The Sony RX1R II: Just HYPE or is it the Next Fuji X100V?!

[@Pierretlambert]

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[@gabrielblain6229]

I have been using this as my main camera for a couple of years now. Having this good low light performance plus the ability to carry it easily everywhere on my travels has allowed me to take some really cool shots.

[@davidpoo66]

Hi, whats your main lense?😊

[@tamoorc]

I've used the RX1 series exclusively for the past 10 years and I absolutely love them. They're not perfect but the image quality is just phenomenal.

[@Pierretlambert]

Ah so good to read!!

[@daveed4475]

Same. I’ve mine 10 years, still great.

[@gesell]

Have and use mine (RX1 v1) for almost ten years now. Had the sensor oily issue that Sony after market never reconized too... and changed twice the shutter. Always shot Raw editing with lightroom. I grew up as photographer with. A huge slice of my picturing life around the world. I would dream buying an mk3 iteration released with AF upgraded, a real ibis and why not more IA gimmicks inside to make it enjoyable as a classical raw camera , or and social networks friendly quick editing camera. zeiss 35 is perfect IMO, even if sometime I would like to have 28 for some situations

[@spektrograf]

Same here, too. I ran with the og RX1 exclusively until getting the RX1rII 2 years ago. I've since added the GR III as a pairing. (edit: agreed that Sony needs to make a v3 of the RX1!)

[@navis5284]

Agree 100%; see my comment above ^

[@navis5284]

I have some of the latest gear for mirrorless, Sony A7R3, A7R4, Nikon Z, Fuji X-H1, etc., but I also have the Sony RX1-R that I consider to be one of the best compact cameras EVER made. I bought the Leica Q2 but returned it because it could not match the Sony RX1-R. I tried the RX1-R2 but did not think it was as good as the RX1-R because the photo sites on the sensor are much smaller. The RX1-R is the "sweet spot" for this genre of camera, I think, and the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2 is one of the best lenses Zeiss has ever produced. Thank you for good review!

[@raksh9]

Just curious, what did you like about the Rx1r more than the Leica Q2? I'm looking for a small full frame camera and both are on the list.

[@Humungojerry]

i love how you show the original SOOC shot and then the edit.

[@maesc2001]

I love the form factor and the 42M full frame sensor. It’ s iconic.

[@sgpork]

Sony need to release the Rx1R III now.. make it has the af of A1... it will be so beast of a 35 fix focal length

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

I doubt it'd have the speed of the A1, neither the A7SIII's high fps, the body is too small to accomodate that kind of stress it'd overheat so much. IF, Sony relent like how they did after A7mk1 and make the body bigger, to at least X100 size, they should be able to try something, but man... Remember also, you see that circle with a line on top of the body? that means the lens' is that far back of the camera's body and it basically took 3/4 of the body's thickness, theres a reason Full Frame compacts cant do nothing but take slow, albeit great pictures.

[@csboi]

Imagine if they did release a Mark III now, and they equip it with a 28mm. There will be no logical reason to buy Leica Q2/Q3.

[@kriscuthbertson5787]

As much as I’d love to see Sony make the new version of this, I can realistically see them going the route of a high mp A7C instead. I’d honestly love either direction they go with

[@chrisathanasiadisphoto]

@@kriscuthbertson5787 this comment aged well

[@cocoyillo]

I got the RX1R II for 1.4k second hand in mint condition it is an awesome camera to carry always with you

[@paleosetimagazine7481]

The best bargain is the original RX1. The RX1r is also a tip! The Zeiss Sonnar 35mm on this camera is one of the best 35mm lenses ever made. Despite the higher resolution on the Mark 2, I prefer the original RX1(r). It's better on battery, has a built in flash and a faster start up time. The 24MP sensor is also fantastic. But all RX1 cameras are absolute classics.

