Thanks! Pocketable, as in motorcycle jacket, is non-negotiable. I know I
can get more performance for less money in a larger package, but what I
need is a camera to stash in my jacket pocket. Several anticipated projects
require it. (Justification #1 for GAS <g>)
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I thought the RX10-II and RX100-IV use the same viewfinder system. As to
> the video capabilities, both are excellent. You would find nothing lacking
> in the RX10 of real worth.
>
> You would find the RX10 to be more comfy to video record with because the
> controls are designed for simultaneous adjustment of multiple parameters
> during live recording, whereas the RX100 allows you to adjust pretty much
> everything, but only one thing at a time. It's the nature of the beast. One
> has a lot of physical controls, the other has buttons and one ring to share
> functions.
>
> But to the original requirement of being pocketable, the RX100 is certainly
> the cat's meow. The sensor is just a hint smaller than 4/3, but the camera
> remains very compact and doesn't have controls getting snagged.
>
> I know that "high ISO" is the answer to everything now, but I'm just not
> wanting an all-in-one lens that is as dim as this one is at the long end.
>
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