Sony RX1R III reactions are in and they are mixed. The editor-in-chief of Imaging Resource quoted me in his video about the premium compact ($50980 from B&H).
Here’s what I shared with David, “I’ve been shooting with the RX1R II for more than ten years now, accruing a modest archive of 12,639 images — and that doesn’t include what’s still sitting on my SD card. Honestly, I never imagined Sony would take this leap. Maybe the endless chatter from long‑time Mark II users like me tipped the scales—wishful thinking made reality. The RX1R III manages to deliver full-frame fidelity in a body small enough for a jersey pocket.
But this Mark III isn’t the upgrade many of us expected. The original RX1R was ahead of its time—a proof-of‑concept that Sony smartly brought to market. Elevating it to the next level would have required bold innovation. Instead, the Mark III feels like a collection of existing components slapped together with luxury pricing.
I haven’t heard a peep about pre‑orders yet, and only time will tell if Sony’s loyal shooters embrace this model. It doesn’t really push forward the premium compact segment—instead, it’s more of a high-end parts-bin project. The one thing I really wanted—a lens that could deliver dreamy bokeh—wasn’t in the package.”
I’ll have a demo to review soon enough and will see if the mark III will replace the II.
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