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Suggestions on gear

Started Feb 4, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP jor23 Senior Member • Posts: 1,556
Re: Suggestions on gear

merijnwijnen wrote:

I wonder what is wrong with the RX100 video quality. OK, it is not 4K and sometimes (seldom) misfocusses. I use one for family videos all the time. Got a magnetic ND filter on it. Currently it is my only camera, now my canon 10D (yes, a dinosaur) is breaking down. I love the pocket ability.

Do you need 4K video? Do you have the computing power to handle the files? Do you have a 4k television? If not, then 4k is spoiled on you and you can make really nice stuff with the RX100 I to III

I am looking into an M43 addition myself, but not because of video quality. It is the handling (especially switching settings) that is the problem, together with lack of proper IS, EVF and a bit of tele-range. Properly setup custom settings will help a lot to avoid menu diving and partially compensate the poor handling.

I would get rid of most of your stuff and focus on using what you have. You could sell everything except the M1 and the 12-40 and may be a prime or two, and use the funds to upgrade the RX100 to a later version. That gives you a great dual cam setup that you can learn to use.

Less is more, sometimes.

Regards, Merijn

Nothing wrong with the videos from RX100 mark I. As you mentioned, handling is the biggest problem that I have with the camera. Newer models haven't improved in this regard. The IS is not very effective either.

4k is definitely better. The LX100 also allows 4k video in macro scene. Very impressive. I've got some nice screens and computers to process it. But I haven't really done anything with video so far.

The E-M1+12-40 zoom are to stay. My other lenses are great and cheap. I don't think I'd get much selling them - 17, 25, 45 f1.8. So I'll likely keep them as well. I'll definitely keep the RX1.

The LX100 is sold on eBay over the weekend. So one less thing to worry about.

A newer RX100 is not attractive to me at all. I might let go this one I have as well. Looking at the lightroom library. I shot it 90% at 28mm. The GM1 with a 14mm or 17mm might be a better choice after all.

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