Sony RX100V detailed and hands on review
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- A detailed hands on review of the Sony RX 100 V camera
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Your reviews consistently deliver a standard of excellence rarely seen anywhere. Thank you.
How pleasant to read your kind words, thank you very much!
It's always amazing to see how well you know every setting in the cameras you review. It ends up being such a good help when considering a new purchase
Very kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Simply the best review on youtube, very details!
subscribed!
What an extraordinarily kind thing to say - thank you very much!
I love your way to explain all the different features of the camera. Thank you for the excellent review!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Awesome, and Comprehensive as usual Maarten.
I love the instruction part of your reviews! Nice coverage on the hidden features.
Thanks for taking the time to comment with such kind words, appreciated.
This is exactly the kind of in-depth review I'm craving for before going out and buying a cam. Thank you for the effort!
In that case, I'm glad I made this video - and I am grateful you took the time to post such kind words.
Excellent review. It's amazing how much work and talent have been put into this video, how much super useful information is packed in every few seconds, and at the same time, how gracefully everything "flows" and how well narrated it is. A pleasure to watch. And, of course, I have learned a lot things I was not aware of. Congratulations and thank you!!
Wow - what a pleasure to read your kind words, greatly appreciated!
COMPLETELY enjoy the Professional look and presentation. Such a breath of freshness from the rank & file. Please keep up the great work.
Thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
Not just a thorough review but loaded with tips and demonstrations of features. Another GREAT review. Thank you.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
This is the most comprehensive review of the rx100 v feature set! Great review!
Your kind words are appreciated, thanks for commenting.
***** Can you please suggest a suitable memory card for the mark V? I have just placed an order for the mark V :)
My brand preference is for Panasonic - but I can also recommend the SanDisk SDXC UHS I U3 (now also called V30) cards. Sony will not accept less than SDXC for 4K video recording.
***** Thank you!
Always my pleasure.
Thanks for excellence reviews! After watching your videos I decided to get RX100 V and I’m loving it!
It is always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words. It's always nice to know that I've provided useful information.
Ive been Surfing The Web For Days Now And at Last This Is The Best Both Instructional & Review Video For The RX 100 V In One..... Thank You Maarten !
How very kind of you, thanks for commenting.
Thank you! In trying to decide between the Sony RX100 V and the Canon G5X, I have watched literally dozens of reviews of this camera, and yours is by far the most detailed and comprehensive. You discussed, demonstrated, and explained several features that I have never seen mentioned in any other review of this camera. This is the way a review should be done. Subscribed! P.S. It was a really tough decision, but I went with the G5X, mostly for the touch-to-focus, easier access to manual controls, and the dedicated optical viewfinder/hot shoe.
Thank you so very much for your kind words - they're gratefully received. Glad to hear I was able to help make a decision.
The best review I have found for the camera. Thanks!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Watched it - again - because of this video - I purchased the camera, you're style is great!
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Outstanding review, thank you for taking the time to make this
always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
your review in and of itself is setting new standards
in thoughtfulness
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
love your review and the Honest Eds store,it remind me when I arrived in Canada I shopped there because of the price.
thank you for making this video.
Thanks for the kind words. We used to go to Honest Ed's, and Ed was certainly a character. It's my pleasure to produce videos.
Very good and fair review...I was looking forward to it. Loved that picture of the dog...great composition!
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. Sometimes, I get lucky (it's not my dog)
Maarten, I have no better words to say this "Amazing Review". By far and as always the most thorough and the best review out there on the interweb :-) Always look forward to your reviews :-)
I'm deeply thankful for your very kind words - thank you.
The best review yet!
Very kind words - thank you so much!
Thanks, your reviews are always the best and most informative
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Love your detailed reviews!!! Is it crazy of me to be deciding between this little beast and an a6500 for short travel movies(with a gimbal)? These Sony's are amazing. Thanks so much for what you do here:)
I appreciate that you took the time to comment with such nice words, thank you. That's a tough call - I'll leave it to you. However, the smaller camera will work better on a gimbal - unless you're planning to get a larger one like the PilotFly.
