I Bought A Sony RX100-III In 2024 And Here Are My First Impressions

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Paul Takes Photos

Paul Takes Photos

2 ай бұрын

In this video, I'll share the 3 reasons why I bought a Sony RX100-III and my first impressions of shootings with it . The Sony RX100-III could be your ideal street & travel photography companion and it comes at a budget price of under $500 new and on the used market it is bang for your buck
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@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Sony RX100-III: geni.us/zEJ52 My other cameras and episodes Fujifilm xt30ii: geni.us/mnYxO Fujifilm xt30II street photography settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn2lYWylrZusqK8si=MO1cBIVAk_mbAH7J Fujifilm 16mm f/2.8 geni.us/vPvv2qU Fujifilm 23mm f/2.0 geni.us/80Z3zB (stayhome kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn2UpZKijrSWkJo Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 geni.us/JNaA Fujifilm 18-55 f/2.8-f/4.0: geni.us/IJw4ZOB Sigma 56mm f/1.4 geni.us/91ctz stayhome kzbin.info/www/bejne/panVi62wnKllm5Y and stayhomekzbin.info/www/bejne/hpzHoYl4lKqae6M Fujifilm 90mm f/2.0 WR: geni.us/TBU6hl (stayhomekzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjKnJmDn7x6qKc Ricoh GRIII(X) geni.us/nelxs Lens Cap; geni.us/pKs1ka Thumbrest: geni.us/wUIZ5s Batteries: geni.us/3unzzul
@randallbrander8157
@randallbrander8157 2 күн бұрын
I have a dummy battery for my RX100 VA & AV-1M2. Makes all the difference in the world. Also use 1tb sd cards. Use a 5v1a external cellphone battery charger or plug outlet to run the dummy batteries. Anything Higher voltage might damage the camera. The combination of extra battery life and storage is wonderful. Cheers!
@faethe000
@faethe000 Ай бұрын
I wouldn't mind that it's 10 years old, but 10 years old and still $700 is a bridge too far for me.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
$700?? wow that is a lot I bought it for 425 bucks new here in Europe. Where are you based?
@faethe000
@faethe000 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos USA
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
@@faethe000 wow is that expensive in the US? That is a surprise normally US has best deals in the world :)
@faethe000
@faethe000 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos it's probably because pns cameras are all the rage right now, mostly because of influencers. So demand has prices very high.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
@@faethe000 ah okay that makes sense. In Europe it seems less the case
@rafblum
@rafblum 2 ай бұрын
thx and hi from Poland❤
@MalcolmRuthven
@MalcolmRuthven 12 күн бұрын
I bought my RX-100-III new in 2016 and still love it. I never worry about using high ISOs because I shoot RAW and convert with DxO with its great noise reduction.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 11 күн бұрын
Awesome isn't it :) no artificial intelligence and still great pics and shooting experience
@cloudhands
@cloudhands 2 ай бұрын
Ordered one of these a few days ago and can’t wait for it to arrive. I have a family fun trip overseas (Europe) coming up and was not looking forward to the size & weight of my full frame mirrorless as I want to travel as light as possible. So now I’m watching all the rx100 iii videos I can find. I expect the flexibility & portability will help me get back into carrying a camera all the time. I’ve become less excited about carrying the big camera around and a bit bummed out about it. Thanks for the video!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed with it. Bring 5 spare batteries and an old usb charger :) Walking and travelling with big cameras is a pain in the **** enjoy Europe!
@piotrrafa177
@piotrrafa177 2 ай бұрын
Same 😂! Waiting for mine to arrive 😊
@lumixographer2185
@lumixographer2185 Ай бұрын
I made the jump from Lumix G9 and m43 to the Sony RX10iv. It proved to be an amazing camera on safari in Africa. It performed so well that I've sold my m43 cameras and lenses. To get a more pocketable camera with features I love on the RX10iv, I bought the Sony Zv-1. It's a great little camera that's perfect for street and trail photography. The 1 inch sensor is no problem given Sony's excellent phase detect autofocus. Paired with Topaz Photo AI, jpeg images from the Zv-1 & RX10IV have exceptional detail and can be deeply cropped. Thanks for sharing an informative review!👍
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Wow sold you the MFT for the Sony. That is something that I hardly ever hear. I should check out topaz AI as it is a great tool, so I have heard. Thank you for the feedback and enjoying my video
@lumixographer2185
@lumixographer2185 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos My travel kit to Southeast Asia will include the Sony Zv-1 (24-70mm) for closeup/street, Lumix ZS200 (24-360mm) for distant objects, and Insta360 Go 3 for pov video. The whole kit should weigh about 2.4 pounds. It's a pocketable set of tools for almost any situation. Compared to my Lumix G9 & GX850 plus lenses that I dragged through the Amazon, Andes and Galapagos, my new kit better fits my needs for travel without breaking my back or baggage fees. Instead of investing/buying into a camera system, I've moved on to choosing cameras as tools to fit my needs. As to the smaller 1 inch sensor, the advances in sensor design and improvements in AI for editing minimize concerns/sensor envy (mine is bigger than yours😉). Daring to change can make you can be both a better and happier photographer.👍🙂
@dayeah765caoni3
@dayeah765caoni3 Ай бұрын
@@lumixographer2185seems like image quality is not among your priorities😂
@lucasgin
@lucasgin 2 ай бұрын
If I am not mistaken this camera use leaf shutter. So it will be a waste if the flash is not used 😅 especially in backlit situation
@r.veuger346
@r.veuger346 Ай бұрын
Wat leuk dat iemand in 2024 nog aandacht besteedt aan deze camera. Vanaf 2015 tot vorig jaar mijn 'hoofdcamera' geweest. Ik was altijd verrast hoeveel kwaliteit er uitkwam en dat ik in de files ook nog redelijk kon 'croppen' . Voor mij was vooral de F/1.8 de hoofdreden met het formaat. Ideal voor vakanties, waarbij je ook veel interieurs doet van kerken en musea bijvoorbeeld. Helaas is Sony na de III nooit meer terug gekomen met zo'n lichtsterke lens. Wel kregen de volgende modellen meer zoombereik, maar met een meer standaard lichtsterkte. Het ingebouwde ND filter was zijn tijd ook ver vooruit. Je ziet het nu pas in 'mirrorless' systeemcamera's verschijnen. Daarna overgestapt op Fuji na heel lang wikken en wegen. De XT30II voelt niet eens zo heel klein, omdat ik deze al gewend was. Jammer genoeg zijn de batterijen nu 'op' en is hij om de haverklap leeg. Om daar nu weer in te gaan investeren...
