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

[G.K.Jnr.]

Hi Dave.

As usual 'it depends' is the answer - if 24mm is wide enough for you and you're not a pixel peeper I would expect you'll be happy with an RX10iv for general photography and landscapes etc. It's not going to match a full frame camera with dedicated wide angle lens but hopefully you'd know that in advance! The corners are not super sharp at 24mm but they're not terrible either, and lack of shallow dof and noise (usual small sensor issues) are not typically a problem for landscapes.

Here are a few samples (just holiday snaps really but will give an idea). Happy to help with any other questions


Shieldaig by Mike Smith, on Flickr


The Torridon Estate by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Eilean Donan by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin by Mike Smith, on Flickr


The Forth Bridge by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Bamburgh Castle by Mike Smith, on Flickr

"Excellent" set of landscape style captures Mike, liking all of these very much.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Couple shots from today in the garden with the RX10 iv.

Beautiful Demoiselle by Ajophotog, on Flickr

Azure Damselfly by Ajophotog, on Flickr

Two very nice macro/close up style captures Alby, with some lovely colours and good detail.

 

[dibbly dobbler]

"Excellent" set of landscape style captures Mike, liking all of these very much.

Thanks George! Hope all is well with you

 

[ajophotog]

Two very nice macro/close up style captures Alby, with some lovely colours and good detail.

Thanks George, glad you like them.

 

[johnty52]

Couple of Demoiselles from the weekend using the 600mm end of the RX10iv - remarkable lens for small beasties



Untitled by John Hallard, on Flickr



Untitled by John Hallard, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

These are great John, well done!

 

[johnty52]

These are great John, well done!

Thanks Mike, I've had the camera almost a year now, always impressed with the quality and the little bit of 'noise' can easily be overcome with current software, although I really like the jpegs, to me they have a unique quality.

 

[johnty52]

Not sure of the ID on this one but it was quite small, this is a v large crop and the details is amazing 600mm lens , hand held again.




Fly by John Hallard, on Flickr