Sony RX10 IV is a Paradox: Big, Fast, Slow, Small

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Killer tech now with phase detect AF, killer price point when you consider just what it would take to get the same or better image quality on a full frame - but to do the package full justice it needs a new menu system and improved ergos. [MORE BELOW]
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Gear reviewed:
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Gear used for the review:
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Sony FE 28mm f/2.0: bhpho.to/2wgwVcR
Sony E 50mm f/1.8: bhpho.to/2yeuZyK
Panasonic GH5: bhpho.to/2wi2J0Q geni.us/OCcig
Sigma 30mm f/1.4: bhpho.to/2whK3hR geni.us/cSxX
Sony UWP D-11 Wireless Bodypack Lav: bhpho.to/2ydln7e
Aputure Lightstorm C120t: bhpho.to/2whKubZ
Aputure Light Dome: bhpho.to/2yd9H4x geni.us/ijPl
iPhone 7+
Other products mentioned:
Nikon D5: bhpho.to/2whdaBP
Nikon D500: bhpho.to/2yekVWo
Nikkor AI-S600mm f/4s IF-ED: bhpho.to/2whrp9H
Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4e FL ED VR: bhpho.to/2ydqDaZ
Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4g ED VR II: bhpho.to/2whw6QL
Canon 1DX II: bhpho.to/2ydmwM4
Canon 7D II: bhpho.to/2yeiy6b
Canon EF 600mm f/4L II USM: bhpho.to/2wgWfzk
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM: bhpho.to/2yehjE3
Sony a9: bhpho.to/2ydzNVa
Sony a6000: bhpho.to/2yfmqUu
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4-5.6 G-Master: bhpho.to/2whHn3E
Leica 100-400mm f/3-6.3: bhpho.to/2vmDlFG geni.us/c9fia
Fuji XT-2: bhpho.to/2yd9I8D
Fuji 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6: bhpho.to/2whufvn
Sigma 150-600mm f/5.6-5.3 DG OS HSM (Canon EF): bhpho.to/2yewKfk
Edit suite (hardware):
Apple 27" 2017 iMac w/Retina 5K (Mid-2017), jacked: bhpho.to/2whuvKR
G-Tech G-Speed Shuttle XL: bhpho.to/2ydE5fc
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@Transterra55 6 лет назад

Get this guy a TV show!

@edwin18959 Год назад

I have had many camera gears, having the Sony Rx10 IV without doubt can say that piece of technology is the best camera ever.

@rizwanaly 5 лет назад

Usually long videos are boring, but I enjoyed every second of your video, you're a great narrator and have so much info about photography and cameras. Thank you.

@3BMEP 5 лет назад

Sajjad Aly Thank YOU!

@kathrynclark9921 4 года назад

Now that I have had my RX10IV for a year of birding & nature work I still am learning this awesome Sony. Easy to hike with in all situations. Enjoyed your review but after a demo of this camera in the field I had to have it. It fit my "keep it simple" requirement within a decent price range as I am having fun with photography in my retirement 😀

@Michael_Lak 3 года назад

Hello 2020 viewer. I’m getting one soon.

@francesmcmahon 3 года назад

Great to see a camera review with actual photos taken with it! Wonderful, entertaining and informative review. Thanks!

@MaddenScience 6 лет назад

Thanks for your video! I'm wondering what settings you recommend for filming flying owls? I'm working on a biology/biomimicry project involving owls. The flight chamber is a bit dark, so I'm going to try to light parts with soft boxes. Just wondering what settings you would use with the sony rx10 iv. Thanks!

@MaddenScience 6 лет назад

And trying to get the best possible slow motion footage.

@rainbowmerlin1 6 лет назад

always a delight to see these videos, with your very distinctive presentation style! Brilliant; entertaining and informative.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Martin Treacy Thank you so much!

@thadpeters 6 лет назад

This is the first video of yours that I have viewed. You are one impressive storyteller. Calm, commanding but kind of humble. You should be on television or perhaps an airline pilot on the speaker in an emergency.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

My flying skills are limited to small drones, but thank you. :)

@Algerie.Football.Officiel 6 лет назад

hello, what is the best settings to make beautiful sports photos at night? with this camera

@OfficiallyZOK 6 лет назад

I applaud you sir for introducing a new type of delivering a review..

@rfbowdenjr 2 года назад

do you recommend the LuMIX FZ2500 over the RX10IV? I am looking for a decent camera for day to day shooting and for taking on vacations. I am not a pro photographer. Thanks for your input.

@Ildskalli 6 лет назад

Hi Hugh, there's one question that has been driving me mad, and I sincerely hope you can answer it: how does the viewfinder behave during bursts? I'm a current RX10M3 owner, and the worst part of the camera for me is its slow, 5 FPS burst that has a 'slideshow effect', meaning it stops live view and just projects the last picture taken. Is this any better on the M4? Thanks in advance.

@kennethchartrand4251 4 года назад

I just subscribed to this channel about a couple weeks ago. Love the narrative and breakdown. I used to own a Canon 7D and I had so much glass and since I travel a lot I decided to purchase an Lumix FZ1000 Bridge camera. I have amazing photos of Russia, Estonia and Denmark with the FZ1000. We are in 2020 and Lumix has not really updated their Bridge line since a few years with the last one being the FZ2500. I’m presently debating to go back to glass with an XT4 or wait for Lumix or Sony to come out with a RX10 mkV. This is an amazing channel and I have limited my photo channels to 3 people (3BMaE, Peter McKinnon, Chris from DPreview). Your delivery Hugh is amazing. Ive been watching a lot of your videos lately (for obvious reasons). You and Claudia stay safe in these time. Take care.

@Nitrogenetiks 6 лет назад

Do you think i can use that camera for some semi- profesional works? Like sports photography on poor light? Or sensor is a problem? I am really interested on the possiblities of this camera for all situations but maybe sensor is not enough for a kind of pro works

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

J V if you want to shoot sports professionally in poor light (though most professional stadiums are well lit), this is NOT the camera for you. You will want 2.8 telephoto lenses with the highest performing full frame sensors and AF systems like the ones in the Sony a9.