[@fmrphoto]

I've had this camera since it came out. It's my favorite digital camera. Paired with my XPan it's a perfect street photography set up. That said it does have some big drawbacks starting with the initial cost. It literally is the same price as 2016. Battery life is horrible, I regularly have 5 batteries always packed. I won't use them all in a day but it's better to have them in pocket vs at home. Lastly the pop up view finder has quit on me this past summer, just died-turned green then no image. Camera still shoots and I just use the lcd in back to frame up shots. I'm going to use it as is for a while and see if I'm bothered by not having the viewfinder. Side note I always have used the viewfinder prior. All these drawbacks have not made me ever question what camera I'm taking out. The form factor is amazing. The lens is amazing. The image quality is amazing. Yes, autofocus is not the fastest but this camera is a scalpel not a food processor. There are many other choices for getting that shot in a fast paced environment, your phone being most likely a better choice. The RX1RII is more for the quiet moments, where you can take a breath and compose your shot.

[@navis5284]

That's why I prefer the RX1R because I use the hot shoe EVF and it has never failed me.

[@dopevernacular2925]

Great camera. I have the Zeiss 35mm optical viewfinder for it for sale if you’re interested ;-)

[@Klp85]

I just set to center focus and crop when I edit. 42mp allows a lot of room to crop in closer

[@bleekerbaby]

I love this video because I just bought an RX1RII a couple of weeks ago and it immediately became my favorite street camera…the FF DoF can’t be beat at that size! Plus, yes, it is slow, but I find myself focusing more on taking well composed pictures, and rock the camera with the viewfinder and eyecup attached. The best part was I bought it used for $1600 from a local camera shop who didn’t know what they had on their hands! I agree that you should only get this thing if you can get a bargain on it…ultimately, I will trade it in for the mark III immediately if that ever gets released.

[@HienDang-ks2ht]

mine arrived today and when i checked my pics, they looked amazing on LCD, but when i transferred it to my computer, they looked blurry. I used aperture mode. What went wrong? What focusing mode did you use? Also do you use the jpgs out of the camera? If no, how do you make your workflow faster since the files are so large like getting it to social media for posting.

[@bleekerbaby]

@@HienDang-ks2ht Raw and I edit in Lightroom...I guess I'm not concerned with posting to social media, I retain the images I like, and print the ones I love. I also use aperture priority, mostly, but your mode shouldn't matter for preventing blurry photos. Maybe try a faster shutter speed? 1/30th?

[@HienDang-ks2ht]

@@bleekerbaby ok. I don't either, but assumed you might have. I just want to post to my smugmug and Flickr accounts.

[@rlclark50]

It's a great camera IMO, very affordable alternative to something like the Leica Q2 but a step up from the X100V being full frame and having much better glass. The problem is exactly what you said: it's 7 years old at this point and they're still selling it new for $3500 in the US!! That's insane and IMO, just marketing strategy to increase sales during the release because if the price never goes down, the best time to get the camera is when it's first released.

[@thomashilmersen711]

Lens made by Sonnar??! WTF?!? It is made by Zeiss. Sonnar is simply the type of lens design.

[@weezintrumpeteer]

Some consider the 35mm Zeiss lens on this camera to be one of the best 35MM lenses EVER made. I agree - it's wonderful on my RX1 and RX1RII.

[@SilatShooter]

I found a used a RX1 for $300 locally. It's AF has limits especially in low light. But the IQ is amazing and it's super quiet and small.

[@lssandro02]

I love this camera, the lens is sharp, the distance is perfect, the ISO is amazing in low light.

[@SimeonKolev]

This is what I was ranting for years :D this camera needs just 3 simple upgrades. - internals from 7R3, not 7R4 because it is worse in low light - battery from 7R2 at least, better the newer one from 7R3 because the lens is not so compact, if the grip is bigger it will be only better - touch screen That's it. I had one in me a couple of years ago and I felt the good stuff and I wanted one but it was more expensive than my 7r2 with 35 1.8 and the AF was worse and video was much worse, the battery was a joke... so I skipped it. But the lens with this shutter, the form factor, the sensor... it is a serious competitor in the Fuji X100, Leica Q sector if they make it right.

[@Justin_Leah]

Happy you found one used in Japan. Is there a way to update the firmware to get a the English menu?

