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Started Oct 28, 2015 | Discussions thread
Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,393
Re: Buying Sony and Panasonic in Japan

Henry Richardson wrote:

Jefftan wrote:

Henry Richardson wrote:

What do you think? I have never used the RX100, but have seen it at stores. I like my S95, but lately have been thinking that something of similar size, but with a 1" sensor would be nice to have. Here in Japan buying Sony or Panasonic is something I usually don't consider since the menus can't be changed from Japanese so getting a normal Sony or Panasonic like is sold throughout the rest of the world is a pain in the butt and also expensive. Sometimes I am back in the States though. I have had many Canon digicams and DSLRs over the years that have all been problem free so that makes me trust Canon more (my 2 Sony DSLRs both had problems). Anyway, any thoughts about these 2 cameras?

Henry Richardson
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What u said is incorrect about Panasonic. I bought a GM1 in Japan. Very easy to change to English menu. I am not sure about Sony

It sounds like you don't really know the situation with Sony and Panasonic in Japan. Here for your edification are some posts that make it clearer:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56249191

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56372536

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56378168

Or this recent one:
HELP: FZ1000 stuck with JAP Language!

Of course all one has to do is to do some Google searches...

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