Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Full Frame Digital Camera, Black - Bundle - with Transcend 16GB SDHC Card, Lowepro Camera Pouch, Power2000 Spare Battery, Adorama Rapid Charger, LCD Screen Protector Kit, 12 Card Memory Wallet, New Leaf 3 Year Extended Warranty,

2024-03-26T20:00:00

The it is top tier, the lens, sensor, everything is amazing?. Except the firmware. As is typical for Sony, they let us spend thousands and did nothing to improve, even when they could. They jammed out two subsequent models and expected, presumably, we would all shell out again. I'd love to see Sony make another, but honestly the way Sony supports its products, especially more niche ones, would have me spend my money on a different brand and a model that comes after P2.

Aphonic

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2021-10-12T20:00:00

I like the camera great quality well made which makes it heavy for size image great but as you can?t change lenses you can?t zoom on image or as not sure if it?s me but can?t get close to do great macro shots. And unless you pay for a viewer you have to use screen only which in sun light you can?t see what your taking. Would love to test new models but can?t afford the camera price tag.

Andrew s.

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2021-10-12T20:00:00

I like the camera great quality well made which makes it heavy for size image great but as you can?t change lenses you can?t zoom on image or as not sure if it?s me but can?t get close to do great macro shots. And unless you pay for a viewer you have to use screen only which in sun light you can?t see what your taking. Would love to test new models but can?t afford the camera price tag.

Andrewreview7

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2020-03-02T19:00:00

The best camera I have ever had, image quality is perfection and unrivalled 35mm lens even at today’s standards in 2020

Kyran R.

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2018-11-29T19:00:00

The Sony RX1R camera is one of my all-time favorites, with excellent image quality, outstanding dynamic range, a superbly integrated Zeiss 2.0 prime lens that has beautiful rendition and microcontrast. The only downsides to the camera are 1) slow AF, esp. in lower light conditions, 2) poor battery life, and 3) the need for an external (hot shoe) EVF which will set you back another $400 or so.

jjpar492

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2018-11-29T19:00:00

The Sony RX1R camera is one of my all-time favorites, with excellent image quality, outstanding dynamic range, a superbly integrated Zeiss 2.0 prime lens that has beautiful rendition and microcontrast. The only downsides to the camera are 1) slow AF, esp. in lower light conditions, 2) poor battery life, and 3) the need for an external (hot shoe) EVF which will set you back another $400 or so.

johp

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2018-11-29T19:00:00

The Sony RX1R camera is one of my all-time favorites, with excellent image quality, outstanding dynamic range, a superbly integrated Zeiss 2.0 prime lens that has beautiful rendition and microcontrast. The only downsides to the camera are 1) slow AF, esp. in lower light conditions, 2) poor battery life, and 3) the need for an external (hot shoe) EVF which will set you back another $400 or so.

YitzchakLevy

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2018-09-27T20:00:00

This was my Christmas gift to myself. A very good camera. I would have purchased the newer model if it had a small fill flash. I am liking the detail from a full frame camera.

CamMan

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2018-09-24T20:00:00

I have a M1 and have taken several thousand pictures in a variety of modes. It does everything I ask it to do with outstanding image quality (except when I set it wrong). Biggest problem is keeping track of lens cover. Love in-camera HDR for inside buildings (e.g. church windows and interior shots). I use two custom buttons heavily.

jp2012

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2017-09-22T20:00:00

Fixed lense camera but after couple of yeas dust can go inside camera and lense that is not repairable should pay for lense

Fredbar

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2017-02-16T19:00:00

I have the rx1 for about 3 wks and love it. I also own the rx100, 5100,6000 which are all excellent for there individual purposes. This is my venture into full frame that wont hreak my back (17oz). It will be my carry around for street photos.

kennyp

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2017-01-20T19:00:00

I bought this over a year ago and expected I have taken about 2000 photos only down side is charging the battery I bought a separate charger and a spare battery

Nickpicker

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2016-11-15T19:00:00

So excited I got this camera!. I also own a Sony mirrorless full frame camera. I was thinking about get a zoom lens for that camera, but came across this and decided to spend a few hundred more and not have to worry about changing lenses quickly to get a close up. I've only played with it a few times, but I am so pleased with the images I've taken thus far.

