Letter to Sony - Please Give Us RX1 III to Beat Fuji X100VI
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Open letter to Sony - WE NEED NEW RX1 CAMERA! Full frame, compact... and modern tech, but vintage style. Let me give you 3 major ideas to implement in this camera for it to be successful.
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SONY! Listen to this man! We are in a cellphone world! .. I want to use a very compact , in my pocket camera.. to replace my phone when travelling!.. yes FULL FRAME.. size and retro style of a Fuji x 100vi, or even ricoh gr3 size! and all that magic wedding photographer just said!!!! and dont be charging too much for it either!!!
One most important thing you forgot is... a very good battery life.
Up to date auto focus system. Weather sealing. Better battery life. They would do.
RX1R iii is 100% needed.
60Mp sensor, leaf shutter for high speed flash sync. Something similar to the snap focus and expose for Highlights as in the Ricoh GRIII. Maybe a monochome version too.
Please not that old and noisy 60Mpix sensor. The A1 sensor, thats the way to go.
60MP, something out there already exist and Sony makes it: A7CR! You can change out to your favorite lenses. Why hope for a RX1R Miii when you could get this now?
@@Benjamin_Jehneagree, A1 in a small package with a better screen and nice 24-40mmf2.8 or 30mm1.8
Yes, it's called a Leica Q3.
@@yuidfbse Yes but a Q3 won't fit in your pocket and would cost twice the price
The bigger draw are Fuji emulations in the form factor. Sony can software patch so LUTS can be baked into jpg like S5II. Problem
Solved. Until then no internal ND etc will peel away Fuji owners - I like Ricoh better for this. But if Sony did emulations or baked in LUTs for jpg id grab an a6700 or a7c2 and call it a day
Yup, it seems possible for sure since the LUTS are finally in-camera, but why not happening to photos.... cmon!
@@MagicWeddingPhotographer agreed! Once Sony does this I can’t see any reason to go to other manufacturers
If Sony release a 35mm compact monstre it is instant buy for me.
Ok, I'll tell them :D
RX1 III with LUT support for photos and sony can literally swim in money. like the Lumix S5 II
I have been asking for LR presets in camera for so long! it makes so much sense to be able to preview your work and shoot closer to what the end result will look like. I've shown shots to couples on my camera loads of times and said 'wait till its edited youll see how cool this looks'.
Love my RX1R II... would buy a mark III in an instant!
The same. Bring it Sony
Don't underestimate the lure and advantage of the ovf/evf. I have both the X-Pro2 and x-100F and they will be with me till they break. And if Sony does make a X-100 type camera it should have interchangeable lenses. My two cents.
I really wanted to love the a7c ii but the design is just as bland as every other Sony camera. The PSAM dial for example reminds me my old Sony handycam from the early 2000s. The body is a sort of attractive little brick but Sony definitely took zero risks in designing it. The silver a7c just feels like a skin they slapped onto an otherwise anonymous hunk of technology.
Anyway, I agree, they really need to dive all-in on some retro styling. I question if they have it in em. "Sony" branding needs to be very subtle. The name is almost the opposite of retro in my mind.
I've been waiting a long time for Sony to release a competitor to the Fuji x100 series. While the a7c series is compact, it's no where near enough in style and workflow to the x100. It needs to be a compact, fixed lens style body with classic aesthetics. I gave up and pre-ordered the x100vi, my first Fuji camera.
haha I love how you said "I gave up...". I feel you!
I had the V for about one month. Happily sold it. Autofocus was a joke compared to my a9. If Sony could bring about some competition, I'm in, mate.
PLEASE SONY!!!
While I would love a new RX camera from Sony, I don't see them in competition with the Fuji X100 stuff. If Sony did release a new RX, it would likely be at a price point that competes more with the Q3 or at the very least something like the ZF which of course is also welcome. Even with the price bump, the Fujis will still sell super well given their aesthetic and usability.
All of that being said, if they released a similarly designed full frame body for less than $2500 or so, I'd buy one immediately.
