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In the noughties a flagship DSLR would have been twice the size and weight of the A1… but stick a smallish lens on this mirrorless machine and it could almost be called discreet. That’s despite chunky dials, an OLED viewfinder, and a grip that feels super-secure with your right hand around it.
This weather-sealed snapper is pitched at pros, and it feels solid enough for years of tough shoots… although the rear LCD – which only tilts about 90° upwards or 45° down – feels like a backward step compared to the full flippability seen on some recent models.
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