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I never use protectors on short-lifespan items like smart phones, etc. But knowing that I would keep the RX1 for a long time, and knowing that the LCD is (oddly) just plastic, I ordered the matching Sony protector along with the camera. It fits perfectly (of course) and provides all the...

What do you think of the Fotodiox grip? I'm very much considering that exact one. Is it well made? Does it fit in perfectly, and remain tight? Any play, or does it feel like it's one with the camera?

I tend to stay away from ever touching the individual color channel luminance, as I most often find that quickly introduces obvious banding in most of my images. But I may give that a quick look with some of the RX1 files to see whether it might be a secondary option. Thanks. Yes. I'm simply...

I'll never claim to be an actual LightRoom expert (far from it, in fact). But in regards to getting nice images (to my eyes) from the RX1, I found a number of key things in almost all the shots: 1) I have no idea whether it's the way LR decodes the Sony RAW files, or simply the way the Sony...

Thanks, Luke. I need to figure out a good photo sharing site (maybe Flickr?) so I can get all the images posted. Rather daunting task.

Thanks. The RX1 has been an interesting but very enjoyable new direction for my photography. Besides the massive differences in actually using it, compared with my usual DSLR, the post-process has been quite eye-opening. I came home with several thousand photos to sort through, and wound up...

Thanks. In some cases, where I feel the natural colors don't improve, or even detract from the shot, I'll create that look as an option to straight B&W or duotone. As with everything about the images from the RX1, there is SO much leeway with tweaking the colors and dynamic range. Just an...

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This is a continuation from my thread regarding my first trip with the RX1.

I shoot in RAW, and have every single internal adjustment turned "OFF" on my RX1. In my shooting so far, I've really abused its dynamic range, from shooting right into the sun, to shooting extremely harsh contrast subjects. But the chromatic aberration is so mild compared, especially compared to...

Sure. And I certainly wouldn't buy the Sony OVF. The reason why I'm considering one, however, has more to do with comfortable workflow, more than battery life. You can't leave the display on all the time, because it not only kills the battery, but more important, it starts to heat up the sensor...

On my trip, I found that it really seemed to vary, quite a bit. First of all, the temperatures swung wildly. Outside, at times, it was snowing and below freezing. Then right indoors to perfectly warm. So, that undoubtedly created some randomness in my batteries (although I carried the spares...

I think it's worth adding. As I sort through, and process the huge number of RAW files from my maiden "voyage" with my RX1, it's quite clear that the AA filter even on the non-R model is just so mild. I'm finding plenty of occasions (low-angle reflections in water ripples, for instance) where...

In the good ol' days, when I used to shoot, process and print my own B&W film, I still found that I tended towards a slightly under-exposed image. But that was purely my own creative preference. My tendencies still hold true in digital. Good example, Ray, about how much data is recoverable...

I've actually been surprised at how little (in fact, none) flare I've seen in the initial test photos I took with the RX1, sans-hood. I'll see if any crop up when I finally get to all my trip photos. I also had no add-ons on the body, of any kind. So, despite still being far from sly, it did fit...

Thought I'd add a quick update, seeing as I posted a variety of last-minute questions about the camera before I left. I have several thousand new images to slowly sort through, and then import into LightRoom. So, depending on how many are great keepers, my final opinion of the camera may change...

Here's an odd question. I want to reduce my clutter to a bare minimum for some travels. I'm already going to have an iPad with its requisite cable and AC wall power converter. Has anyone confirmed that a power unit like that can safely charge the RX1? I know, in most cases, those voltage...

No. No case. Just the LCD protective overlay, which one would hope would have been designed to allow light to pass through to the sensor. But who knows. Even indoors, I don't honestly prefer that pulsing from darker to lighter. So, much like Ray Sachs, I'll likely just leave at the max...

Indeed. I'll likely leave mine at that setting, too. It's such a HUGE difference. My "auto" is unusable outside. Although, I wonder whether that may be a side effect of using the Sony LCD protective shield? I never use those on other products, but the fact that Sony skimped on the glass screen...

That seems like the oddest oversight of them all. That the "function" button is nether all that flexible, nor customizable at all.

I don't know whether there is a "recommended" setting, per se. It's really what you either desire, or are capable of using on your post-end. The very best option available is AVCHD 60p 28M - however, AVCHD isn't the most easily worked with format on either PC or Mac. Especially, at the full 60p...

