NorCal Jim

Nice photo!  My 650 was a 1979 and only have minor differences from yours.  The 650cc was the smallest displacement motorcycle that I have owned but it was a fun little twin.  At the time, I had a ...

What a treat!  Thanks for your post!  It launched me on a trip down memory lane.  I rode for over 30 years and also had a Yamaha 650 twin (for a few of those years).  My last bike was an '84 Honda ...

Thanks, Nevada! I use video as well and the M7 does have the mic input, ability to push past 5 minutes in 4k (depending on ambient temperature) and no enforced 29 minute, 59 second video limit. ...

Hi, Mina. I like your Sony camera line-up!  I have owned two M3's and now the M5.  Our son has the RX10iv and loves it!  It produces wonderfully sharp images!  The M7 has been called a "Baby A9" ...

Hi, Bert. It was such a pleasure to read your friendly and encouraging reply!  I am also a senior citizen who will very likely not be buying more cameras, with the possible exception of the ...

I'm wondering whether to get an RX100M7 as planned in the December timeframe.  Since it checks so many boxes of features that I find desirable, the purchase decision should be a no-brainer.  So, ...

Noticing the HX... model designation in topic title, I was definitely interested since I have an HX-99. At first, I thought that the HX9v was missing a 0 (HX-90v); but then I checked and learned ...

Sony LCD screens can scratch pretty easily.  I tend to baby all of my equipment and even so, my first RX100M3 had some micro scratches that I didn't notice until I decided to sell it. After a few ...

I've used similar cases for my various Canon Elf cameras in the past.  For my RX100M3 cameras of the past and my current RX100M5 camera, I opted for the Sony molded case and found that it did a ...

I have the Pen-F & the EM5ii (both black & silver) and they are both good cameras.  My personal preference runs more to the rangefinder style (my first Olympus camera was an E-P5).  I wouldn't ...

Thanks for resurrecting this old topic thread! I've had a number of belt cases for cameras through the years and got a nice leather case with magnetic clip for my 2nd RX100M3 but never used it. ...

Congratulations!  I hope it works out for you! Jim

Good day, Brian! I definitely understand about minimum standards.  In my case, I had dismissed cameras not meeting those standards to the extent that I didn't expect worthwhile images and was ...

Like many others, I have experimented with small sensor cameras with varying degrees of success. I have even explored some superzoom options like the Canon SX50 HS. Eventually, I sold or donated ...

I grew up in a time when the first option was to repair/mend one's possessions rather than replace them and took great care of anything that belonged to me.  When I had an RX100M3, I kept it in ...

I am not aware of any changes to the 5.6% duty charged for video cameras (sub-30 minute video capability of cameras avoids video camera classification).  Perhaps a decision has been made in some ...

Well, the M7 has that crazy A9 AF technology, no 29 minute, 59 second video limitation, improved resistance to overheating and a microphone jack.  That's worth the extra $$ to me. Jim

I wasn't using my M3 and ended up selling it.  I regret that decision and miss the M3. Jim

Wow!  Tbcass served you one right over the plate and you hit it out of the park!  :-) Speaking of times changing, some photography enthusiasts favored slides (positives).  :-) Jim

I smiled when I read your rant since it reminded me of Charlie Brown trusting Lucy to hold the football so that he can kick it.  It's amazing how many times this same scene was repeated in the ...