LoriV

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2016-11-06T19:00:00

Looks and feels like my first "proper" camera, which was a rangefinder in the early 70s. Prime lens, full frame, lots of metal, glass and heft. Design encourages creativity and use of manual settings. In use it's discrete, unlike the Chieftain tank gun turrets of similarly specced DSLRs. If you treat photography is an art form then this camera is well worth looking at. However, if you need to just make a record of things, there are better options. Personally, I love it - its looks, the way it feels, the beautifully engineered controls, the way it makes me think about the picture I'm taking, and end results I'm proud of.

Oldmike

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2016-08-18T20:00:00

I was looking for a compact, full frame carry-everywhere camera, and the Sony seemed to fit the bill. It's well built (but not weatherproof, sadly) and is capable of excellent results. The main downside is that it is very slow in low light and the focusing can be frustratingly hit and miss.

Mike U.

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2016-03-29T20:00:00

This camera would be perfect if it has similar zoom abilities like the RX100.

Hanky

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2016-03-16T20:00:00

Best camera in the world for size, usage, convenience

john f.

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2016-02-29T19:00:00

I baught this camera a couple of weeks ago, and it looks promessing so far. What is very odd is that the firmware is still on v 1.0, and no plans to upgrade according to Sony Support

hordlandsguten

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2015-09-10T20:00:00

I bought this camera recently and so far I am very pleased with the high standard of photographs that I have taken. The Zeiss lens is excellent and all pictures are very sharp. The camera is well amde and should last for many years

bobed5897

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2015-06-11T20:00:00

I started using the camera outdoors, really working well. Indoors I'm having some trouble getting external flashes to work because the shoe is not compatible with any other camera...

Stephan2001

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2015-06-01T20:00:00

Very pleased with this camera. I do wish Sony would issue a new firmware to address the slow auto focus issue.

EFTC

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2015-05-22T20:00:00

The RX1-R is the camera I always wanted, but was never made before. I always wanted a "no holds Barred" SMALL camera that offered all the features that the big SLR/DSLR had but were too cumbersome to have at hand on a routine basis. Like fast lens for low light and/or shallow depth of field, large Full fame sensor, built in flash plus hot shoe for key additional options. full auto mode to manual options. Many special effects. As the saying goes... "The best camera is..." the one you have with you to capture the one in a life image. Pros: A well built all around great camera. Cons: None really, there is no Perfect camera. some might wish to have had a removable lens (dust problem) then get one of Sony's Alpha7 series models. If you do some serious soul searching, you'll realize that most of you photos are/were taken with a single lens, most likely the prime kit lens that came with your camera. I upgraded my multi- lens NEX-7 for the RX1-R, finally realizing that in the past 50 years 90% of my images were with a prime lens. My telephoto and wide angle lenses stayed home or in the camera bag. Wish it was cheaper? Yes, the same could be said concerning certain top of the line watches or cars....

cptpatriot7

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2015-02-17T19:00:00

First let me start my review by given everybody who’s thinking of purchasing the RXR1 how I arrived at my purchase. I started with cameras 1963, and owned two and quarter square roll film cameras and 35mm SLR cameras. Also did all my own developing and enlarging my black and white prints. So with fifty years being an amateur photographer and having owned many cameras, have always known the joy of being able to set a camera up with or without a light meter. These are the most important things to me which made me choose the RXR. My priorities were a camera which a viewfinder could be use and yes I have the FDA-EV1MK any concerning photographer would not be with one. The Zeiss lens having used microscopes for years have not found much too equal Zeiss plus all cameras fitted with Zeiss lens have given superb results. I went for a fixed lens because I found for landscapes, close up of plants and portrait this was ideal, when I did own different lens in the past I found I never needed to carry extra lens. I have had a cable release cable since 1963 and I am glad I held on to it because the RXR1 has a thread in the shutter release button which I may add works. If I have any gripes it’s the flash design while I understand the position when it’s activated is high to clear the lens when being use, the assembly feels flimsy. Also the socket for charging and downloading data could be more robust, but saying that there is no perfect camera we all find the design of the camera we own does not meet our individual needs. One thing would have been nice to have a professional developing software instead of the play memories you have to download to.