[@HealingMushroom]

I have it since 2016 and I am still using it to this day. I even shot campaigns with it in confined places where my D850 was too bulky. Definitely would buy it again and really hoping they put out a version 3 in the near future :)

[@kevinshih]

I couldn’t get the Fuji x100v, so I bought a Fuji XE4, love the form factor, and interchangeable lenses👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tiesto3467]

I did you compare the x-e4 with RX1Rİİ ? Because İ can’t choose btw those two

[@jearwood85]

@@Tiesto3467 x-e4 all the way. Film recipes puts it on a different level. I rarely shoot raw any more

[@Tiesto3467]

@@jearwood85 thank mate, I bought the xe4 2 weeks ago :D crazy how good it is !

[@MrHellfi]

Hi, how fuji handle low light compare to RX1Rİİ ?

[@johannvantassel4604]

I use an a7II. Nice to know that this little thing is performing pretty much the same, if not better in some regards

[@joshuareyes7442]

Not saying it’s comparable to this but I use a Sony a5100 with a 20mm 2.8 pancake lens. It’s super small and works for everyday carry & capturing my personal family. I don’t use it for my professional work obviously, but it’s easy to throw in a jacket pocket. If Sony comes out with a newer version of the RX1RII I’d definitely want to get it.

[@NigelCooper32]

For me, the pros are shadow recovery, impressive sensor color science, dynamic range, silent leaf shutter, + the lens has the ability to convert to a macro. A point you mentioned that I disagree with is the battery life: while dismal, you should consider the temperature at which you ran your test. I get an average of 215 shots per battery but in colder temps, I'd obviously get less. Overall, this camera is a hidden gem but it isn't work 3.5k in 2023.

[@robbe4711]

Full frame is more about pixel size and physics. How ist the grain?

[@flbdig]

Where can I fing that cool Thumb Grip? I just ordered a like new condition copy and I would love to add that Thumb Grip

[@mobilefilmmaking3536]

Would you suggest this camera to beginner photographer in 2023

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

ha ha, im exactly in that demographic, i had a chance of either this or an A7II with Sony's 40mm F2.5 G, it took me too long thinking someone else snagged the 500 usd A7II.. so am stuck here, but man so far the size and build of the RX1 doesnt disappoint.

[@Pierretlambert]

yes for sure i'd highly recommend it! Maybe not the R II just the mk1? Something not too pricey basically

[@balboa0621]

Absolutely not. It's a fantastic camera, but it isn't even close to being beginner friendly, and that's before talking about the price. Get an xe4. I have both cameras, and you will be in a better position to learn with the Fuji.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@balboa0621 not beginner friendly? I think that's mostly the UI really, the body itself can acomodate comfortable picture taking, Easy access to 50-75mm crop in zoom A very customizable body with plug in accessories to personalize it. What make jt work is really the lens.

[@balboa0621]

@@MuhammadKharismawan I've had the camera for 4 years and it takes fantastic images. However, if someone isn't committed to 35mm, doesn't understand the exposure triangle, won't grasp SS limitations with a high res sensor, doesn't anticipate max SS limitations with a leaf shutter at wider apertures, and won't grasp the difficulty of changing the focus point, there is absolutely no way they should buy this camera at any price. It is a very nice camera but it is very much a niche camera. If you don't know for sure that you can work with the limitations, then you absolutely should not buy it. That person should buy an interchangeable lens camera with a joystick and, preferably, ibis. I think the xe4 (though without ibis) with the 18-55 is a much better option and new is still 700 cheaper than a used rx1rii.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

I saw some wishlists that sound great: Instant-On Stacked BSI sensor Better phase detect AF Weather sealing Better battery (> 750 shots) Updated Sony colors

[@BabaGanooshOFS]

I'm digging that indigo scarf! Where did you get it?

[@Pierretlambert]

thanks! No clue I've had it for years :)

[@SourPlanet]

I wanted this little guy but couldn't justify the price. Went with A7c + 35/2.8za for the same role and have been super happy with it.

[@rechsteinerreto]

me too

[@looppp]

How's the size?

[@SourPlanet]

@@looppp It's about the same size as Sony APS-C cameras, like the A6400, and weighs 1.12lbs (509 grams). With the 35/2.8 mounted it weighs less than 1.5 lbs (629 grams). So the body is identical weight to the entire RX1R, and the lens adds 120 grams. Physically it's similar size to the RX1R, but with an extra chunk for grip.

