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PS: That 600mm makes it interesting when/if will/would cost less than a grand... and mandatory then? OK, less than a grand and a half ! ; ) Anything other than lower than $2K would place it in a different range, for sure :- ) And not only for wild life... Nonetheless. Disclaimer: FX30 + 16-300mm owner. Has the FX30 + 16-300mm killed the RX10 V? The FX30 gives you a cinema body: APS-C/Super 35, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone, 14+ stops claimed latitude, fan-cooled body, dual card slots, full-size HDMI, better rigging, better audio with the XLR handle, and interchangeable lenses. Sony’s official FX30 specs list 4K up to 120p and 14+ stops in S-Log3. The RX10 V is now much stronger than the RX10 IV for video: 4K60, 4K120, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone, LUT support, 4K30 USB streaming, and digital audio through the MI shoe. But it has one SD slot, fixed lens, tilting rather than fully articulating screen, no IBIS, and is still more a high-end bridge/photo camera than a cinema tool. Sorry to be the party pooper but yes, the RX10 V has more reach (+33%), a brighter fixed zoom, an EVF and slightly less weight. The FX30 already gives you 24-450mm equivalent and everything up there plus active cooling, better audio options and interchangeable lenses.

100% correct : ) Nuts. - EAG

Looks like I came close-ish while overall being too optimistic (my guesses didn't feel all that optimistic?) and they exceeded in at least one way ((cropped) 4kp120). Otherwise, yes, faster UHS-2 SD card (I think that's the second row of pins that I meant). No CF Express, but memory stick is indeed gone. No extra megapixels. I didn't watch anything yet to see if 4k recording is now full sensor width vs slightly cropped or whether they support open gate - guessing no on open gate, at least, since it seems to be either the same sensor or a minor update to the same sensor. I also mistyped the camera model on the USB port bit.

Yes, I preferred it when it had the much shorter zoom. What was it? Something like 24-120 and constant aperture of f2.8 which on a 1” sensor was already borderline for me.

So basically a 1-inch video cam in a bridge body. Not so attractive to me. The previos 2.8 continuos lens of the OG and the II version of the same model truly gave it an original photo differentiator over Panny and Canon models Mercer mentioned. This newer model seems to be competing with Sony video cams. I owned a Panny superzoom camera about 20 years ago and the 2.8 "beer can" zoom was a huge boon.

I really liked the mark II, but felt the camera jumped the shark with every subsequent release. And this one is no different. Although I appreciate the bump to 10bit video, I kinda hoped they would bring back internal NDs and the constant zoom. I would love a cine-bridge camera, and for a while, about 10 years ago, it seemed like a strong possibility with the RX10, FZ2500 and XC10, but they were all quickly abandoned... I suppose the market didn't agree with me. The really offensive aspect of this release is the price... $2300... I recently purchased a refurbished Canon V1 that has a larger sensor, and internal ND for $650. So far, it's been one of my favorite camera purchases to date. It's a shame, I really liked the image and form factor of the RX10 II and have been looking for a reason to try Cinetone. Right now, it seems like the ZV-E10ii is the cheapest way in.

Well, as expected, it’s an incremental release that reflects developments of the intervening nine years. Not listed there but included is S-Cinetone, Slog-3 and custom user LUTs. Not much that it doesn’t have really. More details here https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1985961-REG/sony_rx10_v_digital_camera.html Price is £2K which in the overall scheme of things is about what I expected because previous versions weren’t particularly cheap. Might not be for a camera for everyone but for someone it could be the everything camera.

"UNFORGIVING HIMALAYAS" (looping version) - is this week's free-to-use-with-attribution music track now in Ogg format. You can listen to it here: https://soundimage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unforgiving-Himalayas_Looping.ogg And download it here: https://soundimage.org/world/ The standard, non-looping version is in Mp3 format, so if you're a video content creator, this is the one you'll want to use. Same for all the tracks on my site. 🙂 OTHER HELPFUL STUFF My Ogg Game Music Mega Pack: https://soundimage.org/ogg-game-music-mega-pack/ My Ogg Genre Music Packs: https://soundimage.org/ogg-music-packs-2/ Custom Music https://soundimage.org/custom-work/ Attribution Information: https://soundimage.org/attribution-info/ Enjoy! 🙂