Thanks for the great review Maarten. I haven't been able to get my hands on this bad boy yet and you did a great job showing us what to expect on the inside. Subbed!
Thanks for the kind words, and taking the time to comment.
Such a detailed review. I really appreciate your work. These past 18 minutes have been what I've been looking for since the day this camera was released. Thank you!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
The best review i have seen of a camera. thanks.
That's very kind, thank you.
Great review/tutorial as usual Maarten.
Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Very helpful video on the settings!! Probably the best...
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Very helpful thank you. However shooting 24fps and FCPX with 23.98p setting, my video renders out at like 10fps when I upload to youtube and have been getting a lot of negative feedback about the frame rate. I'm not sure what caused this other than 24fps so I switched mine back to 30fps.
I appreciate the kind words - I'm not sure what's causing that (some of my videos are 24fps and appear to play properly), but happy to hear you have a solution. In general, my recommendation is to use 30 frames for posting to youtube - 24 is a specialized frame rate for cinema.
Dude buy a decent camera.
@@FMFvideos Sometimes no matter how decent the camera, the operator fails to understand the proper operation.
I have just bought a RX100 v and this video will be my manual. Very clear and covers lots more than anyone else.
Thanks - it's always nice to know that my videos are useful and appreciated.
Thanks so much. Always great reviews
Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated.
Very informative, thanks Maarten!
Love the depth and detail you get into! When is a review on the RX 100 VI coming?
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words. It's on the schedule for an August trip, so September is likely.
Great review and info , looking forward to getting mine
Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Excellent review, as usual! I have the version IV and still very amazed by it!
As always, I appreciate your kind words - thanks for watching and commenting. I should have mentioned that most of the previous models are still available, and still worth getting.
***** Indeed! I had the original RX100 and I still didn't want to part with it because it served me so well before I bought the fourth version!
You have a new fan from this old review. I'm looking for an inexpensive, pocketable camera for casual portrait shooting. I just want a small body, VF, and fast lens... but it's been very difficult to find that in a package that actually feels good to hold and use! None of the other reviews of the RX100 series has covered the handling in this much detail. Much appreciated!
Thanks very much for your kind words, always nice to read that my reviews are useful.
amazing review! I'm looking for my first camera and this helps so much! I'm leaning towards the a6300
Thank you for the kind words, always nice to know that my content is useful to viewers.
I've been looking to downsize my camera equipment for a while... fell out of love with my DSLR mainly due to its size and the extra cost of lenses. I was the one on family holidays lugging around a big bag of camera equipment everywhere we went. Even though it captured great images I found it simply became a hindrance - The beach became a tactical operation of trying to keep sand out of every orifice. Now I've offloaded all my Canon DSLR gear and bought this little magical marvel... granted the navigation of the menu & settings is something to behold and get to grips with but I remember building my first Video editing PC and how much of a learning curve that was, or using Adobe Premiere Pro for the first time... it's all a case of practise. All in all I'm very pleased with this fantastic little camera. Thanks for a great 'no nonsense' review. Much appreciated.
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, and thanks for sharing your story - it's always nice to hear from a photographer who's found a camera that meets their needs and satisfies.
Sony should hire you to make these for all their cameras. No need for a user manual, this video has me comfortable with my new camera. Thanks Maarten
Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear my reviews are appreciated. Although working for Sony might be interesting, it would not allow the freedom to tell the whole story.
Great review, very helpful! Thank you!
That's very kind of you to comment, thank you!
Very nice and comprehensive review!
It was also fun to watch and I love that you went so thoroughly in all the details, showing every feature and commenting about their functionality!
The only thing I didn't get from your review is what is the camera overheating situation, when recording a movie in a lower resolution than 4K. How long would be the maximum time of filming and how low should be the quality/mode settings for that purpose...?
I really hope you know the answer to these questions, because I don't seem to find it anywhere! I've gone through so many reviews until now... and I'm looking for a vlogging camera, that doesn't stop filming and cut my long sharing / Q&A / interviews.
Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words. I'm sorry that's not an issue I examined, and I've returned the camera to Sony so can't do that today. Based on my experience with other Sony models, generally HD is better, but when the camera is this small, overheating becomes pretty much inevitable at any resolution. If you need longer recordings, think about a video camera which is better suited to that task (and has other advantages beside). The Sony AX100K (th-cam.com/video/SHSplI0x6vU/w-d-xo.html) or its non 4K brother CX900, both of which also have one inch sensors might be better choices.
***** Thank you so much for your caring attention and prompt answer! I really appreciate you telling me about this other option... very kind of you! After watching your video and going through several other reviews, I think this is the camera I need! Have a blessed rest of the day and wonderful weekend!! 🌞
Thanks for your kind words.
Great review! You should do an in-depth tutorial on how to use this little beast of a camera to its full potential. I'd pay for that.
Thanks for the kind words, and your suggestion. I've thought about doing tutorials, and you'll find a few on various topics - but I'm going to leave that to other youtube creators.
When you already know this channel and enter the next video, just hearing that sound effect in the first 3 seconds makes u hit the like button
Oh dear - I've updated the intro sound since I recorded this video. Hopefully it also works for you.
Just amazing, thank you from Toronto, Canada.
Hey, I'm from Toronto! Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
Thanks for pointing out the panorama mode. That is a feature I appreciate and since I am looking for a good point and shoot for a trip to Niagara Falls, this looks great.
Great. It's always nice to know I've provided useful and helpful information in my videos.
What an amazing review!
Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words.
Subcriced, you made me love this camera, thanks for detailed review sir
It's a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Fantastic review. Thank you, Maarten. Do you think we could see a touch screen on the next version of this camera?
Thanks for the kind words. It's hard to tell, they have the technology, but impossible to know when and how they use it.
Great overview of the RX100V... always enjoy your videos. Looking at the MVA vs MVI vs Panasonic ZS100 or 200... not sure I can go wrong with any of these cameras!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks very much. And I don't think you can go wrong with any of those either.
Thanx for the detailed and clear explanation
My pleasure, thank for your kind comments.
Great Review!
Can you make a video about settings for rx100 v?
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I can. How's this? th-cam.com/video/BNqHZATRCAQ/w-d-xo.html
You and Kai are the only reviewers I can tolerate for more than 3 minutes.
That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks. Great review.
Kind words are always appreciated, thanks for commenting.
I came here for additional info on slow motion, I learn't more i this video than the combined 10+ videos i have previously watched. Thank you, subbed. I'm about to check out your channel for more videos, hoping i'll find one on photo/video editing
So glad that you found my channel - and that I was able to help - and thanks for the kind words. Haven't really done any about photo/video editing - but that's not a bad idea ...
I look forward to the video!
Can you make a video like this for the LX 10 Panasonic ? Great review!
Thanks for the kind words. I can, I will, I am - my LX10 review is in progress.
omg i love your videos!
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!
Excellent review ..
Very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for review for Sony RX100 M5 and it was very helpful for my purchase.
Well can you review Panasonic LX10/LX15??
Thanks for the kind words. I'm waiting for my review LX10 to arrive.
What a great video, well done. I want it. My wife brought me the a6000 and 2 extra lenses. 35mm 1.8f is amazing. But as we travel a bit i get annoyed changing lenses and carrying a sling bag. Would i be better off with the rx 100 n5? Cheers
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. Yes, you might. Consider also the RX10 series, as the lenses on those cameras are very good and have a much longer reach.
Nice video and details. Would have liked to see the aperture range information since I am looking at this camera to take with me during my trekking expeditions for landscape photography.