@capt.proton5041 2 года назад

with the 960fps can you film bullets fired from a gun?? what extra equipment would you need?

@Reyfox1 6 лет назад

Loved the Soupy Sales comment at the end! That was hysterical back then when he said it... all those kids doing what he said! I can imagine what frustration the parents had!

@sashdown22 6 лет назад

great vid thanks and interesting delivery! could I ask what camera and setting did you use to take the face on, was it 1080? Also in the jazz bar, was that 1080 and therefore the enhanced steadyshot? It looked too smooth to be 4k with the lesser steadyshot.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

sashdown22 Jazz bar WAS 4K! Talking head (me) is GH5.

@NelsonMunizRosario 3 года назад

Sorry, you said that it was time-consuming to change from 4K to 1080P in the menu display, but why didn't you program one of the 3 program function buttons to do it for you?

@strangeparadox8106 6 лет назад

How will it do for a semi-pro shooting still weddings and events? Will the camera do well in low lighting? The video of the jazz musicians looked good in the lower light conditions, but will stills look as good, thanks?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Strange Paradox Check out my video comparing RX10 III, a6300 and FS5, then tell me what you think!

@richardvalenti5220 6 лет назад

Thanks for this review, Its got me thinking. If price was the same what would you go for RX10 MK4 or A6500 with SEL18200 (I figured the Crop on the 200mm with clear image zoom equal 600mm f/10 Equivalent)

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Great hypothetical! I think I'd actually get the RX10 iv: 1) I already have an a6300 so have interchangeable lens options when I want real speed and shallow DOF when distances are limited; 2) the extra field of view of the RX10 iv at the wide end matters to me; 3) while I've not used the 18-200 (I assume you mean not the PZ version), it rates poorly on dxomark (which I've found to be reliable, with caveats) while my eye rates the RX10 zoom highly for what it is; 4) I found the touch implementation to be better on the RX IV; 5) the a6500 doesn't have a headphone jack; and 6) I prefer the ergos of the RX! Of course, YMMV.

@allthingswildlifeyt1218 6 лет назад

Hey mate i have a question. Im going to be starting a RU-vid channel soon where i go into the outback in search of all our awesome Aussie animals. I was going to get a gh5 and put a 14-140mm lens on it but now I'm not shure. After all that 960fps slo-mo is needed for some of the shots i want to get. And the minimum focus of 1 inch will come in use and its cheeper by $800. How dose the camera compare to the gh5 in terms of quality and colour? Which do you recommend? Also i want a mic that can have my voice sound clear when im handling an animal from maximum 5m away and i want the mic to be able to pic up noise from behind the camera so that the camera man can ask me questions about the animal. What mic do you recommend?

@GaryBeilby 6 лет назад

Hiya All Things Wildlife, I'm with you there. :-) Bottom line, there is no one camera that will do everything that you want. However the RX10 is going to be a very effective mainstay. I think the GH5 actually has better video quality marginally - but it is too subtle to outweigh the high frame rate and zoom range power. I pair it with a 70D (plus 1.4 prime, macro prime, and 10-22mm zoom for timelapse and selfie vid), a Mavic Pro drone and a couple of GoPros. This all fits in one backpack and covers an incredibly vast range of wildlife doco filming requirements. I love my kit a lot. I also want to run a RU-vid channel where I go in search of Aussie animals. Actually I kind of already do. I just do too many other things to make it work. Don't do too many other things.

@allthingswildlifeyt1218 6 лет назад

Gary Beilby thanks for the reply i think i going to go with the sony rx10 mk1v. Just looked at your channel then and it looks awesome. You have got a new sub :)

@jonitan76 6 лет назад

Nikon a900 is cheap

@markbennett5615 6 лет назад

Thank you for the informed and detailed review - I own an RX10 mk3 and as a small, light, do-it-all walk around it's been great for both stills and video. The only thing that lets it down has been the auto-focus. It might be time for an upgrade :-)

@netmaster78 6 лет назад

I´d love to see those 1" haters carrying their FF gear from 24mm to 600mm lenses all day long :-) i currently own mark3 of the RX10 series and what you get is amazing. Before anyone asks, yes, i also own APS-C and Full Frame, but i use 1" 95% of the time!

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

netmaster78 Good point!

@GaryBeilby 6 лет назад

I'm with you netmaster78. I hauled around my 7D (& then 70D) and 100-400mmL for a very long time. Not only is it heavy and backpack consuming, but its stabilisation simply doesn't work effectively in video (fine for stills). I do still use the 70D - when I need my fast primes, or for timelapse, but my RX10 mk3 totally obsoletes the SLR combo for wildlife video. However, the Mark3's one big failing is that shitty autofocus. I have lost many shots because the focus is so crap. I really wish I had this Mark4. I also use the 70D whenever I need reliable face focus! (interviews, selfie etc) TBMAEP is totally right about the clumsy control and menu system. There are custom function buttons, so why can't I assign one to allow me to switch from 4k@25 to 1080p@100? Stoopid! Perhaps I will upgrade when the Mark5 is released having heeded TBMAEP's good advice! :-)

@MS-gn4gl 6 лет назад

I personally prefer the control availability of some of the fujis but I'm totally with you on the size. I can put an x-t20 with a couple of lenses in about the same space this camera would occupy and I'm a happy camper carrying it on me ANYWHERE, including long hikes where I'm already having to lug camping gear too.

@hmd7oceans 6 лет назад

Excellent video. I have the Rx10 i and ii and will now likely go for the iv. I've loved the image quality and convenience and have been frustrated by complexity of use. The new autofocus and lens versatility tip the scale in favor of the iv. Love your humor and spot on commentary.

@thefuzzynomad6786 6 лет назад

Do you know whether the RX10 IV outputs 10-bit over HDMI? I know it does 4:2:2 over HDMI, but I can't find any specs on the bit-depth.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

The Fuzzy Nomad it does not.

