Thread: Buyer's Remorse Already?

Originally Posted by Ray

I had the opposite thing happen. I was wowed by its IQ and particularly it's low light capability (especially at the wide end) at first, which allowed me to overlook the things I didn't like about it. But over time, the lack of feel and tactile controls as well as a few capabilities it didn't have at all soured me on the camera and I got to the point I enjoyed it less and less each time I shot with it. Very capable but just no damn fun for me to shoot with.

So, no, no buyer's remorse initially, but a serious case of it over time. Maybe you'll have the opposite experience and grow to love it!

-Ray

Ray, did you get rid of your RX100... and do you still have your LX-7?

Originally Posted by Biro

Ray, did you get rid of your RX100... and do you still have your LX-7?

The RX100 is now my wife's. it's perfect for her - stays in iAuto and she interacts with the zoom rocker and shutter button and nothing else, so the interface doesn't bother her at all. I definitely still have the LX7.

-Ray

I bought the rx100 as a take anywhere.. Be able to pull from my front jean pocket.. The only camera from Fuji that fits that bill is the xf1. The x10/20 is only slightly smaller than the x100, more of a coat pocket size camera IMHO. So far I still like the rx100 for my intended use.

I would say use it for awhile (before return period ends), before u make a decision.

Gary

For me, it's hard to warm up to something. I either like it or I don't. I may like it at first, and then dislike it later. But if I dislike it at first, I rarely like it later. In my humble opinion, I'd return it.

Well, the camera went back today. I thank everyone for their feedback. After further thought, the problem with the RX100 - for me - isn't that I don't think it's a good camera. I'm sure it puts out great results for its size - in fact, I know it. And I'm sure I can adapt to the camera's user interface well enough.

No, for me, it's that the total bill came to nearly $700 with refurbished camera, two-year warranty, small belt-mount case and the external charger with extra battery (both of which I feel are necessary). If I went with the brand-new RX100, the price would have been more than $800. In either case, that's more than I am willing to spend on this class of camera at this time. That's based on how much I'll likely use the RX100 versus the rest of my gear.

What's more, I could put that $700 toward a Fuji X100s or buy a Fuji X20 outright and have money left over. Perhaps when the price of the RX100 finally comes down late in its run. I could see paying $500 for the camera and charger - but that's just me. I am in no way questioning RX100 owners on their purchases. I might eventually have one as well.

my next buy will be a D600, or maybe a D7000, (the price is now "a steal"), or maybe the D800 ........I know I'm bouncing between FX and DX, but Nikon have not released a new DX 20+ meg body which is what I really want........ my D300 has been marvellous but I just fancy a "later model" with better low light and high ISO performance

I am still a DSLR guy ...... small sensors just do not do it for me ..... I have tried a lot of the SCs, but the DSLR still wins as my main body and nikon, (and canon), still produce the best lens range....... if M43 had developed better longer lenses and quality glass them maybe I would have persevered ........ but they have not. .........

Bill, rumor has that the D7100 is just around the corner. And a D400. Per a Japanese magazine's forecast.

Hasn't Nikon already released a few 24MP DX model DSLRs?

I just had a really incredible shoot with my 5D on Saturday night. The results were so pleasing to me, that I just can't give up my DSLR.

Originally Posted by wt21

I just had a really incredible shoot with my 5D on Saturday night. The results were so pleasing to me, that I just can't give up my DSLR.

Where are the pics?