Weather sealing, or I'll go with A7CR. Been scouting internet for past week about any news on a mk III of this camera, glad to see more people interested. Global shutter, IBIS and a well positioned C-button for back focus would also be great.
I wish Sony would license the gr3 patent and make a rx3. I use a1 and gr3 is an incredible asset. Only problem is the af. I can get way more intimate stuff with gr3. With a1 in some situations I get yelled at or threatened.
Good, but I believe the RX1 III is more like a competitor to Leica Q3 rather than fujifilm x100vi. lol
The letter is more suitable for pocket. Due to the RX1 series is FF, hard to believe that the mark III would be as small as x100 series.
I have the a7C2, but have pre-ordered the Fuji X100vi because: 1 Mainly a street still photographer & I hate the flip screen that has to come out to the side to tilt ; 2 I use the 40 f2.5 which is very compact but still a much thicker profile than the Fuji; 3 I’m looking forward to playing with the film simulations 4 I wouldn’t require a Full Frame sensor, but the 40 mp Fuji permits a useable crop zoom from 35 to 50mm.
I've the a7c2 and have just collected my x100vi. Previously owned the x100v as well. A fair bit of advice would be to keep your Full frame setup and have the x100vi as a 2nd camera. In terms of IQ, the x100vi is never going to keep up especially after sundown in higher iso situations. It would however make a fun system for casual snaps. With regards to film simulations trust me on this one, the novelty wears out after a while. You'll find a film simulation "recipe" u really like and prolly stick to that one single recipe, that's about it.
@@Eatmeraw I never touched a camera but thinking of getting one. For personal use as well as wanna learn photography in future I have a plan to video blog (maybe 1/1.5 years letter). Now I am confused between a7c & X100vi . What do you guys think ? Which one should I grab as a totally newbie that wants to enter this world?
@@MDASHIK-di3vz One is a "Full frame" Interchangeable lens system - a7cII, the other is a "APSC" fixed lens camera. For a beginner who might not know what he likes yet and would want to grow with the camera, a fixed lens system may prove to be frustrating.
I would recommend for you to look at interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. Plenty APSC systems in the line up from Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon to look at. Don't have to dive into a full frame system or choose between the 2. If you want to only choose between a7cii/r and x100vi. I'd say the a7cii is a lot more "capable" in terms of performance and is the more complete camera.
I'd go for Sony @@MDASHIK-di3vz
I want a rx1iii as much as anyone else but asking Sony to revamp the aesthetics, add film stock etc. will just delay it for years. Slap a new sensor, add new processor and electronics, heck use the same lens. Just get it out to market asap
This. Just put the guts from the a7C II in the existing body and keep the rest the same. Ok, maybe increase the battery size a little bit too.
I agree with you on many of your points, but I differ on a few. Sony should not go a "little" vintage but rather go all the way, dials and all. Your idea of using a vintage Minolta design is perfect. In terms of the film sims, allowing imports from Lightroom is fine, but it will not go nearly far enough. Sony should buy or partner with Kodak or another situation and have real vintage film sims that are modeled after vintage film (think "Ekatachrome"). Most people who will buy this new camera want to use the jpegs and they don't use Lightroom. This is critical if this new Sony to succeed. The other things would include Sony's unbeatable auto-focus, keep it full frame and include a chip to rival the x100vi's megapixels. It would also help if Sony could make some kind of a statement about a breakthrough in color science or something (this is mostly them managing perceptions because their color is generally fine). In body stabilization would also be necessary to take share away from Fuji. Basically, Fuji's biggest problem is delivering on shipments of the new camera. Sony could capitalize on that issue.
Sony has been ahead in technology for so long that they forgot to actually make products that people want to buy. They got complacent when every other company's technology caught up.
