joe1946
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http://www.dpreview.com/news/041491...emphasis-on-lens-reach-and-video-capabilities
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...rx10m3_cyber_shot_dsc_rx10_iii_digital.ht ml
Looks interesting for the 24-600mm FF eqiv with 1" sensor.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III puts emphasis on lens reach and video capabilities
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Looks interesting for the 24-600mm FF eqiv with 1" sensor.
joe1946
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The new RX10III model becomes the latest and most versatile Cyber-shot RX camera to offer the advantages of 4K (QFHD 3840x2160) movie recording thanks to its far-reaching 24-600mm lens, which gives videographers the luxury of shooting high quality 4K video from extreme distances.
In 4K video mode, the RX10 III camera utilizes full pixel readout without pixel binning, capturing approximately 1.7x more information than is required for 4K movie output to enhance image detail and minimize moiré and jaggies. It achieves these high-quality results through use of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high data rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and up to 50 Mbps during full HD recording[SUP]5[/SUP].
The new camera also has a variety of other professional caliber video features including Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, Gamma Display Assist, Time Code and more, as well as input for external microphone and output for headphone monitoring.
Super Slow Motion Video Recording
The new RX10 III also possesses the ability to record super slow-motion video at up to 40x slower than the standard rate, allowing users to capture and replay fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity.
In "HFR" (high frame rate) setting, it offers the option to choose among 960fps, 480fps and 240 fps frame rates and among 60p, 30p and 24p playback formats[SUP]6[/SUP],[SUP]7[/SUP] with the option to use the movie record button as a 'start trigger' to begin recording once button is pressed or 'end trigger' to record footage up until the button is pressed.
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DC Brandon
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That 960fps footage actually looks pretty good and what an incredible zoom range. The UHD stuff looks like it would cut well with the A7R/SII and FS5/7 Looks like a winner to me.
ozmorphasis
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Not into the 960, but the 240 is very impressive and would cut well with a lot of stuff.
I'm really liking the idea of having a cam like this for HFR, travel, nature, sports, and not having to make lens decisions when running out into unkown/unplanned situations.
Also, the fact that it takes mic input and has headphone means that I can take a small kit of gear with this while traveling and have all of the above-mentioned advantages, AND still do an interview here and there if needed. Pretty cool.
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I'm really liking the idea of having a cam like this for HFR, travel, nature, sports, and not having to make lens decisions when running out into unkown/unplanned situations.
Also, the fact that it takes mic input and has headphone means that I can take a small kit of gear with this while traveling and have all of the above-mentioned advantages, AND still do an interview here and there if needed. Pretty cool.
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roxics
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Just thinking back to 1999/2000 when I bought my first DV camera (Sony TRV900) and how much I would have loved something like this instead. Bigger sensor, higher resolution, variable progressive frame rates, SLog, low light sensitivity, a killer lens, high quality photo capablity and an XLR audio adapter for the same $2000 I paid back then.
I was shooting short films on that camera back then, so any shoestring budget filmmaker could easily shoot short films (or even a feature) on something like this with much better results. Even better than a DVX100 or XL1 which a lot of us were using back then to do shorts/features on a tight budget. I think it's interesting how perceptions have changed and a lot of people today wouldn't consider a camera like this for that kind of stuff. Yet it's far more capable than what many of us used 16 years ago.
I was shooting short films on that camera back then, so any shoestring budget filmmaker could easily shoot short films (or even a feature) on something like this with much better results. Even better than a DVX100 or XL1 which a lot of us were using back then to do shorts/features on a tight budget. I think it's interesting how perceptions have changed and a lot of people today wouldn't consider a camera like this for that kind of stuff. Yet it's far more capable than what many of us used 16 years ago.
Let me start a "How RX10III can look as good as Alexa" thread.
Bassman2003
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I have an RX10 II and I am very impressed with the images I get out of this camera. I use it for 240fps slo-mo which is unique but the straight 1080p60 footage is very nice. I am surprised the MKIII does not have 4k60 as I am not seeing much of a difference between the MKII and the MKIII.
Stephen Mick
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joe1946
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John Godden
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I'm not sure about a $1.5K PS camera. Looks like a decent camera but IMO the target market (point-shoot users and prosumers) aren't going to buy a P&S in that price bracket.
joe1946
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Sony should have called it a "PRO" camera like the Canon XC10
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1134581-REG/canon_0565c013_xc10.html
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NorBro
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If a person doesn't understand the camera, that's the kind of review they are going to write.
Anyone who has used 20-30 different cameras in the last 5 years, knows how to play this game already, and understands this industry.
When all else fails, go to Vimeo and see the wonderful pieces people are producing with these "toys".
Anyone who has used 20-30 different cameras in the last 5 years, knows how to play this game already, and understands this industry.
When all else fails, go to Vimeo and see the wonderful pieces people are producing with these "toys".
