Sony QX100 Hands-On Field Test
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2013
- The TCSTV crew check out Sony's smartphone camera attachment at Calgary 2013 Otafest. It's weird.
Special thanks to Otafest for letting us shoot.
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Filmed and Edited by Jordan Drake
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Got directed here from the Otafest facebook page. Certainly seems like an interesting camera, though not one I could personally see myself using a ton.
It was a fun surprise to see me and my friends' cosplays at 7:14, though.
Thanks for coming and lending your hardware to the convention, it made things a lot more fun for us, even though you guys certainly do look as though you felt a little out of place lol
at 2:45... just use the NFC function and you'd be done in MUCH less time
at 5:35... world to dumbasses that does reviews without pre-testing functions on the product they do the review on (no mather what product)... READ THE F-ING MANUAL before making the review!!
at 7:18... it becomes 1920x1080p when you have updated the firmware in the camera. the latest firmware can be found on sonys homepage.... it also fixes about 95% of the connection lost bugs.
8:45 the camera is pre-set to turn off after about 1minute of no use to save battery life. nothing wrong with that.
at 10:05... yes, if your not really careful about just pushing the shutter button half way in (making the camera focus) it will result in a less good picture.
at 10:20... the camera lenses (there's more models than "just" the QX100) all comes with a WRISTBAND, this is to be used so you don't drop it... however this guy seemed not aware of how to mount the wristband onto the camera or something so not suprised about him worried about dropping it.
MY review of this review is that it lacks SEVERAL important keyfeatures. the person need to test the product before the accual review so he knows what he is doing. also... this review did not include NFC use (important if you want a FAST connection phone to camera) even if the phone he is using HAS NFC... he completely forgot to talk about the "focus ring" the QX100 has (combined with manual mode) giving it manual controll and settings maybe not full controll but still some more control the cheaper QX10 lacks....
I'm glad you make these videos. I have cancelled my order. I may still pick it up when they go on clearance just like I got my K-01which turned out to be a nice camera for my old manual focus lenses. Especially my A* 50 1.2.
You have a great voice.
I was the Assassin! XD
You're responsible for the best UA-cam thumbnail we have! Thanks!
Oh, no thank you for putting up with my shenanigans! XD
AuzzieJLee
`...an interesting first-go into the genre...' sums it up perfectly. I'm a fan of Sony cameras, and I think the QX10/100 are a novel concept. But I think most people are far better off just buying an RX100 Mk II, or even the original RX100, both fantastic cameras. What I'm really waiting for is for Sony to put that 1" sensor inside a smartphone, it's probably just a matter of time.
Great video Chris and Jordan.
Gotta give Sony props for doing some really radical products in recent months: RX1, RX100, Rx10, A7, and this. Even if this is kind of a mess, hats off for trying. But you also wonder how it made it out of the lab. Seems like they could have gotten the marketing pr buzz by showing off a prototype and not had to produce something that not many people should buy.
the only mess with this review was the fact they did NOT show NFC connection (phone to camera... takes like 3-4sec but instead went manual connection making it take 10+ sec to connect.)
they completely forgot to show and talk about the manual focus ring the QX100 has among other things... just downright bad review. but you are right about trying something new!! sony sure is brave! they did not talk much about the camera saving the full size image to the microSD card in the cam and sending a 2mp image to the phone so the user can share and edit on the go...
Its pretty exciting product. Use can't expect the first version to be perfect all the time. Its a really good idea. The problem I see mostly is the play memories app. It need to be updated to give more options for the camera settings, the app feels quite left out.
Thats a surprisingly harsh review, but I've noticed that most photographic stores just don't seem to get where Sony are coming from with this product and tend to forget who it's aimed at. Also, I've notice not many stores are updating their reviews as the product gets updated (it now has ISO control and 1920x1080 video that it didn't have when you reviewed it). If it does get discontinued, then it will be down to public ignorance. This is a totally new product category and the chances of getting it right first time are slim, even for a company like Sony. Such a shame...
they even forgot the focus ring the QX100 has... nor did they test the NFC function to connect to it... so not only is it a harsh review but a bad one at it!
anyway sony keep making these cameras and have made a 2nd gen of them. both the QX30... this is a camera with 30x optical zoom and 20mp. somewhere inbetween the QX100 and QX10 in size. there's also a PRO camera... the QX1, where you can mount sonys E-type camera lenes on it :) and take pictures in RAW (also jpeg)
Try pairing the QX100 or other QX series camera with Sony Live View Remote (RM-LVR1/RM-LVR2) and you don't need your phone to hook up. Startup and pairing with Live View Remote is way faster than mobile phone.