@thefuzzynomad6786 6 лет назад

Disappointing, but not surprising. Here's hoping for 10-bit on the RX10 V! Thanks :)

@johnevans6451 6 лет назад

Could you do a comparison with the LUMIX FZ-2000/2500? Many thanks

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

John Evans Wanted to compare the 2500 to the III, but with the IV it seems to me it’s pretty simple, reducing to priorities: PDAF, multi interface hot shoe, longer telephoto reach and arguably better digital zoom, higher burst rate, 40% more pixels on rear LCD on the one hand (pick the Sony), vs. price, ergonomics/menu, unlimited recording, flippy screen, 10-bit 4:2:2 out, optical AND electronic IS, longer battery life, and built-in ND on the other (pick the Panny). Do you feel differently?

@lucasbrea212 6 лет назад

I really like your reviews your style is unique, nice job, amazing all-around camera for traveling and sports

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Thanks, Lucas!

@AddictionFlyer 4 года назад

Loved the video. Thank you! Do you know if a MKV is coming out with your observations on how to perfect it?

@3BMEP 4 года назад

Unfortunately, I have no special knowledge of their product plans or strategy.

@kbruff2010 5 лет назад

Great narration, and lighting and sound.

@stevehageman6785 Год назад

You make a really good video, well done. Cheers. :-)

@georgenorris2657 6 лет назад

Very useful review thank you!

@Slow_Horse 4 года назад

Just bought mine after a succession of LUMIX and Canon bridge cameras going back to 2006 and a Nikon D7200 + Tamron 150-600 and all I can say is - AMAZING! 🤩🥳😎

@CurtisWarnasch 4 года назад

Does anyone know if the RX10 v will be coming soon in 2020. i really hate to waste $1700.00 and the new one come out.

@theoldhobbit3640 3 года назад

2021 and this model is still selling..... I have just placed an order for mine despite there being talk of an upgrade RX coming soon, I don't care, this one is now within my budget while the newer one will likely be out of reach. Thank you for your very informative review and for taking the time to share......

@3BMEP 3 года назад

Enjoy!

@Spawn674 5 лет назад

Between the Nikon P900 or Sony DSC-RX10M4 which is better? What is the image quality?

@3BMEP 5 лет назад

Crow T Robot I don’t know the P900, sorry.

@MrNYCman530 6 лет назад

Just upgraded to the RX10 lV. Looking forward to the improved auto focus and frame rates. I have Lightroom for Raw, but when I want to upload a zoo album on Facebook, I generally use JPEG extra fine. So in creative mode, what would be the optimal settings for wildlife as far as sharpness, contrast, and saturation are concerned? And would Standard be better than Neutral or Vivid?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

RufusLeakin First: congrats - and enjoy. Next: scene characteristics, personal taste, audience characteristics, ambition, and display/viewing characteristics rule here. Just came back last night from a multi day shoot with the a7R III during which I was blown away by Capture One and RAW even when working with properly exposed images - I’m done with LR. If you and/or your audience don’t need 10/10ths image quality and dynamic range and you’re shooting colorful birds, for example, vivid can be a great workflow short cut. But there’s just no substitute for experimentation at this stage in which you draw your own conclusions. I don’t mean to generalize, but because it’s FB (which implies relatively small image size and close viewing distance for general audiences), you MAY want to bake in not only vivid color, but high sharpness and contrast. However, I personally prefer shooting JPEG plus RAW, neutral or standard (I haven’t noticed a difference, and the settings appear the same to me) so that I can work an image when I have greater ambition for it - while preserving small file sizes and punchy images for easy upload and casual viewing when I’m happy with it straight out of the camera. Let me know how your experimenting goes!

@MrNYCman530 6 лет назад

Okay, thanks for the hints.

@Michael_Lak 3 года назад

An hour later I finally finished reading the comments. It gives a good feel for the camera.

@AllenFreemanMediaGuru 5 лет назад

Hello FN button! Takes you to your customized most used/needed settings! Now, back to shooting.

@richardtargett4128 5 лет назад

Allen Freeman Bingo! Set your camera up to your requirements and the FN button is all you need for more then 90% of your shooting.

@intertvonline1917 5 лет назад

Another thing that shotter button can be programmed to start the video.. :)

@anastav6915 6 лет назад

Hello and great video!Can you please provide some info on the camera gear of your main video(starts from 2:00)? The detail of this camera kills my eyes and i LOVE it.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

anast dime Glad you like it! As always, the gear we use is listed below the video!

@yemenhar 6 лет назад

Nailed it. Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

yemenhar Glad you found it so - thank you!

@stranger5746 6 лет назад

Thank You for another informative and entertaining review..

@aftabbabar6623 6 лет назад

you have convinced me to buy this camera. Totally amazed by the jazz video and the details you captured in relatively low light condition. I like small compact cameras for my travel needs but this camera is what i should have. Thanks for the detailed review. Aftab

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

aftab Babar Glad to be of service! Let me know how you like it.

@GrummanIsComin 5 лет назад

HOLY MOLY, you have a great ability of speech and teaching! Great review!!! I WANT A RX10 IV!

@3BMEP 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@GrummanIsComin 5 лет назад

You’re welcome ... GUESS WHAT? I bought a RX10 iv AND LOVE IT!!!

@3BMEP 5 лет назад

MLJ Shell I’m delighted for you - enjoy!

@terrybrooks395 6 лет назад

Thanks for your detailed review What is the frame rate and buffer size when shooting in RAW ? RAW is essential in my opinion when dealing with the inherent lack of dynamic range from a 1 inch sensor, I get some stunning results from my Nikon 1 J5 combined with the aftermarket lenses they make for them which are the sharpest lenses I've used on any camera and I do use APS-C and FF cameras

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Terry Brooks Great question and point. I didn't check for three reasons: 1) I've found that with brand new cameras that haven't officially yet hit the market my programs can't read their RAW files (this has happened with Sony and Panasonic most recently); 2) after shooting the a9'and experiencing the buffer issue first hand, I shortened my bursts and assumed I'd have to wait anyway (this is an important point: if you're going to spray, don't' pray - pick your moment and live with the buffer clearing afterward, which happened to work perfectly for the bird flights); and 3) after reviewing the earlier Mark III, I knew I wanted to spend most of my time with AF. But again, you raise excellent points. Next time I get my hands on one...

