The Sony RX100 Series Owners and Tips Thread

danlightbulb · 17 Jul 2017 at 12:32

Hi. Question for owners.

I understand the hdr mode allows for better sunset photos by taking 3 images and sticking them together. The camera however doesn't seem to allow the 2 second timer to be used if hdr is selected. This seems to mean I won't be able to get rid of a bit of camera shake initially when I first press the shutter. Anyone else encountered this?

Django x2 · 5 Aug 2017 at 20:58

Question. Between the III, IV and V, what would I really be missing if I got a III? I seem to remember people saying the IV was better than the V, but can't seem to find it now.

I'm not opposed to buying the V, but if the III does everything I need (photos mainly with some video), then I would be happy to grab one of those.

Luke · 23 Oct 2017 at 17:10

I've just ordered a mark III. I've got a full DSLR setup but want something portable particularly as I'm doing more motorbike trips and don't want the bulk or risk of carting £3k of equipment with me.
Really looking forward to it arriving and having a play!

MrRockliffe · 23 Oct 2017 at 17:18

Luke said:
I've just ordered a mark III. I've got a full DSLR setup but want something portable particularly as I'm doing more motorbike trips and don't want the bulk or risk of carting £3k of equipment with me.
Really looking forward to it arriving and having a play!

I haven’t experienced this before with other cameras, but when shooting in RAW with the RX100, there is quite a big fish eye effect - remember to adjust it in post, or decide whether it’s worth the hassle.

I’ve found that the cameras own processing to be very good anyway, so I haven’t had much need for it

Luke · 23 Oct 2017 at 17:46

Django x2 said:
Question. Between the III, IV and V, what would I really be missing if I got a III?

rx100 by Luke V, on Flickr

Luke · 23 Oct 2017 at 17:48

MrRockliffe said:
I haven’t experienced this before with other cameras, but when shooting in RAW with the RX100, there is quite a big fish eye effect - remember to adjust it in post, or decide whether it’s worth the hassle.

I’ve found that the cameras own processing to be very good anyway, so I haven’t had much need for it

I'd imagine it will be similar to my Samyang 24mm so I'm used to dealing with that at the wide end. You're not seeing that at the upper end of the zoom are you?

MrRockliffe · 23 Oct 2017 at 18:03

Luke said:
I'd imagine it will be similar to my Samyang 24mm so I'm used to dealing with that at the wide end. You're not seeing that at the upper end of the zoom are you?

To be honest I haven’t tried - don’t have much use for the zoom

ddoubleep · 21 Dec 2017 at 14:58

Anyone got the V/M5 model? Have you noticed a lot of battery drain? I had the MK1 and battery lasted a decent while and didn't lose charge when left in. The newer M5 seems to drain very quickly and when battery is left in it loses charge. The video quality is brilliant and enjoy the small size.

Baggins_451 · 21 Dec 2017 at 15:46

The MK III currently has £150 cashback, additional warranty and a free case. Very tempted ...

ddoubleep · 21 Dec 2017 at 15:50

The MKIII is decent. I had it in the past and recently sold my M1 to fund a M5. Great little cameras. Just not liking the short battery drains. I could for long shoot plug in an Anker battery pack or order more batteries.

Baggins_451 · 29 Dec 2017 at 15:20

Finally bought a MK III, £365 with the cashback offer (Costco). It’s so tiny!!!

Got it to use on days out on my bike, battery on charge ...

Street · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:28

Baggins_451 said:
Finally bought a MK III, £365 with the cashback offer (Costco). It’s so tiny!!!

Got it to use on days out on my bike, battery on charge ...

Is this offer still available? Can't seem to find it anywhere and was tempted on an upgrade over my mk1.

Baggins_451 · 2 Jan 2018 at 22:58

Try Camera price buster

Street · 2 Jan 2018 at 23:06

Damn, it looks like the cheapest I can get it is £425 with cashback at the moment.

gort · 6 Jan 2018 at 22:01

What time-lapse software are people using? I have a free phone app to control my M3 by wifi but it's a bit limited.
Is the paid for Sony PlayMemories software the best one to use?

No a fan of a "bit of plastic and rubberband on button" method!

AyeAyeAhoy! · 10 Jan 2018 at 08:19

Is there a Magic Lantern type thing for these?

AyeAyeAhoy! · 10 Jan 2018 at 08:20

Baggins_451 said:
Finally bought a MK III, £365 with the cashback offer (Costco). It’s so tiny!!!

Got it to use on days out on my bike, battery on charge ...

It's a great camera! Good choice!

ddoubleep · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:08

doug_1986 said:
Is there a Magic Lantern type thing for these?

Not that I have seen. I have the M5 and am thinking about getting this colour profile.

AyeAyeAhoy! · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:37

ddoubleep said:
Not that I have seen. I have the M5 and am thinking about getting this colour profile.

That looks cool, although I'm not sure of the benefit over grading in post?

Magic Lantern has all sorts of neat features like running your time lapse for you... Would be amazing to have something similar for the rx100's

ddoubleep · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:42

It depends on the content. I don't always have time to tinker in post and nailing it out of the box with that profile could save me some man hours. I mainly use the RX100 for family stuff so getting some decent skin colours out of the box is handy. The default is usually fine but depends on the lighting.

I like the RX100 M5 except for the battery life. It totally eats up the battery for extended shoots.

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