I got to play the QX100 for quite a bit and yeah, the connection issue was a problem for me too. In fact, after I finally got them to connect, a phone call came in and kick the QX100 off, then it wouldn't connect at all. So I have to resort to rebooting the phone. Also, another downer is that a lot of the effects features that are in the RX100/RX100II aren't in the QX100
Does the lens have to be connected to wifi? Does the phone have anything to do with the lens? I've been wanting to buy a camera or some type of lens to take photos with... Would this be a good option for the iPhone?
when are you getting the A7/A7R ?
the best thing about this lens camera is you can put it down somewhere, and from a distance take shots or video using your cell phone as the monitor, and maybe get some unusual angles, but to use it just as a camera doesn't make sense, i would much rather have the rx100 for a portable camera that you can put in your pocket, or a gx7 when you want to use your cell phone as a monitor, I think this QX will maybe be popular with the pervs
9:52 - Kai from DigitalRev cosplay, LOL
Hello TCSTV, I really like your reviews on camera specially SONY ones, and I am actually saving some money to get this QX100, but a lot of bad reviews out there saying that this is a BAD product from SONY. Most of these reviews are based on a premature software for the QX and Android/IOS App. SONY released lots of software update for both the Lens and App, a mature better software that really really improved the Lens and the Experience for this kind of niche product.
If you could upgrade the QX100 with latest software v3.0 and playmemories mobile 5.0.2, and do another field test Outdoors just like what you do with your camera reviews. I don't see anyone do an Update Review for QX100,
BTW if you do, please use NFC, the update really highlights the One Touch connectivity of this product and some more manual controls and features.
Thanks a lot
You should test with the Xperia Z1 with the nfc to see if it is as slow as the wifi on the other phones
I was so glad that I saw this video because...I almost bought this product today. lol! The first time i saw the ad campaign of this product I really thought that this camera/lens has manual controls, what a dissapointment! And what's weird: When I came to the store to pick up my QX100, I asked the staff if I can try it first...to check functionality and test shots...the staff gave me a gargantuan NO! If I open the box, it is good as sold! What the !?!?! So now It make sense why they don't let customers test the product first
how fast if you try the NFC to connect?
Hope Sony will come up with better solutions for such "Camera", great idea, but not practical. Great Review !
As always, great show. Keep it up. Btw no vids part from Jordan, what's up with that ? ;)
Not enough for me to talk about!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I think you should test the camera with Sony's Phone with NFC.
The connection speed is much faster & easier with NFC.
Interesting concept..... will I buy.... maybe not
I would like to see a comparison between some macro lenses:). Maybe between:
Tamron 90mm USD
Sigma 105mm
Tokina 100mm
ect.... :)
And there would be very interesting how there perform at 16MP on APS-C :).
Does it disconnect because it uses NFC? NFC only works at very short distances...
No, it connects via WiFi. NFC is only used to transmit the WiFi password and SSID to the phone.
I agree and it nice to see someone actually admitting it not much use lol! Should have never come off the drawing board imo?
Love your reviews. Just a couple of questions: Did I miss something? Did your try connecting using the NFC function on the camera and phone? I have a Panasonic with NFC. It is always time consuming to connect to a phone, even with NFC. But much faster than manually connecting.
The NFC certainly simplifies the procedure. But using once we had connection using the standard setup it was very easy to reconnect when the signal dropped, it just took too long. Also I should mention that NFC didn't work well with the HTC One but it did work great on the SONY reps Sony Experia. Go figure...
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
So the message is, as long as you use a Sony smartphone, no problem at all. But at least Sony tried to innovate.
I love my HTC one I'm flag I skipped the iPhone 5 like you did.
TheCameraStoreTV Did you guys test this device with NFC& Buetooth 4.0 or only wifi ?
i think using this cam with sony xperia z2 is way better & faster... no ? please retry it.. :)
Also here in belgium i can buy this device for 280€ i do have a xperia z2 and like to take pics&vids, do you think it is worth the money ? :) please give me your opinion.
