High-end bridge cameras: Sony RX10, Panasonic FZ1000 etc

[dibbly dobbler]

I am sure he is possibly using a good noise and sharpen software.

Hi Mark - yes these are great, and way better than anything I have got so far. It may be that I’ll improve with time or it may be that he has a better copy of the lens (Jeff (black fox) told me this happened to him so it’s possible). Time will tell but at the moment I’m moderately happy rather than delighted with it and as George points out the RX10 is such a great all rounder it’s hard to beat

 

[MK1 Photography]

Hi Mark - yes these are great, and way better than anything I have got so far. It may be that I’ll improve with time or it may be that he has a better copy of the lens (Jeff (black fox) told me this happened to him so it’s possible). Time will tell but at the moment I’m moderately happy rather than delighted with it and as George points out the RX10 is such a great all rounder it’s hard to beat

That's true Jeff advised me to try a used one that has been owned and used a lot on eBay as this would prove that the lens is accurate

 

[Clive K]

Some from our lavender bush this morning. Leicasonic V-LUX type 114

 

[ajophotog]

Sunsetting thru the Red Campion on the north Cornwall coastline. Sony RX10 iv


Sunset thru Red Campion arch by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[ajophotog]

And a couple of shots from 2019 showing the Sony RX10 iv does birds too.


Sony does LTT by Ajophotog, on ipernity


Coal Tit by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Great shots Alby!

 

[ajophotog]

Another LTT with the RX10 iv from 2019


LTT by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[Clive K]

I came across this little chap while watering the garden.

Taken with my Leicasonic V-LUX 114

 

[MK1 Photography]

Hi Mike, I'm not one for giving other people advice I much prefer to live & let live. If you don't mind me just offering my opinion on your choice of units with regards to the RX10iv & Olympus set up having used both.

First the Olympus can yield some excellent results in the right hands but is only very marginally better than the Sony and in my opinion not worth the hassle of changing. Secondly you are an absolute MASTER of the RX10iv so why would you want to change? As you well know the Sony has an absolute "Excellent" lens at any focal length with a full range of lenses in just one optic, it focuses extremely quickly and is far less hassle to use than any system camera.

In my humble opinion if you don't mind me saying, just not worth changing knowing your capabilities with the RX10iv.

Mike definitely is a master of the Sony RX10IV he should write a book on it. That would sell loads of copies

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Mike definitely is a master of the Sony RX10IV he should write a book on it. That would sell loads of copies

You're too kind Mark

 

[MK1 Photography]

You're too kind Mark

Nope it's true Mike the quality you get from that bridge camera is outstanding

 

[ajophotog]

Couple of goldfinch shots with the rx10 iv on a dank March day.


Goldfinch by Ajophotog, on ipernity


Goldfinch-2 by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[Clive K]

Maastricht through the Leicasonic V-LUX

 

[ajophotog]

Comma butterfly, bit of a crop, taken with the rx10 iv.


Comma butterfly by Ajophotog, on ipernity

And a 7 spot ladybird.

Ladybird by Ajophotog, on ipernity

Blue and gold.

Blue and gold by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Shot in awful light and through thick glass - lucky to get anything


Found Nemo by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

RX10iv macro


Flesh Fly by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Taken at the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh - the Robins are very tame and will come right up to you looking for food


Young Robin by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[ajophotog]

Excellent set of shots Mike, the robin is brilliant

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Excellent set of shots Mike, the robin is brilliant

Thanks Alby

 

[MK1 Photography]

Taken at the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh - the Robins are very tame and will come right up to you looking for food


Young Robin by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Robins around here aren't that tame
Nice photo

 

[Tringa]

Excellent shots, Mike.

The photo of the fly says 'RX10iv macro', was that just with the camera or did you have any attachment, eg a Raynox?

Dave

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Excellent shots, Mike.

The photo of the fly says 'RX10iv macro', was that just with the camera or did you have any attachment, eg a Raynox?

Dave

Thanks Dave. I’ve tried a few different things (Raynox and the like) but not had much success - that one is just the bare lens and a fairly heavy crop. To be honest if I could get just a slightly better macro I’d sell everything else and just use the RX10 until it (or me) died

 

[Tringa]

Thanks Dave. I’ve tried a few different things (Raynox and the like) but not had much success - that one is just the bare lens and a fairly heavy crop. To be honest if I could get just a slightly better macro I’d sell everything else and just use the RX10 until it (or me) died

Thanks Mike. The more I see photos from the RX10iv(and I know the results are certainly not just down to the camera, which I have read is quite a complicated beast) the more I would really like one.

Dave

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Thanks Mike. The more I see photos from the RX10iv(and I know the results are certainly not just down to the camera, which I have read is quite a complicated beast) the more I would really like one.

Dave

Well you’ll not be surprised if I recommend it wholeheartedly

It’s not much good at shallow dof or high iso but if you generally use it in good light you can get sharp images wide open right through to 600mm equivalent in a relatively light and compact package

 

[ajophotog]

Holy Cross Church at Ilam park. Rx 10 iv.


Holy Cross Church Ilam Park by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[LCPete]

Friend of mine recently bought a Sony RX10 he’s really pleased with it
He uses it for butterflies and dragonflies as well as birds
He showed me some shots on the back of his camera, they looked decent, he said he likes the quality from the 1 inch sensor

 

[ajophotog]

Small tortoiseshell showing its drab side, still beautiful l think. Rx10 iv.


Small tortoiseshell-2 by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[ajophotog]

And the drab side of the Peacock Butterfly.


Peacock by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[ajophotog]

Elephant Hawk Moth taken with the Sony RX10 IV and the nisi macro achromat.


Elephant Hawk Moth by Ajophotog, on ipernity

 

[MK1 Photography]

Elephant Hawk Moth taken with the Sony RX10 IV and the nisi macro achromat.


Elephant Hawk Moth by Ajophotog, on ipernity

Beautiful shot lovely colours too

 

[ajophotog]

Beautiful shot lovely colours too

Thanks Mark

 

[dibbly dobbler]

A couple taken with Sony RX10iv


Edinburgh Waverly by Mike Smith, on Flickr


York Rail Station by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

RX10iv again


The Forth Bridge by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Down in Bamburgh this week


Blood Moon rising behind Bamburgh Castle by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

While I'm guddling around with M43 kit the RX10iv just keeps churning out sharp images


Collared Dove by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[ajophotog]

While I'm guddling around with M43 kit the RX10iv just keeps churning out sharp images


Collared Dove by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Yep, I miss mind Mike.

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Yep, I miss mind Mike.

I'd love to have a few tame birds at about 10 meters on a sunny day and take a load of shots with an RX10iv, an OM1 with 100-400ii, OM1 with 300f4, and OM1 with panny 100-400ii and see if there was any clear winner or just pixel peeping differences... maybe one day

 

[ajophotog]

I'd love to have a few tame birds at about 10 meters on a sunny day and take a load of shots with an RX10iv, an OM1 with 100-400ii, OM1 with 300f4, and OM1 with panny 100-400ii and see if there was any clear winner or just pixel peeping differences... maybe one day

I have loads of photos taken with both systems over the years and there's not much in it really from what I can see. Shame mine went hurtling down the garden path. I would have bought another if you could still buy new. I do like the extra reach the m4/3 offers though.

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Sony RX10iv


Happy Harry by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[skullfunkerry]

Sony RX10iv


Happy Harry by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Cracking shot, Mike!