Thanks for the kind words - sorry to have missed the detail you were looking for. However it's easily found in the specifications for the camera on Sony's web site - it ramps from F1.8 to F2.8.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for your kind response. Sorry, if I was not clear, what I was looking for is the information range on the entire aperture range, like f/1.8 or whatever the lowest no. to f/11 or whatever the higher no. I am not referring to the lens focal length of 1.8 to 2.8. Yes, sure, I'll look up at Sony site . Till this point in my life I have never used anything other than Canon and I have been a DSLR person so far 🙂
The numbers I provided are the aperture - it is a ramped lens, so depending on the focal length it opens from F1.8 (when wide) to F2.8 (zoomed in).
Great review ! I've bought this for Christmas, do you think it takes better pictures than an iPhone 7 ? I'm disappointed in low light situations with the iPhone 7, hopefully it will be much better with the rx100 mark V.
Thanks for the kind words. The real solution is better lighting - although I haven't compared, I suspect that this sensor is big enough to be better.
So usefull fast use manual. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.
Great video! I asked myself after your video if you now would recommend this camera to a consumer? I own a A7S Mark 1 camera and it´s great, but i am looking for a small camera to have in holiday in a backpack, so it´s has to be lighter and smaller. I just want the possibility to shoot in 4K and i want to have a flip screen to see myself, cause i missed it so much in the A7S.
That's very kind of you to say ... definitely to a consumer with a minor insensitivity to price. It does what you expect and reasonably well - remember 4K has a 5 minute time limit.
Excellent thank you
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Both this review and your other one on the G7X mark II have been so helpful as I am looking at these 2 cameras! If you had to choose though, would you recommend the G7X mark II or the RX100V ?
Tough call - I'd be happy with either. But if both were on the table in front of me and I was going to take one out for a shoot I'd probably take Sony - I'm more familiar with the menu and I have a certain brand affinity I can't explain. Hope this highly idiosyncratic advice helps.
Hello Sir! Thank you and your team for your work! I had a question... Would you suggest the Sony RX 100v or the Panasonic LX10?
Sure! Which do you like better? th-cam.com/video/9WiJQF0JXIE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the concise and clear review. Like many, I am interested in quality still images together with 4K video in a small form. I would like to use it to supplement my larger 4K video camera in situations where it is more practical. The 5 minute limit is disappointing, but it is unlikely I will be taking very many clips that long. If one was to record multiple clips in 4K that, say as an example, averaged 30 seconds with a 30 second cooling off gap in between could this be done indefinitely until the card fills up or would overheating and shutdown still occur at some point? How long did the camera need to cool off before it can be used again? Thank you.
I appreciate the kind words - thanks. I suppose that is a scenario that might work, but it's hard to be certain, as the ambient temperature plays a role. I'm not sure how to tell when the camera has returned to its base temperature.
Hey Maarten, how do you feel about the timelapse app? Do you think that it is a good value as opposed to getting an external tool that does it?
It's a nice starter for time lapse. If you're serious, you'll want a real intervalometer. It's good value, but it's a little upsetting that there are other manufacturers who include better interval shooting settings in the firmware.
Thanks for the review. I was wondering if the Sony RX100 V has any longer charging cables. Thanks.
Always my pleasure. There are likely longer USB cables, but I'm not sure that Sony provides the, or that they would work.
Your reviews are always great! You mean there's more to the camera than 24 fps burst and phase detect AF? Most other reviews on TH-cam would have you fooled...
I appreciate the kind words, I do try to be thorough and go beyond the headlines.
I just bought the camera and love it. Sony makes an AG-R2 adhesive grip which I bought at B&H for $13.99. It helps a lot but should have been included with the camera.
Yes, that's a useful accessory for this model.
It has been a few days. Anything new? I am still torn between the GX7 Mark II, LX10 and RX100 V, What do you think?
great review martin! i saw both your reviews for m3 and m5. the price difference is a bit significant. do you think its worth it for me to get the m5 or m3 will do just do? what will be the major difference between the 2 models? fyi, i am not so adept with adjusting settings and mostly use the default settings. thanks!
The M3 is fine, the big difference is 4K video. In fact, unless you intend to use the viewfinder (which only became less awkward to use with he M6) I think the M1 remains a fine choice.
