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December 2017
(90%)
238 Reviews
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845 Reviews
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The editors liked
Sharp images with plenty of detail and exceptional dynamic range
Much improved new battery with 650-single-shot-life
Lovely electronic viewfinder
Very respectable high-speed performance
Customisable 'My Menu' for direct access to most used controls
10fps at 42.2MP
Advanced 5-axis IS system
Large and bright EVF
Fast AF performance
Improved handling
Phenomenal image quality in almost any situation
Extremely fast and responsive
Compact
Lightweight design with well-placed controls
Superb electronic viewfinder
In-body image stabilisation gives sharper images with any lens
Fast burst mode and autofocus
Superb all-round video and still quality
Lengthy battery life
693-point AF system
10fps burst shooting
Uncropped 4K video
15-stop dynamic range
5-axis image stabilization
Compact and durable body
42.2MP at 10fps
5-axis IS system
Fast autofocus
Amazing image quality
Brilliant battery life that lasts for 650 shots
Huge variety of interchangeable lenses
The editors didn't like
Still takes a while to work your way around the camera
LCD touchscreen lacks some functionality
Some buttons/dials are not the easiest to control
Still uncomfortable to hold with larger lenses
Battery life could still be better
Limited touchscreen control
Only one SD slot supports UHS-II cards
AF area is invisible when moved using the joystick
Rear screen only tilts up or down
Handgrip too close to the lens for shooting with gloves
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