sony rx100 videos and pictures at the same time? newer models?

[fish80]

Hello

I read online that the RX100 can take pictures while filming a video, but that newer versions can not. Is this true? Any experience with that? What is the picture quality? Obviously I do not want a bad quality like a frame grab. So, is it worth giving up the upgrades of the newer models for that?

Thanks a lot!

 

[mattia_v]

The shots are jpg only frame grabs while filming, basically. Nice to have but not the full quality the camera can deliver

 

[fish80]

Really? I read on the manual online that it was 17MP.. if they are not good quality then it is basically useless...

 

[mattia_v]

They're decent MP, but files not nearly as nice as the ones produced in picture mode. Cropped to 16:9 and my impression was also less dynamic range and sharpness, but can't really comment since I really only ever use RAW. Jpg, particularly underwater, is poor.

 

[fish80]

They're decent MP, but files not nearly as nice as the ones produced in picture mode. Cropped to 16:9 and my impression was also less dynamic range and sharpness, but can't really comment since I really only ever use RAW. Jpg, particularly underwater, is poor.

you are way more advanced then me then... I am just getting into photography (got some decent videos with the gopro however) so JPEG may be ok for me... are you italian btw (Mattia)? I am

 

[mattia_v]

Half, the other half is Dutch

I still shoot a mark I RX100, and I think they're still a terrific deal. The later models don't appeal hugely because I'm not super interested in video.

 

[fish80]

Half, the other half is Dutch

I still shoot a mark I RX100, and I think they're still a terrific deal. The later models don't appeal hugely because I'm not super interested in video.

Mattia, this is really the model I am thinking to buy, as I do not feel I am advanced enough to justify the 1000$ of the mark IV.. I dont suppose you could be so kind to post a picture taken during a video and a picture in normal mode (in JPEG to make it fair comparison) to see the difference? I suspect what may not be satisfactory for you may be ok for my level. That would be really nice of you. I would go to a shop and do that but they dont sell the Mark I anymore...

 

[mattia_v]

I can find the RX100 new on Amazon and almost every brick and mortar store with a decent selection of cameras. I have 2, will probably buy another as backup eventually.

Only shots I can find, jpg only, from my early days with the camera. First is a grab from video, second is a photo.

What you can do with a strobe and more practice (same gear other than the strobe), processed from RAW:

https://flickr.com/photos/65423104@N00/sets/72157668749665746

 

[fish80]

Thanks Mattia I am in Hawaii and went to a couple of stores bu they only had the most recent models... I need to keep looking. Man your newer pictures are amazing.

 

[AlMitch]

I have the original RX100 and have taken a few shots while filming....but as mentioned above they are JPG. I shoot everything in RAW... it really is a must...assuming you want to get the best out of the camera.
The biggest issue is that underwater you really do need a strobe....or two for good quality photos. And obviously when filming the strobe wont fire.

I certainly would not say that you should base your choice on model on this one feature. I hardly ever use it really.
Considering your budget constraint why not consider the RX100 II. The two has the same lens but a much faster autofocus. The autofocus on the original is quite slow!
And the II has a few other improvements that would be far more beneficial to you.