Flash, and a couple questions on RX10 IV

[thicks13]

Thank you for reading. I have a couple questions. I am and have been firmly in the Canon 5d camp for SLR and am happy. But I intend to get the Sony RX10 IV, as a bridge camera, that I can carry without all the lenses.

I would appreciate any help/advice/suggestions/answers on the following, as I have not kept up with a lot of these.

1. I would like a recommendation for a Flash for the RX10 IV..I have a Canon 580EX, and from what I have researched, it should work, with the sony adapter. Does anyone have any experience with it, will it function properly on the RX10 IV, with the adapter?

2. IF not, then what flash would be recommended? From what I have read the Godox TT685-S does a fine job. What about the Godox V860II-S. TTL, li-on? Anyone have any experience with it? Is there a better flash by Sony? I am not looking to do a lot of off shoe flash, but I may at sometime in the future do some.

3. I am almost embarrassed to ask these next questions, because as I mentioned, I have not kept up with these things. When I started with the 10D and then the 5d's, the big rage was checking for hot and dead pixels and dust on the sensor. Do you folks still, will I still need to check for the pixel issues on the RX10 IV? And as it is not interchangeable, has there been much problem with dust on the sensor or dirty sensors?

4. Once I get the IV, is there anything else I should know or check to ensure I got a good copy?

Thanks to all..tim

 

[Jerry045]

Thank you for reading. I have a couple questions. I am and have been firmly in the Canon 5d camp for SLR and am happy. But I intend to get the Sony RX10 IV, as a bridge camera, that I can carry without all the lenses.

I would appreciate any help/advice/suggestions/answers on the following, as I have not kept up with a lot of these.

1. I would like a recommendation for a Flash for the RX10 IV..I have a Canon 580EX, and from what I have researched, it should work, with the sony adapter. Does anyone have any experience with it, will it function properly on the RX10 IV, with the adapter?

2. IF not, then what flash would be recommended? From what I have read the Godox TT685-S does a fine job. What about the Godox V860II-S. TTL, li-on? Anyone have any experience with it? Is there a better flash by Sony? I am not looking to do a lot of off shoe flash, but I may at sometime in the future do some.

3. I am almost embarrassed to ask these next questions, because as I mentioned, I have not kept up with these things. When I started with the 10D and then the 5d's, the big rage was checking for hot and dead pixels and dust on the sensor. Do you folks still, will I still need to check for the pixel issues on the RX10 IV? And as it is not interchangeable, has there been much problem with dust on the sensor or dirty sensors?

4. Once I get the IV, is there anything else I should know or check to ensure I got a good copy?

Thanks to all..tim

I am going to attempt to answer some of your questions. I would suspect you can fire your Canon flash from the hot shoe of the Sony, but there will not be any TTL communications between the flash and the camera. The flash will just fire on whatever power level you had it set. It will basically be a manual flash.

I have the Godox TT685S flash. It seems to have a plethora of features. I have not had it long and not had many occasions to use it, but it seemed to work well. It has the Sony interface and tracks the zoom setting of the lens and uses the TTL features.

I most heartily recommend Alexander White's book or Gary Friedman's book. They are a tremendous help setting the camera up and guiding you through the menu system.

There have been very few reports of bad copies of the RX10iv. I don't think that is worth a concern. Nobody has reported dead or hot pixels in either the sensor or LCD or viewfinder displays to my knowledge.

The lens is fixed and the camera is weather sealed. This tends to reduce any chance of dust or dirt getting inside the lens. Again, I have not seen any reports or complaints of debris in the lens assembly.

The only complaint I have seen is a very rare instance where somebody believes they have a decentering problem on the lens, claiming one side seems softer than the other. But often the poster is shooting bushes or bricks and is not necessarily perpendicular to their target or accounting for depth of field.

My own personal experience with my first RX10iii was that it seemed not as sharp as I thought it should be. I had immediately installed an inexpensive UV filter for lens protection. It turned out that the inexpensive UV filter slightly degraded my IQ. I removed it and the camera exceeded my expectations. I have left the UV filter off.

If you are really concerned, and want to test the camera, download the ISO 12233 chart.

You can find a free download off the internet. Print it out with a good printer.

Shoot the chart so it fills the viewfinder in the 3:2 bracket, as that is the camera's basic aspect ratio. Zoom in so the area I have outlined in red completely fills the LCD or viewfinder. Take some shots. Set Aperture to f/4, ISO 100 and EV to +1.



The camera's resolution capability exceeds the chart's, so even the finest lines should be resolved. That should give you a pretty quick idea that everything is working well.

I can provide more info on testing if you want. But this would be a quick test.

I have owned a RX10iii and now a RX10iv. I am extremely impressed with the camera's capability. It is a terrific camera.

--
Jerry
http://www.flickr.com/photos/av8tor045

 

[Snapsh0t]

Thank you for reading. I have a couple questions. I am and have been firmly in the Canon 5d camp for SLR and am happy. But I intend to get the Sony RX10 IV, as a bridge camera, that I can carry without all the lenses.

I would appreciate any help/advice/suggestions/answers on the following, as I have not kept up with a lot of these.

1. I would like a recommendation for a Flash for the RX10 IV..I have a Canon 580EX, and from what I have researched, it should work, with the sony adapter. Does anyone have any experience with it, will it function properly on the RX10 IV, with the adapter?

2. IF not, then what flash would be recommended? From what I have read the Godox TT685-S does a fine job. What about the Godox V860II-S. TTL, li-on? Anyone have any experience with it? Is there a better flash by Sony? I am not looking to do a lot of off shoe flash, but I may at sometime in the future do some.

