Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI: Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

I took some photography classes in high school and college so I understand the basic principles of shutter speed, light sensitivity, apertures and depth of field but am by no means an accomplished photographer. The marketing data for the RX-100 VI and its included manual, let alone its online user's guide in no way describes what the camera is capable of and how best to employ those capabilities. After plunking down $1200 for this camera, I am so glad I spent a little extra to purchase this book to really get the most from my investment. The author does a great job of explaining the "how" as well as the "why" to use the settings on the camera and provides many images to illustrate the effects of setting manipulations. He also describes his own preferences for given photographic situations. As you study, plan to have handy your camera as well as a pen and highlighter. If you are an "educated amateur" like me, you'll not be able to digest the contents of this book in a single sitting. As my understanding of this little powerhouse of a camera grows I know I'll refer to this book again and again.

The new cameras have so many functions it is essential to have a guide such as this. I am an experienced amateur photographer, and I bought the DSC-RX 100VI as a replacement for a failed and obsolete camera. When I want serious glass I use a DSLR, but when I just want to walk around I want a good and capable point and shoot. There are many functions to this camera, and they are all fantastic. And there is also manual functions to meet those few instances where careful control is required. This book covers it all. The book shows how to set up and use the camera in depth. I often set up this camera in one of the automated modes with guidance from the guide, then I pass the camera to my 11-year-old Granddaughter to take a bunch of pictures. The photos are excellent, and I am teaching her photography with the help of this book. The manufacturer documentation is poor. I strongly recommend that anyone that paid the high price for the DSC-RX 100 VI spend just a bit more for this book and realize the full potential of the camera.

On one hand, the Sony DSC-RX100 VI camera is a marvel of high-quality, compact design. It is capable of producing impressively high quality images and video recordings. But, with this high achievement, and its high price, it is disappointing in not bringing similar quality to the design of their software and controls. Managing their menus, and understanding how to get the most out of this camera requires extensive study and practice, as well as regular, frequent use to remain competent. This book goes well beyond any other help I've been able to find, from Sony or from others who have provided some of the needed help. My only reason for not giving this book 5 stars is that there is no way to give 4-½, which the book deserves. It is wonderfully clear and thorough, as far as it goes. But the topic is so complex that internal links for navigating among the many topics, and for finding answers to new questions quickly, would have been a huge help. Overall, for its modest price, and for the great care the author has brought to this book is a wonderful contribution, for which I am most grateful.

The Sony RX100 VI is a phenomenal camera, but incredibly complex to understand how to get the most out of it. The instructions from Sony are virtually useless. The book goes through that entire extensive menu system so that you can truly understand how this little wonder works. It is laid out very well so that you can find that particular issue you want to learn about and not have to read through chapters of material to find what you're looking for. Highly recommended.

The Book is very well written and very helpful in every way to get the most from the RX100 VI. I like the ebook as I can read it on my computer, tablet or smartphone. It's very helpful and takes the pain out of figuring out how to fully use the camera more effectively. It's written so that even a novice can understand how to use the camera more effectively. An expert can get also find useful info that might be missed reading just the Sony manual. I have one for each of my RX100 cameras and find each one well worth the purchase.

In viewing this eBook on the appropriate Kindle reader on either my iPad or PC, the figures are noticeably blurry. Not good for a photography eBook.

This guide is extremely thorough and very well organized. It starts with the basics so you can easily get started immediately and then as you are using the camera you can read how to get much, much more out of it than any other small camera I have ever used. The best thing is that when you have questions it is easy to find the answer and the information is provide in a very easy to follow format. Great book for a great camera.

Camera fits in my pocket. All the features you could ask for. Excellent pictures. Just spend 2 weeks in Europe. Very satisfied

Incredible detail with good indexing - good value for kindle

I'm enjoying this not as a read in one sitting but check the table of contents when I want to do something and find a good description of how to do it. It's a keeper.

Auch wenn die US-Version der RX100 VI von der in Europa offenbar in Details abweicht sind die wichtigsten Features dieser Kamera sehr gut beschrieben und mit Zeichnungen und Bildern hinterlegt. Auch erfahrene Sony-Fotografen finden Tricks und Tracks, die sie so noch nicht kannten.

Bellissimo manuale e molto ben fatto e completo. Indispensabile, il manuale d'uso originale è decisamente essenziale. E' scritto in inglese ma si capisce benissimo

This is for RX-100 V not VI