itreviews.com Updated:
2013-03-24 19:02:58
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Sony’s decision to develop the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 ($2,799.99 direct) is a bold one. It’s a seriously expensive camera that appeals to well-heeled enthusiasts, but is likely to be a constant companion for those who embrace its design. The RX1 packs a 24-me...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is the smallest full-frame camera you can get, and while it pumps out gorgeous images, its price is likely to induce sticker shock...
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is a compact camera like no other. That may sound like the company's former brand slogan, as this camera - the world's first fixed-lens compact to feature a full-frame 35mm sensor - is no "make.believe". This is the real deal...
Excellent image quality, superb build, manual lens rings feel super-smooth in use, "macro" lens position, f/2.0 aperture produces sublime bokeh, great LCD screen with white dot layer, loads of customisation options, in-camera correction and picture effect...
Some chromatic aberrations in images, small degree of barrel noise, autofocus isn't the fastest out there, limited battery life, no lock/light for exposure compensation dial, no built-in ND filter, unavoidable expense, no viewfinder included (expensive to...
Yes it's a lot of money, but the RX1 does feel like a special camera. The pairing of an excellent full-frame sensor with a superb and sharp f/2.0 lens makes for top-notch image quality, only really let down by some chromatic aberrations in images. Ther...
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Sony has less history in the camera market than most of its competitors — it hasn't been around as long as Olympus, and it doesn't have the digital SLR history of Canon or Nikon. Recently, the company has been bravely trying new concepts — and some of the...
Sony's attempt at a fixed-lens, compact-style camera in the RX1 is an excellent one. It's well on the way to being one of the best cameras we've tested in terms of image quality, and has a control scheme that's easy to understand and use manually. While t...
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Sony has less history in the camera market than most of its competitors — it hasn’t been around as long as Olympus, and it doesn’t have the digital SLR history of Canon or Nikon. Recently, the company has been bravely trying new concepts — and some of...
Brilliant 24-megapixel sensor, Control scheme is simple, versatile, Amazingly small size...
High price tag, Imperfect autofocus, Expensive accessories...
Sony's attempt at a fixed-lens, compact-style camera in the RX1 is an excellent one. It's well on the way to being one of the best cameras we've tested in terms of image quality, and has a control scheme that's easy to understand and use manually. While t...
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The Sony RX100 , with its larger than average (one-inch) sensor for a compact camera, has made fantastic waves with critics and the public. Now on the Sony RX1, the manufacturer has stashed a 35mm format full-frame sensor inside a body that is roughly the...
Large, full, frame sensor, Beautiful craftsmanship, Excellent lens...
No touchscreen, Terrible battery life, Very high price...
When this camera was announced it caused a lot of excitement. It's the world's smallest digital full-frame camera, and so it raised a lot of eyebrows. Image quality is superb, but there are a fair few limitations that mean this camera could never be desc...
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As a full-frame compact camera that's only slightly bigger than a regular compact, the all-new Sony RX1 looks set to take the Japanese electronics giant into new territory – the sort of territory that, until now, has been occupied by the £4.5k Leica M9 an...
Small and beautifully made, Fullframe flexibility in a small package, Roughly half the price of a Leica M9...
Still too big for all but the deepest of pockets, £2,800 is hardly cheap for a compact!...
The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is undoubtedly an exciting – if not particularly cheap – addition to the Sony range that will take the company into the same ultra-premium compact camera territory that Leica has made its own over the years. Without being able to...
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REVIEW—SONY RX1] by terry on 26 April 2013 Price: $3000Hmmm! THE LOW-DOWN: This not-so-compact camera has a 24mp full frame sensor and a fixed f2 35mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Construction is superbly retro, right down to an aperture control ring a...
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DateApril 25, 2013 (1) Read later This not-so-compact camera has a 24mp full-frame sensor and a fixed f2/35mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Construction is superbly retro and the quality is outstanding, with all controls and menus smooth and lu...
