Senior Compact with 42 Megapixel full frame
Sony takes on a more compact camera with professional features in its range with the RX1 R II. It is distinguished by its large sensor full format (KB-format), which offers a resolution of 42 megapixels. Another highlight is the 35-millimeter lens from Carl Zeiss, which provides in the predecessor model R RX1 for excellent image quality. Added is an electronic OLED viewfinder, which can be pulled out from the housing.
Sony takes on a more compact camera with professional features in its range with the RX1 R II. It is distinguished by its large sensor full format (KB-format), which offers a resolution of 42 megapixels. Another highlight is the 35-millimeter lens from Carl Zeiss, which provides in the predecessor model R RX1 for excellent image quality. Added is an electronic OLED viewfinder, which can be pulled out from the housing.
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1R II digital cameras with Wi-Fi
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| Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1R II |
Housing and viewfinder
Externally, the camera is not much different from its predecessor: The casing is made of magnesium and covered with 113.3 x 65.4 x 72 millimeters and a weight of 507 grams for a full-frame camera from extremely compact.
The fact that the camera now has an electronic viewfinder is not visible at first glance. This is namely sunk in the housing and must be driven out to use much like it for example in the Sony RX100 IV is the case. The viewfinder sits there, where has been at the predecessor of lightning. The new model must therefore do without own flash. A hot shoe is however available. The viewfinder is equipped with OLED technology and provides a 0.74-times magnification.
Sensor with a controllable low-pass filter
When sensor Sony has upped the ante tidy: with 42 instead of 24 megapixels that now dissolves. This is about the same, which is also used in the system camera Sony Alpha 7R II for use and there gives very good results. Whether the high resolution represents an added value, but everyone must decide for themselves. It provides anyway ample room to crop images even in hindsight.
The sensor is now re-equipped with a low-pass filter when the predecessor was not the case, to increase the maximum sharpness these can be controlled and switched off, however. Thus, you can decide whether you maximum sharpness and resolution or the prevention of moiré effects in each shooting situation is important itself.
New hybrid auto focus and long proven lens
By from the Alpha 7R II acquired sensor gets Sony's professional compact camera also the hybrid autofocus system that combines the precise contrast AF with a rapid phase detection. Compared to the built into the predecessor of this 30 percent faster stelle sharply, says Sony.
When the lens is on the other hand to an old friend The Sonnar T from Carl Zeiss offers a maximum aperture of F2.0 and a focal length of 35 millimeters. can not be zoomed. But the objective is precisely matched to the camera and provides a high image quality. The focal length is also suitable for many applications such as landscape, reportage and street photography.
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| Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1R II |
Conclusion
The RX1 R II presents it self as a compact alternative for a professional system or SLR camera. The components promise outstanding image quality in a compact design. However, therefore, to also be dug deep into their pockets: Around 3,500 estimated at EUR Sony for his pro compact camera, if this goes on sale in December. You should know exactly what you want to use this and to deal with the rigid focal length of 35 millimeters so.
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