@Ildskalli 6 лет назад

240+ frames in JPEG, 110+ frames in raw. It can still put 5 seconds of burst out and yeah, just like you, I shoot raw exclusively with my RX10M3 - the sensor just doesn't have that much latitude (although it does better than the J5).

@jeffmc306 6 лет назад

Yes! I remember Soupy Sales - sent him a crayon drawing when I was a kid that he showed on the air! Thanks for your great reviews about all the different camera gear. Your style of talking to the camera makes the viewer feel like you're talking directly to them. Keep up the great work.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Jeff McCaffrey Just watched him talk about his suspension in a 1993 vid. Pretty funny! And - thanks for the encouragement.

@jeffmc306 6 лет назад

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions I'll have to look for that interview. Those were simpler times! Changing the subject, I just got the RRS L-Plate for my GH5. Well thought-out and fits like a glove. Have you tried the firmware upgrade? Wondering what your thoughts are on any focus improvements.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Haven't gotten to the firmware upgrade yet -- editing up the ying-yang. RRS makes high quality stuff - I have a bunch of their plates, including their L-plate for my a6300. But instead of getting their plate for the GH5, I'm looking at full cages. But I DO have things to say about the GH5 AF. Stay tuned...

@melissal.5199 6 лет назад

Which camera do you use for filming yourself? It looks so sharp, amazing. Please somebody let me know

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Melissa de Bruin We always list the gear we use in the “SHOW MORE” section below the video. We used the Sony a6300 with a Sony E 50/1.8 for the last year or so, but since April our go-to camera has been the Panasonic GH5, typically with Sigma 30/1.4. Of course, the opening few minutes at Sony HQ was shot with...an iPhone 7 Plus. :)

@melissal.5199 6 лет назад

amazing. thanks for your reaction!!

@ubarhd1 6 лет назад

Another great informative and interesting video thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Appreciate the kind words!

@adrianpocea2287 6 лет назад

I was missing your wonderful presence and subtle humor, associated with a no nonsense review. Great job, Hugh. Tempted to buy one just to have it all the time, and then for paid gigs just rent if they are rare. If you have consistently paid gigs, any equipment is covered in two or three of them. Any system competitive for weddings, fashion, product or corporate video or photo shouldn't go above 10k these days.

@VisualizeHealing 3 года назад

I love your reviews and videos. Thanks for posting them. I have a question. I have a Fuji x-t4 (just upgraded!) with a 35mm, a 16-80mm, 80mm, 55-200 and a 50-140. I need more distance for wildlife and am looking at the 100-400 OR the Sony RX10 IV. I'm in my 70's so I both don't want to lug around anything heavy (which is why I switched to Fuji) and I don't want to have to learn a lot of new settings. I respect and trust you opinion and hope you have a moment to respond. Thank you kindly.

@3BMEP 3 года назад

The RX10 IV will be much easier for you, and as long as you don’t make very large prints or ignore the general rule of thumb of 1.5-2.5x times the diagonal for viewing, you’ll be fine. But if you’re already taking all that Fuji Kit, I’d go 100-400 after first selling the 55-200 and either the 16-80 or 50-140, maybe picking up the 16/1.4 and 56/1.2 instead. Lighter, faster...

@somewheredifferent 3 месяца назад

Do you read of an auto queue? Or are you just shooting from the hip?

@EJSVARZ 5 лет назад

hi, the rx iv has more zoom then the fz2500?

@Fedorevsky 5 лет назад

Yes, the Panasonic has up to 480mm the Sony has up to 600mm. However the Panasonic goes to 720mm via crop when shooting 4k video. The zoom mechanism on the Panasonic is much smoother than the Sony as well and looks much more cinematic when used for video.

@josephbohme7917 6 лет назад

WAIT A DARN MINUTE-- What IF? You put a 300mm lens on a big full frame and crop the picture to the same screen area- what would we see side by side MR 3 BLIND MEN & elephant? Hmmm, could you demonstrate that? I have a RX MK 2 and very curious. Might have to shoot in 4k and downsize to 1080p, dunno the end, of the go round, but maybe you can.

@wngimageanddesign9546 6 лет назад

600mm..... you left out us lunartics! But then again, I've already surpassed the 600mm focal length and pursuing the Moon with a 1000mm f/10. :-P Photography can be one hell of a mistress to be obsessed with. Another great video!

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

wNG iMAGE aND dESIGN My apologies :)

@CentralFloridaOutdoors 6 лет назад

I received mine a couple a days ago and it is incredibly sharp and fast and the only thing that is missing is the ability to get shallow depth of field and ultra wide angle shots. It appears to struggle a bit with close up focusing at 600mm but the hit rate is almost 100% shooting surfing at 600mm. Serious photographers will still need a interchangeable lens camera around the house for those shots but you will only need a couple of lens for those specialty shots and not a expensive body. There is no Bokeh unless you are super close and zoomed in to 500mm. The only way to get separation for a portrait would be to use off camera flash with a high shutter speed. Good news is you can sync flash at full power at 1/4000 sec.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

+Sounds like you made a great choice. Ich think you’ve hit the nail on the head re DOF and the value of a second ILC body. Would love to see your stuff!

@scottag0 6 лет назад

Great video. I'm looking forward to trying out the RX10M4. Did you know you can switch between video modes with the mode dial on the left of the viewfinder? Also, you can assign movie to start with the trigger, but you have to be in movie mode.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Scott Greiff You’re saying you CAN trigger video from the shutter release?

