Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX0 II Digital Camera
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Gorgeous true 4K, Heat S/D totally avoidable, Fixed focus NP
WHY BUY THIS: (1) You want a sharp 4K image that can look good cropped up to 200% in post, (2) You want better low-light video, (3) You want high-end DSLR level controls on image. (4) Surprisingly good in-body mics (great as back-up audio). WHY BUY A GOPRO: (1) You want stable hand-held video, without thinking about it. (2) You don't optimize camera settings for your shooting conditions. (3) You either don't care about audio (i.e., hobby/vacatio... Show More
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Its a concept camera
These are first thoughts as Ive had mine only a few days. Bought it because I already use the Alpha system wanted a go anywhere 2nd camera for when the 1st camera (A7RIII) is too bulky or too likely to be damaged. Though this will also compete with my iPhone for a pull out of the pocket go anywherecamera. This is an experimental concept camera, it easy to see the engineers at Sony giving themselves a design brief of how small can we make a water... Show More
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Disappointing
I am a pro still photographer/cinematographer with a lot of high end Sony cinema gear. Ive purchased just about every Sony POV camera that they have released and one has been better than the next. The news of the RX0II release was very exciting so I pre-ordered one and had plans to order several more after some testing. The quality of the manufacture is wonderful. The menu system is not very intuitive and was pretty frustrating as I tried to get... Show More
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The Little Box That Could...
Ive been preparing to start a YouTube channel for low about 2 years now. Been doing the research (like most of you) regarding cameras, lighting and sound. Never in my wildest dreams did I realize not only how important light & sound are, but that it would take me down a path of information that I did not realize existed. (astonished music!) When it comes to cameras and all the words that go alone with it I am like a dog with its head tilted to th... Show More
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Good concept, but misses the mark as a vlogging camera
After some real-life testing, I have concluded that this camera has some major technical issues that greatly affects its usability, particularly for vlogging. Although many of the boxes on the perfect vlogging design were checked, there were also some major issues such as the lack of continuous autofocus and some distortion on the 24mm lens (should not happen at this 35mm equivalent focal length). The lack of continuous autofocus is even more cri... Show More
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Great little package, but too many compromises.
Some thoughts after one week of use... -great image quality at base iso (125) -great robust construction. -not the same chip as used in the RX100 series as people had mentioned during the announcement. this one is only 15mp. -finally raw files in a camera of this size -no lens distortion -no PlayMemories apps. wish there was one for built in time-lapse. -f4 was probably chosen for balance of speed and depth of field on the 1 sensor, but its too s... Show More
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Great camera if you know what you are buying
This is a great camera with a number of disadvantages when you compare it to a full size video camera. The size alone dictates that the camera has compromises in its ease of use and some functionality. But, for the right set of circumstances, it is great. I have used Sony equipment for thirty years and have always been satisfied. I bought the camera for some specific purposes and it has worked well in those situations: biking, kayaking, hiking ... Show More
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I exchanged a GoPro Hero6 for the Sony RX0
The Sony has significantly better image quality (Sony 1080p looks better than GoPro 4k), more latitude for color correction and no image distortion. If I want stabilized footage without a tripod, I'll have to use a gimbal. However, while testing the Hero6 I concluded that this is also true of that camera, whose stabilization is subject to corrective jitters and simply not what it is cracked up to be. For me, and while it requires an accessory fil... Show More
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Do not sleep on this camera. A must have in the toolkit.
While the first RX0 was revolutionary, there were still many limitations that made it a tough sell for many hobbyist photographers. In order to get the best results, it required a pro set up (external recorder for 4K, as well as an external monitor to actually see what you were recording, and a gimbal to stabilize the footage). I know this because I shot a short film using only the RX0. Sony gave me the new RX0II to test out and heres what I thin... Show More
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Don't buy it. Overheats, overpriced, overhyped
I was pretty excited about this product, until I started using it. First off the menus are cumbersome to navigate on a tiny screen with tiny buttons. Users of other Sony cameras in the alpha series will find the menus familiar and will have an easier time, but still total hassle to figure out. Pairing with the play memories app, wasn't too bad, (though I am mildly concerned as to why I get so many warnings from iOS about the security of whatever ... Show More
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Overall excellent, with some critical missing features
The good: Excellent dynamic range, shoots 4K s-log 2, super tiny, practically indestructible, flip-out screen is very handy The bad: Battery life is atrocious (4K especially). Bring extra batteries. 4K footage has *painful* rolling shutter. Basically unusable if the camera is moving. *No continuous autofocus shooting video.* This one is a big issue, and basically immediately disqualifies this camera from a wide variety of applications it w... Show More
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Menu not ready for prime time
I had hoped to use this instead of my Sony RX100 and downsize a little on my outdoor adventures. Unfortunately it lacks the Scene Selection wheel of the RX100 and therefore every time you want to switch from video to stills you are taken to Sony menu purgatory. It may take 10 or 15 punches to get back to the Scene Selection menu...and you have to look for the tiny little filmstrip next to the Scene name to know it's video. Even worse on the tiny... Show More
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Not bad
I purchased this camera about a month ago and overall its great little camera. Takes very nice still photos and the 4K video is also very good. I just wish that it had a wider lens like the GoPro that I also own. But my biggest complaint about this camera is I wish it had a bigger viewfinder, Im 59 years old and have close to 20/20 vision but its still a little hard for me to navigate through all the menus. Hopefully Sony or a 3rd party vendor wi... Show More
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Lots of bang for the buck!