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The Sony RX1 is a technological marvel that we still can't believe exists. Hold it in your hands and the camera looks like a large compact with an oversized lens, but inside this relatively small package beats a full-frame image sensor - the same large se...
Wellmade camera body, Smooth handling, Very high image quality, Fast f/2.0 lens, Silent shutter...
Meagre battery life, No external battery charger included...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2013-12-30 02:48:01
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It's too expensive, but the RX1 looks super-cool, packs a punch considering its small size and contains everything you need to produce great images. The fixed lens dazzles with its versatile range of control options though watch out for costly accessories...
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 (MSRP $2,799.99) is the first digital full-frame compact camera to hit the market. With a 35mm sensor and Sony's latest Bionz processor, both shared with its flagship A99 DSLR, the RX1's image quality is without peer in the point-a...
Okay, it probably wasn't anything quite so fantastic, but we have to admit that we didn't see the RX1 coming. While Sony was justly praised for putting a large 1-inch sensor in the Cyber-shot RX100 last year, the RX1 takes this concept to an entirely new...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-03-14 02:35:40
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Stuff magazine Wed, Jan 9 2013, 1:06PM The Sony DSC-RX1 is a truly pioneering product: the world’s first point-and-shoot with a full-frame sensor. Despite its (relatively) dinky dimensions, the RX1 rocks the same glorious 24.3MP sensor as Sony’s f...
An exceptional point-and-shoot but a full-frame DSLR offers more flexibility...
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When Sony released its Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 in June 2012, it caused a stir in the compact camera market. Here was a truly compact camera with an impressive 20.2-million-pixel, 1in (13.2×8.8mm) CMOS imaging sensor. The RX100’s compact size, high resolution...
Taking price out of the equation, one cannot fail to be impressed with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. Fitting a full-frame sensor in such a small camera is an achievement, but making it easy to handle and giving it such a high-quality finish is even more of...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-11 01:16:29
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Sony, not being one of the heritage photography brands, tends to do things a little differently, just because it can. And the new Sony RX1-R is indeed different.Last year the company introduced the Sony RX1, which is the world's smallest 35mm format digit...
Compact size, Full frame sensor, Aperture ring...
Poor battery life, Price, No touchscreen...
Buying Guide Best compact camera Sony is very keen to prove itself as a serious player in the imaging market. It doesn't have the decades of heritage that the likes of Canon and Nikon have in the cameras world, and so it tends to pioneer technologies that...
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avhub.com.au Updated:
2014-05-30 06:44:30
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Forget the three grand price tag for a moment and just think about how appealing is the idea of a digital compact camera with a 35mm-sized sensor. Suddenly, the ‘sticker shock' isn't quite so severe. Report by Paul Burrows. If evidence was actually nee...
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Not so good for: - Shooting sports and action. - Close-up shooting.When Sony unveiled its DSC-RX1 Cyber-shot camera at Photokina 2012 last September it created a frisson of excitement. Here at last was a compact camera with a 24-megapixel 'full-frame' se...
If you want a high-resolution full-frame camera that can fit into a coat pocket, the Sony RX1 fills the bill. Its control layout makes it pleasing to use and its performance is generally excellent (particularly at high sensitivity settings)As a compact, f...
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This not-so-compact camera has a 24mp full-frame sensor and a fixed f2/35mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Construction is superbly retro and the quality is outstanding, with all controls and menus smooth and luxurious in operation. This is one of the most be...
This is a very expensive camera. For this sort of money, you can buy a full-frame DSLR body, such as the Sony alpha99. Also, strong competition for this camera comes from Sony's own NEX-7, a mirrorless-system camera for less than half the price. It isn't...
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There's a bit of a gap between a smartphone camera and digital camera. While most of us dream of a highly portable camera with incredible image quality, the technology is a little way off and so we are forced to compromise in some way. Manufacturers are a...
The Sony RX1R flies very close to being our perfect camera, but the occasionally slow autofocus keeps it from being a camera you can rely on 100 per cent. It is small enough to be taken anywhere, able to take incredible photos and easy to use.Sadly the hi...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-03-26 17:53:00
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This not-so-compact camera has a 24mp full frame sensor and a fixed f2 35mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Construction is superbly retro, right down to an aperture control ring around the lens and a conventional threaded remote cable socket. The quality of c...