@scottag0 6 лет назад

"Movie w/ shutter You can start or stop recording movies by pressing the shutter button, which is bigger and easier to press than the MOVIE (Movie) button." This can only be done, however, when the camera is in [Movie] mode or during High Frame Rate shooting.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Scott Greiff I didn’t notice that while I had the camera - I know this is doable on the a7R III, however.

@he15rgp81 6 лет назад

Really Enjoyable with fully understandable terms video "Sir" Many Thanks, I have Per Ordered the Sony Rx10 IV

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

HE15 RGP Enjoy!

@he15rgp81 6 лет назад

I am really looking forward to the Sony RX10 IV arriving soon, After time with the RX10 III. I feel the updates in the Mark 4 Will add to my pleasure with my street photography. I am used to the sony menus which is a plus for me personally but I do understand the mass burning desire for a new menu system. One thing I really enjoy is the Wi-If linking of the RX10 Line with my Apple iphone, iPad Pro and IMac 27" 5k running Capture One for Sony Cameras.

@he15rgp81 6 лет назад

I meat to add Hugh I viewed this summery Of The Sony Rx10 IV on my Apple 5k 27" iMac Your Video in 4k Is Mind Blowing but at 8.42 to 8.45 seconds show the auto focus in the Sony RX10 IV at its bests as the Shirt snapped into focus It was like going from a black and white TV to Color , like going from 625 lines on a TV Tv to Full blown 4k. You Test was mind Blowing and Only Confirmed Why I and So Many others who have hell a RX 10 in there hands Know this Mark 4 Is A Game Changer In the World OF Digital Cameras As It Will Be To My Life when It Arrives. Again Thank You For Sharing Your Thoughts with Us. the Views who Are Moved By Your Honest Review. Kind Regards Sir . Raymond G Psaila

@he15rgp81 6 лет назад

Well Today the 2nd Of October 2017 at 1.00pm Uk Time My new Sony RX10 M4 Arrived from www.Jessops.com . £1948.00 Inc VAT & 3 years Warranty and Accidental Damage Cover (the cost of which was £149.00 On Its own) And Free Next working Day shipping, Yes it Was Shipped at 00.40am Last Saturday, Uk Mail Ltd do not work Sundays Here In the Uk . Well Hugh, you were so right What A Stunning Update. To the RX10 M3 which by the Way Hugh, I bought one new only 4 weeks ago Online From John Lewis here in the UK for £1399.00 plus the cost of added care and damage cover. Needless to say It Went back and for A Full Refund * hours after it arrive as SONY Announced The Release Of The New RX10 M4 . Thank God For Sony's Upgrade Thank You To For Your Stunning 4k Video here On RU-vid which I Have seen more times than is best to admit. So Today 20 Days Before the official release date In SONY's Own RU-vid presentation Video in which the Stated the release date as the 22nd Of October 2017 I am sat typing to a Man I truly Respect To Say Thank You For The Time you took to make the Above Review, Taking time to e mail me with your Stunning understand at to my situation ( I know I did not say About Owning RX10 M3 ) WOW ! WOW! WOW! All You Said Was True, How You Explain It Was Stunning, The saving compared To a DSLR really should not compare But For Me As I Am, Where I am In Life At The Age Of 62. It's Too Mucking Fuch, I am In Love with An Rx10 m4 AND ITS MINE And ITS HERE in Media City in the City Of Salford UK

@StaffViet2009 6 лет назад

Can i print large with this camera?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

+HaiNam Nguyen Depends how you define large; viewing distance; audience; and the actual, particular image. I have no problem printing A3+ prints (13” x 19”) taken with an iPhone 7+; Apple has no problem taking up entire bill boards with photos taken by iPhones; I had no problem printing six foot tall images of dancers caught mid-leap taken with the original 4 megapixel Canon 1D which graced the windows of a local ballet studio for years; and the sensor in the RX10 IV is dramatically better than both of them. :)

@BlackIjs 6 лет назад

Wish this had been ready in the spring/summer.

@vgabrie 6 лет назад

Thank you, very informative..

@maskirovka77 6 лет назад

One other characteristic that puts me off on this camera --which is a really fantastic package overall-- is that the buffer takes a long time to clear as I understand. But I've twice gotten pretty good results with model II and III predecessors (rented for events where SLRs aren't allowed), so I'm sure I will be renting this one as well in the future.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

maskirovka77 fair enough!

@loudpanzer 6 лет назад

Been using the rx10 mkII for years for video on the side. I suppose I just put up with the menus, but I cannot say how much frustration I've had with the contrast AF and moving my AF point without a touch screen. Owning Panasonic and then Fuji was a huge eye opener- however the sheer usability is incredible, and the rx10 has been the camera I constantly can rely on. Now that I know I perfer video the new PXW-z90 with the rx10 IV's PDAF is probably the route I will take, internal ND, constant f2.8 zoom- though the sheer reach of the 600mn and value... I'm going to have to get one regardless. Great video.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

loudpanzer let me know how you like the z90!

@99unclebob 6 лет назад

great video,i own an A77 mk 2 and love it with an assortment of lenses ,I had no idea that an x10 mk4 had anywhere near these abilities,I wished i had this in 2015 on my backpack trip through Yosemite,it would have saved me at least 12 lbs in gear and fatigue and would have been able to carry it on a small case weather proof case, i will look into this one for sure,I have been thinking of upgrading to a A7 MK3

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Bob Church I know of a Nat Geo photographer whose kit consisted of an a6300 or a6500 and an RX-10. If they’re good enough for him (fascinating, right?). We’ll be posting a new video on the a7 iii tomorrow...

@lotrlks 6 лет назад

Thanks for the review. Im thinking about buying the Rx10 mark 4 or the Pana fz2500/2000, but its very hard to deside.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Leif Kenneth Svaasand Great value, but can’t touch the IV’s AF. If you can live without AF and ultimate focal length, get the Panny - otherwise, RX IV

@Nitrogenetiks 6 лет назад

Do you think that is posible tu use that camera as a second support equipment but for sports? i mean that specs of this camera...are huge but how is the final result with that sensor? i mean 1inch sensor is not enough to do some kinds of work but to get good pictures for social networks and some newpapers and more... is more than enough? even the price to be a bridge camera is quite expensive. You can get the sony rx100V for 800 euro easy and the only difference is the lent that... for sure is a unique lent 24-600 2.4-4 is freaking awesome. but my question is about sensor and poor light

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

J V Poor light becomes problematic, because you want high shutter speed which will drive up ISO. Still, for FB and smaller images on the web, 6400 is definitely doable.