[@chengong388]

This camera is my all time #1 favorite camera hardware. It's the ONLY digital camera that's actually the same size as a film camera, and also full frame, and also has all the right controls. The old Sony colors suck, skin tones always look puke green or wax yellow, and if you try to change it with the white balance it turns the whole scene pink. This isn't like the X100V where you can just shoot JPEG and upload, this camera requires RAW and post processing, I found having a colorchecker profile for it makes things much easier, cuz even the default profile in Lightroom isn't that great.

[@rickbiessman6084]

I love the concept. Full frame, super compact. That’s why I want to get an A7C. An RX1R III with (obviously) Sony’s current color rendition, autofocus, menu, an easy-to-access digital zoom while keeping the megapixel count (I really don’t need more than 24 MP in the final image), IBIS and maaaaybe an f/1.8 lens (just to calm my emotions) would be super interesting to me. Videos specs? I don’t even care that much. For all I care I’d say chuck the A7C’s video capabilities in there and it’s got more than I need. Oh yeah, one more thing. Give it a decent battery. BUT it would have to be much lower priced. For a fixed lens camera, I think $1500 is the absolute max of what I would be willing to pay.

[@Stop-All-War]

Sony menus have bad reputation, are they so bad?

[@rickbiessman6084]

@@Stop-All-War After having used an a6000, a6300, a6400, A7iii and as of late A7C, I think they’re fine once you get used to them. Starting with the a6400, you get a "My menu" which only contains what you add to it - so all kinds of frequently used functions. Then there’s the function menu which I use all the time. Along with customizable buttons these three options make their cameras very easy to work with, but ONLY once you’ve ploughed through everything they can do and once you know how to set your camera up in a way that suits you. Also, there are no modern conveniences like dragging and dropping functions to a custom button or menu, or e.g. when you’re in the regular menu, quickly assigning something to a custom button, function menu or my menu. NOPE. You have to go to the appropriate menu section for that and find that item you wanted to add in a list all over again. So that’s pretty inconvenient. Also, their menus are pages upon pages (36 pages on my A7C for example). Good luck rembering what to find where. That’s where "my menu" comes in. I haven’t really seen the A7Siii menu yet, but people seem to think it’s a big improvement. :)

[@PhatsoJuggalo806]

@@Stop-All-War a little bit but i think ppl blow it out of proportion. if you know how to use a camera menu. its really not that difficult

[@Stop-All-War]

@Miguel Lozano thanks Miguel. I've never looked at a 'Sony' menu. Love the fact the Camera bodies are hi-res & small form factor.

[@MomoRhea]

Would you share the link to that Red Thumb Grip, please!!!!!!!!

[@tonypaulprince]

I have had this camera for 5 1/2 years and compared to my Fuji cameras it is a lot sharper and better in low light. Yes, it is expensive, but there is no other camera with the same specs and features. My biggest complaint, which I never see mentioned, is that it is not durable. I have had to replace the flip-up screen 3 times, get the viewfinder fixed once, and get the on-off switch fixed once. Extremely frustrating, but because it is unique I put up with it.

[@mistergreen1164]

Curious as to why so many flip up screen replacements?

[@tonypaulprince]

@@mistergreen1164 It's flimsy. The cable linking the flip up screen to the back of the camera starts to malfunction and has to be replaced. Flip screen on a Fuji is much more sturdy.

[@carlosmcse]

Sounds like perfect Sony quality 😀

[@nestorpool]

We should do a video on NYC I bring the Fuji X100V or the Fuji X-E4 would you be down?

[@yuenching8]

May i know the thumb grip information? Thx

[@amrutanshusahoo6575]

Your photo are amazing... Keep it up 🤘🌟🙂

[@maszekmeans]

Insane, amazing camera !!

[@ChibaCityBlues]

I’m still shooting the original RX1 and I am still in love! ❤️

[@ChibaCityBlues]

One more thing… the shutter on this is a leaf shutter. So it’s silent and strobes work at any speed. it doesn’t take a huge generator setups to overpower the sun. It’s superb for editorial work. Take a wireless flash, a Manfrotto Nano and an umbrella-softbox and you have a complete studio setup under 3kg that fits in your carry-on. To me it’s totally worth the price for exactly this reason. The A7 line just can’t do this.