As the rx100 II has the same sensor i dont think its a bad buy no ?
Good review. I'll stick with my Panasonic Lumia with full features and 20x zoom for far less money, better quality and it fits in my pocket.
But I don't think you can instantly transfer the photos directly to your smartphone unlike the QX100.
The similar e-mount Sony QX-1 is a better choice.
But the QX100 is not a bad choice if you don't fancy changing the lens.
It is a first generation product, for early adopters - Will wait for 2 more generations then will buy it..
I find it ironic that Chris is probably more legitimately "anime" than the characters surrounding him. There's a certain amount of "badass" required to pull of a manga character; if Chris was in a shonen manga, I'd read it :)
I was waiting for this test.
Brazil!!!!
Holy nerdsville Chrisman,tough assignment.
Saying that, a cold spoon is required when in close proximity to some of the anime chicks.
Did I just think that or did I type that out? Hmmm
Is it that warm in Calgary in November?
Either Chris is underdressed or Canada is warmer this time of the year!
Its -26 celsius today...
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
Wow!
Being around noisy environments is one of thw worst thing i know so thank for making a effort and reviewing a product that has so much potential if many things get fixed!
Great review - horrible product!
use one and say that. works flawlessly for me
OMG its Kai!!! 7:24
Its a Hipster camera!
I've heard the iOS software is much more unstable than the Android version. I wonder if the Android version connects faster, too?
I hope not because the Android version crashed five times in two hours! Sometimes reconnection took 10 seconds, sometimes forty.... It leaves a lot of room for improvement.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
TheCameraStoreTV Maybe it works better with a Sony Android phone? ;-)
Wow. A solution for a problem that didn't exist
I think this is a direct competition to Canon Powershot N.
QX100 + PHONE + android hdmi + TV + QX100(timer) or shutter = OWN Photo studio..TRY it!!
Dude have you ever heard of NFC? Connection issue solved!
he also forgot to test the QX100s focus ring it has. also there is a manual mode in the PlayMemories mobile app.... of course he fail to talk about that as well... also always have the latest firmware installed on the camera and the latest version of the app installed.! (firmware makes the camera 1920x1080p)
Smartphones are getting better and taking place the now troubled point-and-shoot cameras. Why would Sony take such a huge risk? Well, I guess, they have a huge R&D budget.
should have shown the zoomin capacity
the htc one is not slow , the play memories app slow
I really think that this product has a market. Being a camera salesperson, it has a lot of appeal to people who already love shooting with their phone, but want a better quality image. I think you guys did a great review (as always), but in my opinion you missed what this product is really aimed at. People who buy these use the touch-to-focus, point and click, share via facebook/twitter/drop box, and don't want something complicated. Also, for phones with NFC the connection time is a lot quicker because you don't have to manually open the app or connect via wifi and so on.
That being said, I'm sure your market is more technical or experienced photographers and this is definitely not the product for them.
Nfc hunn
Surprised there are that many cute ladies at an animefest. As for the camera, it will take a while before wireless is as fast and reliable as wired.
I am one of those customers who loved it
I see a Kai Wong cosplay hahahaha
I thought HTC One has NFC.
I think that the QX10 implements the concept better... Less quality buy haft the size and weight
This thing was originally manufactured for the South Korean Army. The plan was to screw this on top of a grenade and throw this combo over the fence to our beloved friend KimJongUn and get some nice *mouth-open" shots from his soldiers...
forte.....
後ろのアシスタントの方が若くてハンサム。アラブかな。
日本では、今、Google+閲覧中に、”問題が発生した為に
Google+を終了します。”と出て、下の段にOKがあるんだけど。それをタップする前に終了してしまう。ということが多発してます。これは日本だけの現象ですか。
そもそも、スマホですか。パソコンですか。タブレットですか。
I feel dissatisfied because you didn't bitchslap that creep hovering over your shoulder.
Read this interview with Sony and you will understand:
www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/12/04/sony-interview-what-does-it-take-to-change-the-camera-game
It's not a camera for the usual camera user/enthusiast, it's for the smartphone/FB folks, same market Canon tests with their FB cam, but less successful;
Woah...
An "F bomb" about anime around 9:00-9:10...
Someone forgot to censor that.
On announcement, we came CLOSE to buying this... glad we didn't. We do have a Sony RX100 v1.... we are waiting for the 4K version of that as the ultimate pocket cam.
-- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [Professional poets & BED VLOGGERS]
-- iamNOTapoet . com
Nice review overall, but seriously... why go to an Anime convention if it made you that uncomfortable? And to return your snide remark with another: "you remember when it was called Japanimation?" The proper name was always "Anime" Japanimation was a term coined by a bunch of American marketers that were bent of really badly dubbed butchered stories. Glad that term and those companies no longer exist.
OK... end personal rant.
I think you guys are pretty spot on about this product. the big question is.. why would i want to attach a huge "lens" to my phone when i can more conveniently carry a better camera around. The only use i see for this is if you want to do remote shooting on the cheap.
Who the hell had the idea to make an anime festival in an office-building? That makes them all look even stranger...and the light was terrible for makin fotos:-)
It was actually the University of Calgary downtown campus. And you're right... the light was terrible for making photos!
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
I saw myself! :D
Which one where you?
Did I hear you drop the "f"bomb out side? You must really have been uncomfortable.
When? I pride myself on being an expert with the censor beep.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
TheCameraStoreTV
May be it's me but I hear something at 8:59
globalimage That word was 'look' . No effin' there!
TheCameraStoreTV
My bad, sorry :-)
Ok I'm curious, whose idea was it to go to an anime convention?
The Camera Store sponsored the event, so they offered us press passes. We're always looking for different locations to shoot, so we went and were promptly spooked.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Did you guys lose a bet? You seem awkward in there. Maybe the fact you picked this place to shoot was a metaphor of the awkward sensation you feel when operating this lens
Why does this guy remind me of Mac from It's Always Sunny, but I want to think he doesn't..
I was about to say that doesn't look all that scary but then at 9:47, a man in a pink wig and a dress walks by behind Chris...
I dont know how the kids can do it' LOL
Just get the Sony RX100 II
Samsung have better ones for the same price. And they are wifi enabled.
Aww..so creepy festival.. except nice body girl in costume (don't ask me what the name of it)
Awwweee... the squares got freaked out by some otaku :( Great review, though.
i'll give it 12 months before it gets discontinued.
you're being generous :)
lots of cute girls at otafest
was that lok hahaha
LOL @ 8:50... Should of been at 0:55, Don't get off the elevator.
LOL @ 8:58... Really? Most wouldn't of went in.
As far as the camera. It's got a great sensor, and a fine lens, but it's a failed idea. Sony tried to make it work, but even with great top end electronics it fails to be worthy to pull ANY money from my pocket.
Na!! Better get a point & shoot Camera is faster
This camera is a cool idea, but very poorly implemented IMO
Sony's had some nice cameras in the past little while(RX, Nex7, A7), but this thing is so stupid!
It's not stupid, it's a good concept, just not executed well. If it didn't have these problems, had full manual, and RAW support it would be a great "camera".
Timothy Tasmin How is using your phone as the LCD a good concept. Cumbersome to use when walking around compared to a P+S like the RX100. A lot of cameras have built in wifi now if you want to transfer images to your phone later. Why would you want to save raw files on your phone?
Most phones nowadays have far superior panels compared to any camera which provide a huge advantage to outdoor visibility when taking photos/videos. Yes, if you have the RX100 MK II you can opt to get the EVF, but good luck dropping $450 for that. Cumbersome? The RX100 is definitely not that much better than the QX100, it definitely isn't the most ergonomic camera w/ it's absence of a grip and small body. And if I can transfer files to my phone right then and there it would save me the hassle of doing it later. Plus just imagine the integration of cloud-based storage such as automatically uploading to your Dropbox, Flickr, or w/e you use then you wouldn't have to save them on your phone.
I kinda feel like he's making fun of anime fans...
It's cuz he's getting old.
i'm not sure you are another Sony hater reviewer, really not sure, i guess it's your job to bash cameras to your liking....no offense
We're big fans of most of Sony's cameras, we just really didn't like the QX cameras. Check out some of our other Sony reviews.
Jordan @ TCSTV
it's so said the review was poorly made. no NFC connection (to cut time bellow half connecting to the camera)
no test of the manual focus ring either... just down right a bad review.
Very racist jokes.
Hmmm... we polled the entire store. Asked everybody we could. Turns out we're not racist. We are funny though.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV