John Mitchell Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 The last 24 images in my collection were taken with the RX100 iii. (Not done keywording as of 12:43 PM NYC time on Oct 23, 2015.) Gulliver did good. I could have sworn those were taken with a humongous, back-breaking DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks for your encouragement, John. I'm happy with the quality, and I'm starting to get the feel of this camera. I just got back from shooting . . . again. I'm getting backed up on my PP and keywording. On the weekend I'll do some snaps of my little bag with my two-camera kit -- the RX100 iii and the NEX-6 with the Sony 10-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I bought the mk1 when they first came out and added the Franiec grip almost immediately. This in combination with a wrist strap gives very good hold. Do not think I have had a fail from images from this camera. The only concern I have is with the positioning of the video button as I do catch it accidentally at times and find I have been recording my feet for a minute or two. Allan You can set it to operate in video mode only: Menu > cogwheel > 3rd page > MOVIE Button - Always or Movie Mode Only. wim Hi wim, I cannot see MOVIE Button on the 3rd page in the cogwheel menu, or anywhere else for that matter?? Allan Hi Allan, I only checked it on my Mk2. It looks like there is no such option on the Mk1. Sorry for the mistake. Mine is not back from the cleaners yet. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I bought the mk1 when they first came out and added the Franiec grip almost immediately. This in combination with a wrist strap gives very good hold. Do not think I have had a fail from images from this camera. The only concern I have is with the positioning of the video button as I do catch it accidentally at times and find I have been recording my feet for a minute or two. Allan You can set it to operate in video mode only: Menu > cogwheel > 3rd page > MOVIE Button - Always or Movie Mode Only. wim Hi wim, I cannot see MOVIE Button on the 3rd page in the cogwheel menu, or anywhere else for that matter?? Allan Hi Allan, I only checked it on my Mk2. It looks like there is no such option on the Mk1. Sorry for the mistake. Mine is not back from the cleaners yet. wim That's ok wim. I was thinking of thickening the thumb grip to take my thumb higher than the video button but am procrastinating. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sorry to resurrect this thread but it refers to "Gulliver's camera" sort of. Does anyone else think it a pity that Canon did not introduce the G5X with their 24mm-600mm lens as on the G3X? I think that would have been the ideal walk about take anywhere camera. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyn Llun Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Gulliver travelled to Brobdingnag as well as Lilliput. Most of my (non stock) work is with a camera of Brobdingnagian proportions, 10" x 8," with occasional use of an 11" x 14". Luckily for me, prices for my prints are also of Brobdingnagian proportions compared with the Lillputian scale of most stock fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This project by Magnum nominee Matt Black (apt name) is shot with one or more RX100M2: Geography of poverty. (published August 2015) (Warning: this is no light reading, nor viewing.) Matt Black on Instagram. Matt Black in Time LightBox in 2014. More from EHRP, the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, founded by Barbara Ehrenreich. Ehrenreich Books on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk (I am pretty proud that one of her covers is mine.) wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Walker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Ed A bit late in with this thread but I can honestly say that the RX100s are the best all round cameras I've ever used. I started with the Mk1 which my wife now has and I have the Mk3. The Mk3 does produce a better image which is most noticeable at pixel level. Every image in my collection from the last couple of years is taken with these cameras set on full Auto. Have a look through my collection to see just how incredible these cameras are. I do think Sony missed a trick by not moulding in a grip with the Mk2 and Mk3 - the sales of add on grips should have given them a clue. The compact size means I can continue taking stock pics even when out in company without appearing rude. Point and shoot at it's best. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Ed A bit late in with this thread but I can honestly say that the RX100s are the best all round cameras I've ever used. I started with the Mk1 which my wife now has and I have the Mk3. The Mk3 does produce a better image which is most noticeable at pixel level. Every image in my collection from the last couple of years is taken with these cameras set on full Auto. Have a look through my collection to see just how incredible these cameras are. I do think Sony missed a trick by not moulding in a grip with the Mk2 and Mk3 - the sales of add on grips should have given them a clue. The compact size means I can continue taking stock pics even when out in company without appearing rude. Point and shoot at it's best. John I agree. We just got back late last night....well, 10:30 is late to drag suitcases home, from St. Croix, my second time there. I took my X-T1 and RX100 and RX100111. Did 90% of all shooting with the RXs. The reason being, the first trip 2 years ago was focused on photography, but this time was a family foursome with emphasis on vacation. As a result, the tiny cameras won the day. I'm looking out my window right now at pea soup fog, temps 50s. Quite a shock after tropical weather. