Trawling through old pictures from my RX100, I see a few that catch my eye. For some reason, I make many more contemplative and abstract photos with this camera. I think the form factor has a lot to do with it. Being able to put it in a pocket and pull it out whenever I see something interesting, without fanfare or too much technical preparation, results in a sense of ease. Consequently, I find my mind more open to the world and the image.
Reflections in glass and water are always interesting to me. The world is reflected and abstracted, turning into shards and odd shapes – a separate dimension. People walk by, unaware that their doppelgangers exist inside the glass.
I’ve always been drawn to graffiti. Humans have been engaging in the act of scrawling names, messages, and sexual innuendo for as long as we’ve been able to make a mark. The green door above, surrounded by opportunist scrawls made by urban rogues and cocksure teens, caught my eye. I also like the play of light and shadow.
Things to love about the RX100
Originally, I purchased the RX100 as a way to make great photos with a minimum of fuss. At the time, it was either the RX or the slightly older Canon Powershot S110. I’d used an older and less well-featured Powershot in the past, and I’m sure I’d also have been happy with the S110 had I decided on it at the time.
Still, the RX100 is a classic digital camera for very good reasons. The 20.2 megapixel Sony-made CMOS sensor is excellent, even now. Combined with the Zeiss-made lens, detail is superb for such a small camera. The detail in shadow areas is also well-preserved and the Raw files have plenty of latitude. The body is robust, and mine is certainly in great condition, as I’ve not used it regularly in the last ten years.
I daresay that a camera like this would suit many people who think that a larger camera is best for what they do. It’s a pity that Sony have discontinued the RX line, even if they have replaced it with the vlogger-friendly ZV line. The RX100 proves that Sony knows how to make feature-rich groundbreaking cameras. I know that I’ll be using it a lot more. Next time, I hope to try out some of my custom JPG picture settings.
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