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Bedankt voor het delen van je ervaringen. Batterijen zijn niet zo heel duur, 25 euro voor 2 of drie
@buckleyrobinson7415
@buckleyrobinson7415 Ай бұрын
I picked one up for about $200 a little over a year ago. Nice little camera. Truly pocketable. Though I still bring a larger camera with my like a xpro-2 or q2m most of the time. This thing is great for places that don't normally allow "real" cameras. Concerts, sporting events, etc...
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I actually do the same. Went for a week on a trip with Sony A7III and the 85mm but had the little pocket beast with me too as it sometimes just perfect for certain occasions (most concerts and "closed" types of surroundings
@mehowkielan1984
@mehowkielan1984 Ай бұрын
Nice video and photos! Thanks for sharing. Do you live in Krakow?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thanks, no I don't but I visit it a few times a year
@mike_qbik
@mike_qbik Ай бұрын
Still using mine. And still getting excellent images. My other camera is Leica SL2S and sometimes even I cant tell the difference. B&W is stunning as well as the “paint” brush preset ;-) super sharp, super reliable. If it gets ever replaced it has to be either RX2 or Leica Dlux 8
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I agree with the B&W it is very good in this camera. SL2S vs RX talk about size difference 😉 I'd consider the Lumix LX100m3 if it ever comes out :)
@ezekielkokspeaks
@ezekielkokspeaks Ай бұрын
I have my grd ricoh and i love it! Able to compare?
@butchgo8930
@butchgo8930 Ай бұрын
I’m leaning towards my mid-seventies and for this reason I now favor lighter and smaller cameras like my Sony RX100V. But in my younger days I preferred the bulky SLR/DSLR bodies and lenses.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I am turning 50 this year and really dont like running around with a big camera and a 24-70 or 70-200mm lens :) i think Sony really missed an opportunity with this camera line if I not they would have stuck with their line and be a little bit more patient
@Htbaa
@Htbaa Ай бұрын
I just bought the mark 7 a couple of weeks ago because I wanted a pocketable but capable camera. My A6400 is great, but not always easy to take along considering I always have my dog with me. The mark 7 was a lot of money, but you get a lot of camera for that. I added the same grip to it as well, it needs it.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Enjoy it! Thanks for sharing and indeed they aren't cheap :)
@nomikism
@nomikism 5 күн бұрын
i bought my rx100m3 on 2018! Loved it back then, missing only a touchscreen. I solely covered some of my trips with it. It could never cover all my needs though cause i mostly love taking photos out of the standard focal lengths ( ultrawide or tele ) and of course it couldn't handle lowlight properly. At the moments it's lying in a drawer cause last couple of years mobile photography had really stepped up its game and no matter how small the rx100 is, it's still an extra device. It's not just computational photography anymore with a single standard lens. High end phones with at least three lenses can help you cover a wide range of mm wonderfully - even at low light situations. I still dont enjoy shooting through the screen with a touch release button, but it's super convenient for everyday situations. My m43 camera goes out only for trips and special occasions. And i still don't feel like selling my rx100
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 4 күн бұрын
Excellent points, thank you for sharing
@user-pq3oq2nq2h
@user-pq3oq2nq2h Ай бұрын
I bought the camera from new used it a lot had no problems with it at all give it away to a friend who was looking for a small camera he had done some work for me and he knows very little about photography or cameras I give it to him aprox 6 month ago now and he loves it the camera was just good at what I wanted carry in a pocket pull out when needed take pictures got lots of keepers from it pictures that I feel are better than a phone in my opinion I was happy and now my friend is happy with the camera great little thing to have on you at all times EDC type thing I now use small ish Fuji cameras myself which I can change the lenses on hope you enjoy the camera have fun.......
@PriyabDash
@PriyabDash Ай бұрын
This camera is really good and my regular daily carry camera.
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
I bought an RX100 M2 second hand a few years back for $250. Each iteration of the RX100 is different but the image quality is outstanding and its tiny. However, I am still using an A mount camera and lenses for the most part and a phone other times. Only rarely does the RX100 get used because for many things most of the time (I can't believe I am saying this) a phone is now good enough. RX100 saved the day a few years ago when I had a lens fail while overseas so its always packed as the backup. And yes it will get an image when a phone or DSLR won't. Well worth having even if I don't use it as much as I thought I might. The II has no EVF and a hot shoe in addition to a built in flash although I suspect its more meant for an accessory EVF than a flash. Battery life is excellent in contrast to your experience, possibly because no EVF. I shoot RAW and process manually, no in cam creative styles for me, but I can see the value for those who want to go that way. In addition you can control with a mobile phone and video quality is fine also. Its a really versatile thing.
@andrewdewar8159
@andrewdewar8159 Ай бұрын
That is the camera that I have. I bought it in 2017 for £750. A review said it was the best compact camera that has a view finder. You can get the latest one, more than £1000 but it zooms to like 240mm I think .
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I chose this one because of the 24-70mm equivalent and also the price ⭐
@earlfenwick
@earlfenwick 2 ай бұрын
I've had one for years and have returned some other cameras bc they didn't best the mk3. (Looking at you gx-9.) Sometime it amazes me. It's nicely aged. I'm keeping my eye out for a mk5 or a mk7, but I wonder if it would make that much difference. Maybe the focus. The audio inputs on the mk 7 are enticing but I'd miss the faster lens. I have an RX10 mk 1 that I use for video mostly. That camera is way underrated and is not really so big if you take off the lens shade. I'm always hoping for a new compact camera on the market. Nice video.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I chose the m3 for two reasons, focal length and also price. It is the best balanced deal. With the later models having a zoom till 200mm simply doesnt appeal
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
There are all sorts of differences between models, mainly the lens. But image quality was something they got right from the get go.
@petervanackeren5227
@petervanackeren5227 2 ай бұрын
A Pentax guy here .. but my go to travel cam is RX100-III . Simply exceptional.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
RX is simply perfect for travel light, no extra suitcase or backpack. Don't mind me asking, which Pentax are you shooting?