[@airgunner2024]

Totally agree, needs an update; AF, Joy stick, menu, etc. I grabbed a like-new RX1R for around a grand. Still quite formidable in low light due to that ridiculously close flange distance.

[@adnanabbas5434]

I'd owned this camera for a few years. Photo quality is excellent, and the 35/2 lens is perfect for this genre of camera (more intimate than the 28mm equiv, and good DOF separation). It is *NOT*, however, pocketable! Probably the only camera that is pocketable is the Ricoh GR series.

[@ReinoldFZ]

He he certainly not jeans pockets.

[@chickenpasta7359]

Most of these compact APS-C/Full Frame cameras aren't actually pocketable unless you're wearing a coat. If I'm traveling somewhere and it's warm I'll wear a small sling bag to put my RX1 in along with 2 extra batteries.

[@masakiniphoto]

and i still use sony RX1 since 2014. and i still use sony RX1 since 2014. don't forget, this lens has a macro mode, it's very fun and awesome for detail shot.

[@dopamineserotonin9689]

42mp full frame sensor? Better than my a7iii still?

[@FredBGG]

lens is not made by sonnar. It is a Zeiss designed lens made by Sony. Really nice lens.

[@JonnyEklund]

I have the Rx1.. The lens is absolutely Insane.

[@c73w]

What is that red thing you added to the camera?

[@TwChris31]

I had Rx1rm2, just need to improve the af speed. Others are good enough.

[@laredosportspics7490]

Pierre, love your work! I recently bought the A7rv with a new grip and found that the grip did not fit and later found out that that is an issue with the current grip sold and said to fit as per the Sony Corporate, but I can tell you that after taking it back to Precision Camera in Austin Texas I was told that I was among numerous a7rv owners advising that the battery grip fitment was off. I had a gap that I was able to see through. Was wondering if you had the same issue if and when you tried a battery grip with your camera. There is a big thread on DP Review regarding this issue. Hope it gets fixed soon and maybe you could contact some of your Sony rep's and see what's up with this issue. Keep up the good work. Thank You

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks for asking! :) I've never used a grip actually. Good to know and I'll try to get my hands on one one of these days!

[@laredosportspics7490]

@@Pierretlambert Thank You

[@mohammedeemaan8175]

Bro can you try street photography with sony zve10

[@vidaworksout]

If there are no film simulations then it can't compare to the x100v. Wish more cameras would include the option. It's not all about specs, sometimes it's just the character you can get directly from the photos. This is why I've gone from Fuji, Sony, Leica, and then back to Fuji.

[@fez7756]

I disagree. If it can't compare to X100V because of lack of film simulations, does that mean Fuji cameras should never be compared to Sony/Canon/Nikon/Leica? The comparison makes sense here because both the X100 and rx1rii are premium compact cameras. And while the film simulations definitely add character, so does that 35mm lens on the Sony. It has character that many modern 35mm lenses lack. I owned both the X100V and rx1rii and seeing how close they are in price currently in the used market, I would recommend the Sony if one can deal with the abysmal battery.

[@SangnomShekey]

@@fez7756 agreed, the rx1r ii image quality is just too fantastic to ignore at the same lrice point.

[@n0w3lly90]

Why do you need film simulations? If you want film effects, use a film camera. Simulations are software driven and seldomly ever as good as the real thing. The RX1Rii blows the X100V away for dynamic range, for ISO performance, for resolution, for light gathering (because it is full frame). It is the person behind the camera that makes the pictures - the camera is a tool, and the RX1Rii is superior in every measurable way. The Zeiss Sonnar f/2.0 lens is also, and when combined with the Sony Exmor BSI sensor, and if you look at DXO Mark, one of the finest lens/ sensor combinations still. I've had mine 6 years, still love it, still my most used camera, use it for printing large format as well (my walls have plenty of framed large images), portable, stealthy for use on the streets, great for environmental portraits, general, travel, documentary and landscape shooting, even for night and indoor. What I don't like : battery life and the crazy menus on Sonys. However, the little NPBX1 batteries are easy to source, cheap, small and light to carry spares, so I can forgive that for the form factor and size and reasonably attractive design. The menu system: you get used to it, but even after 6 years you forget where settings are! I have my camera set up "just so", and keep it that way in the main to the point all I really need to use are the dials and switches on the body. The guy here on the video needs to stop obsessing over cameras being like an iPhone needing a yearly replacement!