I was a RX1Rii owner, sold it, regretted it ever since. But never got round to getting another one. Honestly, I've shot way less family stuff since selling it, as it was small enough to have on you all the time. It was slow enough to really get you thinking about composition and be more purposeful in taking shots. A great travel camera and the wide fixed focal length was perfect. You've hit the nail on the head, the third iteration needs all the new tech, AF and EV. I'm currently considering a A7CR for my 3rd body, I have a7rV and a1... I really hope you have some inside scoop and are baiting us for a big announcement. Great vid as usual my friend ;)
Yes dude! RX1RII is the only camera I take for my personal photos now! But... A7CR outperforms it in every possible way. Next week I'm going on a trip, where I need both compact and power horse and I loaned A7CR from Sony for that...
That's awesome dude. I shoot a lot like you in terms of 24/35mm with crop mode from the 24/1.4 lens. Man I don't know which I would go for... a7Cii is very tempting with such a good price and for a family camera it would be amazing. Until the RX1riii comes out ;) But would I regret not getting the a7CR... I have the a1 and a7rV for paid work... so I think I've answered my own question LOL, a7Cii it is. Have a great trip my friend.@@MagicWeddingPhotographer
Haha I love your live thinking here in the comments with me :D A7CII is going to be amazing for personal stuff. But A7CR will give you that crop option... You gotta decide!
Damn you for not making my mind up LOL - It's going to cost me another £400 to get the CR version... and that's a new badass rode shotgun mic that I need. The RX1Rii was fixed focal length and I loved that... but the sensor in the a7rV is just insanely good. @@MagicWeddingPhotographer
You may want to consider the a6700 since you already have the r5 and a1 . It is faster than the 7rc, and feels better in the hand
And you think anything sony will do can touch fujifilm?
The sony color science alone is already placed sony at disadvantaged. Ypu also think sony can do a leaf shutter and add inbuilt nd filter?
That's a long dream.
Sony already has lead shutter on RX1 series, so that’s an easy part. Color science is a myth at this point, and if they let me control the final picture profile I can easily match jpgs. But will it happen… I have no idea
eSIM in a camera?! That’s an iPhone.
Well I don't think this camera( UPDATED ) will be good enough to beat Fujifilm X100VI , the main reason is very simple that Sony won't be able to match Fujifilm 's Film simulations. Most people buy X100VI not for great autofocus or razer sharp Images but beautiful colors and Film Simulations.
Any company that allowed lightroom presets to be added in camera jpeg would sell like wildfire. They wouldnt be able to keep up with demand. I seriously dont understand why this isnt a thing already!?
Right!?
@MagicWeddingPhotographer I own Sony a9ii, a7iii and a7rv but I'm seriously considering buying a fuji x100VI for the film presets and looks as a hobby, family day camera. I want to just shoot nice jpegs and not have to edit my personal photos
I feel you 100%
Yes yes yes! 👍
Yes!
OMG YES! The Panasonic S5ii has a feature called Real Time LUTs that’s basically like having your presets or any preset on camera. I’m begging all camera companies do this. Also program a decent JPG engine. All brands, except Fuji, create crappy quality JPGs when you increase the dynamic range. You get some weird artifacts.
Oh yes, I've seen that in Panasonic, and it seems such an easy thing to implement!
Love the camera - but here's my wish list - thanks for promoting this awesome camera!!! Option to disable the movie button when shooting photos. Joystick replacing center dial button for moving focus area. Mechanical focus. Ridges on aperture ring that go all the way around (except lettering) . Weather sealing. :)
The hybrid viewfinder is so good on the Fuji , they’d need that for sure, and it might be patented ? and the Fuji menus are a lot better. Some element of retro would help significantly. They can shrink the lens size with their curved sensor
For me the body size would be something absolutely crucial for such a camera. I mean when I look at the premium compact cameras we have now, then Fuji for me has the best body size to battery capacity ratio. The batteries in the Sony RX1 series are just tiny and Leica Q series is anything but pocketable. And like you mentioned, the Minolta designs would be awesome as well. If Sony can make that happen, then I'm all in!
Agree with you Josef! Sadly RX1 because of its size also has lame battery... But its 8 years later, I'm positive they can figure it out!
Should have film simulations too
... and I also want it really cheap. ;)
Pff obviously!