@petervanackeren5227
@petervanackeren5227 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos I just replaced my K-7 by a K-F
@MikeRoV
@MikeRoV Ай бұрын
I actually use the same settings for b&w, images look great straight out of the camera. Really feel like this is an understimated camera, bought mine 2 years ago for 100 usd, almost new. I use the viewfinder a lot and it seems to hold ok, even the moving part. The coat on the screen has the typical durability, its better to use a protectos as the coat washes out if you are not super careful. Really love this camera. I also used to carry a big camera and at least a couple of lenses. Now i dont see the need for that, made me chance my shooting style when im on the go. Big camera almost always stays at home.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing and explaining on the viewfinder and tips on protecting the camera. B&W jpegs are really good from this camera, close to Ricoh and even Leica B&W. I have the same when it comes to cameras. My Sony A7III is gathering dust.
@ProfessorMad86
@ProfessorMad86 8 күн бұрын
Bought a used RX100 M1 in great condition a few years ago for around 100 €. It is a decent little camera to bring anywhere, it is light, cheap and easy to operate. The image quality can easily compete with some APS-C cameras i have used. First question i always got asked is "Is it better than a smartphone camera?" to which i answer "It depends on what kind of photo you want to take".
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 6 күн бұрын
True indeed your camera is the tool, it is us photographers who take the picture. Cameras allow far more control and it requires practice, smartphone photography i always call it is assisted photography because the phone does a lot of the heavy lifting. That said I see some phone photographers produce some pretty amazing photos.
@Nerdzombiedisco
@Nerdzombiedisco 2 ай бұрын
I am always impressed by my Mark I. I prefer the RX100 over the Ricoh GRiii. It's like having a mini A7. The IQ surprises me. The build quality surprises me. The Low light capability is incredible. I've also collected the Nikon 1 system for pennies, another 1inch sensor. The only issue I have with the RX100 is dust working its way on the sensor from the retracting lens. Which is why I got mine for cheap. I found a solution to remove all sensor dust and also to replace the backscreen's cloudy issues. Great little camera. Cheers!
@paullafleur6112
@paullafleur6112 2 ай бұрын
Hello, would you be able to share your solution to remove RX100 sensor dust and replacing the back screen cloudy issues? I'm considering the Sony RX100 or Lumix LX100m2. While researching these, I've noticed several people talking about dust on sensor. Anyhow, many thanks for sharing your experience!
@Nerdzombiedisco
@Nerdzombiedisco 2 ай бұрын
@@paullafleur6112 Sure. Empty dry, small waterbottle. Cut bottom off. Place open bottom over lens. Place vacuum nozzle on drinking end and turn on. Turn on camera to deploy lens. Repeat seveal times. Make sure to have a good seal. Take a photo to check progress. Works wonders on similar designed cameras! Cheers. The back screen requires a replacement screen protector from Amazon or eBay. Simply peel off the old one off the camera. It is a but stubborn to pry off the factory adhesive but it is possible...and makes the screen so bright and clear. Good luck.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Love this solution! Great tip! Thank you and thank you for your earlier feedback
@Nerdzombiedisco
@Nerdzombiedisco 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos No problem. Subscribed. Happy photo adventures!
@paullafleur6112
@paullafleur6112 2 ай бұрын
@@Nerdzombiedisco Brilliant. What a good idea! Many thanks for sharing
@robertolira9843
@robertolira9843 2 ай бұрын
Just purchased this model 😊
@deepikaguunti
@deepikaguunti 3 күн бұрын
How's it? Is it worth it to buy?
@Risayogi
@Risayogi Ай бұрын
I have its vlogging-oriented sibling, ZV-1. It’s small, compact, takes descent photos. My main problem for ZV-1 is, the power button is so small but very easy to accidentally pressed when stored inside my bag. When on, the lens protrudes and hits the inside of my bag, messing with the zoom motor. And it stays on and eats up the battery. It’s frustrating. Plus, their Imaging Edge app to transfer photos is really buggy and slow.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I used the zv-1 too and found it a little fragile. Id actually argue that the RX100 linę has a better build quality especially the older models. I haven't noticed any issues with the Rx switch on/off issues
@johnpoulter
@johnpoulter Ай бұрын
I bought ( and sold ) the RX-100 Mki three times. The fact one costs now £250 more than five or six years ago is testament to its quality, ability and the power of YT reviews. The B&Ws were always pretty fantastic, I like the heavy contrast look, too. All in all, a pretty darn underrated camera. Or was😄👍
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
You are right, camera manufacturers stopped the point and shoot lines because of smartphone and now everybody is screaming for new or used small point and shooters. My Fuji XE with lens cost 125 euro 4 yrs ago now it is 350-600 euro
@nikos-giorgos
@nikos-giorgos Ай бұрын
I have two rx100s sealed, hopefully prices go up. Or maybe they won't.
@johnpoulter
@johnpoulter Ай бұрын
@@nikos-giorgos Used one on eBay £380, most are about that
@nikos-giorgos
@nikos-giorgos Ай бұрын
@@johnpoulter Used and sealed are two completely different things.
@johnpoulter
@johnpoulter Ай бұрын
@@nikos-giorgos That's my point: if used ones are going for that kind of money, yours sealed will be worth more.
@Swaggerlot
@Swaggerlot 28 күн бұрын
That has to be the longest considered reply for a n old camera that I've ever heard of.
@ManyDoors777
@ManyDoors777 Ай бұрын
This looks interesting! I need a new camera to take hiking up in the mountains. My Nikon D800 is just too heavy anymore…
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Yeah it is great in terms of weight and image quality, I'd be more worried about dust and rain as it is not weather sealed. Big difference in terms of form and weight Nikon D800 vs. This little pocket gem
@Kenaroni
@Kenaroni 2 ай бұрын
I bought a mark 3 a year ago and I love it. The pop up EVF viewfinder convinced me, because I’m not a fan of just having an LCD screen, especially outdoors. I will say be careful if you’re buying a used one from Japan because these models have NO English menus whatsoever. There is an unofficial PC app to install other languages. It worked for me but it’s not a guarantee.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Mine was not from Japan, at least not that i am aware of
@artistjoh
@artistjoh Ай бұрын
I have the VII. It is brilliant. I love the EVF. I added a filter thread, and a variable ND lives there. I also added a wooden hand grip on a SmallRig L half cage which allowed me to add two cold shoes for audio and video light. I would not want to go back to the basic Sony body. It really needs the hand grip and. I use the DJI Pocket for video, but I take a lot more photographs than video and that is where the RX100 VII shines, but it is perfect for getting video of far away things (love the zoom) and slow motion. I take the two cameras overseas with me and it is a perfect travel setup.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
The VII has all the modern bells and it what makes the RX series great for many types of photography and brining it with you without having to carry a ton of gear
@nauxsi
@nauxsi 18 күн бұрын
I wonder if this would be ideal companion for a budget smartphone since you can send pics to it .