@raymondcook8364 Год назад

Thank you for posting a very positive and down to earth user friendly video of the Sony RX10 M IV camera. I just got mine and today was my first use of it for wildlife photography. My settings weren't perfect but it is a learning process. My question to you and the viewers is: How can I see if my image stabilizer is turned on? I have gone through all the settings and can't find image stabilizer. Thank you.

@valuecreator2030 4 месяца назад

Have you manage to find the settings? :)

@jeffro3273 6 лет назад

The RX10 MIV sounds compelling, but it will be hard to consider, since the RX10 M II I bought in Sept 2015 failed me three times, needing repairs. Good thing I spent the $250 for 3 years of coverage, because at $400 a pop to repair it, it would have ended up in the trash by now. It just failed me for the third time on a trip to Olympic Ntl Park. All the buttons on the back just stop working. It still turns on and off, and takes pictures at whatever I have it set at - a true point and shoot camera, for $1300. How long will the Mark IV last? And what will I do when it fails me for the 4th time, after my warranty runs out? Pretty expensive paperweight.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Jeff Nye What a poor experience. Was this a Somy warranty! Did you reach out to Sony directly?

@wikedwhich1 4 года назад

who is the guy he mentioned at the end? Nino??

@kbruff2010 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video.

@MrNYCman530 6 лет назад

Is the image stabilization identical to the RX10 lll or is it an improvement?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

RufusLeakin I'm not aware of any improvement in that department, but I confess this is not a complete answer. I'll ask Sony and let you know what they say.

@MrNYCman530 6 лет назад

Okay, thanks!

@Ildskalli 6 лет назад

The algortihms were improved, even though the mechanism is the same. Some reviewers have said that the improvement at the long end is substantial.

@yemenifoodchannel 6 лет назад

gunna have to come back to see the HQ version, 360 is not cutting it.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Yemeni Food Channel agreed!

@mgambard 6 лет назад

Great video, sir! Love your in-depth, objective description. I am at a crossroads in my photographic journey, per se. I recently returned from a travel trip, and after spending a week lugging around my entire arsenal of DSLR gear, I am contemplating selling it all off and "downsizing" to a bridge camera. I am currently a hobbyist shooter, doing mainly urban landscapes /travel shots mostly. I shoot with a Canon T4i and usually my Sigma 18-200 stabilized lens. I also have the marvelous Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II L lens, which is my pride and joy, but on a crop-sensor camera, it's not very often I get to use it. For wide-angle, I use a Tokina 12-24mm, which is ok. My kit is rounded out with the requisite "nifty 50", which speaks for itself. My question to you, is...what, in your opinion, would I be losing by dumping it all in favor of this new Sony? I know I'll never gain back the DOF of shooting at 2.8 @ 200mm, but is that all? thanks in advance for your thoughts!

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

You'd be giving up an awful a LOT of weight (yay) and shallow depth of field (boo) and some field of view at the wide end (hmm) but the little 1"sensor in the RX10 Mk IV is arguably as good or better than the one you have right now. You might give up one stop of low light performance, but both are not designed for low light, so if you've been happy thus far with the T4i in that department -- I'm guessing you're not shooting much there, or else you're using a slow shutter speed to keep the ISO down low -- I don't think you'd really notice the difference. You'd gain superior AF, frame rates, burst rates, 4K recording, tremendous flexibility and compact dimensions (I'm probably leaving out a few things). Since the T4i isn't worth much used, my advice would be to keep it and the nifty fifty/plastic fantastic and sell of your other glass to cover as much of the purchase price as possible so that you can always do shallow DOF in a pinch. BUT: my first advice is to try it before you buy it. It's easy for me to write these things from who-knows-how-far-away without knowing you or your work, so it's important to take the extra step thus minimizing the likelihood of buyer's remorse. Or buy one first at Amazon, B&H (yes, I have affiliate links at both) or any other place that also have excellent no-questions asked return policies. Let me know what you decide!

@chaitanyav6599 6 лет назад

Unable to buy due to no flip out to front screen

@tamasvarga67 6 лет назад

Great review. Only if Sony would make user friendly cameras I would buy one. The quirks that you showed reminded me why I sold my RX100IV and it seems things hasn’t changed in Sony land. The longest spec sheet, amazing features but crap usability/ergonomics/menu system which almost made me smash my RX100IV against the wall couple of times. Let see if they improve on the basics by the time RX10 VIII will come out. I will be waiting...

@jan-martinulvag1953 4 года назад

is it true that the image quality of the Nikon X50 is much better?

@ancientfishing 6 лет назад

Yeah, with its sensor size, I can't really see anyone making use of the 24fps or the a9's AF system. Its also much more expsensive than other Point and Snaps, so you can't really compare it to them. You can compare it with the A7II with a kit lens because its about the same price.

@DaveHaynie 5 лет назад

I took mine to a four day music festival last June and took about 7200 shots. I don't know about 24fps necessarily, but the ability to just shoot with a long clear lens in a situation in which dozens of things are changing rapidly, making or breaking your shot, it was day and night over my previous festival setup.

@billygalk3327 2 года назад

Greetings from the future (2022). This cam still seems to be the best allrounder. Just orderd the rx10iv. I‘m happy with my iPhone13pro as an allways with me cam, but I miss a big zoom

@valuecreator2030 4 месяца назад

Hello from the future too~ how’s the RX10IV doing for you a year later? I’m about to order my own.

