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Getting Sharp Images Handheld
The Sony RX1/R is sold without a grip and without a viewfinder. As such, odds of making sharp images at moderate and low shutter speeds decline substantially— holding the camera out in front of the body with shaky arms is a recipe for blur.
There are two additions that resolve the stability issue:
- By adding the optional Sony EVF, the camera camera can be mass-coupled to the body (eye/face) and by adding the grip some mass accrues along with a very solid handgrip.
- By adding the Really Right Stuff grip, the camera can be held securely with the full hand gripping the camera.
Handheld sharpness at medium and low shutter speeds is greatly enhanced with addition of these two items. The first priority should be the EVF, as this eliminates the extended-arms instability.
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