In fact in some comparisons with SLRs cameras there is little to no difference in the footage quality. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Press J to jump to the feed. There are some significant changes in the video department too, and we’ll look at those later in this guide. The RX100 cameras excel past the compact camera market … The screen is bright and colorful, and it's touch sensitive, which makes it easy to adjust settings. With the RX100, Sony has gone for a very sleek and smooth design, with a total body size that is fantastic for the amount of power contained within. thanks Detail is abundant, and rolling shutter is kept to a minimum as the camera moves around the scene. No filter and Auto white balance. Sony RX100 V settings, tips, and tricks Introduction The latest Sony RX100 V has a few added features compared to the older RX100 IV. I assign the K setting to 9900K M7 for shooting at depth, This is painful because it means that unless you have a flat lens like an Epoque or Inon you can basically forget shooting video with the RX100 as the custom white balance is erratic at least. I phoned them and googled the settings. Posted by 4 years ago. This means the ISO is most of the times set automatically to 200 to preserve dynamic range. Thanks Interceptor – it really helps a lot for my video settings – 1. stay in S mode. The Sony RX100 III is without a doubt the best pocket camera currently available. Tech YouTuber here that has managed to use a RX100 III as a primary camera for over a year. It is not a mystery that the RX100 is capable of shooting excellent video. etc. Of course he has a canon sponsorship. noob. UHD 4K video at 30p and 24p along with 1080p slow-motion capture 7. Tracking focus is not as useful and by assigning the center button to manual focus it can be eliminated. Still both of your blogs are very helpful for the aspiring underwater photographer/video. The Sony RX100 V is one of the most powerful compact cameras on the market. In fact, got the inon dome – so red filter should be on the top of the housing, then I put the lenses! Mark II without doubt. Thanks for the tips, I’ve been shooting with a Rx100 II for about a year in a RecSea housing with lights. zoom, the lens will progressively narrow to f2.8 at full zoom, works if your subject fits the narrower field of view. ( Log Out /  270 76 28. Wi-Fi and NFC Capability 8. Love doing video editing, got canon s100 before but really disappointed by the over exposure… I am quite a “purist” of custom white balance… First time will use the filter, will to French Polynesia Rangi and Faka , Have a great trip. Price (MSRP): $1,198 Thanks!! Personally I do not like shooting videos with domes as the image on the corners is not sharp and I do not like barrel distortion on videos. My primary uses for this Sony Rx100 IV is vlogging and maybe doing some short funny youtube videos just talking about stuff. Note that this depends on the max ISO settings that I use. got a quick question – In video the RX100 activates digital zoom even when you set it to off. Even the metering mode can be left to evaluative all the time as when you shoot macro the area is so small and evenly illuminated that I have never had an issue with exposure. I will go and explain those that I find useful. Sony RX100 VII video settings Discussion in 'Underwater Videography' started by shmuggy, Nov 27, 2020. shmuggy Barracuda # of Dives: 500 - 999 Location: virginia. When shooting macro it is essential to use peaking. ( Log Out /  For everything else, I would suggest using the Program mode which will give you control over white balance, ISO, aperture, and the shutter speed. The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 line of cameras is one of the most popular options for underwater photographers looking for the balance between great photo and video, price, size and ease of use. m1 and m2 narrow to f4.9 at 100mm. Weight: 301g 10. 2. aperture mode, select f2.8 or say f4.0. However I prefer the camera to drop the shutter speed and keep the ISO to 800 instead of going all the way down to 3200. I shoot all my wide-angle footage with the camera in Program Mode. In Movie Program mode the camera shoots at the lowest possible ISO for the set shutter speed at the widest required aperture. But since the Sony fit in a tiny cross-body purse, it went with me everywhere, was unobtrusive, and I ended up with 2/3 of my stock pictures from it. Change ). Sony. Great blog! Sensor: 20.1 MP 1-inch type stacked CMOS image sensor 2. The results can be used changing the tint to an M2 or even zero but generally using a filter and auto is just much easier and better. Thanks a lot sabrina, I keep the filter on pretty much until the camera drops the shutter speed to 1/50 at that point I take the filter off. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the videography community. The RX100 has many settings and options so which ones are important for underwater video? especially vlogging. Einfach registrieren oder anmelden, um alles zu sehen. interceptor121 says: March 20, 2013 at 09:12. By that I actually mean Photo Program Mode. I don’t see much difference between ISO 160 and 200 but if this bothers you set the DRO to off which means the camera will mostly shoot at ISO 160 in good light conditions. Hallo, Nach langem überlegen bin ich nun auch stolzer Besitzer einer Sony RX100 Hallo Gast! I find this filter excellent though I prefer plastic to glass I have to say it works a treat. “I shoot with a red filter with Auto white balance on until approximately 25/27 meters and then I move to White Balance set to K (colour temperature) 9900K Tint set to M7+Y7. Generally with diopters there is only one focus distance so I move the camera until the peaking shows nice white and then press record trying to be steady. Thanks! When shooting with diopter at tiny subjects focus with the RX100 is a challenge. Like other Sony cameras, the RX100 III offers Sony's D-Range Optimizer (DRO) feature, which pulls out detail from shadows in high-contrast settings. You could still have these set to automatic if you want, however. 