@Emanuelhaha well, you know, life gets in the way. Since posting that, I've stayed plenty busy growing my little Utah-based production company — we did documentary and commercial projects in 10 different countries last year — while juggling getting married, having a little baby son, with another on the way now, so becoming a YouTuber on the side never quite worked out. Thanks for checking it out five some odd years later though, lol. I always intended to get back to it, maybe I will at some point.

https://www.youtube.com/@CtrlAIDelete/videos CtrlAIDel is helpful, to say the least... Just look at this, quite vividly represented, shall we say. That V pretty much tells you where to look… : D Or this one, where you’re probably used to having their ad pop up right in front of your eyes: CtrlAIDel is a channel that investigates AI tools, crypto projects, and digital services by analyzing their claims, their creators, and their real credibility. Most online tools look convincing on the surface but fail when you trace who built them, what they previously created, and how consistent their results actually are. This channel focuses on: - breaking down AI and digital systems beyond marketing claims - exposing patterns behind misleading products and services - analyzing founders, companies, and past projects behind the tools - showing where trust breaks before money is lost No hype. No surface reviews. Only source-based analysis.

Unfortunately, a filter in front of the lens doesn't work. I think pro mist or soft focus filters doesn't affect the same frequencies. The only thing that works seems to be an OLPF, good debayering or bigger resolution. I had the impression that Rawlite reduced false color issues but not the banding. €450 is a bit expensive just to slightly reduce the problem. I’ve never seen any serious before-and-after tests.

I have no direct experience with the rawlite filters, but people seem to like them. You might want to specify the camera since there may be variance in the quality/utility of the filter. As a cheaper option, have you considered using a pro mist/glimmer glass/etc filter? I think those can help with moire too.

Yeah, i think it is great to start and then just go with the flow and see which direction it takes you. By now i am putting bits and pieces on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MagnetischC I have some videos in the making ranging from short films to equipment tests and i even try to create a vlog... I believe making money on youtube is a whole different thing with it's own rules - the amount of channels, podcasts that focus on this matter is vast.

Happening mid season, so right now… I sent my S9 in for repair (audio side of things not working) and yesterday, finally received a repair quote…which is not only more than the trade in value, but more than buying an ‘as new’ one from MPB! Nope! Instead, I have requested a return and will make it a dedicated gimbal camera where not having audio is not an issue. Which still leaves me a camera short… I have been juggling what I have with the L10 picking up the slack and managed the situation for the last 5 jobs, but it’s not ideal as the S1RII’s definitely DO overheat and shutdown on hotter days at around 15 minutes max. Step forward a used S1IIE which has all the tech (but upgraded) from the trusty reliable S5II but in the much better (mainly rear LCD) body of the S1RII/S1II. It doesn’t have quite the ability of the S1II, but for my needs, that’s fine and the reliability is more important to me. So the re-jigged line up now is: Pair of S1RII’s for hybrid, but pretty much 95% stills, with the 18/35/50/85 f1.8 primes. S1IIE primary video unit with the Sigma 17-40 f1.8 S5II static video unit with Sigma 28-70 f2.8 S9 with Sigma 17-50 f2.8 + gimbal as err, dedicated gimbal unit L10 candid, closeups (has excellent macro function), details, plus doubles as my personal EDC/DadCam. Should be able to function properly for the second half of my season…

Congrats bro, any channel that is not trying to sell me some new piece of Chinese crap gets a pre-approved follow. As others have said, the background music is too loud. Try to lower it by 6db so your voice stands out. There's also a clear hum that's only visible when you speak. Could be your mic cable touching metal. Other than that it's a great start! If it's any use there's a huge appetite for retro-reviews right now. We are swamped with fantastic video and camera offerings from the DSLR and early MILC eras that probably solve 99% of every pro-user's needs. Same for lenses and sound gear that go for very attractive prices instead of the new gear retail.

