La Sony RX1R camera It is a technological marvel within the photography sector. In a compact camera body, the company has been able to incorporate a full frame sensor and Carl Zeiss optics for those who want to achieve the maximum level of detail in their photographs.
Before delving into the snapshots that the Sony RX1R is capable of taking, let's do a quick review of all its specs to know in more detail what we are going to find:
- 24,3 megapixel full frame sensor
- Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 35mm f / 2.0 non-interchangeable lens
- Maximum ISO: 25.00
- Integrated flash
- 3 screen inches
- Full HD video recording up to 50fps
- Weight: 482 grams
- Size: 113,3 x 65,4 x 69,6 mm
As you can see, it does not fall short in specifications although you miss some things like the presence of a viewer, something that can be solved by buying it separately and attaching it to the shoe in which other accessories can also be connected.
On an aesthetic level, the Sony RX1R bets on some simple but very elegant lines, making the camera barely attract attention from people except for the orange ring that gives away the Carl Zeiss lens. Sony has used materials such as magnesium for the manufacture of the case so the solidity of the camera is fantastic, something that is appreciated as soon as we take it for the first time.
In terms of ergonomics, users with large hands (as is my case) have the feeling that the camera can escape us but it is a matter of adapting to eliminate this false sensation. After this period, we will realize that all the dials that allow controlling the different options of the camera are located in a very suitable position, allowing change settings in seconds without having to fiddle with complex menus.
If we talk about image quality, this is where the Sony RX1R overwhelms and brings out the colors to many cameras From the market. Sony's chosen set of sensor and optics give impressive results under all circumstances. The sharpness is maximum and the degree of detail is very high, allowing to obtain photographs that attract a lot of attention, especially if we are talking about macro or portraits in which the bokeh effect is very present.
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Another detail to mention about the Sony RX1R is that it differs from the RX1 in that Sony has dropped the optical low-pass filter (OLPF) in order to further enhance sharpness and take advantage of this full frame sensor.
In the case of night photography, the sensor shows us its full potential and allows working with high ISOS without noise perception. It will be necessary to force maximum values so that the quality of the image suffers but in general, the performance in this section is very good. It should be mentioned that the sensor that incorporates the Sony RX1R is the same that we found in the Sony A99 that has received such good reviews.
The three-inch screen on the Sony RX1R is quite crisp and uses the Triluminos technology, which makes seeing pictures in it a delight. It is normal to have a screen of this caliber in a camera like this and the absence of a viewfinder places much more responsibility on it.
It is clear that the Sony RX1R is a very charismatic camera and is capable of obtaining professional photographs, yes, its price of $3.099 it will be the main impediment to get hold of it.
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