@artistjoh
@artistjoh 18 күн бұрын
@@nauxsi The quality and capabilities are so much better than any smartphone that in many ways you have it the wrong way around. The smartphone is the ideal companion to the RX100 VII. I look at the files side by side regularly and the phone photographs regularly suffer from computational effects such as over-sharpening. When the light gets poor there is a visible reduction in quality in the phone images compared to the camera, although, perversely, the phone due to computational enhancements, actually gets a brighter image in lower light. But the biggest problem for all phones is the lack of physical features. It is easier, for example to see the image in the viewfinder of the camera in bright light than to see the image on the screen of the phone. For a heavy user, the physical controls make a big difference in overall tiredness at the end of the day, and the speed of capturing imagery, therefore the amount achieved in a day. Plus being able to rotate a control ring to change aperture is worth gold in terms of ergonomics, and that excellent physical zoom, ease of using ND filters, plus being able to quickly copy many GB of photographs and video via SD card in card reader without using up valuable WiFi data bandwidth makes the camera by far the primary device, with the phone being a useful companion from time to time. I do use Moment lenses on the phone to expand the limitations of the phone, but it is still never as good or as enjoyable as using a real camera. Gathering imagery is my job and so I view it from a working perspective. At home I use bigger cameras and a lot more gear, but traveling requires maximizing capabilities with a minimum of gear. I should also mention that a high percentage of video I shoot I get on the DJI Pocket as the Pocket gets better video in lower light than either phone or Sony and stabilization is always perfect for walk-around shooting.. The Sony, though, is ideal for getting video where I need the zoom for tele, or to zoom into or out of a subject. Since I rarely upload any imagery to social media I tend to not transfer images between camera and phone in the field, but in the instances where I might choose to send something to someone, I prefer to either just directly use the phone for a couple of shots, or just wait, and do that on the iPad later that night, after I have transferred the daily imagery to the iPad. I have to admit that I am a much heavier user of cameras than most people and my experience likely is very different to your needs. In London a few weeks ago I shot hundreds of GB of imagery over the five weeks, and when you are transferring more than 100GB daily (often over 200GB), using SD card transfer is the only realistic option. When I arrived I bought a data SIM card with 60GB for a month for the phone, and by being careful with it it proved to be a great and economical choice, but I would have quickly run out of data had I been using that data to upload a lot of imagery. Instead, I relied on the TB's of iPad storage plus external HDD's to store daily imagery. Besides, Sony requires faffing around to make transfers, so for me, WiFi transfer in the field is more something you do if you have to, but it is definitely not my first choice. However you do things, I think that a phone is a great adjunct to a real camera these days, and I was regularly using all three devices, phone, RX100 VII, and Pocket, with the Sony used for most of the stills, and the Pocket for a majority of the video, and the phone supplementing both of them, but the phone was used for at most, 10% of the time.. We live in a glorious time, when getting so much photography and video can be done by three devices that can easily be carried in pockets and a small shoulder bag. The bigger problem has been the three months it took me to organize and process all that imagery after my return :) I expect to be mining that imagery to be making videos and artworks (mostly watercolors) for at least a couple of years, probably more.
@davidgates3044
@davidgates3044 Ай бұрын
I have the model 5 of the RX100 and while I love the flip up screen and little peekaboo viewfinder, the image quality just can’t compete with the similarly compact Ricoh GRIII
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
It makes sense as the Ricoh has an APS-C sensor, that said I believe the Sony RX100 series fights its own corner very well. Regardless both system provide awesome shooting experience and great images. Ricoh with low light is surprisingly good
@paullafleur6112
@paullafleur6112 2 ай бұрын
Cool! I'm considering the Sony RX100VA vs Lumix LX100m2 now. Haven't made up my mind yet...
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
That is a hard choice as the lx series are excellent cameras somehow though i do appreciate the flip screen on the Sony. Image quality wise the lx100 series has a unique colour rendering
@paullafleur6112
@paullafleur6112 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos Agreed
@paullafleur6112
@paullafleur6112 12 күн бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos Found a second-hand Lumix LX100m2 in almost new state and for a good price. Decided on that one. Hope the absence of a flip screen won't be too annoying. Keep up the inspirational videos
@markborkowski797
@markborkowski797 2 ай бұрын
I have had this same model for several years and really like it. My only complaint is that the start-up time is a bit slow.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
I did notice it wasn't Ricoh fast, when using the evf when starting up it seems little bit faster.
@jaspervos4345
@jaspervos4345 Ай бұрын
I purchased the RX100m3 last year, took it on a trip to NYC and loved it, but also hated it. Loved the size, image quality, focus, options to customize and the EVF. Really hated the lens always sticking out when on (i lik to have my camera in hand and always on) and the fiddly controls. Went for the fuji X100s after this. Less flexible, lower quality, worse autofocus. Yet do love shooting with that. Sometimes, the choice too personal, not based on data or specs. Might rebuy a rx100 at some point, or Ricoh GR, as I do miss the size.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I personally also bought the m3 because of the 24-70mm equivalent range. I do own the Ricoh GRIII-X too and do love shooting with it too and I would agree cameras are personal. I personally hated the X100V
@michaelturk9625
@michaelturk9625 Ай бұрын
I’ve had my rx100iii for years. It is my take everywhere camera!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Excellent. Just a question after all those years: is the EVF still working well? I do find at it a bit fragile at first impressions.
@michaelturk9625
@michaelturk9625 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos mine was second hand, under AU$400 on fleabay. It now has two problems, which I work around: the lens protection covers sometimes do not retract completely, so I give them a little flick; and more severe it has an unrepairable motherboard problem with the mode selection dial in that the Aperture mode setting is unpredictable, again I can live with that by re-selecting. I am considering purchasing a new rx100iii as it is at the sweet spot in terms of capabilities and price.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
@@michaelturk9625 my xt1 had similar problems with the lens. They remain somewhat fragile and yet robust. I understand that camera prices.in Australia tend to be on the higher side by default, isn't that right?
