I'm inclined to agree with you, however, the Sony Coolpix A still sells for full price ($1099), and I thought it would drop like a stone. Shows what I know.
I don't care if it flips up and down. Does it go 180? I haven't seen any proof that it does.
From all I've seen, I don't believe it does. However, it does allow your smartphone to be used as a non-attached viewfinder from up to 50' away. That may be a good workaround for many (but not all) applications.
Not at that price. Also, the Bridge Superzoom has longer reach for those not looking for the best pic quality. The MFT has the flexibility and picture quality going for them.
SantaFeBill wrote:
The initial specs are great, and, assuming that IQ and lens sharpness are very good, it is a very appealing camera.
But I have to wonder how many people in the market for a compact camera will consider paying U.S. $1300 for one? For those users knowledgeable enough to appreciate what the RX10 can do, won't they want the capabilities of what $1300 can buy in the DSLR market? Especially since those who can appreciate the RX10 probably already have an investment in a camera system, as I do? $1300 would buy some very nice goodies for my DSLR.
Just because they use that kind of screen doesn't mean they don't pay a royalty too or risk infringement otherwise. Check your facts first please before replying.
Nope.
Show me any zoom lens with a 24mm - 200mm range at a constant f/2.4 aperture. Show me anything, at any price.SantaFeBill wrote:
But I have to wonder how many people in the market for a compact camera will consider paying U.S. $1300 for one? For those users knowledgeable enough to appreciate what the RX10 can do, won't they want the capabilities of what $1300 can buy in the DSLR market? Especially since those who can appreciate the RX10 probably already have an investment in a camera system, as I do? $1300 would buy some very nice goodies for my DSLR.
Whether they pay a royalty or not is irrelevant - if they can do it then so can Sony. It's not something that's exclusive to Canon cameras.
It costs them money to do it and that weighs heavily on a design decision. I'm not saying that the screen isn't valuable, or making excuses for Sony, I'm simply pointing out the facts that lie behind the scene.
f2.8 aperture (think you meant that/typo)Tom Hoots wrote:
Show me any zoom lens with a 24mm - 200mm range at a constant f/2.4 aperture. Show me anything, at any price.SantaFeBill wrote:
But I have to wonder how many people in the market for a compact camera will consider paying U.S. $1300 for one? For those users knowledgeable enough to appreciate what the RX10 can do, won't they want the capabilities of what $1300 can buy in the DSLR market? Especially since those who can appreciate the RX10 probably already have an investment in a camera system, as I do? $1300 would buy some very nice goodies for my DSLR.
That and the wide angle, to me the real ticket is having 24-200mm. I always wanted wider on the F828.
Yes the lens makes this camera able to do things in light that would cost a DSLR system much money and inconvenience to match.
I wouldn't say its that simple. Add a magnesium body, constant f/2.8 aperture, weather sealing... this camera is earning its price right there. To me they have created the "premium" superzoom, nobody has ever come close to this camera in terms of capability or build etc... in this class camera before. Sony are showing they can make very high quality products that appeal to enthusiasts, particularly the Cybershot division who of late, really seem to have the pulse of the prosumer/pro/enthusiast.
Yeah the XS1 is the closest thing to it, but handling the two, you'd chuff at the Fuji and put it down never to pick it up again (despite the extra range it has). Trust me on that.
Its as near perfect for a travel cam that doesn't fit into your pocket (key), as I've seen yet in over 12 years of paying attention to the digital camera market.
And better IQ. Diminishing returns over 300mm I say.
It will sell at $999.00 soon, just watch. 6 months or so, maybe. I think that the price people will start to shell out for.
Carl