I just purchased the Sony RX100 V brand new for $770 from an online seller. It won't be here until Thursday I hope I like it. I usually don't think point and shoot cameras are worth the money but the autofocus of the Sony RX100 V got my attention
Maarten Heilbron yes me too the autofocus is excellent and very fast
It offers more than most smartphones cameras do and for about the same size. As a second camera or casual snap shooter seems ideal.
Agreed, it's a ideal second camera. Small enough to carry everywhere without concern about space/weight and capable of all the control you want and a reasonable sensor.
How do you make the phase detection points show on the Sony RX100 V like you did on 6:01? Please tell me it would be much appreciated (:
Use AFC and wide area.
Very comprehensive review as always Maarten. I think I might be too old school these days Maarten as I got tired watching you go through the "MENU" options. I've been making photo's for 44 years now and I tend to go for the simplest camera I can find these days - KISS. I still enjoy watching your videos though as they are some of the most detailed on You Tube - thanks!
Thank you for your kind words - but I'm thinking "maybe TOO comprehensive ..." Truth is, most cameras are simpler than ever - as long as you leave it in either full auto or full manual and ignore the rest.
My thoughts too, If I'm doing some street or family I tend to leave the camera in Program mode and full manual for landscape or portrait, I very rarely use the other features.
I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't criticising you when I mentioned the menu options because I know a lot of people benefit from the detail of your menu operations, it was more about the length and organisation of the Sony menu system that I have trouble with- cheers.
That's how I read it, but thanks for the clarification.
Right, me too. And since I've discovered autoISO, I can stay in manual pretty much all the time.
Thanks for the review, I'll get mine tomorrow. Just one question: why, in your opinion, did they integrate the new menu system in a6500 and not in RX100V since they were announced the same day? Do you think it will come in a future update? Thanks
It's my pleasure. We can wish, but the difference is likely due to the shipping date, not the announcement date. Not sure if there's a hardware difference required to enable the new menu.
Maarten Heilbron
A very good review of a great camera. It shows the amazing progress that technology has made in recent years.
The RX100 V is a very powerful camera and produces some stunning video and still images. For a pocket sized camera this is truly amazing.
But the price is a major drawback.
I recently watch Maarten's review of the Nikon D5600 DSLR. This was also a great review of a good camera.
Where I live in the UK, I could purchase the Nikon D5600 plus the kit lens and one of the entry level Nikon Speedlight flash units, all for less than the price of the Sony RX100 V.
The RX100 V is a great camera. But it is certainly NOT worth more than the Nikon D5600 plus lens and flash.
Maybe someone else might see this differently than myself. But the RX100 V is too expensive.
Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. I can only assume that Sony feels that this is a fair price in comparison to other Sony models with similar features. Price is not the only difference between these two cameras.
Got tired of hauling around my Sony dslr with a couple of lens and limited video features around when I can get this beast that fits in my pocket, and also transfers to my phone wirelessly for quick social media picture updates. Your review just convinced me to purchase this model ASAP, because waiting for a sub 1000 $ Sony dslr to be able to do what this camera does is an exercise in futility.
Hehe. Pragmatism wins again.
Indeed!
Another great review thanks. A question I have the sony a6000 after watching your review on it. So as it's time for an upgrade would you get the rx100v or the a6500? Thanks for your reviews.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. What is it about the A6000 that you find lacking and requires you to upgrade?
Maarten Heilbron just feel maybe it's getting long in the tooth tech wise. Sorry for late reply.
Understood.
Centre focus is there because its simple to just focus on the subject in the centre of the screen and then to recompose. @6.30
Yes, but doesn't the flexible spot single accomplish the same thing when positioned in the centre? And then you have the flexibility to move when needed. Why add unnecessary options?
Good video, thanks. Just a question. In Manual, when I select Expand Flexible spot (to move my focus around) then Shutter Speed is disabled. Apparently, I have not full manual control: Apertures, Shutter Speed, focus, etc. Is it because I don't know how to make work or a camera limitation? You Thanks. :) Good to see the old Honest Ed's!
