Just popping in here to have a look around. I am going on a tour/cruise from Istanbul to Venice with my wife next year and I wanted a smaller camera than my Canon 60D for quick shots when in a restaurant or shop or around the ship, but better than my iPhone. I did NOT want a 'bridge' camera, some of the larger mirrorless that are a step down from the prosumer DSLRs, but I still wanted a decent sensor and features that wouldn't leave me feeling unsatisfied. After a bit of research, settled on the Sony RX100.
Wow! For what I wanted, it is PERFECT! I could not be happier. I got a comprehensive-looking book on it by Alexander White, and am getting used to it now. I don't have any real questions, just wanted to check in. My first impression, though, is this camera deserves the accolades it has garnered.
I don't feel the need to always get the latest and greatest, and now that they are up to model III (the fourth?), the original is available at well under half the price of the current iteration, so I snagged one. You can still find some of the original DSC-RX100s for a really nice price, and if you are thinking of getting one, but the $800 price tag on the latest model puts you off, look for one of the originals!
Cheers,
John
Wow! For what I wanted, it is PERFECT! I could not be happier. I got a comprehensive-looking book on it by Alexander White, and am getting used to it now. I don't have any real questions, just wanted to check in. My first impression, though, is this camera deserves the accolades it has garnered.
I don't feel the need to always get the latest and greatest, and now that they are up to model III (the fourth?), the original is available at well under half the price of the current iteration, so I snagged one. You can still find some of the original DSC-RX100s for a really nice price, and if you are thinking of getting one, but the $800 price tag on the latest model puts you off, look for one of the originals!
Cheers,
John