@michaelturk9625
@michaelturk9625 Ай бұрын
@PaulTakesPhotos yes the exchange rate means that we have to multiply the US$ by approximately 1.5.
@daviddunmore7076
@daviddunmore7076 Ай бұрын
I have the MkIV version, the battery life is much better than you experience, Image quality is a lot better tha I expected. regarding the flash, I have an accessory bracket which fixes to the tripod thread and use a slave flash. that works very well in really dark environments.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, who knows I could upgrade in the future 😀
@cameraz99
@cameraz99 Ай бұрын
Try putting it next to a Panasonic GM1 or GM5. The Pannys are the same size, but have a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
On the list for future pocket cameras :)
@Iandreid
@Iandreid 2 ай бұрын
I LOVE mine even though I also have the Mk VII. I don't think you mentioned that that one has the stick on grip. I found that absolutely essential. It makes for easy hand holding but with out it, the camera drops through your fingers. As far as image quality is concerned, the great saviour of these cameras has been the recent advances in Noise Reduction.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Oh i thought I did mention the grip and yes I agree with you it does make that difference :) There is very little noise on the images, in low light when not using the flash up-to iso 3200 is managable after 3200 noise becomes more visible in my experience. Question: what is for you the biggest difference between M3 and MVII in terms of photography and image quality?
@Iandreid
@Iandreid 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos slight improvement in IQ but startup speed, focus options and shooting options are greatly improved. For me the EVF was a decider. I also wanted the longer zoom for use asa travel camera.
@michaelwoodbodley8099
@michaelwoodbodley8099 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotosYou did mention the grip.
@Iandreid
@Iandreid Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos I would be interested to know if you use the camera noise control settings as I have always turned mine off and done it in post. As a result I have tried to keep ISO below 800.
@craigcarlson4022
@craigcarlson4022 2 ай бұрын
I have been looking to add a Canon G7xii or iii, as owned one before and really enjoyed it. But they’ve been out of stock everywhere (even second hand at KEH). No evf but I prefer those over the Sonys for their UI. Wish i hadn’t sold it off years ago. As you note, the raw files from these 1” sensor are surprisingly malleable.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Yeah it is an important factor as for the Canon maybe mpb.com has a model
@thenikhilray99
@thenikhilray99 2 ай бұрын
I have the G7X III and II, it's simply a treat to use for street photography. Got it for cheap used around $150 for G7X II and $200 for G7X III. Incredible value.
@gerardferry3958
@gerardferry3958 Ай бұрын
stunning camera had picture of the day in the times from it 7 is better because of longer lens i have both, 111 has night benefits
@Winter-zv1dv
@Winter-zv1dv Ай бұрын
Curious, whats with the image mirroring at 1:15 for example? Is that a new KZbin video technique? Weird.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
nope it is me experimenting in capcut what the program can do, just switch from FCX to CapCut
@PrabhjotSinghGrace
@PrabhjotSinghGrace Ай бұрын
I too bought same in 2024
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Are you enjoying it?
@hellogregory3449
@hellogregory3449 2 ай бұрын
I really like these cameras. I have the m1 and working on getting the m3. More importantly, love the hat. Where can I get one? Cheers and hello from USA, G
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
The M1 seems a classic by now. The hat that is glued to my head is a Bugatti, woollen flat cap. Bought it 5 yes ago in Scotland. The line is still in stores
@hellogregory3449
@hellogregory3449 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos thanks for sharing 😊
@hellogregory3449
@hellogregory3449 2 ай бұрын
PS they’re all classics now. I wish they’d update them with a newer model. Very hardy and reliable camera
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Well if you can make sense of Sony's camera r&d strategy, you'd be the first 😉👍
@riccardod8425
@riccardod8425 21 күн бұрын
The battery drains so fast ! I do still pick my Fuji X-T1 with the 27mm pancake and the Sony gathers dust on the shelf. Anyway, the micro evf is very nice for me.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 21 күн бұрын
I have the same xt-1 combo :) that said the tiny size of the Sony and flip up screen, viewfinder make it ideal for EDC, travel and street photography. Review coming up in July. Will use it continuously in June to see how it holds up :)
@piotrlewandowski9268
@piotrlewandowski9268 2 ай бұрын
I have a similar Canon G5XII. This is the best camera option for your pocket.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Dziekuje Pan Lewandowski! I have not tried the G5XII or any smaller canon camera. I will consider it when I see a good deal to pick it up and have a photography experience with it
@OutRAjious
@OutRAjious Ай бұрын
I got the olympus xz-1 1.8 zoom for same reasons …. and use it more than my other cameras even tho it’s 2011 camera :)
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Seems that a decade ago cameras where build to last and well placed towards photographers :)
@DukeofSerbia
@DukeofSerbia Ай бұрын
Hello. Probably too late but here is my take and perspective. I bought it on 09/2018, and paid 560 € here in Serbia from the official distributor and pro partner. The price is still the same which is crazy... However, there is one big advantage here - you get extended 4 year warranty, and it's backed by Sony themselves as is electronical and is tied to a serial number. I never had hardware issues. My only negative is auto focus which is a bit of iffy, I would say sometimes up to 33% of photos have poor focus so I have to check after few shots and delete often. But I knew about that wekness before buying so it's ok.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Hi there, you are never too late to comment :) the prices I would agree are still somewhat high. With regards to the AF, i have noticed it missing when you are in low light or when in situations with loads of shades. Moving subjects are hit and miss
@christolois9705
@christolois9705 Ай бұрын
Sony’s HX90V is a great alternative to the RX100 series but with a smaller sensor. Still has the viewfinder and a flip up screen and is a great travel camera. Replaced by the Sony HX99 but that is far too expensive for what it is. Both demand crazy prices second hand.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing this one to my attention (hard to remember all Sony camera releases). I just spotted one for 325 euro used (HX90)
@DigiDriftZone
@DigiDriftZone 2 ай бұрын
Just to convert that to full frame terms, you're getting 24-70mm f4.9-7.6 in terms of light gathering and depth of field, contrast that with an iPhones15 Pro's primary camera which is 24mm f/6.3 and the zoom is more like an f/24 equivalent so this is a notable step up.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
If converted to full frame things looks different, never considered comparing to iphone or android flagship. Thank you for the very usefull insight
@DigiDriftZone
@DigiDriftZone 2 ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos pleasure, great video btw. To me (and I suspect others) the camera needs to be quite a bit better to warrant not just using a phone, so a lot of compact cameras just become useless. Not this one though :) -- with that said, I'm also eyeing an A7CII with one of the new F/2.8 compact primes (obviously a bit bigger and a large difference in price but incredibly compact for full frame).