[@michaelchoi5247]

Sounding like some pretentious values you’re holding on there miss.

[@justmeinit]

This comment only true if you don’t know how to edit Raws

[@marcusthompson8]

Hey man what software do you use to edit on? And how do you get all of those cool texts and green screen effects for you povs✌🏽

[@Carolyne_games]

I’ve owned a RX1 (first gen) and a RX1R2, recently sold my RX1R2 because I decided to move to a used Q2 for the better battery life and weather sealing, as (sadly) Sony doesn’t seem to be thinking about releasing a mk3 and my bank account doesn’t allow me to keep both 🫠. The Q2 is fantastic but the RX1s will always have a special place in my heart (especially the original one). In contrast to the razor-sharp images from the Q2, the RX1s produce images that have a mellow (even soft) feel but still incredibly detailed with a lot of depth, and even the JPEGs are very easy to edit. In times where even a used X100V can be sold for over $2000, I think the RX1s are of incredible value at their used prices. Fingers crossed for a mk3, though I don’t have high hopes 😇

[@MattEpicAdventures]

Cool review ! and so glad to see some shots of the Leica shoot hahah I wanna do another shoot next time you come to Paris ;)

[@masonrock]

I would be 100% okay with Sony making the camera USB C and updating the sensor and autofocus with the A7RIV stuff and leaving everything else as is.

[@Pelos_daSilva]

Happy Holidays to you and yours Pierre!!! 🙏🙏♥️

[@Pierretlambert]

Happy holidays!

[@elijahmodnar1]

want that red thumb grip link :P

[@looppp]

Anyone have had the A7C with a f2 lens and an RX1? How does it compare in size?

[@ericfernando4296]

no mention of compact cameras have leaf shutter that can sync with very high shutter speed

[@mcmahonhouse1829]

what is that thumb grip?

[@AaronAnalog1]

I’d love an update on that camera but with these changes…. APS-C (this will allow lower price point and even smaller camera), 35mm equivalent with fixed f2 lens like Fuji X100 series. Better buttons/dials and current A7 series tech and touchscreen. They could make that smaller than X100 and hopefully under $1,500. I believe there is room in the market with the huge raise in sales and popularity of Leica Q series, Fuji X100 series and Ricoh GR series. Nikon was making a high end APS-C P&S 5-6 years ago-ish but that got shut down due to the Tsunami. I’ve really been looking forward to seeing what the other manufacturers would do in this space.

[@johntendahal8361]

Amazing camera!

[@randolphcroft4212]

Ironically, it was my first full-frame camera. When it was new and full price. I have an a7R3, and a9, and an a1. I still like to use it, but it's for creative fun, not important work.

[@SteveJobIess]

Why is that ironic?

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

I just got the RX1R, and this desire came from your last video, goddamnit I'm surprised how good the files that come from it are. the mk1 goes for 700 to 1000 usd, and some of them may even include he eVF so really, is worth the try at least, for the last 3 years i haven't seen its used price fall any lower. about successor, I wonder if they ever make a mk3, will they still cooperate with Zeiss for the lens or make it fully in house and make it carry a miniaturized Sony 35mm GM lens?

[@Pierretlambert]

I'd love to see a mk3 too! So good you got the mk1 - yes the files are incredible!! Enjoy it :))

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@Pierretlambert just watched the video, actually the mk1 fixed 3 points of negative you mentioned, first is the turn on speed, in which case whenever you don't intend to take Pic or changing locations you can simply turn it off with little issue, thus better battery life, I have had a full day use with 2 battery only and that's with a lot of occasional, albeit not bursty- snaps. Lastly the price, it's usually About half the price of a used RX1RII.

[@_pavelrepa_]

Next could be with 24-28 f2 with 61 mpix sensor so you can crop 😊😊

[@HOKKEY]

wow amazing camera!!