The lens is as sharp as we would expect from an optic bearing the Zeiss branding. High ISO performance is excellent and image quality is very good indeed.
The autofocus is surprisingly slow, although accurate enough. Auto white balance is easily fooled. And the lens, generally good, shows marked barrel distortion...
This is a very expensive camera. For this sort of money you can buy a full frame DSLR body, such as the new Sony a99. And strong competition for this camera comes from Sony's own NEX-7, a mirrorless system camera for less than half the price. It isn't ful...
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Sony has less history in the camera market than most of its competitors — it hasn't been around as long as Olympus, and it doesn't have the digital SLR history of Canon or Nikon. Recently, the company has been bravely trying new concepts — and some of the...
Brilliant 24-megapixel sensor, Control scheme is simple, versatile, Amazingly small size...
High price tag, Imperfect autofocus, Expensive accessories...
Sony's attempt at a fixed-lens, compact-style camera in the RX1 is an excellent one. It's well on the way to being one of the best cameras we've tested in terms of image quality, and has a control scheme that's easy to understand and use manually. While t...
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The Sony RX1 is a technological marvel that we still can't believe exists. Hold it in your hands and the camera looks like a large compact with an oversized lens, but inside this relatively small package beats a full-frame image sensor - the same large se...
This is the way we see the Sony RX1: It's a niche, proof-of-concept camera that's pushing the limits of camera design, built for the photographer who appreciates a 35mm f/2 lens, and is a luxurious second (or twenty second) camera for the person who can a...
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is a technological marvel that we still can't believe exists. Hold it in your hands and the camera looks like a large compact with an oversized lens, but inside this relatively small package beats a full-frame image sensor - the sa...
Wellmade camera body, Smooth handling, Very high image quality, Fast f/2.0 lens, Silent shutter...
Meagre battery life, No external battery charger included...
This is the way we see the Sony Cyber-shot RX1: It's a niche, proof-of-concept camera that's pushing the limits of camera design, built for the photographer who appreciates a 35mm f/2 lens, and is a luxurious second (or twenty second) camera for the perso...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body & Design4. Comparison & Accessories5. Operation and Controls6. Displays and operation7. Displays and operation8. Menus9. Menus10. Performance11. Photographic Tests12. Raw Mode13. Movie Mode14. Noise and Noise Redu...
Excellent image quality in both JPEG and Raw, Full frame in a compact, well-built body, Dedicated aperture and exposure compensation controls, Exceptional build-quality - solid feeling without being too heavy, Superb high ISO output in both JPEG and Raw images, Essentially silent operation, Wide dynamic range Raw files, Pleasing metering and white balance results, Good level of customization to...
Autofocus speed not quick enough for fast-moving subjects, Autofocus struggles in low light, Significant vignetting, with any correction baked into Raw files, Multiple button presses required to move AF point, No built-in viewfinder (and accessory options rather expensive), No focus guides for video shooters, Disappointing video quality even when in focus, Focus peaking in un-magnified live vie...
We said the RX1 was a brave step for Sony - a truly top-end product from a brand still establishing its photographic reputation at that level. And it's a gamble that pays-off to a great degree. The RX1 is much more than a brand-enhancing flagship that...
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The front of the Sony RX1 is pleasantly simple, with a small leather-like grip, a bold but simple product name and an AF-assist lamp. Right of the lens is the three-position focus mode switch. Sony said a lot of effort had been put into the Carl Zeiss len...
Smallest full-frame camera on the market, by a wide margin, Fantastic image quality, Excellent, fast f/2 prime lens, Images are sharp corner to corner, even wide open, f/2 with full-frame sensor gives incredibly shallow depth of field, 9-bladed diaphra...
