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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:28 pm Post subject: Sony QX1 |
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bhargav wrote:
Has anyone got one? What are the impressions?
It has got mixed reviews and I can understand the somewhat puzzling characteristics of the screenless camera that relies on the phone to frame photos. But I thought coupled with the right lens it could make a good street shooter. In case you haven't seen it:
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-qx1-body-kit
Anyway soon will get it for work purposes along with the action cam and remote kit so... _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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Alex H
Joined: 25 Dec 2011 Posts: 344
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Alex H wrote:
Can it be tethered though the USB cable? |
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
Alex H wrote: |
Can it be tethered though the USB cable? |
I think it is only through wifi and NFC. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5027 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
one might attach a cold shoe and a turret viewfinder? _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:44 am Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
one might attach a cold shoe and a turret viewfinder? |
not a bad idea! _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 2877
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
To me it looks like a very inconvenient camera. _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
fermy wrote: |
To me it looks like a very inconvenient camera. |
possibly yes. we actually want to use it in a project where it will be mounted on an automated platform and controlled through a remote so for that it is perfect (less weight etc). But of course I will test for some handheld use once I get it! _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 2877
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
Yeah, tethered on an automated platform or tripod, making passport/ID pictures, essentially any use where framing is fixed, that's what I thought it's really for. _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5027 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
can one tether it to Google glass? _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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philslizzy
Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 4747 Location: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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philslizzy wrote:
I have been looking at reviews of this camera, not really knowing what it was. Now I understand, it is a standalone camera that uses a smartphone to view and control it. It uses NFC or wifi to communicate with the phone. Images are stored on a card or the phone.
The main criticism is the speed - or lack of it. It can take as long as a couple of seconds to take an image. In modern cameras that is aeons. Another criticism is the handling - everything is in the wrong place. A few reviewers say the A5000 is similar price and spec but smaller and easier to use.
I suspect this will appeal to gadget heads who are prepared to put up with the inconvenience to look cool.
Of course it is perfect for remote image taking and I'm sure many people will find a use for its unique features.
Now can I do that with my A6000? Probably with the correct app. _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
Just received the camera today. Will post a detailed impression later, but at the moment charging it. The officially listed charging time is 310 minutes
There is no charger, just charge it through USB.
With the camera (body only), you get a hand grip, tilt adapter (not for the lens, just to tilt the body) and a phone attachment. I also ordered the Sigma 19mm and 30mm so will post some test shots later. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:24 am Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
After setting this up and playing it for a while, here's what I think.
1. The camera is awkward to hold in your hand and shoot with it. After around one hour of use, I got slightly better at finding the shutter button, but still it remained awkward, further use may improve it.
2. The camera comes with all the attachments to strap it your smart phone. You can rotate and tilt the camera using the phone attachment or there is a also a hand grip of a sort. The hand grip is a little point less as your fingers are away from the shutter so use of it becomes difficult.
3. Setting it up with wifi is relatively easy with the app. The App interface where you can set PASM modes is slightly hidden but you can still find it.
4. The main thing however is the lag time and speed of taking pictures. With just the shutter button and without any display, it is relatively easy, but of course you don't know the composition or focus points. With your phone as a display, it works reasonably well, and possibly comparable to a p&s. I also have a wrist remote that came with the action cam, which is also compatible with this camera. In this setup, you have to use the camera in complete Auto mode, but for street shooting or remote use it could work quite well. There is a continuous speed shooting mode, which is slower than continuous shooting mode on a normal camera.
Final thoughts. I haven't used it with mf lenses yet, but for normal shooting it is quite slow. They should really work on the speed issues in next firmware updates, if there are going to be any. For the use that I bought it for, which is to remote control it for photogrammetry, this seems like a very good solution. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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