rx 200?

[back alley]

http://thenewcamera.com/category/sony-rumors/

 

[GaryLH]

For me

Would like to c them go wider to 24fov then longer to 140. I want better iso capability.. Right now 400 is good and 800 is acceptable. Give me a stop. Don't need more mega pixels.

My dream pocketable camera fwiw would have
- 24fov fixed (can be retractable for pocketability)
- enough megapixels so I can crop to 50 equiv and still have 10 mp of usable resolution
- no AA filter
- good iso up to 1600
- fast af and snap focus option
- sensor size at least 1 inch
- optional evf capability

Probability of this dream camera happening - zero..

Gary

 

[lam]

Ha, built in pop up viewfinder.

 

[splitimageview]

Could be cool with a popup vf, as long as it's high enough res. 🙂

 

[GaryLH]

The added room it would take to house a pop up, why not just have built in evf? If u are talking pop up like the old sport frame stuff from the old days, then tat would be a different matter.

Gary

 

[cz23]

F2.2 at 140mm! That's enticing. But I'm skeptical.

John

 

[Clint Troy]

Do these companies make any money?

 

[shadowfox]

Ha, built in pop up viewfinder.

Excuse me??
Someone finally realize that's a natural place to store a viewfinder?

Bring it on, Sony.

 

[Keith]

Do these companies make any money?

Of course ... a new rumour about a new camera is all it takes for wallets and credit cards to start twitching.

It's all so damned predictable though!

 

[umcelinho]

i seriously wish it would go to 24mm... if it does, i will probably end up getting it. 1.4 vs 1.8 isnt that much of a big difference as it was from f2 to f1.4 on the LX5 to the LX7...

 

[jky]

Excited to see what they would come up with next. Rx100 is pretty much perfect for my uses.

 

[kuvvy]

While the Sony RX100 has given me some great shots I'm considering selling it. I don't enjoy the camera as much as my GRD IV. I already have the GR on order. The Sony is however more versatile with its zoom lens and makes a good option as a travel camera. If the new Sony is different enough in its handling and menus I could be tempted.

 

[Ronald_H]

Take the RX100:

- Add a small grip
- Add a hotshoe
- Make the lens fast at the long end, let's say f2.8

Done. Would buy immediately, even if it means I can retire 95% of all my gear.

 

[tbhv55]

Would buy immediately, even if it means I can retire 95% of all my gear.

I find it amazing, but I'm starting to think the same way!😱

For me, the faster lens at the long end is probably the only major area which I would like improved.

 

[jsrockit]

So, a pop up VF will be at what focal length? A zoom finder? Sounds complex.

 

[greyelm]

So, a pop up VF will be at what focal length? A zoom finder? Sounds complex.

Maybe an EVF?

 

[jsrockit]

Pop-up EVF seems complicated too...

 

[f16sunshine]

A bit bigger would be nice. Even just another 1.5-2cm with a moulded in grip on the shutter release side would really help handling.

 

[Paddy C]

http://thenewcamera.com/category/sony-rumors/

SAR seems to think that's fake. He has no info on a new RX.

 

[Ronald_H]

I find it amazing, but I'm starting to think the same way!😱

For me, the faster lens at the long end is probably the only major area which I would like improved.

Yes. Allow me to rant: From what I have seen the RX-100 would beat nearly all my gear, up to and including my medium format Hasselblad. Wait, what? Yes, because my enlarger and my scanner prevent getting more out of the negatives there.

The RX-100 is definitely better than my Nikon D70 and D200 as far as resolution and hi-ISO performance are concerned and it comes close to my NEX-3.

Also my 35mm tool chain (F90x, FM, M2 + Nikon Coolscan V) would be hard pressed to beat it, especially when convience is also taken into account.

Only the Nikon D600 with the full might of my Nikon primes, full frame sensor (with 'magic' hi-ISO performance) would clearly beat it.