Like the idea of designing the camera to look like the old Minolta bodies. Their designs were beautiful. I would buy a new RX1 III. I have Sony a1, R III, and almost every 6000 series body. I really enjoy the Sony system.
It’s going to happen fall 2024. With the craze with the Fuji X100 line and Leica Q series, Sony wants a piece.
If they are smart they’ll make it affordable.
33MP full frame. 35mm F2.8 to keep it small. US$2,600. I could even go without video and IBIS! It would be a smart move. It’s ONLY a camera and not hybrid like what Sony tries to do with all their cameras. They’ve geared enough cameras to vloggers maybe it’s about time they make a photo only camera. When I use my smaller daily camera, the few times I might want a video clip, I just use my phone now anyway. It would sort of be the reverse of the X100 line, it finally has usable video.
Want a Sony rx1 iii with the lense of the Leica D-Lux 8 (24mm- 75mm) f 1.7-2.8. I am aware the D-Lux 8 is 4/3 but I am looking for a special lense to accommodate the small Rx1 full frame body. All Sony has to do is create the lense everyone wants to match the small bodies. The key here, is the small expandable lense. I don’t care how big the lense expands while I am using it. I want it to collapse when I am finished so I can put it in my pocket. Home run. What people want is a pocketable “full frame rx100 like camera.” Work on the lense!!!! Everyone has the body small enough. Marry it up with the lense and you will create the holy grail!
For me, if it were in the $2,000 range, I'd consider it over getting a 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. If it's like $2500-3000, I'll pass. Also, I don't really care about jpegs. It would be odd for me to spend so much money to shoot jpegs. Plus there are many good apps and presets for Mac/PC that simulate the film look.
i would buy this in a heart beat! but there is no way i would pay 3500 for the RX1 II cause yeah thats not right! Thanks for making this video! #Sony NEEDS TO DO THIS! IT MUST BE DONE!
opengate video and lut flexibility
wouldn't even bother lens has 2.8 aperture if it can go smaller in size. Sensor can go up to crazy iso number without significant image degradation nowadays anyways.
Sony Sony Sony.. make it timeless.. JPEG film simulation reciepies YES, ITS TIME TO START YOUR OWN TREND.... NOW!!!! Make it Leica rugged with retro solid textures. BRASS BRASS BRASS BRASS, Can I say it again? OK, BRASS top plate and bottom plate painted black (and light weight)... Make retro THE SONY THING... 2700$ Full frame 61 megapixels.. Oh .. and don't forget the multi flippy screen
AND.. make the menu fun and easy... iPhone style.. OLED Gorilla glass 😮
Meanwhile, I'm waiting for a company to acquire the rights to Contax and release a T3 digital and a film succesor to the T3
My fantasy RX1iii:
Same small form factor as RX1.
Smaller 35mm , high quality optics lens.
2095K dot resolution screen,
fully touch enabled.
Built-in ND filter .
Leaf shutter.
IBIS.
64G internal storage .
SDXC UHS-II card slot.
Dont forget to throw in a Titanium Limited Edition as well.
I just want to irk all the Fujians 😊😊
Although a Sony RX1R III would probably be a technical marvel. I can’t see it succeeding. Mainly do to price. A new Sony RX1R II, which came out in 2015, is still sold for $3,300 new. With the advancement you mentioned and Sony’s pricing model for these cameras, a Sony RX1R III would likely cost $4,000 to $5,500. They would be in competition with Leica (Q series).Not sure if this is the fight Sony wants.
Hey Magic.
I had the RX1RII as many ppl here and, like others, sold it and regret it a lot now. I had various Fuji X100 (og, T, F and V), liked them all a lot but the X100V that has terrrible tree leaves redering imo so finally i used the A7C a lot with some nice primes before switching to the A7CII especially for the amazing video performance.
Long story short, i agree with almost all the points you spoke about, but I will add something that I miss with all my Sony cameras : the Multiple exposure mode.