I've only had it a week but so far so good. Menus are easy to get through and read when you are connected via your phone or iPad in my case. This camera has a sweet sensor and the software inside to make this a real pleasure to play with. I just ordered the Back Bone Gear lens kit, so I'll be able to put my Canon SLR lenses on it. I think I'll also get an external 4K recorder (Blackmagic) because the camera gets mighty hot after a short while. My... Show More
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image quality in low light is BAD!!!
I was waiting for this small beauty to replace all the bad action cameras that are available from GoPro and competitors. I was looking for a small HD camera with low light capabilities and with an external power option and video out plug. This 1 inch sensor for some reason gives very bad image quality inn low light (both in video and still modes). not sure why but the completion is poor and you can actually see the pixels blur... The unit is very... Show More
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A Remarkable Miniature Camera!
I have a bad back, which prevents me from carrying around a heavy camera all day. I have been looking for a super light-weight camera that does both great stills and video. With the new Sony DSC-RX0 II, I found it. The adjustable back screen really makes this camera work. The mic jack is an excellent addition. On the downside, the menu letters are too small and hard to navigate. The RAW format is too oddball. Bluetooth and WiFi are hard to set up... Show More
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Perfect combination for my uses
This camera isn't cheap when compared to GoPro or other action cameras, but it takes far better pictures and video. When compared to other 1 point and shoots it's similarly priced, but it's far smaller and easier to deal with for travel, outdoor activities like hiking, trail running and biking. So far battery life and heat haven't been an issue. This little camera successfully replaced my GoPro, DSLR and point and shoot as the only thing I bring along for any activity and for how I use a camera in 99% of scenarios I couldn't be happier.
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Such promise, such disappointment
I am a huge fan of the Sony A7S and A7R cameras. I use them for all my videography, and most of my photography. I pre-ordered an RX0 as a replacement for my GoPro. I was so excited to get a high-quality image out of a tiny camera. My excitement was dashed immediately by an overheating shutdown about 6 minutes into my first recording. I let it cool down and tried again. Overheated again, in a 68-degree room. $700 for a camera that simply doesn't work? Please, Sony, please please please fix this in a firmware update. Please.
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Future cult stills cam
Used for stills, I really believe the RX0's sublime simplicity makes it more versatile, not less so. At least that's how it's worked out for me. Use mine almost daily, often as my A camera. I'm very pleased with the images, and people are generally amazed what "that little camera" can do, but it can be hard to display the images on a scale big enough for the amazing detail to even show. The Zero has revived my love of photography at a very basic level! Great product, and the accessories I've gotten are first-rate also!
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Amazing and Terrible
The amazing: So cool and tiny. 4:2:2 4K image out of the HDMI out is worth way more than its current price point. Waterproof 1080p in Slog2 is pretty amazing, as well. The terrible: When connected to its app, it overheats almost instantly. The battery life is also terrible. The focus is miserable. Buy it if you have the cash. Don't buy it if you don't. I toss it in my kit to use as a C or D cam and will continue to do so despite it's many flaws. Sony will probably address some of these flaws in a firmware update.
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Just Dont !!!
i got 3 of this camera hoping to get a really nice solution shooting in cars. it looks great and this is about it with this camera. it runs hot after 10 min in the sun (or on a car windshiled) the camera stops working with a hot warning. the menu is done by a monkey! it is unbelievable that sony could have released such an unfinished product. the accessories are ridiculously expensive. i have to sat that buy just buy a Gopro instead, cheaper more reliable and with a wider range of accessories.
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Take care
Well, I have just bought this camera, and on its first battery charging, the usb port cover has been lost ( very easy to loose). I have contacted BH and Sony. Sony authorized has sent me its price ( USD 99.00 for a very small plastic piece ), and even worse, they dont have these replacement parts. BH said they cant help me, Sony costumer service is weak, I nor even dont recomend buying this camera, as ai dont recomend any sony product.
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complete junk
complete junk- lasted less than 10 minutes before filling with water. Still has water inside after I have returned from Mexico. B&H will not give me a refund cause I dont have the original package. I am not a pack rat. I dont keep boxes in my home. Never mind that I purchased $15k in Sony camera gear from B&H recently - I am stuck with this. If you buy it you will be disappointed.
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RX0 is way better than the GoPro
Unless you need a fish-eye/wide-angle lens, the Sony RX0 is the small action camera you want to buy. If you need a wider lens than opt for the GoPro. Pro: Great Lens Slow-motion modes Includes most of the functionality that a Sony Mirrorless deliver. (e.g. slog-2 picture profile) Cons: Buffer time in 480fps and 960fps modes Poor quality at low light conditions
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