1. A new mic input, 4K HDR (HLG) video and tilting touch screen make it an equally great choice for video work and vlogging. Filters are required for both anyway. I just bought one of these cameras and it has so many options on it. Many features that can be assigned to the function button are not available in video or not useful. The Sony RX100 IV looks almost identical to the Sony RX100 III on the outside. Thank you very much!!! Thanks for your quick reply! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 equiv. Interceptor121 Underwater Photography Video and Travel Blog, Nauticam N85 Port Chart – Interceptor’s Cut, My (best) video settings for the Sony RX100, Focusing Sony RX100 in video mode during a night dive, Focus Mode – in video only constant and manual are available, Audio recording ( I do not like bubble sound). Sony RX100 Basic Video Specs. zoom lens 3. Below 27m – you need to remove your red filter to adjust white balance? Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Although Sony has released the Sony RX100 VII, the Sony RX 100 V still holds its ground and is an awesome camera to have in your bag of tools. Be careful as your Inon dome could flare at wide apertures. I find it convenient to leave the video mode like this so that I only have P for wide angle and Movie – Aperture priority for video. Although the RX100 offers full manual control in video this option is not as useful as it seems. If you light the subject properly the RX100 will always shoot at the lowest ISO maybe at 200 but not more. note: depth of focus increases progressively as you zoom, see below. ! 24 fps continuous shooting with full continuous AF 4. The RX100 shoots video in program mode with shutter speeds of double the frame rate so 1/100 for PAL and 1/125 for NTSC that is excellent news. Obwohl ich mich nur sehr schwer von meiner geliebten Canon S95 trennen konnte, bin ich nach einigen Testfotos + … In order to be able to frame correctly I set the image format to 16:9 also for stills. Sony Launches RX100 III Video Creator Kit. Honestly, sell the RX100M4 and grab a G7. Reply. The camera will then drop to 1/50 or 1/60 when the max ISO is reached which is still acceptable. My question is as follows: would you still recommend RX100/RX100 II even despite the issues w/ the white balance in video mode? The CMOS sensor allows for highly detailed images. That's where Sony's RX 100 VI comes in. Compared to its predecessor, Sony now uses a faster f/1.8 – f/2.8 variable aperture 24-70mm fixed lens and the latest Bionz X processor. I set my video mode to Aperture priority with an aperture of f/11 and Auto ISO, the camera will always keep a shutter speed of double the frame rate which is ideal. This was the camera that initiated Sony’s subsequent legacy in the premium compact segment. Could you tell me where to find camera setting tips for still shots for the RX 100 II? I only have 4 settings in the function wheel: To be perfectly honest I rarely change any of those except for testing the camera exposure. ... Hi – just wondering if you have tested the auto white balance settings on video? Overview of recommended settings to start with for the Sony RX100 VI and Astrophotography: Manual Mode, f/2.8, 20-25 second shutter speed, ISO 3200-6400. I have owned the Sony RX100 V for a while now and one of my favorite ways to use the camera is to shoot 4k time-lapses with it. There are a number of settings that are harmful in video either because they use battery or because they are counter productive I disable them all list includes: The following are only relevant for still but I like them off regardless. i know i won't be able to use 4k because its limited to 5 minutes so any other suggestions besides that would be great. Where are you going? If I had to choose a filter for another lens or to screw on the port I would get a UR/Pro (Ikelite). Sony RX100 V Review - RX100 V Image Quality. The performance of custom white balance with the RX100 Mark II is shocking worse than the original RX100, 9 out of 10 I get a white balance error and the results are usually off with too much magenta. I plan on getting a sony rx100ii, so it’s nice to have some insight on settings before I hit the water. The RX100 has a minimum ISO in video of 125 and the RX100 has it at 160, which is quite high. It is unfortunate that requirements for still and video are different as you effectively need two lens set up! ... or the settings … Sony RX100 Video Settings. The original RX100 model features all the core elements of the Cyber Shot product line. In other conditions it does not matter if you try with sand, tanks, hand, slates the outcome is shocking. Sony RX-100 underwater settings for a variety of macro and wide-angle underwater photography situations using the Sony RX100 camera. I use active steady shot thought this reduces the field of view as it does help with shake quite a lot with macro footage. noob. And, best yet, I had to look at the file name to distinguish between the Nikon and Sony, except those I liked the best turning out to be from the Sony. Previous Post Sony RX100 – Tips for UW Video Part 2 – Rear Dial Buttons Next Post Sony RX100 – Tips for UW Video Part 4 – SteadyShot Modes. You do not need 140 degrees field of view for video. I am considering buying RX100 mainly (only) for UW video (mainly wide-angle). I wouldn’t mind getting a DSLR (i.e. Close. Make sure to check out William Tan (facebook) as he has been making some incredible photos with point and shoot cameras. Don’t bother doing any custom white balance as it goes always in error. Sample Images Intro Specs Performance Compared User's Guide Recommendations Sony RX100 Mark VII (20 MP one inch sensor, 9-72mm f/2.8-4.5 lens (24-200mm equivalent), 10.7 oz./302g with battery and card, $1,198). The RX100 shoots video in program mode with shutter speeds of double the frame rate so 1/100 for PAL and 1/125 for NTSC that is excellent news. Hi Beth. The only occasions where I do not get an error is in 6 meters or water (20 feet) on a sandy bottom. ( Log Out /  I prefer a flat lens with hood with a push on filter that gives maximum flexibility. /r/videography is a community for videographers of all skill levels in fields such as weddings, events, live performances, music videos, TV, corporate, live streaming, sports, real estate, YouTube, home videos and more. This is also useful to capture ambient light landscapes. The RX100 VII adds powerful new focusing and burst shooting capabilities to the wide zoom range and exceptional image quality of the RX100 series. 