@martinschnell6044 6 лет назад

One idea regarding the "capture quadrant" (see ~20:40): I like this idea! To minimize area requirements and avoiding another button, why not combine this with the on/off-switch: off -> single shot -> multi shot -> slow burst -> fast burst? Multi shot could be configurable for some bracketing-option or for taking several frames at a single press of the shutter release button.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Martin Schnell I like it!

@stevehill3782 5 лет назад

I don't know why reviewers bang on about loss of ND when the cam has a thread for glass, definitely a prob on a RX100 but not on 10. Better to have mentioned lack of USB 3.0 and WIFI /AC don't know why so many camera makers are still shipping models without the latest connectivity. You rightly mention lack of dual SD card slots - plenty of room on the RX10 but a work around would be USB 3 or WIFI/AC dumping your card to a tablet in a coffee break is doable but with USB 2 WIFI /N you would need an extended lunch break! You rightly criticise menus - they all freak me out! But you didn't herald, praise the addition of the "My Menu" feature. Spending a few hours one evening struggling through the menus and adding items you know you will use to the My Menu is splendid. Thanks guys will keep watching and may buy this one as first bridge from travel zooms - Peeping Tom luv it!

@sandyp123 6 лет назад

I love listening to all your reviews. While this one was enlightening, you didn't mention the Memory option where you can store your settings in M1, M2, or M3 in the camera's internal memory or M1 through M4 to a memory on the sd card.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Sandra Personette Thanks for contributing!

@garylantaigne16 6 лет назад

Have you ever looked at the fz2500. great video on the rx10 4

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Gary Lantaigne I liked it, but the phase detect on the ‘IV makes all the difference from my perspective. YMMV!

@elielredstone7882 6 лет назад

how would you compare this to the A6500?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Eliel Redstone Check out my comparo of the RX10 III vs a6300!

@craigehr 6 лет назад

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions

@johnwilcox7826 6 лет назад

in the comments section I think some people are confusing the light gathering capability of a lens with depth of field in terms of F stops for example an F4 lens on a 35 mm camera and F4 on a 1 inch camera will gather the same amount of light that is the whole point of defining F stops The depth of Field will change proportionately to the crop factor

@Ildskalli 6 лет назад

No, that's not how it works. The f-number is simply the focal length divided by the effective iris. It's a number that was invented to equalize exposures between different lenses on a same format - not to compare different format sizes. For that one needs to use the total light theory and compare only the effective aperture diameter.

@PortofinoArts 2 года назад

Amazing !

@37Dion 6 лет назад

Well truly with that Rx10 mark foe yes foe really is about that great glass and the reach in small form factor with excellent burst and Sony's beautiful sensors it really does hit a sweet spot doesn't it...

@vadims9200 4 года назад

Review is the awesome thank you man!!!!!

@3BMEP 4 года назад

🙏🏻😊

@einsteindrieu 2 года назад

This guys pretty cool !!!😎😎

@jayaslekar 6 лет назад

Hi m planning to buy this Rx10IV but also just announced sony AX-700 handycam is making me confused because it will record HLG HDR directly. so no post processing to create HDR which i don't know how to from slogs. what do you think? Can RX10IV give good video results as sony handycam AX-700? My purpose travel logging and rarely wildlife but on the level of enthusiast not pro.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Jay Aslekar 'AmProVenturer' you might really like the AX700 very much - longer battery life, flippy screen -- shares sensor and tech with RX10 IV, but has a more finely graded AF ramp. Not sure what the difference is in real life -- haven't yet looked at the footage I was able to shoot. Take a look at my Z150 review to get an idea about these new models.

@jayaslekar 6 лет назад

Saw your z150 rw, interesting. But I would like to see your review of ax700. 29mm is problematic for me as 24mm seems perfect to give feeling of beong in the scene.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Jay Aslekar 'AmProVenturer' unfortunately, if you really love 24mm, I understand completely - and agree with you.

@eicarshiva 6 лет назад

Wait for few more days none of them are good. Not having 422, 4k60fps are not worth the pricing.

@jayaslekar 6 лет назад

hmm, I know 422 will make difference while grading specially when stretching it out. But I don't want to go to that level of grading just trim/join to make story/vlog. So 420 is ok for me. Now i doubt 60fps is required or not bcos then you will require atleast 50% more bitrate. like 150mbps. 30 fps at 100mbps which is right now should resolve artifacts caused by lower frame rate i think. Only for action scenes like birding will have to go to 1080/60fps i think.

@gregorynp 3 года назад

Want one but is the V around the corner?

@BiggeDink 5 лет назад

You can get the equivalent of over 800mm with the Nikon 1 J5, FT1 adapter, and Nikon DX 70-300mm lens. The auto focus works well and the lens is remarkably sharp. You can get the whole setup used for $500 to $700. No EVF, but a 1" sensor. About half the weight of the RX10 iv (which I own).

@3BMEP 5 лет назад

BiggeDink Good input, thanks!

@zombiewoof5257 4 года назад

For an amateur like me the RX10M4 is an amazing camera. Pity about the complex menu and the non-flippy screen indeed, they could learn from Canon in that regard.

@davidmurray5926 Год назад

Tilt screen rules. Side hinged is too slow and conspicuous.

@trekOCLVone 5 лет назад

The RX10 IV is still going strong in 2019. I just bought one.

@trekOCLVone 5 лет назад

Also trying out a closeout Sony HVL-F60M External Flash (50% off)

@ahmedrashed78 4 года назад

I'm thinking of one, just worried they will release a new model before end of the year, been 2 years already

@trekOCLVone 4 года назад

@@ahmedrashed78 Well - I thought through what the Mark IV offered as it is sold today. And with the Price now $100 less at $1598 I decided to buy in now. The next model of the RX10 will retail for over $1700 probably $1900 and I just think with the Mark IV providing a fast long zoom and 24 frames per second I don't need any more camera. I'm learning how to use the Mark IV. It is a technological work of art. I bought a top end flash unit sony RM60 which is on clearance for 1/2 price. The combo is good enough.

@ishanr8697 4 года назад

I want one, but it's too pricey for me.