Fixed, single focal length lens, Slight tendency to underexpose, Produces unattractive bokeh when the subject is close to the lens, Focus can be slow under dim lighting, Subtle magenta/cyan tint across frame when shading compensation enabled in both JP...
Does it say anything revealing about a camera's printed image quality that when we printed an 8 x 10 at ISO 6,400, looked at it with amazement, and naturally assumed we must have somehow made a mistake and were in reality looking at ISO 400 instead? That...
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When reviewing this camera’s direct predecessor, the RX100, I remarked that Sony’s claim it was “The best pocket camera ever made” was a bit steep. Part of my scepticism was the company’s claim that its sensor was considerably larger than the rest of t...
Quality: excellent, sharp, accurate colour capture.Why you'd buy the RX1: full list of features; nice lens; easy to use.Why you wouldn't: heavy price; could be confusing for the novice; with such a high-specced camera I did feel the LCD screen was far too...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2013-04-21 02:09:00
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As an increasing number of compacts and compact system cameras have adopted APS-C sensors, focus has shifted on the prospect of full-frame alternatives trickling down in the same way. While Leica has already successfully integrated such sensors inside...
Sharp, detailed and lifelike images, solid build quality, effective distortion correction option, excellent highISO performance, brilliant corner and edge sharpness (once stopped down), superb (though not faultless) AWB performance, prompt write times, excellent LCD performance...
AF can hunt and misfocus, some lens distortion, battery life, aliasing effects (jaggies) with strongly defined details, ease with which exposure compensation dial may be turned accidentally...
The RX1 is, for many reasons, a remarkable camera, and one which has been very difficult to score on account of it not having any obvious immediate rivals. While it's certainly true that it's expensive, it'd be difficult to find a full-frame DSLR and...
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Sony RX1 review-in-progress The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is the world's first compact camera with a fixed lens and full-frame sensor. Announced in September 2012, it brings the low light, high dynamic range and shallow depth of field benefits of a full-fra...
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Sony's decision to develop the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 ($2,799.99 direct)%displayPrice% at %seller% is a bold one. It's a seriously expensive camera that appeals to well-heeled enthusiasts, but is likely to be a constant companion for those who embrace its des...
Full-frame image sensor. Extremely sharp lens. Excellent high ISO performance. Fast burst shooting. Short shutter lag. Fast f/2 aperture. 1080p60 video capture. Top-notch control layout.
Expensive, and accessories are very pricey. No zoom capability. Slow to start and shoot. Lens shows some barrel distortion. No built-in viewfinder. External battery charger not included...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is the smallest full-frame camera you can find right now, and while it pumps out gorgeous images, its price is likely to induce sticker shock...
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The Sony RX1 is a $2,800 fixed-lens point-and-shoot. Sony priced it at $2,800 because it's the only point-and-shoot with a 24 x 36mm sensor ( or "Full-Frame" size). Its lens does not zoom, the camera has no image stabilizatio...
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Stuff magazine Wed, Jan 9 2013, 1:06PM The Sony DSC-RX1 is a truly pioneering product: the world’s first point-and-shoot with a full-frame sensor. Despite its (relatively) dinky dimensions, the RX1 rocks the same glorious 24.3MP sensor as Sony’s f...
An exceptional point-and-shoot but a full-frame DSLR offers more flexibility...
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a premium compact camera aimed at the discerning photographer, offering a 24.3 megapixel 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor, a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2 prime lens, and Full HD movies at 50p/60p or 25p/24p. The RX1 also bo...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a compact camera like no other, delivering full-frame 35mm image quality paired with a fantastic lens in a compact and highly customisable body. No camera is perfect - the auto-focusing is a little sluggish, the cost of the...
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Forum Login Introduction The Sony Cybershot RX1 meets the definition of the word unique. It is a 24 Megapixel full-frame camera that comfortably fits in a coat pocket and which features an integrated 35mm f/2 silent leaf shutter Carl Zeiss lens. It...
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While “hands-on” might be a bit of a stretch for this article, I wanted to pass along my thoughts from actually putting my hands on the Sony RX1 at PhotoPlus 2012 today – even though the camera didn’t have a battery in it because Sony didn’t want to sh...