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Ed A bit late in with this thread but I can honestly say that the RX100s are the best all round cameras I've ever used. I started with the Mk1 which my wife now has and I have the Mk3. The Mk3 does produce a better image which is most noticeable at pixel level. Every image in my collection from the last couple of years is taken with these cameras set on full Auto. Have a look through my collection to see just how incredible these cameras are. I do think Sony missed a trick by not moulding in a grip with the Mk2 and Mk3 - the sales of add on grips should have given them a clue. The compact size means I can continue taking stock pics even when out in company without appearing rude. Point and shoot at it's best. John John, I did check your collection before buying my RX100 3. You mentioned that you use only the RX100 series in an earlier thread, and a mutual forum friend also suggested that I take a look. Nice work, and thanks. Yes, these little cameras look like toys, but they do a professional job, at least for the kind of stock Betty, you, and I, and many others shoot here at Alamy. They are not perfect for everything, and I would feel lost without the EVF, although I use the back screen a lot, too. Being very much retired from assignment work, I don't need to show up and impress clients with my DSLRs and big zooms. I had some minor troubles handling the very light, very small RX100, but I'm getting used to things now. I don't feel a need for add-on pieces. By the way, John -- do you use screen protectors? I have them on my NEX cameras, my RX10, but have decided not to use one on my RX100. A screen protector, Betty? Betty, reality bites . . . and weather is reality. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I got a screen protector for the Fuji, but somehow have neglected to get them for the Sonys. I believe in them, so I should take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Walker Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I put screen protectors on everything that that has a screen - mobile, camera, Kindle etc. My main reason is in case I want to re-sell. Can't beat a pristine screen when selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 I put screen protectors on everything that that has a screen - mobile, camera, Kindle etc. My main reason is in case I want to re-sell. Can't beat a pristine screen when selling "In case I want to re-sell." Hmm. This implies a plan for the future. Nobody has ever accused me of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Quist Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I put screen protectors on everything that that has a screen - mobile, camera, Kindle etc. My main reason is in case I want to re-sell. Can't beat a pristine screen when selling "In case I want to re-sell." Hmm. This implies a plan for the future. Nobody has ever accused me of that. Unless the electronic or photographic equipment will be sold again within a year a so, age and not a tiny scratch will probably be the major reason for a lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Or in my case re-drop on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Quist Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I bought a secondhand RX100 to give it a try but abandoned it immediately as the image quality wasn't what I wanted. I haven't tried the Mk2 or Mk3. I then got a NEX6 and although I like it, I'm finding that too many pics are borderline for QC and I'm not confident enough to submit them. I'm wondering if the new Canon G5X will be suitable for Alamy. Personally I'm not ready to ditch the weight just yet and will continue to use DSLRs for the foreseeable future, just keeping a pocket camera for when I don't want to take all the gear. Alan Quite agree. Having used the RX100III for a little while now I am still going to update my Canon 5DII. We may be more picky than QC sometimes, but the RX100III camera delivers like Forrest says about life and a box of chocolates, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Will still be my light camera and it is able to shoot adequate images - and especially good in low light conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMelbourne Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 As I've previously posted. I too have owned both a mk1 and mk2 Rx100 and been very unhappy on both occasions. The Canon G7x is a totally different animal that gives consistent quality results. Much nicer to hold and use. Or, of course, I may have just picked out the strawberry cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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