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Fixed Lens Compact Cameras (Patreon)

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A seminar that discusses the topic of fixed-lens cameras and whether they offer any advantages or disadvantages for photographers.

Cameras included in this discussion include the Fuji X100VI + Ricoh GR III APS-C cameras, Sony's RX100 camera featuring a 1-inch sensor and Sony's Full-Frame fixed lens RX1 MKII camera. All of these options offer the photographer the ability to capture high-quality images using a camera that is compact and sometimes 'stylish', but do they offer any advantages over an interchangeable lens compact camera such as the A7C, A7CII and A7CR cameras?

Purchase one of these cameras from B&H New York:

Fujifilm X100 VI (Silver): https://bhpho.to/43QuCd3
Sony A7CII (Silver): https://bhpho.to/4af0jPp
Ricoh GR III: https://bhpho.to/3xczz3p

RX100 VII: https://bhpho.to/3vvnBBr
Sony RX1R II: https://bhpho.to/3vsW5EE

Sony RX100VII Review: https://youtu.be/d9rOUUPWVQI

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Fixed Lens Compact Cameras

Fixed Lens Compact Cameras A seminar that discusses the topic of fixed-lens cameras and whether they offer any advantages or disadvantages for photographers. Cameras included in this discussion include the Fuji X100VI + Ricoh GR III APS-C cameras, Sony's RX100 camera featuring a 1-inch sensor and Sony's Full-Frame fixed lens RX1 MKII camera. All of these options offer the photographer the ability to capture high-quality images using a camera that is compact and sometimes 'stylish', but do they offer any advantages over an interchangeable lens compact camera such as the A7C, A7CII and A7CR cameras? 00:00 Start 00:12 Introduction 02:30 Size Comparisons 04:48 Pros & Cons - Fujifilm's X100VI 08:16 Fixed-Lens Converters 09:17 Creating a Vintage look: A7C cameras 11:06 The Great Pretender? 13:18 Fixed-Lens Alternatives Mark Galer is a Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia. Join Mark Galer on Patreon for the best Alpha Support and Guidance. A single $10 Membership fee includes access to over twenty 1-hour member-only seminars, 'over 20 downloadable' eBooks + cameras setting (CAMSET) files (there is no contract or commitment beyond the first month). https://www.patreon.com/markgaler Mark's supporting website: http://www.markgaler.com If you find Mark's work for the Alpha community helpful please consider making a donation to support the creation of new learning resources for Alpha users. Go the Donations link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/alphacreativeskills #SonyAustralia #SonyAlpha #SonyAmbassador #SonyAlphaANZ

Comments

Flemming Morgan

Thanks Mark. Very informative. I’m definitely sticking with my Sony RX100 and A7RC! As you say they are superb.

Mark Galer
>>133959149

I am also happy to play the waiting game on this one - I suspect Sony will want to revisit its RX lineup after the latest ordering 'frenzy' for the Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI - Sony will feel compelled to offer something a little more interesting (above and beyond style) - only hope they will price it so it affordable for most Alpha photographers to consider as a possible 2nd camera.

Marcus Rahmel

Amazing pictures with the RX100 and thanks for the great video (again)! I have pre-ordered the X100VI as it seems to be the camera to always take with you because of fun, style and size. It will be my "replacement" for Smartphone shots. Sometimes I need to overcome the activation energy to crap my gear. This is why I switched from Olympus to Sony just this year, because I refused using my OM-1 anymore. With the A7VI I am back in the game and I took more photos just last week during vacation than the last 2 years with my MFT system! I am looking forward to your next video!

Mark Galer
>>134060759

The advice I can give for keeping the quality of the images very high when using the RX100VI is to keep the ISO low (below 400). This is often achievable as there is little need to stop the aperture down to achieve more depth of field (F4 is equivalent to F11 on a full frame camera). The RX 100VI and VII are easy recommendations for smartphone users because of the zoom capability and the pop-up finder that helps on very bright days or when tracking fast moving subjects. It's great when a new camera can reinvigorate your enthusiasm for photography. I remember this happening with my first Mirrorless camera I acquired shortly after joining Sony as a an Ambassador (the NEX-7). I started carrying a camera every day again, and my daily walk to work became photo walks.