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Some people search for pots of gold at the end of rainbows – we've searched for this wildly expensive digicam almost as long. Why? Because the Sony Cyber-shot RX1 ($2,800) is a powerful 24.3-megapixel compact camera with a full-frame sensor, the same imag...
Full-frame, 24.3-megapixel sensor, Wonderful stills, superior videos, Terrific f/2.0 35mm lens, Excellent 3-inch 1,229K LCD...
Battery life somewhat limited; Sony should supply an in-wall charger, LCD should tilt and be touch-capable, Poor placement of red-dot movie button...
The more we mull it over, “suiting your vision” is an apt description for the RX1. This Cyber-shot is a wonderful photography tool and if you can imagine the shot, the camera will deliver it – within reason, of course. At this price, the RX1 is clearly...
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That's the Holy Grail for many photographers. Companies have tried to nail this formula for years, and while there are a number of good options in the “advanced compact camera” category, none have been able to go toe-to-toe with a professional DSLR for im...
Amazing image quality, Compact, sturdy build quality, Lots of manual contols...
Expensive with expensive accessories, Poor battery life, Inconsistent, slow autofocus, No ability to zoom or change lenses...
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Near-breathless anticipation is pretty much how you'd describe the mood when Sony announced plans for what, on paper, looked to be the most advanced compact camera ever . So magnificently crafted is the RX1, a pro-level shooter with a full-frame sensor an...
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Slowish focus performance, especially in low light. Detachable electronic viewfinder is mostly unnecessary. Disappointing video performance. A fixed lens is “a fixed” lens and offers few options. Average output from popup flash...
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Pick up the RX1 and there's no doubt that this camera was built with quality in mind. Its tank-like magnesium alloy body just feels right in the hand and, although it's not weatherproof (which would have been nice), you get the feeling that it can withst...
excellent image quality and lens sharpness, solid feature set, manual aperture ring...
LCD difficult to use in bright light, movie record button awkwardly placed, autofocus somewhat sluggish in low light, relatively short battery life, expensive, fussy manual focus...
All technical and pricing issues aside, one of the things I love about the RX1 is that, in this digital world, it brings me back to thinking before I shoot, much like the Leica M9 does. Sure, there are faster and more clever digital cameras than the RX1...
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Meet the world's first full-frame digital compactEvery once in a long while a camera comes along that is at once both a complete surprise and exactly what everyone wants to see. Such is Sony's 24.3MP Cyber-shot RX1 ($2,798, street). Our jaws dropped when...
It's hard to compare the Sony RX1 to other cameras because it really is unique. As such, it carries a hefty price tag. For significantly less money, you could opt for the Sony Alpha NEX-7 ($1,198, street, body only) paired with the new E-mount 35mm f/1.8...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated:
2014-07-23 12:12:34
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In our new Sony RX1 review video, Amy Davies of our testing team asks whether Sony has changed the landscape of the ultra-premium compact camera market.With its 35mm full frame sensor and fixed-length 35mm f/2.0 Carl Zeiss T* coated lens, the Sony RX1 has...
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pdnonline.com Updated:
2014-07-24 04:04:03
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It's easy to fall in love with the Sony Cyber-shot RX1, despite its $2,800 price tag and fixed, 35mm lens. Although it is oddly branded as a Cyber-shot—a name that often brings to mind pedestrian point-and-shoot models—this full-frame compact camera is an...
Fullframe sensor, stellar image quality, excellent lens, customization, solid feature set...
Expensive, expensive and even more expensive with optional accessories like an electronic viewfinder, good but not exceptional video quality...
The target market for this camera is not clear-cut. So far, I've only met one person who actually owns the RX1 and, after a brief chat, it's clear that he's not a professional photographer. On the other hand, the RX1's image quality exceeds that of other...
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Every year member magazines from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) gather to consider and vote on the top products of the year in 40 categories, ranging from cameras to tripods to software and printers. This year's selections represent technolo...
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