Yeah, the mode that is in every digital cameras on the market.... but Sony. It's such a great feature to play with. Since it was there in the Playmemories app released years ago, they should be abble to reproduce it in 2024 ! And please guys don't tell me about Photoshop, since you can't directly frame multiple shots in your camera, it's a totally different approach. ;)
Like I said, every other cameras companies has a mode like that (Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm), even the small ones like Ricoh.
Let's dream together.
I just preordered my X100VI yesterday(last day of the preorders so I know I won’t see that camera for a while lol). But if Sony released an RXIIIR for a reasonable price with everything that you suggested. Even if they made it APS-C to save on cost (even though I would love Full Frame but I know that would be costly). Then I would cancel
My preorder and get that camera. My main body I use for work is the Sony A7IV and my business partner uses an FX30. I love the Sony system. Just a shame they have nothing in the sub $2k range that can match what Fuji is offering.
I doubt Sony will ever beat those X100V numbers with that camera. That RX1 is STILL priced at 3200 bucks! Sony isn't known for dropping the prices of their cameras or giving firmware updates like Fuji. If you owned a Fuji XT2 when it came out, Fuji was still giving it firmware upgrades 2 years later. It was like you got a new camera via firmware. Fuji buyers totally appreciate that. Sony just makes you buy next next model.
the biggest issue with Sony - as a Sony User myself - is that it is doing too much. Less IS More.
your wish list is way too long. i too hope Sony will make something that is better than Fujifilm (i also use Fuji)
here's my short list:
- camera size is less important that lens depth. Make Camera Slim.
- put a7RV's 61mp sensor and AI tracking in it, i don't mind taking a hit on the IBIS
- the lens can be a 35mm f2.8, but it MUST be flatter than the sony zeiss 35mm f2.8 less
- sony is known for modern design, do not change that. just make it minimal, we all need 3 dials and a joystick
- nobody buys this for video - do what you like, so long as you never increase the size
- ensure body n lens cater to 3rd party accessories - X100V / VI needed SquareHood to look good.
the end.
I have an A7RV and an A7CII. I'm quite happy. The A7CII is a great small camera and would be an even better one if Sony made a good quality full frame pancake lens to attach to it, making it even better for street photography. An RX1RIII with a compact lens would probably sell well but, based on the price of previous version, it wouldn't be as serious a competitor to the Fuji X100VI as one might think. It's only my opinion, of course. That being said, if the RX1RIII happens, it needs to be priced to compete.
We need it to be a true 28mm F2 with good manual focus options and most of all zone focusing like a Leica Q3 but cheaper…price it around $4500 and it will sell like hotcakes!
Or go ultra minimal like a Ricoh GRIII but with way better focusing and full frame…and that would be sexy…could even copy them and make 2 versions 28mm and 35mm…I’d buy them both
Pancake lenses for the 7C series could achieve the same result. I doubt that Sony could win over brand fanatics from F or L tribes.
For those who want to make pictures&video only, Sony already has the RX100VII.
Appealing for Sony to make something 'Vintage' including the colour sims might be off brand for them.
They should approach it with 'luxury' or 'chic' or 'minimal' where the colour sims appeal to new tastemakers.
Magic, I think you're right to bring up the demand for such cameras. I don't know if approaching it the Fuji-way has much appeal for the Sony business folk... but it is a compelling story to tell if you look at the $$$$$$.
I love my RX1Rii and really I don't need any update at all. For as long as it keeps running, it will be an amazing camera. There are a number of small areas that could be slightly improved, but there's nothing that could be added or improved that would be worth the price of a new camera for me, above what is already in the RX1Rii. It is already so good, I could not justify 5k (guess of price) for any minor upgrade. Many years in the future, I would look at it second hand though.
But, to play the game and say what I would like; weather sealing, built in ND, ridges on the aperture ring in the right places, joystick, a c2 button. A small improvement in autofocus would be fine, as would a small improvement in battery life as long as it didn't mean size and weight increase.
I would not want many of the other features that have been mentioned if they would add size and/or weight, which would defeat the purpose for me. Once the size matches or exceeds that of an A7C, there is no sense to fix a lens to it, in my view. Sony would be better served to somehow develop a flat, fast 35mm lens and market that with the A7C. I would actually prefer that to a new RX1R.