3. I am almost embarrassed to ask these next questions, because as I mentioned, I have not kept up with these things. When I started with the 10D and then the 5d's, the big rage was checking for hot and dead pixels and dust on the sensor. Do you folks still, will I still need to check for the pixel issues on the RX10 IV? And as it is not interchangeable, has there been much problem with dust on the sensor or dirty sensors?

4. Once I get the IV, is there anything else I should know or check to ensure I got a good copy?

Thanks to all..tim

As a broad generalisation, flashes are as interchangeable between brands as lenses. There is no adapter needed (or available) for your 580EX as it will fit the current Sony shoe but, as already noted, it will be manual only.

The TT685-S and V860II-S are identical except for the power source. I have a TT685-S and it's an excellent flash. I prefer the Sony HVL-F43M because of the way the head swivels but, if you're going to be using flash off-camera, Godox is the rational route. If I'm going out with just one flash I'll take the Sony but I use a Godox XPro-S transmitter and put the Sony in a Godox X1R-S receiver if I'm using multiple flashes in the studio.

You could even consider selling your 580EX and getting a TT685-C as the two Godox flashes can act as wireless master for each-other when they're on their native cameras.

I don't think we've had many, if any, reports of faulty, dusty or dirty sensors. I think there were a few reports of soft lenses in the early days but these disappeared as production settled down. Basically, just get out there and use it.

 

[tbcass]

1. I would like a recommendation for a Flash for the RX10 IV..I have a Canon 580EX, and from what I have researched, it should work, with the sony adapter. Does anyone have any experience with it, will it function properly on the RX10 IV, with the adapter?

If it does it will not work with TTL making it a purely manual flash.

2. IF not, then what flash would be recommended? From what I have read the Godox TT685-S does a fine job. What about the Godox V860II-S. TTL, li-on? Anyone have any experience with it? Is there a better flash by Sony? I am not looking to do a lot of off shoe flash, but I may at sometime in the future do some.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ps&fct=fct_brand_name|sony&N=0&Ntt=sony ttl flash

3. I am almost embarrassed to ask these next questions, because as I mentioned, I have not kept up with these things. When I started with the 10D and then the 5d's, the big rage was checking for hot and dead pixels and dust on the sensor. Do you folks still, will I still need to check for the pixel issues on the RX10 IV?

I don't think it's necessary unless you see a problem in normal use. Why look for problems that you won't see in normal photographic situations?

And as it is not interchangeable, has there been much problem with dust on the sensor or dirty sensors?

Not that I know of. Neither my 3 year old RX10iii or 1 year old RX10iv have dust/dirt problems.

4. Once I get the IV, is there anything else I should know or check to ensure I got a good copy?

Take photos, post them here and ask for advice.

 

[ProDude]

Thank you for reading. I have a couple questions. I am and have been firmly in the Canon 5d camp for SLR and am happy. But I intend to get the Sony RX10 IV, as a bridge camera, that I can carry without all the lenses.

I would appreciate any help/advice/suggestions/answers on the following, as I have not kept up with a lot of these.

1. I would like a recommendation for a Flash for the RX10 IV..I have a Canon 580EX, and from what I have researched, it should work, with the sony adapter. Does anyone have any experience with it, will it function properly on the RX10 IV, with the adapter?

2. IF not, then what flash would be recommended? From what I have read the Godox TT685-S does a fine job. What about the Godox V860II-S. TTL, li-on? Anyone have any experience with it? Is there a better flash by Sony? I am not looking to do a lot of off shoe flash, but I may at sometime in the future do some.

3. I am almost embarrassed to ask these next questions, because as I mentioned, I have not kept up with these things. When I started with the 10D and then the 5d's, the big rage was checking for hot and dead pixels and dust on the sensor. Do you folks still, will I still need to check for the pixel issues on the RX10 IV? And as it is not interchangeable, has there been much problem with dust on the sensor or dirty sensors?

4. Once I get the IV, is there anything else I should know or check to ensure I got a good copy?

Thanks to all..tim

For my professional use in Real Estate photography and Portrait use I've been using the Sony HVL-43M for some time. It's been great. I shoot in manual mode anyway. If I had not had one however there's no doubt in my mind a Godox 860II would be my choice. I've worked with the Godox on a few other cameras and they are by far the most powerful and that amazing Lithium Ion battery they give you is like no other. Last for ever and doesn't even get warm. for under $200 there is simply NOTHING that can compare.

 

[thicks13]

Thank you Jerry, that was great info and a great help..thank you!

 

[thicks13]

Thank you Snapshot. Another interesting thought to ponder and decision to make. I am expecting to get the camera in a couple weeks. I may get the flash(s) you recommend, and keep the 580ex for my canon. thank you.

 

[thicks13]

Thank you Tom. THanks for the link. So that is 2 that prefer the Sony and all are good points.

On the dust/sensor, etc..I just remember the big thing 10 years ago with the 10D and then 5D mk 1, that dust on the sensor was an issue..true they were interchangeable lens, but I also got a canon g10 to carry around for quick shots that had to go back to the factory as there was dirt on the sensor of it. But that was 10 or 12 years ago and I haven't kept up with much online camera wise, as I love my 5d...so I suppose things have changed and for the good. Thank you!

 

[thicks13]

Thank you produde! That is good to know, as I know that flashes eat through batteries!! So some interesting points from all that responded. Time to think and make some decisions. Thanks so much.