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Actually probably more like 30%.  I just weighed it on my desktop scale.  The grip + plate + tripod bolt = 116 grams.  The L-plate adds 29 grams.  The total is 145 grams.   The RX-1 weight with...

Here are some more photos.  Sorry about the stretching - anyone know why?  Photos are from my iPhone 5 and transferred to Dropbox before uploading here.

Haha, yeah, that thought did occur to me.  It's now nearly as heavy as my former Leica M8 - but just the body!  But it is MUCH easier to hold onto also.  Still, it fits well into my very thin Domke...

It came back in stock faster than I thought and it just arrived today.  In short: I LOVE IT!  It definitely adds some weight to the setup, but I think it protects the camera quite well also....

I went the rubber hood route: http://amzn.com/B0083WYGBG Just got it and so far I love it.  At its full extension, there's a little vignetting, so I keep it in the "middle" position.  Here are some...

You live in the Bay Area.  EVERYONE has offices there.  Thus, some anonymous person there saying his friend works at Sony is about as meaningful as someone claiming to know someone who works at...

I don't know how much weight you should put on an anonymous e-mail.  It doesn't make much sense.  Making the next version of the RX-1 with interchangeable lens would make it MUCH more bulky and...

Has anyone tried the Joby Ultrafit Sling Strap?  http://amzn.com/B0096JZRBI Looks to be an interesting improvement on the sling strap.  The strap adjusts in length so that you can cinch it tight...

Yah, the tool requirement didn't bother me.  If it works well, it'll never leave the camera, esp since it has an opening for the battery compartment door. I'll be interested to read your...

I was just about to recommend you to check out the grip/plate setup that Really Right Stuff just came out with:  http://reallyrightstuff.com/Items.aspx?code=BodySonyRX1&key=cat I just ordered it...

There's not much price difference.  The 3S-Kangrinpoche is $120.  The RRS grip + bottom plate is $130.  $60 more for the L-plate component which doesn't look like is an option for the Kangrinpoche....

I've noticed that when you set the camera to take a timer shot, the auto-focus focuses immediately after you push the shutter and becomes fixed.  Is there any way to get it to autofocus just before...

Yes, I tested it and confirmed it.  Search for a thread called "RX1 battery drain issue".

I just saw this thread and thought I'd report what I found with my RX1.  I suspect it's the same or similar problem with the RX100.The RX1 shutter button will drain the battery even if the camera...

Not the play button, the shutter release.  Go ahead and test it before you go to bed at night.  Put a soft release button on (or find some other way to keep it pressed), turn it upside down on a...

Read my thread on the RX1 battery drain issue. I already tested and confirmed the source of the problem. I'm betting the RX100 has the same design problem.I'm 99% certain (in my situation) it's...

You're right and I sincerely apologize to anyone I offended. I didn't mean to come across like that but couldn't edit my post anymore. I was just frustrated because this topic has come up so many...

Ok, I should rephrase - if one thinks they have defective aperture blades and that the photo quality is being degraded as a result, then return the camera. But I don't believe anyone will find any...

Because anyone who has owned any camera equipment previous to the RX1 that allowed manual control of the aperture, would know that there are very very few lenses that have perfect aperture blades,...