For what it is worth, I don't see the Fuji X100 or the Leica Q3 as being in the same class of camera as the RX1Rii. If someone specifically wants a full frame compact camera with 35mm lens, I can't see them deciding for the Fuji or Leica instead, because they are not that similar. The fuji will be a lot less than half the price of any new RX1R and it is crop sensor. You just can't get the same images from it. The leica would be a similar price, but is quite a lot bigger and heavier, and is 28mm. And some people want their camera to have a red dot on it regardless.
In any case, thanks for all the great content and enthusiasm Magic. Keep up the good work.
But not priced so high please. I had an X100V last year. Images were great. AF was frustrating with a energetic kiddo and found myself wanting to bring my A7M4 around more often just for that reason. Sold it. Bought the 40mm 2.5G for the A7M4, and been happy ever since.
I don't know how many times I googled rx1riii in the last months to find somone saying it will be made by Sony. And I've just done it again because I was thinking about buying the X100VI but If I do it is because there is no updated full frame compact camera to beat it in the market. I can't understand how don't they understand how good a pocketable (and not too expensive) full frame camera would be. I had the Rx1rII and gave me incredible pictures but sold it because of bad batteries and slowness. But I loved it so much. The metallic feeling was incredible. It is an art piece waiting to be updated. The A7C is bigger and the lenses are too and do not compare to the 35mm f2 size and to the fixed lens feeling. I also had the x100v but full frame has been always on my mind for many reasons and then sold it. Please Sony, do it again!
This video is an excellent idea. But in my opinion no vintage looking for the design, please. I love the design of the rx1rii. And I love the hidden viewfinder. I don't need a built in flash. Of course a smaller lens would be ok but no probem with the current size. f1.4 instead of f2 would be incredible but f2 is ok. I don't need all the modern features. I only need the same thing but faster and with better batteries. But something I would really like is the feature on the GRIIIs and the X100V of taking pictures by touching the screen in the point where you want to focus (touch screen mode to focus and release the shutter). Also 40mm would be incredible. And I don't want the 28mm Leicas Qs.
Magic. If you want an RX3 it’s easy. Just get the x100xi. Lol. Just kidding. Honestly I’m not 100% if Sony has it in them to nail the vintage aesthetic. They have to go all in. That’s why I - don’t kill me - just got the x100vi 😳 but I’m still hoping Sony gets into that game. I still have my original rx1 but just got tired waiting for the v3. I agree with everything you said. I think sony can get 90% of what you mentioned done. It’s just the design that I’m not sure they can do.
Dream on.. there will never be another RX1 camera. And the truth is we don't need it. The RX1, RX1R and RX1RII still take better images than ANY compact camera today. Get a second hand one (do it fast because the prices are shooting up) and just go shoot instead of dreaming of upgrades and new models. Upgrade your skills instead.
Agreed 💪🏼 love their tech but don’t like to wear them around my neck. Moved to Leica for “pleasure photography” 🤗 a retro rx1 would be amazing 👍🏼
For Sony to make a top selling camera….they have to make a Fuji x100…..the Fuji x100 was popular right from the start….sony can do it too just make a x100…..Sony size and aesthetic doesn’t appeal to the public. Fuji has history and variety of knowledge in all fields and Sony lacks this…..their only claim to fame is autofocus and only recently some lens.
Yes, Sony’s aps-c line and/or the compact ff bodies seem mostly boring and average to me. I’ll probably actually be getting a Fuji at some point soon. Maybe a x100vi (course I’ve been looking at the medium format bodies too but that’s the other end of the spectrum)..
Weather sealing would be by far my most needed upgrade.
I own a RX1RII but when weather is uncertain and I want to travel light I tend to leave the RX1RII at home and go for the A7C with weather sealed lens (usually the Zeiss 35mm 2.8).
The A7c models are there to rival the x100v models. The RX1 line is more of an answer to the Leica Q. I'm not sure why you would expect a $3K+ camera lineup to rival the x100 line. Strange video.
