To those out there looking at cameras, I recently purchased an RX100 and if you are on the fence about buying a NEX5 then I would tell you there are some other options out there.
Traditionally I am a Nikon guy but when it comes down to the multirotor world we are dealing with things that are not very typical. Since my focus on aerial imaging is both still and video my choices are narrowed down.
For what I can tell my biggest issues when it comes to multirotor copters are based on vibration and although both Nikon and Cannon make very good cameras, and both brands do a good job taking video, each brand do not seem to have the ability to stabilize vibration the way that Sony has.
When I started this a year ago I bought a Sony HX-9, I did this mainly I was working on finding a camera that could do both video and stills. Although the camera did a decent job with video I found its still photographs sub par, especially for a camera with a 12.3 mp files.
The result of the cameras 12.3 mp file to me was like having an 3mp Nikon camera. So as I was getting ready to upgrade my image gathering abilities I had to think about the direction I was going to go.
Here I am ready to spend some money for a system I can use for video so how was I going to do it. I have an DJI s800 that I have been sitting on, but not sure what type camera gimbal I was going to put on it. Since the only real system out there for it seem to be the Zenmuse I was not really happy with the thought of being locked into one of two cameras and a specific lens that I did not want anything to do with.
The s800 is another story but its what started locking in Sony as my camera of choice. When I was looking online at the different Sony's I came across the new RX 100.
At first I was not sure if it was a good idea, basically it was a $650 point and shoot system, however after reading into the camera I started liking the thought of the fact, it was a point and shoot camera. It chip is a new 20mp cmos which is the largest out there cameras in this range. It 4mp larger then the NEX models.
After reading a few reviews (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100 - good over all link) I came to the conclusion that I would give this camera a try.
I cannot say I am disappointed yet. Image quality is very satisfying, the detail I have seen from the images are also very good.
Pro's
Cons
If any one else out there has input on this camera I would like to here about.
Traditionally I am a Nikon guy but when it comes down to the multirotor world we are dealing with things that are not very typical. Since my focus on aerial imaging is both still and video my choices are narrowed down.
For what I can tell my biggest issues when it comes to multirotor copters are based on vibration and although both Nikon and Cannon make very good cameras, and both brands do a good job taking video, each brand do not seem to have the ability to stabilize vibration the way that Sony has.
When I started this a year ago I bought a Sony HX-9, I did this mainly I was working on finding a camera that could do both video and stills. Although the camera did a decent job with video I found its still photographs sub par, especially for a camera with a 12.3 mp files.
The result of the cameras 12.3 mp file to me was like having an 3mp Nikon camera. So as I was getting ready to upgrade my image gathering abilities I had to think about the direction I was going to go.
Here I am ready to spend some money for a system I can use for video so how was I going to do it. I have an DJI s800 that I have been sitting on, but not sure what type camera gimbal I was going to put on it. Since the only real system out there for it seem to be the Zenmuse I was not really happy with the thought of being locked into one of two cameras and a specific lens that I did not want anything to do with.
The s800 is another story but its what started locking in Sony as my camera of choice. When I was looking online at the different Sony's I came across the new RX 100.
At first I was not sure if it was a good idea, basically it was a $650 point and shoot system, however after reading into the camera I started liking the thought of the fact, it was a point and shoot camera. It chip is a new 20mp cmos which is the largest out there cameras in this range. It 4mp larger then the NEX models.
After reading a few reviews (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100 - good over all link) I came to the conclusion that I would give this camera a try.
I cannot say I am disappointed yet. Image quality is very satisfying, the detail I have seen from the images are also very good.
Pro's
- Small compact camera with a big punch.
- It's weight is great for mulirotor environment, at 240g's that's a pretty good result considering that a NEX5 is 340g with the 16mm lens.
- Stability is also a Plus, like typical xy stability correction, this camera also incorporates a new roll filter, something that has not been out there until now.
- Battery life - I have not had a problem with yet, the hx-9 after shooting 20min of vid the camera would almost have to be recharged.
Cons
- Video on auto mode - I think it has the ability not to meter properly at times along with washing out some of the picture itself. The washing out effect I believe is directly related not having the camera set up right.
If any one else out there has input on this camera I would like to here about.