The focus setting and the exposure mode are not related. Which exposure mode (P, A, S, M) are you using? If you want control of the shutter duration, it should be either M or S.
Great professional review indeed. Which camera would you recommend if I want to record videos indoors giving lectures on whiteboard in a small room? I do have a Canon 5D Mark III but it records max 30 min video at one time. Also controlling DOF and light is challenging due to whiteboard and its reflections.
Thanks for the kind words. I think I would recommend better lighting. I certainly would not recommend the RX100V. I think for video recordings longer than 30 minutes, your options are the Panasonic GH4 or a video camera like the AX100.
Thanks for reply, I will definitely check them out. Peace
My pleasure
As always thanks for the video Maarten. Just want to ask, can you control the power of the flash? Just like in other cameras, you can adjust its TTL power by -1 to 1. Do you also have this feature on the RX100V?
Always my pleasure, I appreciate the kind words. Yes, there is flash compensation +3 to -3.
Thanks for the info *****
Glad I could help.
Please can you do a detailed comparison video of sony dsc rx100 Mark 5 vs Mark 5 A....!!!
Sorry, no room in my schedule. Maybe this helps: bhpho.to/2QOsHi6
thank you for the review, on my way to get one for a run and gun situation! ;)
Always my pleasure. I hope everything works out. "Run and gun" somehow makes me nervous ...
i meant to say do it all stuff. I own 3 a7sii and 1 a6300 and i always scare to use my work tools for anything not related to work but this will be great and being peaky about quality i think after your review its a no brainier!, thank you again!
That's very kind, it was an attempt at humour. In my mind, a no-brainer would be much less expensive. :-)
+Diego Stuart Films understood, it was an attempt to be funny. I appreciate the kind words.
Great Video! I set the C button to Eye AF but I don't get that green square on the eye. What did I miss? Shooting in P-Mode
AAaarrgghhh - i hate when that happens - that there's some exclusion or conflict and no indication of what's wrong. Although it's not needed - just make sure that face detection is working. EyeAF should work in other modes - but check with AFS and wide to make sure.
After that, when all else fails, I just do a reset on the camera (and it's a pain, I know - particularly if you've customized the buttons and Fun menu - so I keep a reference card for my setup). Let me know if that doesn't work.
I got it set on wide and the face recognition works. I never saw that green square around the eye though. I do get many little tracking green squares if I focus on objects though.
After you've customized the button, you need to press the button to get the eye detect to work. Try it on a large photograph of a face in a magazine to practice.
I love this camera! It is wonderful for travel. I purchased it because I dropped my Rx100iii on cement a week before I was supposed to go on vacation and had to have another, so I upgraded to the rx100v. Anyone think it’s worth it to repair the old one (as a backup or a leave in the car camera)? If so, anyone know where to send it for repair?
It may be worth it - but it depends on how badly it's damaged and the cost of the repair. Sony has lots of repair depots - check the web for the one closest to you.
Very nice review, sir. I'm waiting for the touch screen feature and maybe SGamut3Cine on this little camera. Perhaps that's just my wishful thinking
Thanks for your kind words, they're always appreciated. I understand the desire for a touch screen (you could consider the A6500) but not Slog3 - the bitrate (100Mbps) and the bit depth (8 bit) are considerably less than might be worthwhile. What specific situations have you found where Slog2 doesn't do enough? Do you understand the limitations of using Slog? They are not an all purpose solution by any means. (You might watch my video on Slog on the A6300 th-cam.com/video/g5ByPkuhuM4/w-d-xo.html , or my advanced video settings on the A6300 for details - th-cam.com/video/k2ICurq3hso/w-d-xo.html . I on the other hand, am hoping for a bitrate of over 200 and 12 bit or RAW - that would make all the difference in quality.
when is the release date for the 6? that will probably have a touch screen.
I wish I could share that information with you, sadly, Sony has not yet shared it with me.
