The line includes a rugged speaker built for durability in sporting and outdoor settings, as well as two striking aircraft-grade aluminum models.

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With a sensor this size, we were anxious to put the RX1 through its paces in both well-lit outdoor settings and indoor low-light situations.

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In addition to this, it provides greater light transmission, which translates to lower power consumption, while delivering exceptional picture quality, thereby making it ideal for use in outdoor settings.

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The EX-G1 includes additional BEST SHOT settings suitable for various outdoor situations, such as "snow" and "beach" scene settings, which automatically adjust to prevent subject underexposure due to the brightness of snow or sun.

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The eco-housing trend is particularly popular in urban settings like San Francisco where outdoor space is limited.

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That speed and flexibility allowed us to easily adjust to varied light settings on the fly as we went from indoor to outdoor shooting locales.

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