The Sony RX1R II camera recently got a big $600 price increase: now listed for $3,898 and is out of stock almost everywhere (same price at Adorama and Amazon). The RX1R II was $3,299 when first announced back in October last year. The new pricing is now pretty much in Leica territory (the Leica Q is $4,250).
After a delay and a service advisory, the Sony Cybershot RX1R II compact full frame camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. This is way ahead of the official shipping date (February 19th).
The Camera Store published a hands-on field test video of the Sony RX1R II compact full frame camera.
Sony issued an advisory for the latest RX1R II model ($3,298) – some cameras “may produce image files with unwanted light” (serial numbers from 6310198 to 6311127):
Shortly after the Sony RX1R II was announced, the release/shipment was delayed without any further details. Today Sony Japan announced the new RX1R II shipping date: February 19, 2016. The Sony RX1R II is currently available for pre-order at: Amazon Adorama B&H WEX Photographic (UK) The older Sony RX1 model is currently on sale for $1,695.
DxOMark published their test results for the Sony RX1R II camera:
Sony Japan announced that the release of the Sony RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) full frame compact camera ($3,299) is postponed till mid-January, 2016. No further details were given on the reason for the delay and whether the camera production is halted because of an issue. Pictures credit: Alexander Guerra
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