[@averageguy1261]

I have the RX1 Mark I. About to dust it off and take it to Japan! Slow, but the images are really nice!

[@renescentm]

They already have the Sony A 7 C and i think they will come with 42mp sensor or similar soon...

[@cyrilgarcia2485]

Ricoh GRiii ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!!

[@rickbiessman6084]

...if it had an EVF 🙃 Also, I love 30mm on APS-C (I have an a6300 and use the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for almost everything). So neither the GR III nor the GR III X really work for me. 😢 Otherwise, a GR III model would be right down my alley.

[@wearetheunknown8162]

I really tried to get one of these used, after shooting a RX 100 for years, but I got a X100F and a used Ricoh GR instead, which are fantastic, but then eventually I got a used Leica Q. Which I prefer. I would still like to try RX1R if I could find one used. Recently, I decided to move towards carrying a lump on a walk, so I stick a either a D700 or D850 on my shoulder with a 35mm, 50mm or 85mm 1.4, and just see what I can capture. It’s fun, one camera and one lens and see what it brings.

[@navis5284]

Seek and ye shall find...

[@JamesDBuzzard]

I have been wanting this camera since 2016. Still saving. 😅

[@cryptobyt2403]

Add more manual focus assist like fuji. Thats the joy of owning one

[@75yomu]

Sony should release another gen of this somewhat niche camera and if not, Fuji should do it, will be nice to see another small bodied full frame that’s reasonably priced in the market.

[@sneakingelephant]

I feel like an a7C plus 35mm lens is a more preferable street setup for me. The downside is it doesn’t have the 42mp sensor size but I think that’s fine for most street photography prints. It is damn gorgeous though

[@MichielHeijmans]

A7C with the 40mm 2.5 - awesome lens. It’s on my A7iv most of the time. Would love to testdrive that A7C with it

[@sneakingelephant]

@@MichielHeijmans that 40mm is a great pancake size. Hefty price but I feel like it’s a nice all around lens for a small minimal setup. I personally use the 35mm 2.8 Zeiss. The only downside for me with it is the lens doesn’t feel great to manual focus with compared to an actual manual lens.

These pocket camera are great I have the Fujifilm xf-10 It's a bit though to handle, but the images are amazing And it's really-really small And it's cheap

[@carlosmcse]

That’s a really huge pocket

[@Will-kt5jk]

I still have the original mk1 (not the R version) Love the lens & pockatability & was nowhere near the price to the Rii. Manual aperture ring & pretty direct controls/custom buttons are really good too. The original lacks a viewfinder, so the screen’s a bit of a limitation in some conditions (and it doesn’t swivel). Mine has also lost the manual focus control (common fault on the Al, not sure about the Rii) and service cost is very high to fix that. The other point - partly due to lack of viewfinder & the size for handling, I do miss it not having any stabilisation - if they do a v3, I’m not sure I’ll be able to justify the price, but hopefully they can squeeze in sensor stabilisation or something

[@dopevernacular2925]

I had the OG version as well. I’d say an A7c with the 40mm G comes pretty close and has even better ergonomics.

[@hunterhart1]

I do love this camera, I owned one for a while a few years ago. It doesn’t beat the X100V though. The X100 series period is just more fun to shoot with in my opinion. Great video 🤙🏼

[@eggs-benny]

awesome collab!!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks!!

[@edgerat]

Now these are backordered 🤣, I have the X100f and don't feel the need to replace it, shoot I might sell it just to cover other costs. If Sony made a III with the a7iv AF, in body aps-c "zoom" option, better ISO, etc to bring it up to 2022 level.

[@Pierretlambert]

wait for real?! haha

[@balboa0621]

It isn't backordered, it was discontinued years ago. There is some new stock still lingering, but you can find them used for roughly half of the new price. Sony isn't making new ones anymore

[@edgerat]

@@balboa0621 same same, B&H had them a week ago, now they don't.

[@davidpoo66]

BIG POCKETS are needed 😮

[@jordanbabcock9349]

$3,300?! Coming up on it's 8th birthday. This is a joke.

[@bk8pa323]

if you can find a used one below 3000 it is a steal!