@MattAngiono 4 года назад

Push it up to 2020.... got mine last week and LOVE IT! I have a dslr, but the video capabilities of this are unreal.... Hfr is where it's at! Probably 90% of what I am doing with it is now over 240 fps.... And if I need autofocus I still get 120 fps! I haven't tried shooting many stills yet, but i'm psyched for that too

@raygeary1698 6 лет назад

Great points I shoot Fuji but have a rx10 my 3 too love if

@gta4naminamimod 6 лет назад

Is the sound recorded in the club with the cameras mic or external mic?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Eyez Media camera!

@gta4naminamimod 6 лет назад

Oh very good quality! I wanted to ask you your opinion. I shoot usually car related videos that includes fast movements and lots of slow motion (like 120-250fps) so which one of these cameras I should choose Sony RX10 III, Sony RX10 IV, Panasonic GH4 or Panasonic GH5. I prefer cheaper options. Show which I should choose and why? I would be so glad if you could help me :) ps. I use stabilizer with the camera.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Eyez Media Depends (sorry!): RX10 IV has best AF by far and has higher frame rates for slow mo; GH5 will give you best IQ, lens flexibility - and will, I suspect, be easier to use on gimbal and operate in less light with faster glass.

@gta4naminamimod 6 лет назад

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions oh well then! Thank you! One more question is there noticeable differences between gh5 or rx10iv in crop like dark shots. And one thing you forgot to say in yout video how does the sonys software work? Can you change like 1080p to 4k with phone?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Eyez Media They will be close in low light because while the GH5 has the larger sensor, the RX10iv has superior (next gen) sensor technology. As for remote software: Sony has just upped their game, but I didn't bother looking at it - was too busy shooting. :) I do need to check that out.

@rustyshackleford00 6 лет назад

When do you think the Sony RX10 Mark V will be released?

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Hah - I have NO idea.

@rustyshackleford00 6 лет назад

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions Your video is great! I’m debating if I should get the Mk4 or wait for the next model in hopes that it would have a tilty-flippy screen and maybe ND filter, and a constant aperture would be great. Hopefully the next version would add at least one of those features, but I’m guessing it won’t be here until 2019.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Rusty Shackleford Thanks! I think ND will make less of a difference with the deep depth of field to begin with. Floppy screen would be great - but in the meantime there’s the smallHD Focus 5” Monitor - a really great match. Keep me posted.

@rustyshackleford00 6 лет назад

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions Thanks for the helpful insight and tips! I’m more convinced now. It certainly offers a lot of bang for the buck. Just need to save up a few more bucks. I’ll keep you posted. Keep up the great work!

@retepyam5858 10 месяцев назад

I currently have a high end Sony body and a few decent lenses to go with it. This reminds me of my first "proper" Sony camera a DSC-R1 the sensor was only 10mp but that lens! as one reviewer stated when the camera cost $1000 new the lens alone was worth that. Looking at getting one of these as a travel camera when one camera to take all the shots. The examples you showed looked, well I just kept saying wow and from a 1" sensor. Going to have to get one I think 🙂

@3BMEP 10 месяцев назад

😊👍🏻

@StaffViet2009 6 лет назад

if you are shooting below ISO 800, you are fine! :) RX10 is such a great all-in-one camera! actually my dream is RX10 mark II, it has better optical quality than III and this new IV i'm saving,but i hope the price will drop

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

HaiNam Nguyen I'm sure the price will drop eventually - they always do. :)

@37Dion 6 лет назад

I loved Soupy. And yes this is a power house of a unit. The marriage of that lens and burst make me want to pull the trigger. But that screwy menu , apparently we are just going to have start thinking like programmers. But the crop factor on the aperture does give me pause too, at the top end f/10 but still 600mm. Hmm hold that thought. LOL

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

Dion Gross Hah! Yes, the DOF is now the primary issue for me. Then again, in a few years software will simulate bokeh - even in video - in this class of camera. Hold that thought...

@astartuptechtips 3 года назад

I couldn't afford the RX10 IV so I got the FZ1000 II. Given the cycle I might be forced to wait to upgrade to the RX10 V, but the RX10 IV is epic. I have a ZV-1 with same sensor and I think the Panasonic sensor is a bit better, when you pixel peek, but both look pleasing. The Sony sensor has more grain, while the Panasonic sensor has cleaner edges with pixels that have unnatural looks, that looks like going from f/3.5 to f/1.4, so I think it's better dynamic range.

@RowlWool 6 лет назад

I hate 30 minute recording limits. I would rarely need to record for that long, but I still do not want that limitation. Also the screen not being able to face the front of the camera for vlogs is disappointing. Is it possible to connect an external lcd monitor to the camera for vlogging? This might have steered me away from a Sony A6500, but it seems to have some of the same limitations. Does the A6500 perform better in low light? Trying to find a good versatile camera for vlogging and photography that does well in low light.

@3BMEP 6 лет назад

RowlWool You absolutely can connect an external monitor and get a clean signal out via HDMI. As for low light, see my review of the ‘III vs a6300 vs FS5. It’s not as good as the a6300/6500 at the margin, but anything short of that they’re closer than you might suspect.

@robbeard6929 6 лет назад

It may say that the camera is over heating whilst in video mode but in actual fact it is not. The reason the camera is limited to approx' 30 minutes of video is down to naming the product and different percentages of tax when selling for either the home market or for export to other countries. It is classed as a 'Stills Camera' hence the 30 minute limit of video capture, any longer than this duration it would have to be classed as a 'Video Camera'.

@kingdom777866 5 лет назад

The heating thing with Sony is built in.. its to keep your hands warm when shooting boring video's !!

@DaveHaynie 5 лет назад

There have been heating issues in some FF sensors. But the real reason for a 30 minute limit is political. The EU has a tax on camcorders, and that define a camcorder as a device that shoots video for 30 minutes or more. And for reasons known only to them, most camera companies enforce this limit on the rest of the planet. Not everyone -- Panasonic does not on every model. That law may be expiring, so we'll see.