So, I'm a little bummed. I assumed that I could assign a specific LCS brightness (sunshine) to one of the 1, 2, 3 memory slots, and then keep the more efficient "auto" for other modes. But, it doesn't appear that those memory slots save those settings. What do you all do for such adjustments...

Okay...never mind. You need to be in the dedicated movie mode on the PASM dial in order to actually gain control over the full exposure controls.

I was noticing as I tried to shoot some video early, that the aperture was constantly adjusting with the lighting. That was both while in A and M exposure modes, ahead of starting to roll the video. Did I miss a setting some place? I hope. Please don't tell me that it continuously adjusts the...

Thanks! I have some decent media encoders on my end (Apple Compressor & Adobe Media Encoder) - and I know that Adobe Media Encoder can crack into the hidden .MTS stream video, and re-encode from there. However, I'm not sure whether that method is possibly bypassing improved quality from the...

Okay, so I'm stumped. I'm recording video at the top 60p 28m AVCHD. Then trying to import the video files right into iMovie via the direct USB connection to the camera. iMovie sees the RX1, but fails to see the individual movie clips, so there/s no way to import them. Anyone have any...

Thanks, everyone, for the good tips! I'll likely not have time to get any filters before I leave for my travels, anyway, so it'll be a better opportunity to test the specific capabilities of the camera, to its fullest. I must say, as others have commented, Sony sure spared EVERY expense with...

Just bought an RX1. As do most, I went back and forth as to whether it made better sense to get the "R" version. Ultimately, opted for non-R as I found no visual evidence that it would produce noticeably sharper or otherwise higher-quality RAW images. So, the journey begins. I ordered a...

Nikon DSLR bodies (at least the more pro versions) have had this perfected for generations. They have the two simultaneous button press, and single confirmation, to format each card in a camera. Simple. Perfect. And they're not dedicated buttons, yet they're permanently mapped to existing...

The simplest test would be for you to try out Lightroom on a different computer. Use your same camera test files, for consistency. That's the only way to rule out computer/software.

Fantastic. Thanks!

Thanks. Good input.

I don't believe I was soliciting advice on actual photographic techniques. But thanks for opining, all the same.

Thanks. Yeah, for my tastes and style of photography, the ability to shoot with a very shallow DOF (and maintain very high IQ) is paramount. Hence, the leading consideration of the RX1. I get close to considering one of the many m4/3 cameras, every so often, but despite their great gains in IQ...

Thank you. Two additional questions: 1) Do you normally use the focus assist light? Or do you leave that "off"? I normally turn mine off on all my cameras. 2) On the subject of kids, or at least movement. I have no illusions about trying to shoot sports or fast movement. However, what about...

One thing which isn't terribly well covered on the various reviews I read about the RX1, is how well it does or does not focus in lower light situations. Vaguely, most of the reviews simply say that it's not "great" but never seem to elaborate. So, those of you who have the experience, how...

Great photos, Ray. Just amazing, the level of fine detail being resolved. Thanks for the further gear advice, jloden. I'll look into such if I decide to join the club. Which, I think I may.

That's a very nice photo. It certainly seems that the RX1/R would make a terrific landscape camera.

Makes sense. Thanks.

Thanks for the input. If I were to buy an RX1 (or A7 as I'm considering that, too) I would likely get a second or third batteries, and a third-party charger. Regarding the exposure compensation on the Sony. Any idea what that modulates? Does that affect aperture, shutter speed, or ISO?

How about battery strategy? I know that it's rather embarrassing, that Sony neglected the charger in such a premium product. What are most people doing there? Are two batteries and an external charger enough for travel? Or are three batteries almost necessary? I'm more familiar with traveling...

Thanks.

Thanks, both of you. Out of curiosity (and I realize there is no one level of bright sunlight) any recollection what you need to stop down to under bright light, in order to keep exposure under control? Without a filter, that is. With the full-frame sensor, is 1/4000 even fast enough at whatever...

Hi: I'm considering the RX1 / RX1R as a travel and general family photography tool. I'll likely have a smattering of questions, but one which jumped right to the front: the shutter speed. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the max is 1/4000 - however that drops down to 1/2000 with the...