Nickpicker

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2015-02-03T19:00:00

I bought this camera whilst on holiday in the US. I have always used full frame cameras and am totally amazed at the quality of the pictures on this camera. The size and weight are superb and the depth of clarity just unbelievable. A real winner in my books for the amateur and professional alike.

sangmoosa

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2014-12-13T19:00:00

Quality of the photos are superb.size of camera is excellent.very easy to carry around all day.

Dinky

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2014-10-23T20:00:00

This camera produces amazing photos that equal and at times surpass those produced by monster sized DSLR's. Professional capability in a near pocket-sized body. Discreet and understated, it's great for street photography as well as for landscapes. It does however need a firmware update. Video should offer XAVC-S 50mbps codec like its little brother, the amazing SONY DSC RX10, and you should be able to use focus peaking in normal framing and while capturing video. Focus in general could be improved via firmware. Otherwise, a fantastic camera.

CNJPHOTO

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2014-07-01T20:00:00

A wonderful camera. I know it's pointless to speculate what camera "someone or other" would use if he were alive today, but I really think that Cartier-Bresson would have been tempted by this. This is the camera that his company of choice have yet to come up with. Small, beautifully built, versatile, inconspicuous, silent and excellent resolution. Alright, it has a 35mm fixed lens and C-B is supposed to have used a 50mm almost exclusively, but here you're the photographer not C-B.

Gründahl

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2014-06-23T20:00:00

This is a great camera but it wouldn't suit everyone. You are "restricted" to a 35mm full frame lens. The Zeiss quality is superb and the results are outstanding. I sold all my Canon gear to buy this camera and have not regretted it since. It will fit into a small bag and without the viewfinder would fit into a coat pocket. The Menu is easy to navigate and you have the option of a macro setting which works very well.Another great feature is flash sync to 1/2000th second. The finish is excellent and it oozes quality. I would recommend that you purchase the EVF, it is very expensive but makes the camera so much better to handle As regards the 35mm lens, all you have to do is move your feet to obtain a different view.I crop my images and this does not affect the quality or the ability to produce large prints.

mixpix

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2014-06-23T20:00:00

This is a great camera but it wouldn't suit everyone. You are "restricted" to a 35mm full frame lens. The Zeiss quality is superb and the results are outstanding. I sold all my Canon gear to buy this camera and have not regretted it since. It will fit into a small bag and without the viewfinder would fit into a coat pocket. The Menu is easy to navigate and you have the option of a macro setting which works very well.Another great feature is flash sync to 1/2000th second. The finish is excellent and it oozes quality. I would recommend that you purchase the EVF, it is very expensive but makes the camera so much better to handle As regards the 35mm lens, all you have to do is move your feet to obtain a different view.I crop my images and this does not affect the quality or the ability to produce large prints.

bonneville650

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2014-06-06T21:00:00

I had the privilege of comparing the RX1 to the Sony A7 & A7R, Olympus OMD EM-1 and the FujiFilm X-T1. All of these cameras are wonderful but they just don't measure up to the RX1 in terms of edge to edge sharpness. The 55/1.8 on the Sony A7 comes very close but the RX1 still wins out. However, if I was just shooting portraits the A7R/A7 with the 55/1.8 is tough to beat. The EM-1 and the X-T1 are both awesome camera's with tons of features but they just can't compete with the full-frame Sonys in terms of detail, low light, shallow depth of field and dynamic range. I've tried very hard to replace the RX1; I even sold my first RX1 and bought the Sony A7R thinking that it would produce better results with the larger sensor and FE Zeiss 35 mounted on it - wrong. Center sharpness was great but the corners were bad. The first curtain shutter shock inherent to the A7R diminished sharpness with many lenses. The shutter shock on the A7R forced me to sell it and replace it with the A7. I'm very happy with the A7 but still doesn't quite produce the same results as the RX1. Ended up repurchasing the RX1 in the form of the RX1R. No matter how hard I tried I simply couldn't replace it.

dav