Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Digital Camera
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Just what I was looking for
I have carried a DSLR for years while traveling. I had the big backpack to store my lenses and accessories. On one of my recent travel adventures I realized I am just getting too old to carry all of that hardware with me in hopes of getting that perfect shot. I had a point and shoot from one of the major manufacturers but when rested on a tripod I realized I had a defective lens. I searched for another that would fit my criteria of sharpness and ... Show More
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Great Camera in a Small Package
I wanted a fairly sophisticated and very small camera to carry along with (or instead of) my Nikon D850 when traveling. This camera seems to fit the bill. The quality is good, images sharp, and 20 mP is enough for most purposes. There is lots of noise at ISO 6400 but I hope to be able to use it mostly in light bright enough that I dont need 6400. I am still learning some of the settings there are plenty of them. I havent used it enough yet to be ... Show More
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Digital Camera
This little camera fits well into a pocket and image quality is pretty good. For me the camera, because of its size, would be difficult to use without the optional Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip. For such a small camera the 200mm reach is nice. I use it for candid shots and often use the video option which I am very pleased with. My go to camera is a Canon 5D Mark III and only use prime lens. Comparing the two cameras the best images I have been abl... Show More
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Known Overheating Problems Dont buy it
I thought this was a high quality product. Its the first Sony Ive bought in many years and it will be the last one I ever buy. When B & H returns from vacation Ill be seeking to return it. I called Sony and they tried to tell me its not designed for taking long video. Thats exactly why I bought it - because I wanted a camera that I could take video and stills with at reasonable quality in a compact camera. If they dont want to make a camera that ... Show More
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No regrets
If your reading these reviews it means your probably wanting to buy this camera, but are hoping for a few bad reviews to dissuade you from spending the $1,200. I get it, I did the same. But this camera though expensive can nearly do it all. I've been using for travel and have not missed a shot. Not cumbersome. Easy to pack and go. Great video, zoom is great, and the menu is not as bad as other would have you believe. The touch focus is a nice tou... Show More
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Practice Makes Perfect - Love this Camera
I bought this camera kit from B&H in September and posted a 4 star review. Well, it is time to raise that to 5 stars. I am absolutely delighted with the performance of this Sony. My work is mainly landscapes taken when I am walking the dog on the beach or in the woods. The lens is very sharp across the whole zoom range and Ive also found the auto focus to be faultless. But the big thing is how compact and portable it is -- really a terrific compa... Show More
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very good but not perfect
GOOD THINGS: 1) very good image quality from such a compact camera; 2) very useful zoom range; 3) majority of controls and settings are straightforward and intuitive; 4) really excellent viewfinder for such a compact camera; 5) tilt screen is very useful; 6) ergonomics are generally excellent. NOT SO GOOD: 1) close-focus distance is a severe letdown; 2) flash is cut-off at close focus distance; 3) the individual eye adjustment of the p... Show More
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2 Thumbs up!
We're heading to France and want to travel light! Received this item Friday and put it to work over the weekend. Side by side to my Samsung 8+ is no comparison when zooming. Took some nice slow motion captures of a storm rolling in to freeze some lightning shots. Fantastic. The quality is amazing and I am impressed. It's use for me will be mostly in AUTO mode. Given enough light this will blow the camera phone out of the water. Having the ability... Show More
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Part 2 of "minor, albeit aggravating, issue"
This is an update to my 8/6/2018 review titled "minor, albeit aggravating, issue". See below. Okay, B&H replaced the first camera. The new copy arrived today with the same diopter adjustment problem. I called B&H Customer Service and they had no ready solution. I could return the camera and try again or call Sony for repair. Not really what I wanted to hear. I have now shipped off my brand new camera to a Sony contractor for repair... Show More
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I like the camera
Handed off the original version of this camera to my son when I purchased the new model. There are a lot of similarities. I like the additional zoom. I spend a lot of time running on trails, so the size and weight of this camera is a real plus. Great photos and features without all of the weight of my other cameras and zoom lenses. I think it is worth the price. Hopefully, it will hold up as well as the original model. Principal uses for me: pock... Show More
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Great camera!
I bought this camera for my wife for her first digital camera. Its a Christmas gift, but I gave it to her early. Anyway, she loves it. Its perfect for her as she can start her use as a point and shoot and expand her control as her knowledge grows. The built in flash seems to work fine. The sharpness is amazing. The zoom range is perfect. Low light does not seem to be a problem as she took pictures of Christmas lighting on many homes and all turne... Show More
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Well built but with pros and cons
First the good parts - Great zoom range, solidly built, lots of features (Ill probably never use). The menu system could be better but Im getting the hang of it. When you pack so much into a small camera it makes sense that many settings are menu based and not button based. Sharpness seems excellent so far. Cons - Terrible at low light. Not just that the lens is not fast but also the noise is significant. If you keep the ISO down youll be fine ... Show More
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Not meeting my high expectations
I read quite a few reviews before buying this camera and frankly I have been disappointed. Indoors in moderate light I end up with a lot of "soft focus" or downright fuzzy pictures because the lens is simply too slow. I am going to try the RX100Va version which has the faster lens and am hopeful that will be better. On the positive side this camera is lightning fast to focus and shoot, feels well made and does take excellent pictures in good light (such as outdoors). Also, side note, I could not find a diopter adjustment on the viewfinder and my over-40 eyes wish it had that adjustment...
