appreciation to people who helped answer your query?? I think 1/2 the users/readers in this thread do not own the RX1 (but that doesnt mean they have not tested it/used it). And your question does not require an RX1 owner to answer. Any Nex-6 users will be able to answer your query.

If you prefer only an RX1 owner to answer your query, you should specify this accordingly.

 

[Rashkae]

Ok so i guess the problem is my F43AM Sony flash isn't in the "New Sony flashes" category.

Btw, how are you enjoying using your RX1, Mr Popular?

Well, the F43am uses the old Minolta hotshoe. But anyone who isn't a smartaleck that cannot read anything about the a99, rx1, nex-6, etc, and needs to be spoonfed information that has been regurgitated to death all over the camera review sites would enjoy the RX1 as well.

I enjoyed shooting people shots with the rx1 as well as with the a99 which also uses the new hotshoe. But I guess actual experience does not matter to you, you only prefer typing away without educating yourself first.

So, mr rude, are you going to develop some common sense?

29 posts and already exposed as a rude, unappreciative person who cannot do basic research. Well done!

 

[kei1309]

i doubt any of us here have an RX1 to mess around with. but yes, the MI-Shoe is just a standard ISO shoe with extra contact points in it.

 

[Rashkae]

i doubt any of us here have an RX1 to mess around with. but yes, the MI-Shoe is just a standard ISO shoe with extra contact points in it.

But many have an a99 or nex-6 which has the same hotshoe...

 

[kei1309]

But many have an a99 or nex-6 which has the same hotshoe...

who can't be bothered to reply in an RX1 thread? shame on them for being so selfish and not spoonfeeding.

:nono:

 

[Rashkae]

who can't be bothered to reply in an RX1 thread? shame on them for being so selfish and not spoonfeeding.

:nono:

Nah they are all Mr Populars, didn't you know?

 

[ricohflex]

Can use this adapter to fit a normal hot shoe. But special electronic features may be lost.

 

[alpharoot]

I like the fact that the RX1 comes with the standard hotshoe (as per a99) so that we are not stuck with only sony flash w/o adapter.
Also prefer a small flash on the RX1 if need to. So far the high iso performance coupled with build in flash for fill-in is sufficient for me, although i do have a nikon sb30 on standby

 

[nik34]

One selling in B&S already...Near 4K for a compact Full frame...:think:

 

[Rashkae]

One selling in B&S already...Near 4K for a compact Full frame...:think:

There were a few on sale already

 

[alpharoot]

One selling in B&S already...Near 4K for a compact Full frame...:think:

Good luck to the seller.
Guess the stock will not be as bad compared to a month ago, and the fact that the new Fuji X100S will only pull the RX1 price down soon (competition is GOOD).

 

[zag]

Some RX1 shots...

click here if above doesn't work!
https://picasaweb.google.com/102797251849027228015/January8201302?authkey=Gv1sRgCPna5YDRnLzLHA

 

[ZoomZ]

Brought an overseas friend to try out this RX1, but no stocks everywhere. Most shops claim stocks will only come end of the month. And it is normally 1-2 sets only.

SLR Revo, MScolor, Alan Photo, Cathay Photo, Sony Stores at Funan, ION, all no stocks.

Think Sony still not producing fast enough to meet the heavy demand.

Looking forward to X100s as well, but there will be still be a difference between full frame and APS-C.

I already have a full frame M9P, and really like the form factor of X100. Any news when the X100s will be out? 2-3months time?

On the other hand, having a full frame sensor really makes a huge difference.... Maybe X100Z will have full frame like RX1?

Good luck to the seller.
Guess the stock will not be as bad compared to a month ago, and the fact that the new Fuji X100S will only pull the RX1 price down soon (competition is GOOD).