There’s nothing quite like putting a new piece of tech through its paces in its home environment. That can often be something of a struggle, though. Take a top-spec mirrorless camera for example.

I can still remember the worry that the smartphone camera would deliver a debilitating blow to the camera industry – but now it’s 2025 and photographers are facing the opposite problem ...

Features, handling impressions and sample photos are included in John Riley?s review on the Sony A1 II camera. Be a part of The Photography & Video Show 2025 at Excel London from 8-11 March.

They really, really needed a win. In my hand, the new A1 II, which is Sony’s new flagship mirrorless camera that costs $6,500 / £6,300 / AU$11,000 for the body only. It delivers 50MP photos at ...