1. This deteriorates the image so you need to pay attention that the middle notch corresponding to 3.6x is not exceeded or you will see artifacts in your footage. That’s pretty much it. One SD card slot 9. ( Log Out /  This is a great blog, you provide a lot of great details on camera settings and functions on cameras that the average diver can afford. The deeproof filter I use is push on. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If you prefer you can set those as memory recall 1 and 2 but I find that not as useful except you don’t need to use the control dial. I'd get mine at Adorama or at B&H. It also supports stereo audio input. 76 months ago cwbuckley4508 says: I would like to make a comment about those people that have had Sony RX100 cameras that had the Japanese menu on them. The most noteworthy are: the addition of an LSI chip allowing for faster write times to SD card. Can you tell me how to change shutter speed from the controls wheel to be another location because from the underwater housing I can’t use the wheel. This thread saved me. And considering its feature set, the rumors were true. Sony RX100 Video Settings. Dome with pictures is perfect, but without filter in between. The camera will then drop to 1/50 or 1/60 when the max ISO is reached which is still acceptable. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Archived. Retractable 2.36M-dot EVF 5. The RX100 focus automatically on the center when shooting video and does it very well,. Sony RX100 VII – Turn the mode dial to M for Manual Mode Let’s also put my camera in manual mode. The Sony DSC-RX100 VI measures 4 x 2.3 x 1.7 inches, making it about the same size as the previous RX100 V but just a tad thicker. Have a great trip and let me know the youtube or vimeo link when the clip is completed. DRO is enabled by default, which is the right call. I started shooting in P because this allowed me to white balance quickly however I found out that the custom white balance on the RX100 Mark II is a total disaster and in fact I never use it as it gives weird results. The answer, yes. I would suggest using the automatic modes if you are vlogging outdoors so that you don't have to change settings to adjust for variations in lighting on the fly. I want to get the best the camera has to offer when I capture photos and video. Using the Sony RX100 V live on Twitter’s Periscope. There’s hardly any info online about the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VA. Sony released this camera as an upgrade to the RX100 V, but they didn’t market it or make any public announcements at all. Got what you mean… The dome is to add more flexibility with picture if needed… I will check how I can arrange… Thanks for your help! I shoot with a red filter with Auto white balance on until approximately 25/27 meters and then I move to White Balance set to K (colour temperature) 9900K Tint set to M7+Y7. The filter will make the lens vignette more. Generally speaking I only use the movie button and the white balance settings for wide angle. Now, this little camera is absolutely awesome, but one of the reasons that you would spend this kind of money, is so that you get the pro controls that you deserve, and you’re not going to get those unless you shoot in manual mode. My primary uses for this Sony Rx100 IV is vlogging and maybe doing some short funny youtube videos just talking about stuff. When shooting with lights I also use auto white balance. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The ISO range goes from 125 to 64,000. The only thing that has changed on the hardware side is an increase in the resolution of the pop-up viewfinder. To be safe if I were you I would take the allen keys with me and buy a lens hood and the filter to go on the flat lens. The Inon UWL-H100 has only one red filter that is compatible and is made by deeproof. etc. I use the following assignments and I find them very useful: The bottom arrow is always assigned to exposure compensation and can’t be changed I set it to -0.3 eV all the time. This all-content, junk-free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links to approved sources when you get anything, regardless of the country in whi… When the scene is perfectly lit the ISO is chosen to be 160. The RX100 supports a range of video formats and resolutions unprecedented in a compact camera, including 1920-by-1080 60p PS and 1920-by-1080i 24p FX. The RX100 VII adds powerful new focusing and burst shooting capabilities to the wide zoom range and exceptional image quality of the RX100 series. Pressing the movie button in P mode results in the same behavior that shooting video in P mode. no real budget constraints), but based on reviews and recommendations it seems that RX100 is really a contender and beats DSLRs in terms of size/weight (issue when you travel with already lots of diving gear) and some of them even in terms of the video quality. Below certain depths there is anyway not much colour left and custom white balance usually goes in error because the max temperature is exceeded. I use auto white balance for all my macro. Also the setup is cheaper than the RX100M4. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Sony Electronics, Inc. today introduced a powerful new tool for vloggers and video creators with the launch of the RX100 III Video Creator Kit. I decided to try some ambient stuff with a red filter and even though I have WB on Auto, everything came out completely Red, any thoughts?? 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