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Really amazing camera, with limitations
The Sony RX100 series of cameras have all been amazing. However, I feel the 24-200mm lens is going backwards for most people. I wanted to love this camera coming from the RX100V, however indoor shots are now difficult to achieve without using flash, as the lens is now 2.8 at it's most wide setting, compared to the much better 1.8 before. It makes a BIG difference indoors. This is a wonderful camera if you mostly shoot outdoors in the sun, or if you plan to photograph at 200mm a lot (for wildlife, birds, kids sports games, etc). Also B&H service is incomparable - they are the best!
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big improvements in RX100-VI
I started with V-1 and upgraded to V-2, but refused to upgrade when Sony backed the zoom from 100 to 70. When this version came out 2 items stood out as winners to me - zoom to 200 and finally the viewing screen flips for doing selfies. Upgraded speed and cmos doesn't hurt. My only big wish is the touch screen is pathetic, compared to Lumix DS-Zs200, which the menus are great to work with. I actually have both cameras along with 3 other Sony newish bodies. Great camera for people who want a couple steps above a point and shoot, but don't want to carry around a bigger camera.
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A Mini Marvel
Sony really packed a lot of features in a small package ! What is great: 1-the zoom range from 24mm to 200mm, 2- the electronic view finder, 3-the built-in flash, 4-the range of positions for the LCD screen, 5-the ability to shoot raw, 6- the quality of the photos from a 1 sensor. What is not so great: 1-the menu can be very difficult to navigate at first, 2-the eyelets for camera straps are very small (can not use Peak Design Anchor links directly) 3-the optional front grip should be an integral part of the camera body.
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RX100 VI
Great all around travel camera. I have an RX100 III and really liked it for still photos. I got the VI mostly for video. I'm getting great 4K video using it with a Zhiyun Crane stabilizer. Very portable package. I really like the zoom range for video although you have to be sure you are stable at 200mm (no surprise). The auto focus works well for video in good light. I haven't done any night video with it yet. The RX 100 III is better for stills in low light. All in all I'm satisfied with it.
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What's missing!
The Sony DSC-RX100 VI is incredibly complex and comes with virtually no written help for understanding how to harness it's amazing capabilities. Fortunately. help is available from White Knight Press. I have no doubt that this is the best pocketable travel camera ever made if image quality is a main consideration. The principal issue aside from the lack of documentation is holding on to it because of it's small size.If you get one, be sure to use the wrist strap. A drop would be expensive.
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All that I hoped for
Terrific image quality, and good steering through the compromise of longer telephoto reach in exchange for surrendering a bit of lens speed. The quality of high ISO images, however, relieves a bit of the concern over the f/2.8 lens speed as opposed to f/1.8 of earlier models. And it is still tiny, and light! Like my Mk I and Mk III of this same camera line, it fits easily in the pocket. Terrific photographic power in a camera that is easy to have with you.
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Sony continues to improve its mirrorless cameras
I just upgraded from an RX100 V to an RX100 VI because of the focal length of the new zoom lens that goes from 24 - 200 mm. It was well worth it. I find the addition of the new zoom lens a real asset. This camera is so convenient and fits in your pocket when you are not shooting. It is unobtrusive and turns out fabulous pictures. I am anxious for Adobe to come out with a new RAW conversion so that I can import RAW files into Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Small and pwerful
Great little camera that does so much for such a small size. I wish that it did video longer than 5 minutes, but that is because it overheats being so small which I can accept. The pop up viewfinder is so nice for someone whose vision is not 20-20 and looking at the LCD on the back is not optimal. The batteries are the same as the action cam and that is convenient too. I have a Google Pixel 2 phone but the photos from this are always better.
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Perfect for Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking
First use was on a day hike to Mt. Rainier. The 24-200 range is perfect for mountain photography and shooting pictures of wild life. Picture of Marmut was shot from 20 feet away. Digital extension provides additional range and provides good results. This camera takes great videos that are sharp and video stabilization works great. Swing down display was a big help shooting pictures of wild flowers. Well worth the price!
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Great Pocket Camera
A very small, handy, and effective camera for walk-around use. Im a pro and sometimes dont want to lug gear around, like riding the bike on the trail or woods walking, so this was the answer with a RAW format output and file size. Operation is easy, the Zeiss lens is quality, and its easy to stow. I like having this along every day for when the moment strikes for spontaneous shooting. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic travel camera does almost everything.
I would give this camera 5 stars if I only used it for photos. With video the lack of the ND filter really hurts in the afternoon sun. An external option would fix the issue hopefully Sony will come up with a solution. Other than that, I'm really happy with the camera. The 200mm is really a game changer together with photos at 24fps or high frame rate video makes filming sports or rodeo amazing.
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