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lottaringqvist asked

When it comes to cameras, which one and their values, only the person buying it can answer that, presuming that the person know what they are doing around a camera. That is my opinion. A Leica, is that worth its money, a Hasselblad, a Nikon D7000? It all depends on what the photograher want and need. For me the Sony RX1 was the camera I was waiting for. I shoot Canon 5D MKII, mostly with EF 35/1,4 L, when I shoot for others. Now I got almost the same in a much smaller and total silent body. :)

Fair point. If you do not mind me asking, what kind of pictures do you shoot with such a camera? What is this setup most suited for?

A question on a new trend

For a while there has been a trend toward mirrorless cameras, some with exchangeable lenses, some with a fixed lens. The question is, are these cameras worth the trouble?

For example, the Sony RX1 has as its main selling points a full frame sensor and a 35mm Zeiss lens which may be a good deal at $3000. The real question is whether this camera delivers $3000 worth of image quality and whether the owner can live with shooting only at 35mm.

For a camera extremely limited as that, does a full frame sensor even make sense? An APSC or smaller cropped sensor would simplify the lens requirements, and make the 35mm in an equivalent 50mm length.