[@ridhwannasution5085]

tbh i stil have rx1 the very first gen of sony ff. its reliable and aestheticaly pleasing, i mean the image

[@hshrr7e]

How about a Leica Q comparison which makes more sense

[@cameraprepper7938]

I just use my Sony A7RIV or A7RIVA with the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical which are not that much larger than either Sony RX1R II or Leica Q2. The sensor in the Sony RX1R II are great, I had the Sony A7RIII which have the same sensor.

[@js312raf]

Not that much larger? You cannot be serious. With the Voigtlander it's more than double the weight. Also 129x97x81 vs 113x65x72 is a large difference, and that's without the lens on the A7.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@js312raf You cannot have a Leica Q or RX1 in your pocket, so you need a bag, when you need a bag you can go all the way and get a decent system Camera so you can change Lenses, no I do NOT think there is a large difference, NOT compared to a REAL pocket Camera !!! Get serious.

[@davidholliday4622]

But you can use a lens pouch held on your belt @@cameraprepper7938

[@davidhampson2965]

I rented an RX1R II from Lensrentals as a point and shoot type compact camera for the holidays. Perhaps I got a bad copy from Lensrentals but overall I was unimpressed with the RX. Specifically, I thought the image quality (sharpness) was going to be much better than it was. I ended up just using my A1 with FE 1.4/35mm GM for the family shots and the difference in image quality was like night and day, imo. Otherwise, I liked the form factor, pop-up EVF and the basic concept of a light, travel camera. I agree with others' hope that Sony will release an RX1R III. One pang of anxiety I felt that I didn't anticipate was that this, being a fixed lens camera, one must be mindful to protect the lens from any scratches (I don't use UV filters). Just my two cents.

[@weezintrumpeteer]

I'm sure you got a bad sample. My RX1 and RX1RII are VERY sharp even from f/2.

[@davidhampson2965]

@@weezintrumpeteer Thanks, that's good to know.

[@navis5284]

You got a bad copy, no doubt.

[@mattdebyl8321]

Need to try a Sigma Fp L.

[@jywn]

in my aera, second hand X100V are selling for $3000 😵‍💫

[@chipschoolart]

gear or sensor size doesn't matter ;). the best camera is the one that you can bring everyday ;)

[@navis5284]

So your phone takes good photos?

[@cow77cow]

That's why my phone is a sony xperia pro-i.

[@fishmonkeycow9246]

Still waiting for the Rx1R III....

[@alexd5188]

Unlikely

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

‘Button took me a long time to find….’. Busted again. RTFM!

[@WayneBretsky86]

The price point is the only thing hurting this camera

[@lashesfordaze]

Omg. Add ibis, update to modern Sony specs, drop cost to $1700, and get ready to sell a lot of them.

[@michaelneumann1865]

OK there IS a zoom!! Clear image zoom can be assigned to the garbage can button then use the wheel to zoom in. PLUS the RX1 original version before the RX1RII (second version) can be bought for $7-800 all day long. GREAT GREAT CAMERAS !! BOTH ARE GREAT!! So are YOU Pierre and Magic too!!! Im a big fan of both of you. Im a Commercial motion Director cameraman in Chicago and travel the world shooting motion and stills. Great job! Michael Neumann One World Productions.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you Michael for the kind words

[@Roysphotos8]

as a sony user if there was a version 3... im in. x)

[@Pierretlambert]

same.....!!

[@stephanedubarry8624]

Same size ... if you ignore the Lens ! "made by Sonnar" : you mean made by Carl Zeiss as Sonnar is a lens family. How can you say that it could compete à X100v ? Not a serious video

[@H4WKB13]

It's of course more expensive but I think an a7CR with the 24 or 40 G is basically the replacement for this.

[@masonrock]

The reason this camera STILL costs $3K is because there is nothing like it. There’s nothing close to that size with that big of a sensor and that hood of glass. It’s a 1 of 1 unfortunately. The fact that it still sells brand new for $3K is incentive to not make a new one.

[@WOLCHOK.]

Pierre. Please snow photography marry chrisrmas guys!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!

[@coardtech]

Sony needs to update a lot of cameras.

[@oposkainaxei]

0:35 Made by Zeiss, not Sonnar. 😂