Let's hope they updated it more than they updated the ZV-1 Mark II over the ZV-1 (or for that matter, the RX 100 V). From what I remember, that "upgrade" was really just giving the new model a wider-angle zoom lens closer to the focal lengths on an iPhone and reducing some other specs (like getting read of the burst video modes). My guess? At most a small incremental update over existing RX10 bodies. Any substantial upgrade would see Sony risking letting their point and shoot camera have superior specs, if even on paper, to their prosumer gear. 6K? 240fps 4K? Higher dynamic range from a newer sensor? My guess without looking at rumor sites? It'll have a somewhat updated 1" sensor and add USB-C to replace the micro usb port on the existing RX 100 IV (unless they already released an updated version with better USB?). Maximum 4K recording will go from 30 to 60fps. Full HD from 120 to 240fps. Memory stick + SD card will be replaced with CF Express A + SD Card. SD might get faster with the second row of pins that's on newer SD cards. Still images will go from about 20 megapixels to 24-26 megapixels. Video crop will go from 1.09x to 1x and open gate in either 4:3 or 3:2, whatever the sensor dimensions are, will be an option.

Had the OG…or was it the II back in the day and quite liked it as I’m quite partial to a fixed zoom camera. Changed it for a camcorder with the same sensor in the end but that was about 117 cameras ago or something…

Well it’s been a while but, as they say in their trailer for the launch, the wait for a refreshed RX10 is almost over. A lot has changed in the nine years since the last version so it should have a significant bump in features but, equally, it will likely get a significant bump in price (from an already pricey base point) that we’ve seen everywhere else in that intervening period. It certainly has the potential to be more than enough camera for more than enough people otherwise they wouldn’t bother bringing a new version out but equally it could also just be a grab for them. The internal ND of the Panasonic FZ2000/2500 gave it the edge for me over the RX10 so that’s one area where Sony might have come back at it but, then again, Panasonic show little sign of refreshing the FZ2000/2500 so there may be no need. All in all it might be something interesting or a head scratcher.

Hi, I read a lot on this site, but I never participate. I created an account because I'm stuck. Are there any tests out there on Rawlite OLPF filters regarding moiré and aliasing? There are a few tests, but they’re not really great and often about the Ircut. A lot of people say rawlite olpf fiters are good for moire (but they only say "trust me"), but I can’t find any serious tests. I’m talking about tests using test charts or clothes—comparing with and without the Rawlite filter. Not just a shirt or a chair for 2 secondes. Often, they're also too far from the target. A simple close-up test showing the moiré pattern and the same shot taken with a Rawlite filter.... It's surprisingly hard to find. I’m looking for a test that includes targets at different distances too, to confirm that the moiré pattern has indeed disappeared... With different kind of patterns too. I know it doesn't completely remove the moiré pattern, but I'd like to know what percentage of it it removes (5%–10%–90% ???)

Reading up on these technologies, LOFIC is evolutionary, but OPF is revolutionary.

From everything I’ve found, Panasonic definitely sold a large portion of its semiconductor business to Nuvoton in 2019 (completed in 2020). But I haven’t found any evidence that the Organic CMOS/OPF technology itself was sold or abandoned.In fact, Panasonic has continued publishing updates on the technology. Here’s a 2023 announcement improving the OPF sensor’s color reproduction. So while none of us know if it’ll ever end up in a Lumix camera, I don’t think it’s accurate to say it’s in “cold storage” @sanveer or that Panasonic sold it off. If anyone has a source that says otherwise, I’d genuinely like to read it.

Over the years I used to think about that publicised organic sensor, too, but I think since then, the Panasonic sensor work was sold off, wasn't it?

That sensor is probably in permanent cold storage. Panasonic could use a LOFIC sensor instead. That could easily add 2-3 stops of dynamic range. Rolling shutter doesn't have to be absent, but being controlled is good enough.

Found this guy — no idea if he is one of us EOSHD’ers : P but if not, it would be nice to see him here ; ) https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowingPro/videos Seems fairly enthusiastic : ) Fascinating collection of stuff to dig into, and a bit of variety among all the new releases. He’s a fan of the GH series too, with some lovely thoughts on a few cams, opinions, ideas and concepts many of us share here (brand-agnostic as well, which is always a plus in my book), and he’s also into medium format! Maybe not the kind of fancy channel people are used to seeing pop up there ; ) but that can actually be a good thing these days : D Pretty much gets my vote ;- ) @Parker I've just watched the full 6:13 video you shared with us. Thanks for that, I really enjoyed it. Pity you haven’t kept going with more stuff since then. What happened in the meantime? To borrow from your own thread title: why not? :- )

Amazing jump. One stop already means 2x light. Now imagine five stops!