Re: Replace my nicked up S90 with a used Sony RX100iii?
Seedeich wrote:
I understand your dilemma, also that you would prefer an EVF.
With the RX100 I never managed to make it work well. I starts with the clickless front ring. Set it to change aperture, shutterspeed etc, and you miss the tactile feedback and eventually change settings accidentally. So I set to zoom where it doesn’t do any unnoticed harm but is also useless because there is the zoom rocker around the shutter button. There are other conflicts in the menu, which I don’t remember.
This is one of the things I am concerned about. Many reviews talk positively about the smooth ring but I wondered if this wouldn't end up causing the setting (I'd like to use it for aperture) to be bumped easily. You are the first person, after reading many reviews, that has actually stated this does happen. I was thinking if it proofed to be a problem I would use it for EV adjustment as I would be more likely to notice a change if I have the LCD and EVF set appropriately. I am assuming it stays firm enough that it doesn't ever adjust without direct physical contact. I am also assuming that since it is really an electronic adjustment dial that the camera remembers the setting it was at when last powered off (i.e. settings won't change if bumped while power is off).
So, yes, I managed to use the RX100, but often had to struggle with it. The last thing I want when taking pictures is a camera, that doesn’t cooperate and needs too much attention.
It’s quite a difficult decision because user friendliness isn’t written in the specifications and also depends on your needs and expectations.
When I bought the RX100 I was a bit optimistic or naïve, being used to Nikon DSLR, the N1 system and Canon’s excellent PowerShot interface.
No idea, what the conclusion is.
You will probably be able to make any of the cameras work for you.
I might make one more trip to the local camera store to compare them after getting everyone's input.
Right now I plan to take another look at menus, try out the touch screen on G7X and try "accidently" bumping lens ring on Rx100iii.
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I think I have GAS. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)