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
@@DigiDriftZone I would agree that some point and shooters (smaller sensor than 1') have become obsolete in terms of IQ, that said it is not only about IQ, also the experience and like I said this camera has surprised me in many ways. If I compare it with with the ZV1 line. The Build quality on the M3 is much better. A7CII.. that is a compact choice indeed and it is as hybrid as it gets, three cameras in one :) Enjoy it. And ps: start posting vids on your channel again please, just subbed :)
@quarka
@quarka 2 ай бұрын
I guess the most important determining factor is the price. Because you already own ricoh right? Why would you use this instead? Or why would you use this instead of RX100-vii? About the camera being discrete, fully agree. My photos usually don't have faces in them, taking from their back, or from very distant but people seeing dslr pointed to someone always get bothered. They don't come and say what are you doing but you can see from their staring. With this camera you look more like a tourist which justifies your photograph for some people. This is one of the reasons why I considered getting an expensive phone but the quality is not there yet. They all have the artificial phone camera look in them.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
Curiousity was a big decision I have shot with a lot of different cameras and systems and Sony RX100 series have always puzzled and fascinated me. The Ricoh is awesome but fixed focal length and it will remain in collection for many years to come. I think when it comes to cameras i am a collector/hoarder and Sony RX100 was missing. Have sold some other cameras though. Can't afford a bigger dry cabinet.
@davidpierini3316
@davidpierini3316 Ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I have and love this camera for the very reasons you discussed. The AF on this camera still works better than the AF on my newer Fuji cameras.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Glad you found the episode informative. I am/was surprised about the AF and Facial tracking. My Fuji's in terms of AF are consistent I have to admit although I have to admit that the release of the XT3 the AF was noticeably improved.
@RogelioLindayao
@RogelioLindayao Ай бұрын
what would you recommend Sony nex 5r vs Rx100 iii?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Very different cameras. Sony is fixed lens, small form factor. Sony ApSC camera with interchangeable Lenses. Id try to borrow or rent first before buying
@-_vh_-
@-_vh_- Ай бұрын
Just bought one last week. I'm positively surprised but I'm not sure if I should have gotten the v or vii instead.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Give it some time :) once you are used to camera in my opinion the other iterations become less relevant. Enjoy shooting :)
@dt9r
@dt9r Ай бұрын
I bought a rx100v 2nd hand, coming from a Fuji X100t, no competion, I do prefer the rx100 by far, more compact, better focus, zoom, lighter, and best of all, it does what I want and not what it wants
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I owned the x100 liked that one, upgraded to x100v hated it. I think you worded the Fujifilm x100 series in a nutshell. That said I do like the XT series, but they are not point and shooters by design.
@dgross2009
@dgross2009 Ай бұрын
I've had this little camera for years, bought used about a year after it came out. I have a newer Sony DSLR with with multiple lenses and this little thing with it's Zeiss lens does well in comparison. I like to compare it to my high end Android phone since it's a similar "travel light" rig and the ease of use and picture quality is so much better. You learn to travel light when you ride a motorcycle and this little thing fits the bill. I probably would have upgraded to a newer version of this but the newer versions do not have the same focal lengths and speed. If phones hadn't killed the compact camera market Sony probably would have upgraded this one. The newer models emphasize zoom as opposed to speed. For me those are not as useful for my needs.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Travelling light is essential... And sadly Sony is not really listening to its photographers :)
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
Agreed, a phone is now good enough for most people for most things much of the time. The time of of the premium compact digital camera is arguably over. So I suspect its not Sony ignoring users but rather a pragmatic business decision to stop investing in developing a better RX100. To be fair its a mature package at this point in time. But I'd be surprised to see another update.
@jheelan
@jheelan 20 күн бұрын
Is it good choice for festivals and concert photography?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 19 күн бұрын
Yes and no. You will have to bring a couple of batteries, the size is never a problem to bring it in. Going to test it full in June, so stayed tuned.
@jlunune
@jlunune 7 күн бұрын
For the concert photography sony rx100 ii or canon mark g7x ii?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 6 күн бұрын
I haven't shot with the Canon so I can't really advise. Sorry. I would advice you to go to camera decision dot com where you can have the technical specs next to each other
@jlunune
@jlunune 4 күн бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos tysm!
@crabbydad8931
@crabbydad8931 9 күн бұрын
video is great also
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 8 күн бұрын
Havent testee it yet. June is RX month. In depth review coming in July
@sakibsalimshuvro
@sakibsalimshuvro 11 күн бұрын
Sir can we attached to it to a Dongle....
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 11 күн бұрын
What kind of dongle do you mean? Hdmi?
@swampje1985
@swampje1985 21 күн бұрын
Interesting camera! Thanks for the recent review, as most of the reviews are from the launch time. This seems like a good option to take with me to concerts due to its low light performance and size. And also because my system camera is considered 'professional gear' and requires special clearance... 😅 Unfortunately, not a lot of secondhand bargains at the moment, new it's 549 euro in the Netherlands. But vacation pay is coming up and they usually start discounting electronics around this time, so I will look for good deals... 😊
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 21 күн бұрын
Hi Susan, for low light I would advice to turn of the ND filter and use the flash and indeed it is a pocket rocket. I'll be using it June continuously and will post a photography review. As for the price, just set your budget and look for a good deal, they always pop up on marktplaats :)
@user-np2yy3bs9z
@user-np2yy3bs9z Ай бұрын
Does anyone know how many pictures this camera takes per second? I'm struggling to find that information elsewhere
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
5fps
@user-np2yy3bs9z
@user-np2yy3bs9z Ай бұрын
Thank you I know that's not that fast but you think that good enough for like dogs?
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
@@user-np2yy3bs9z it wouldn't be my first choice for shooting moving targets, however it can be done. Explore the sports mode. This takes care of the aperture/shutter speed, tracking and permits bursts by just holding the shutter down. Check the manual for more information on this. I am sure with some practise great shots are possible.