NO! We don’t need any Reto looking RX-1! Sony is NOT Known for this (B*)! You want an old brick 🧱, go buy a Nikon F-Series. Please!!
I’m down with everything you say… though to clarify I need manual dials for ISO and Shutter speeds. I think your idea for interfacing your Lightroom settings into your camera is genius. Cameras are getting to be more like computers nowadays so Sony should be able to do this… they do make laptops and should have a software group. Although I think at this point they need to do these things and more… matching Fuji is not enough - they need to do something compelling here - I’m a longtime user of Sony cameras and I’m thinking of switching to Fuji because I don’t have time for post processing/production … I want the photos to come out perfect out of camera. Enough with the editing of 1000’s of images. It’s not fun
the rx1 bodies are already TOO small. beef up the body to x100 ish sizes, then the bigger lens won't seem massively awkward like they do now. add quality silent shutter, the all over every angle flippy screen, the bigger battery like my a1. 2 card slots. a cute attachable flash like the old Olympus em1 or was it the em5? that lil one that you could flip up or down to turn on/off. retro design. and give us LR like controls for jpg tweaking. I at least need to be able to lift the extreme black up for a matte look. yes... im still obsessed with the matte black look. lol
I too agree with you .... Sony can collaborate with KODAK to have all film simulations available there , with recipes for additional touch and of Couse full frame 40 - 50 megapixel
Used the a7cR for couple weeks as EDC and travel, i dislike the flip out screen. For this camera, slim down a7r5 screen would have been gold. That's the only thing i dislike about the a7cii and a7cR.
The rx1rii is the Best camera ever! I love it. Af is still fine for a edc in my opinion. I would love to see a rx iii with 42 or Even 60 mp sensor, ibis, in camera LR options or the option to load your preset on jpegs in camera, 35mm 2.0 lens. That camera would be a beast 😍
The problem with Sony is ... the lack of soul as an object of nostalgia. Look what Nikon did with the ZF , amazing ! And I as loyal Canon user im waiting for ever to Canon to release the A1program style camera we canon shooters are dreaming about haha .. for now Fuji fulfill that need .
Something I feel a lot of modern cameras are missing: built in gps for geo-tagging, finger sensor or other way of locking the device so it's more protected against theft, OTA firmware updates (no download file, format card, etc), cloud backup and sharing from the camera, clock sync... basically features that are standard in almost every budget smartphone these days, yet cameras costing thousands of dollars don't have them. And please for god's sake no more dcim standard and numbered images, just timestamp the file name like phones do.
Not buying another camera until Sony gives us the Rx1R iii!!!
Make it small but has to be a solid statement of a design. Don’t care about the OVF. License film sims from Kodak and let us upload our own presets. Easy/quick menu interface. Seamless transfer to smartphone/devices.
I enjoyed watching several of your RX1R II videos. Do you by any chance remember what is the brand/model of the red thumb rest? Does it fit well? It's pretty.
Sony wake up! Give for good money (or else we go Canon or Fuji) a a7 or a6 Body with more than 15 fps! 11 fps is from 2016…. We have 2024!
I have a feeling that importing Lightroom presets requires help from Adobe and some sort of licensing fee. So basically a partnership. Which would most likely come with a bunch of caveats.
Build in ND filter
Yes please!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
I use to have the orig rx1 and orig x100 at the same time. I was always torn between that magical creamy lens and sensor combo from Sony, and the better size and battery life of the fuji. the Sony lens to body ratio is SO out of whack. keep the lens. do not make the lens suck to fit on that tiny stupid body. lol
My top 5: Would love f1.4 without the size, built in ND, built in flash, much better battery, vintage look
yes please, do it Sony!!!
it definitely needs to have ibis, better battery life and LUT support for photos/videos (or film simulations).
internal storage would be also great!
imo it should have different product naming instead of rx1r iii. like Sony CX1 (c for classic) Since fuji is not making a fullframe fixed lens, let it be Sony to do it. 🤞
Sony has patent a "curved sensors"..which in turn..they can make the lenses smaller and the body compact..which sounds exciting..