Hi there is it possible to do spot focusing on this camera in video mode if you know what I mean? The Sony a5100/NEX models with a touchscreen could do it. It was a like a temporary way to focus manually without having to set the camera to manual focus mode it was really handy feature on the Sony NEX-5R
I do know what you mean. Flexible spot can be moved and the point will autofocus, but it sometimes needs a focus press to convince it.
Maarten Heilbron since the rx100 5 has no touch screen does that mean I can't temporarily focus manually in video mode?
In manual focus, you can use the lens ring to focus.
Hell Maarten, thank you for all these great reviews!
I recently became father and am now looking for a companion camera to my DSLR. I had my eye on the Lx-100, but am a bit put off due to the lack of a tiltable screen and I wonder whether an old 4/3 sensor can keep up with a modern sony one.
Could you please give me some advice on which of the two you would choose for a day out with the kid?
Thank you!
The time value of a newer model will improve the auto focus speed and the low-light. If you’re comparing to the RX100V - remember that this is a one inch sensor.
Thanks you for your reply. I really prefered it's handling compared to the sony and also like that it can record 4k for more than 5 minutes.
That five minute limitation is really an aggravation.
Nice review! Just got it. But if I bought a SDHC UHS-1 3 rated memory card, should I go back and get the SDXC-version? Or is it the same, just different GB-size?
Thanks for the kind words. Yes. Although the only difference is size, the camera requires an SDXC card for 4K video.
Thank you for your reply! Keep up the good work.
It's my pleasure.
Another great video. Thank you. I guess in the end this is a camera for those primarily wishing to make still images and some short video clips.
Thanks for watching, and as always, your kind words. Yes, that and want a tiny thing they don't have to worry about carrying around.
Again a very nice review, but dont you think its too much money for this camera? After all, its still a compact camera with a small sensor....
Thanks for the kind words, yes, it's kind of pricey - but so are its competitors.
How's the wifi transfer speed? does the Wifi use n or ac standard? does it usable to transfer 4k and tons of photos to laptop with no card reader like the new MacBook Pro?
Slow. Wifi is 2.4Ghz b/g/n. No - only lo-res jpgs can be transferred. There are lots of USB3 card readers for fast transfers, or you can connect the camera USB2 port directly - it appears as a drive on your desktop.
***** oh no!
Thanks for this review. How many stops does the ND filter allow?
Always my pleasure. Three.
Thanks. Just one more I forgot to ask: is the ND filter variable (from 0 to 3) or is it fix (just on or off)?
On/Off
Thanks a lot.
always my pleasure
So far I found one thing that really bothers me. I bought the Underwater Case and tested it yesterday. The case has NO button to pop out the flash, so you have to insert the cam with popped out flash. But if you decide to turn of the flash once the cam is in the case you can only do that in AUTO mode. I hope they can fix that somehow with a software update. Really bothers me!
Thanks for the note - always good to have some first-person experience with accessories. And it sounds like a valid complaint.
Hi Mr. Maarten, I'm your new subscriber. I would like to ask if this kind of camera can achieve a great bokeh shots or something like depth-of-field effects? Thanks.
Thanks for subscribing, appreciated. Yes, this kind of camera (and most kinds of cameras) can get great bokeh shots - and if you have three minutes, here are my tips: th-cam.com/video/FgpHdMxv2rg/w-d-xo.html
That said, a camera with a larger sensor (APS-C or full frame size) and interchangeable lenses with large apertures (less than F2) can do it better than cameras that don't have those advantages.
Thank you for answering my question and for giving me some tips from the link that you provided. I'm so eager to buy this unit but perhaps I should wait for Mark VI.
always my pleasure. maybe ... what feature are you anticipating that would make it worth waiting for?
No specific actually because, I believed Mark V is capable of everything that I want for a point n shoot camera.. is just that I don't have money yet so maybe if they release Mark VI by last quarter of this year, the price of Mark V will be less.. Again, thank you for your time Sir,...
Ah, yes, price! Happy to help.