@HansPeeters
@HansPeeters 28 күн бұрын
I used it on my trip to Asia. And much to my regret the autofocus didnt hit the mark the spot. So a lot of images were out of focus. I tried several settings and still the focus was often just too slow. Anyone sharing that experience?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 28 күн бұрын
Well I will be using it to shoot for the entire month of June and will after it post and in depth review. I have noticed that it does at times miss focus. In my case it seems to be the shutter speed the camera picks in aperture priority mode. I could be wrong so stayed tuned
@HansPeeters
@HansPeeters 27 күн бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos and set nd filter to off
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 26 күн бұрын
@HansPeeters that is a great tip will try it out
@bristolreiki
@bristolreiki Ай бұрын
Got one a few years ago for £150. I find it a bit poor in low light compared to my old a6500 which i sold to pay bills!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Low light only works with the flash enabled if i dont use flash it is motion blur all the way :)
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
A6500 is a great cam. Good aps-c sensor and it does have better low light capabilities compared to the Rx
@ILLRICARDO
@ILLRICARDO Ай бұрын
I was going to get the zv1
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Great for video, but misses the viewfinder for photography and renders best photo quality on auto in my experience
@ivorj4715
@ivorj4715 2 ай бұрын
227 grammes is half a pound. so 320 grammes is about 0.7 lb. Still a great little camera and I love mine.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 2 ай бұрын
I stand corrected 👍😉
@GrantMcWilliams
@GrantMcWilliams Ай бұрын
I went from a Canon point and shoot to a Sony RX100 (the original). I was shocked and awed by it's technical superiority over the Canon and hated every minute of it. It was very unintuitive to use and it wasn't predictable. The Canon was slow but it was predictably slow. If I were taking a photo down a street while crossing at the crosswalk I'd pull the Canon out 3 seconds before I took the shot, pause for a second, push the button and then keep on walking. The Sony would take the shot immediately, most of the time. The rest of the time it would sit and slobber on itself. It acted like a computer or smartphone. Most of the times apps start right away but sometimes the software is waiting for something it takes forever. That was my RX100. I also really disliked using it. Most of the reviews in those days said "The interface is really bad, we hope they'll fix it later". When the RX100-II came out they'd say "The interface is still bad, we hope they fix it later". Then the RX100-III and subsequent releases came out and the reviewers gave up and just said "The interface hasn't changed". It died without about 1 year of buying it and I didn't lose a tear. I was glad to see it go. Canon finally decided to try to compete at that point and released the G7X which I didn't buy as it was half baked. Then they brought out the G7XII and I considered it. Then the G7XIII and I bought one. Then I got rid of it and bought the G5XII and I still have it. Canon has abandoned this market so when my camera finally goes I will need to reevaluate Sony as they're the only game in town. Sony is still far superior to even the G5XII in autofocus although the lens on the G5XII is very fast, same speed as the RX100-III but almost twice as long. Overall I enjoy using the G5XII for the most part although who's idea was it to put the sensor for the EVF to the right of the actual EVF? Maybe it was a packaging thing. The special thing about the G5XII is you can almost take photos like a photographer... It has the barrel ring which I can assign to aperture, the back ring which goes to ISO and then the remaining hard coded dial for exposure compensation ends up effecting the shutter speed. It's only when I want to manual focus does it all fall apart but that's pretty good for a tiny camera! It has the same EVF as Sony and same sensor which to be honest is where they get them anyway. The lens I believe is from Canon. Anyway, I may end up with an RX100-III or newer when the time comes. Maybe it's worth another try. BTW, I have a big mirrorless camera with a bunch of lenses by my pocket camera gets used 10x more because I always have it with me.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
That is quite the journey and I do agree cam manufacturers have abandoned the point and shoot market, but I believe they will come back to it as you quote rightly pointed out: pocketable cameras get used far more... Simply because it is easy to pick up and carry with you. As for the photography experience I do agree that Sony always gets the job done, but it is a robotic experience as such. That said the end result of the Sony RX has truely surprised me
@GrantMcWilliams
@GrantMcWilliams Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos The argument against is that everyone has a camera in their pocket already. A lot of photography channels have tested phone cameras against proper cameras and shown that phones can do quite well but usually the situation is crafted. For instance in a scene with abundant light, no need to zoom with a subject that isn't moving with the user not being in a hurry the phone can do quite well but that's a lot of restrictions. My phone has three lenses, multiple 20 mp sensors and I just can't stand the experience of taking photos. For one the lenses are horrible as physics would dictate. The 2x lens and sensor takes worse photos than the 1x lens and sensor cropped. Also the user experience is bad. My wife and I travel together and she uses her phone. I can be walking down the street, pull out my G5XII, zoom, focus, take the photo and have my camera back in my pocket by the time she's fiddling on the screen trying to get it to do something. I even mapped my shutter button on my phone to the power button to get it to be a bit faster and it's just horrible and if I have to change ANY setting it's nearly unusable. Even a bad point-and-shoot is better than a phone. The only thing that will save phone cameras is software in them that does everything for you as the interface will never be better and the chance of improving the lenses is small. If the software in the phone fakes DOF, zooms, smooths noise, takes multiple photos at different exposures and merges them it can take OK photos but at that point you are not a photographer anymore and all photos taken of a subject will look the same.
@fustigate314159
@fustigate314159 Ай бұрын
How does it do in low light?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
For low light there are two scenarios: flash and no flash. I haven't tested it that much but I would say the flash makes a massive difference in terms of image quality. But again only have the camera for two weeks. After half a year I'd be in a better position to give you a more conclusive answer.
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
Depends on what you mean by low light. You have complete control of the camera so you have the option to leave the iso low and manipulate the shutter speed and aperture for static subjects with low noise. So low light landscapes for example, maybe from a tripod it works great. If you are talking about a kids birthday party indoors, its going to be fine on an automatic setting with the flash for static images, not so good for capturing them racing about. My A99 shoots pretty much in the dark hand held. The RX100 is never going to be as good as that, but its likely good enough most of the time. Have a read of the manual to understand how to get the best out of it for low light shooting and experiment with the suitable modes and settings.
@StevenWalker-ns5ii
@StevenWalker-ns5ii 24 күн бұрын
What does this camera get you that a modern smart phone doesn't provide?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 24 күн бұрын
Aperture blades, leaf shutter, zoom and the most important a real photography experience.
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 8 күн бұрын
A smartphone is great but this camera offers more control. Its a better tool for a wider range of applications.
@peterwilson9699
@peterwilson9699 18 күн бұрын
I have a version five and I can make perfect videos!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 18 күн бұрын
I know the later iterations have the Sony 4k suite on it.