"Please give us blabla to beat blabla" 🤣 You dont see that its not technology why Fujifilm is there where they are ;-) Sony just can tech but not touch ;-)
I would be all in if Sony released a Leica Q3 competitor.
I love the Q3, but the auto focus still lacks compared to Sony’s
Some of the stuff you are asking for is too much.
My list. Nd - 61 mega pixel
Good screen and evf.
I think the the acr is my next camera.
Price point was a big factor for me. I looked at the RX1R II, and as of today, it's still over 3,000 at some retailers new and more than an X100vi used. My main body is Sony, and I looked at the A7CII, but even with some of my smallest primes, it would be clunky to put in my pocket.
I feel like it would probably depend if it's FF or APS-C. Sony has always been keeping FF on the higher end pricing. Having said that I'm travelling next week with A7CR and 24/2.8 for compact size!
I wouldn't mind it coming in around the A7CII or even the A7CR price point FF, but the RX1R II doesn't feel competitive currently. Yeah, I was initially planning on getting an A7CII before I saw the Fuji X100VI announcement, but the size and price and the small updates pushed me toward the X100VI. Well, see if it gets here before my April trip. @@MagicWeddingPhotographer
Yeah RX1R II at this price currently... makes zero sense!
@@patterknapril 2024? Dont hold your breath 😅
There is a lot of confusion in the air, this is not a race, there have been cameras with a format similar to the x100 in FF for several years and they are superior, the issue is the price!!!! They are 3x more expensive.
i loved my Rx1r but sorry these Minolta Cameras are ugly, please Sony do not an vintage camera. i need a bump to hold it and not crash it.
We need it!
WE DO!
I hope Sony learns from Fuji. Sony is terrible for firmware updates and colour tones.
I had an RX1r and was my fave camera of all time. The combo of size, iq, versatility is still today, IMO, unmatched.
Besides all good points made by magic, here are my wishes:
1) New battery tech of the newer cameras
2) Make it modular. The flash idea is nice. Also, an optional EVF, a grip to add more batteries, adapters to go wider or longer FLs.
3) Implement better manual focus tech (small square magnification like fuji or split image, snap distance like ricoh).
4) (if possible) Make a tri-elmar like lens with 28-35-50. Most used street FLs.
And of course, all the advancements from previous cameras like great af, fast start up time, updated sensor ah… and make it metal. I feel like some cameras area leaning heavily in composite materials.
Love the tri elmar idea! Thanks for sharing
The pricing might be an issue, if they price it 3999 I don’t know how much profit they can make compared to the A7 series. And if they price it higher than that, people might just be inclined to buy the Leica Q3 due to the brand factor.
3999 would be a sweet price for new RX1!
I’m a Sony shooter and they may produce a camera to beat it on specs but they will still suck all the fun out of it.
They can’t. They have broken up with Zeiss so can’t use that lens anymore.
I'm not seeing it. With the A7C moreso A7CR, paired to the right compact high quality lens, (i.e. 50mm, f2.5,G) why do you need a new RX1R MIII? It doesn't seem necessary, besides that thing is so small it looks like it's really hard to hold as it. It looks like you are going to drop that thing. And then how much is it going to cost? Right now the RX1R even though it is 8 years old is $3200 new. Conversely a A7CR new is $2800. Now, I have never iwned one and can't say I know anything about this magical experience some say they have had with it, but on paper I'm not seeing why anyone would buy a RX1R of any kind? Makes no sense to me.
The argument on making the RX1R small contributes to the biggest knock on the camera: its horrible battery life. The camera must be bigger to house a battery with better capacity. If you're going to make it bigger to accommodate a bigger battery then go with a A7C body and pair it with the plethora of small lenses at your disposal in the Sony E mount line up.
AN internal ND filter and their new global shutter hehehehe
Get a nikon zf. You can still use your sony lenses, have film simulations as well
What about A7c ii in comparison to Fuji x100vi?
Yes, please! And make an X version with a 50mm lens.