Sony has unveiled a device that nobody expected these days, let alone this week at its major European conference in Munich. And that’s smile that marketing teams of the Japanese firm announced, somewhat in the manner of One more thing expensive to Apple, this big update to their famous full-sensor compact format. A small package than his grandfather, but that grows image definition even further.
The success of esteem to commercial success?
The first was a true performance RX1 technique, but despite this critical success, sales were fairly confidential when it was released in 2012: Sony had not yet made a name for photo, the camera was a concept to experience, the price was light years away from what was practiced in compact.
But in the late 2015 The photo market has refocused on the top (or very high) range, Sony is now a heavyweight in the picture – even in the pros – and some renowned photographers have produced quality work with brand appliances including former RX1. Peter Van Agtmael Magnum is one of the most famous users of the case, he praises for its compactness and image quality. The RX1R Mark II uses the same codes and we do not expect its release, it is clear that it is the subject of more than mere curiosity.
The same outside
Inside many things change compared to the first version as you can discover here, but on cosmetics plans and the handling, nothing changes. The device is a compendium of technologies and remains compact sensor full smallest size in the world: the housing body is extremely small, optics Zeiss 35mm f / 2 is still protruding and general controls are located at same place
We could blame Sony for not taking into account the remarks of photographers yet stars. in this post, John Vink Magnum (again!) already called for a change in grip . But that was before DNA Sony for miniaturization which is hard-coded in the veins of the brand. Two three micro details, RX1R Mark II is the copy / paste of the first RX1. For better or for worse.
integrated digital viewfinder, optical viewfinder optional
Sony RX100 reissued the feat of Mark III, ie incorporate a retractable viewfinder in the same volume enclosure. Contrary to little brother, the viewfinder RX1R Mark II must not be straightened once out since it is wider – Sony had more room to align the lens viewfinder
In a hushed movement and in perfect silence, it unfolds OLED viewfinder to provide a very comfortable sighting – 2.36 Mpix and above all a good eye relief x0,74. It seems much more solid than the viewfinders of RX100 Mk III / IV and Mk it comes with a rubber eyepiece to place around the aiming to improve comfort.
Allergic to the electronic viewfinder can always fall back on the first Zeiss viewfinder that RX1 Place the hot shoe on top of the device. If you choose this option, be aware that you will not have to develop indicator and you will be relieved of € 500. Ouch.
Autofocus: c is a little better
Sony announces acceleration of 30% of the AF speed of its new compact and according to our first tests, it is clear that there is better. This does not mean that the RX1R Mark II is a great warrior: at a time when hybrid – OM-D E-M1, GX8, NX1 – have accustomed us to the snapshot, the Mark II RX1R is closer to a X100T Fujifilm, that is to say at a sufficient speed without being exceptional. Advanced users can still access the instantaneous trip by making the focus manually (Random hyper focus)
And the picture quality?
“Please do not put your memory cards in devices, are only prototypes “ nervously insisted some Japanese engineers at the time to let us handle the precious – € 3,500 – Photographic toy. Pretty on the LCD screen (well swivel!), The pictures seemed indeed show little noise at ISO 3200, but the lighting conditions were not very favorable to get a true idea of the potential of the device.
As long as we have not got hold of the final files – or better on the camera – we can not express an opinion, but one thing is certain: we will always wonder about the optics. Very good on a 24 Mpix, she will be able to do the same on a sensor with 75% more pixels (42 Mpix)?
Leica ambushed
Released in 2012, the RX1 and its variant RX1R were the first and only compact fixed focal experts and full frame sensor. In the late 2015, Sony must now also reckon with Leica who surprised everyone with his excellent Leica Q
Equipped also with a full frame sensor, “M” light 24 Mpix 28 mm offers very versatile , excellent finishes, beautiful ergonomic tips (macro release, AF / MF switches) and excellent electronic performance (development of speed, quality treatment of noise, etc.). All for extra image quality and a price close to what Sony offers. We look forward to this competition, as the two marks are champions image quality
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