Ever A1's A Winner

This is Sony’s super-speedy mirrorlesss flagship, built to tackle any photographic task… as you’d expect for over R130k

R130 000/sony.co.za

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.