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RX100 vii zoom
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Guy Parsons
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Not sure what the question really is.....
The camera is of course 20MP with a lens covering the "24-200mm" range. If you shoot jpeg only you can choose to use Clear Image Zoom which allows you to "zoom" to "400mm" with the camera using the central 5MP of the sensor and then interpolating that back up to 20MP.
Most people seem to use post process cropping to get the "zoom" or framing that they need.
I know that some brands of cameras do allow in-camera cropping and resaving but I do know that my RX100M6 cannot do that.
Digital Nigel
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Smart zoom does exactly that in your camera.
Guy Parsons
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Yes, for jpeg shooters only. The users need to know that the quality falls off badly if taken too far and will limit the print or display size. There is no real substitute for a lens that covers the full range required. That's why I guess that there are so many RX10M4 users here. The penalty being the size of the camera.
sybersitizen
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If you mean after it's already been captured to your memory card, then no, you can't.
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Val Bueno
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Is this what you mean:
This is Sapporo shot from Mt Moiwa with the lens wide open.
From the same position, zoomed all the way in at 200mm.
Hit the shutter and the image is saved to the card.
Aloha,
Val
This is Sapporo shot from Mt Moiwa with the lens wide open.
From the same position, zoomed all the way in at 200mm.
Hit the shutter and the image is saved to the card.
Aloha,
Val
Digital Nigel
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There's no drop in quality with Smart Zoom, though it will limit print/display size.
Guy Parsons
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Smart zoom is listed as 10MP or 5MP image size, so to me that's a drop in quality from the full 20MP available if keeping in the optical zoom range. But sure, it will depend on what you need the images for and what size they may be printed or displayed. Simply, I like the full 20MP to be available and then I can decide later how I can use it or crop it.
Digital Nigel
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Well, as a RAW shooter, I always have that, and that's always the version that I edit. But when I occasionally shoot R+J, I often choose the 5 or 10mp version if it's intended for sharing. It beats the 1.6mp embedded JPEG that Sony uses when you try to transfer RAWs to mobile devices.
elliottnewcomb
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1st post, welcome to the forum.
Please save everyone from themselves by clarifying your question.
thanks,
Please save everyone from themselves by clarifying your question.
thanks,
That answered my question. I just started with this site and now find that there is a much to learn about this "little" camera. It does take wonderful photos. I would like to do some post-editing but I have no idea what software would be a good choice.
Guy Parsons
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I can only speak for Windows.....
FastStone Viewer - donateware - good handy image toolkit and simple edits.
Capture One Express for Sony - free - for raw conversions, one of the two best in the business.
Affinity Photo - cost - very versatile and comprehensive raw converter and image editor.
DxO Photolab3 Elite - cost - it's Prime noise reduction is the best around. It is the other of the best two raw converters.
I use all of those for various reasons but FastStone gets by far the most use for downloads and general simple jpeg edits and fiddles.
The ones that cost do have generous discounts from time to time, no need to pay full price.
Regards...... Guy
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Digital Nigel
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Just one little comment: Affinity Photo is a very good image editor, but the RAW side is rudimentary. So it's an excellent choice for general JPEG editing, but not for serious RAW shooters. It is, however, adequate for handling the occasional RAW image.
tbcass
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Or advantage if, like me, they prefer a larger camera. ;-)
elliottnewcomb
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great camera, lots to learn
all about 'extra' in-camera zooms (Jpeg Only)
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/62411554
learning how to setup the Fn button 12 item menu is the key to using these
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/55937310
my rx100m6 setup
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61386351
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Software: I use Photoshop Elements (windows or mac) for precision, and most often the built-in Windows 10 Photo Viewer/Editor.
I organize my photos myself, so don't want the software cataloging, ....
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