@andrewdewar8159
@andrewdewar8159 Ай бұрын
My viewfinder never broke yet,
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
It is my one big worry
@andrewdewar8159
@andrewdewar8159 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos I think it will be ok !
@pincus321
@pincus321 Ай бұрын
You would have been better with an lx100 II which does great video and is well made.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I used to own the LX100, great pictures. And yes it is Pocketable, zoom lens, great colours. I do appreciate the camera line. I am guessing a M3 will be released soon, hopefully with updated AF and a flippy screen
@ivanmalinovski7807
@ivanmalinovski7807 Ай бұрын
"It's very easy to close to people, without them even noticing" - okay, maaaybe don't do that? I know you can take photos of people in public, but damn. Good review, though.
@marcrodet4900
@marcrodet4900 Ай бұрын
I have used then returned the much newer and better RX100 VII, because of its mediocre image stabilization. Despite taking images outside during the day of buildings and other non-moving and big objects, about 40% of pictures were blurry to very blurry (all was shot in auto mode). So disappointing, especially given the high 1300 euros price. Additional important negatives include too much time between pictures, a global build that seems fragile and does not instil long-term confidence, a slow zoom dial (the one around the lens), a zoom lever (the one located at the top of the body) that can only change zoom levels in big increments (so rarely used), no ability to tap the screen to take a picture under many scenarios / shooting modes, a not very ergonomic body, a wrist strap that is tiny and does not instil confidence or quality, port caps that appear fragile and are not straightforward to open and close. Other negatives include no automatic transfer of pictures / videos to a computer, no usb c, no ability to turn on the camera while charging it, no touchscreen to navigate the menus, a menu system that shows its age
@Ludek-Internetowy
@Ludek-Internetowy Ай бұрын
Poland is 460 $$$. :/
@BruceMilpitas
@BruceMilpitas Ай бұрын
320 grams is greater than half a pound. (1 lb = 454 grams)
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
2nd person highlighting it. I stand corrected
@rotvonrat
@rotvonrat 2 ай бұрын
A perfect camera for creeps.
@armouroscardear
@armouroscardear Ай бұрын
helloi like your photos the ones at 5:07 and 6:29 i hope you asked for permission to take these people's photo
@m9000r
@m9000r Ай бұрын
look at the raw files they are shocking had it sold it awful
@davidgates3044
@davidgates3044 Ай бұрын
Had the same problem. You actually get better results from the jpegs which makes no sense
@edscoble
@edscoble Ай бұрын
Can you make your content inclusive by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning please? it is extremely hard to watch it relying only on the auto captioning sadly (I'm Profoundly Deaf)
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Thank you for the great feedback, I can work with it and will for future reference use, closed captions. Thank you again for your constructive feedback
@motebike
@motebike Ай бұрын
The camera you filmed the video with has a 90's autofocus technology? While you're there, try and edit your videos better: The cut & paste is awful.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Fujifilm XT4 it was shot on and I am new in CapCut, will improve. thanks for the advice
@bulentkarakis
@bulentkarakis Ай бұрын
Too expensive for what it is , even the rx100 vii ..
@Marszczak
@Marszczak Ай бұрын
I must say - from a photo/video-grapher i would expect better video in terms of production. First half is full of quick cuts and transitions for no reason. I had to pause video to understand what is actually happening. In the second half apparently you got tired with making so many cuts and video is finally not so annoying to watch. HOWEVER - your camera is now focus hunting! Come on! In 8m31s you presented only few sample shots with no really explanation why this camera is good choice. Or bad.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Sorry you find my editing so poor, but I am not a videographer and have learned it on the go. But I will take your advise to heart. Thank you for the honest and constructive feedback. I actually appreciate it
@vueport99
@vueport99 Ай бұрын
OK so I know the silly Americans are the only ones who still use pounds... But 320grams is quite a bit higher than half a pound people!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I stand corrected for the 3rd time here in the comment section :)
@vueport99
@vueport99 Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos no worries.. Keep up the good work!
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
@@vueport99 thank you! Hopefully I'll improve over time :)
@immanime
@immanime 22 сағат бұрын
Why you bought it? Reason 1: You need content.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos 22 сағат бұрын
Nope was on holiday and had no camera with me. Searched locally for something affordable and decided for the RX100 series. Posted the reasons on the tube and people like it. Something I did not expect in advance.
@lindsayross7552
@lindsayross7552 Ай бұрын
Terrible in low light - pics are just unusable.
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
I would agree with you to a certain level. Using the flash does make a difference, but it is not perfect I would agree
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 9 күн бұрын
Not necessarily. Good pictures in low light are certainly achievable. User experience is the variable factor here.
@lindsayross7552
@lindsayross7552 8 күн бұрын
@@KeithHeinrich I'd be interested to know how that's possible without using the flash.
@KeithHeinrich
@KeithHeinrich 8 күн бұрын
@@lindsayross7552 I've attempted to reply a few times unsuccessfully to explain. Its entirely possible.
@liuliu-ue2hf
@liuliu-ue2hf Ай бұрын
Geweldig! Ik ken de RX100 III beter dankzij je professionele video. Heb je aanbevelingen voor andere doe-het-zelf camera-accessoires?
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
Bedoel je camera modellen of accessoires?
@liuliu-ue2hf
@liuliu-ue2hf Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos Ik heb het over camera-accessoires, zoals sommige cage, cold shoe bevestigingen, enz. Ik wil ze gebruiken om een microfoon, monitor of licht te bevestigen
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
@@liuliu-ue2hf op de RX100-iii zit geen audio jack. Je moet een cage gebruiken omdat er geen cold of hotshoe opzit.
@liuliu-ue2hf
@liuliu-ue2hf Ай бұрын
@@PaulTakesPhotos Bedankt voor je antwoord! Ik denk dat de L-bracket wellicht geschikter voor mij is. Ik zag onlangs op Amazon dat SMALLRIG tegenwoordig de l-bracket voor RX100-iii lijkt te hebben uitgebracht. De zilveren versie ziet er geweldig uit en is veel lichter dan de cage. Wat denk je er van?
@bobbytorres5630
@bobbytorres5630 Ай бұрын
Got mine brand new three years ago for 480 T B and H some got scammed here
@PaulTakesPhotos
@PaulTakesPhotos Ай бұрын
What do you mean by scammed?
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