Christopher Nguyen

Having the Fuji X-100VI for over 2 weeks now and owning the Sony a7RV and Sony a7RC. I like to use the Fuji for dinner and after dinner shots or in the spur of the moment shots. Yes it completely replaces my iPhone. Where i like to use the camera the most is the a7RC. Simply because it is so good at IQ and compact. And last I still love hand holding and taking wide angle shots on my a7RV and having a real camera. Just my opinion.

Mark Galer
>>134145835

Thanks for sharing your observations Christopher. I would expect to see many more fixed lens and ILC retro style cameras appear towards the end of the year to fill the demand. It appears the smartphone won't replace the photographic experience for many folk :-)

Christopher Nguyen

What I've learned from using a Sony 35 mm 1.8 on a day with one camera one lens? I've learn that it's awesome to do that. The architecture pictures requires me to step back and take a straight on building from a far distance. Something I didn't do before.

Mark Galer
>>134245961

It's a great way of getting to know one focal length. I have predominantly used prime lenses in my 40 year career so instinctively know where I need to stand to get the view into the frame. When reviewing lenses I nearly always go out with just that one lens.

Paul Brough

I don't think I have changed my mind, but this balanced review has confirmed my decision that i don't need (or want?) a X100VI, the size and weight comparisons are telling, I don't believe it gives me anything new i don't have with my Sony A6700 and RX100 III. People have different needs and different factors appeal and that is fine, buy whatever you want, and id love to have a go with it the; process of capturing a photo is important as well as result for many.. Some clever marketing and maybe internet craze (crazes are nothing new even pre internet) has helped but Sony and others must ask themselves what they can do to tap into this market, its clearly a good and capable camera but not super exceptional spec, so are the picture profiles very appealing ?, that's not hard to replicate? there are loads for lightroom Capture 1 etc, but perhaps people don,t want that extra step? Is it ergonomics? ease of use? Looks? All these and more probably. With the PAL camsets from Mark, and learning how to programme them myself if I wanted, that simplify as much as i want. Do people want and prefer fixed lens cameras? well i can put a prime on my A6700 and leave every other lens at home, bingo i have a fixed lens camera with advantage that if i have a second prime I have two fixed lens cameras etc..

Mark Galer
>>134429435

Thanks for your take on this Paul. My gut feeling is that it's all about the aesthetic of the X100VI. It can't really be nostalgia as this is an aesthetic from our grandfathers or father's generation for most. I just hope this doesn't spawn copycat cameras that put form above function.

Paul Brough

Good point, by "tap in" id hope Sony and others would not dumb down function, or stop investing in new technology, but ask is there something tangible they could improve (and the answer to that could could well be be "no", (especially if it is as you say about aesthetics over spec); personally id rather have function and quality any day, but i think that not a view shared by everyone it seem and thats fine. The logical and rational part of my brain is biased one way, I still have my first camera, a Pentax ME super, (second hand even thirty years ago, yes my Dads generation!); I had it out last night, it looks great, feels great, i love the dials, but I think the nostalgia i do get is coming from that being my first camera rather than just its look?, doesn't mean i want the same thing with a digital sensor and processor, but i can understand maybe that desire, but id suspect most buyers of X100VI wont have used a film camera of that generation which alludes to your point. ( Ive come over all nostalgic and ordered some more B and W film for my Pentax) :-)

Christopher Nguyen

Out in a sunny day at a beautiful garden group of 6 portrait shooting with two cameras. No flash. No tripod. One is Sony a7RV with 50 mm GM 1.4. I set this camera with Mark’s brilliant custom camset 1 and at aperture 2.8 and let the camera did the rest. The other camera was Nikon Z8 with 24-70 f4 and set it at minimum iso 500 and shot in P mode. I had a great time with the both cameras completely complimenting each other. I kept them both this way and shot for whole session flipping back any forth between the two bodies. The Sony was beautiful in its dreamy 2.8 and the Z8 surprised match Sony in Focusing, Nikon has come quite a long way since z7 ii, my previous. Yes I got all the pictures with the Z8 with zoom at iso 500 and shooting over shoulders with the zoom and when needed to zoom out to 24. But I also wish I was able to get more with the 50 1.4 Sony a7RV since they were so beautiful. And thanks to Mark’s camset custom 1 and only adjust minimum SS with the push button set to either 125 or 60. I was confident with it and just focused on composition. I used to shoot manual and iso 800, now I have leaned to use more automation like Nikon z8 P mode and mark’s camset. Even with canon I now start to use Fv mode. That’s pretty cool.