Marrying 50MP stills to a 30fps capture speed hits the sweet spot for pros ; Tank-like build quality makes for a reliable workhorse ; Flexible framing and unusual compositions are a cinch, thanks to the A1 II’s flip out and twist LCD screen

Hefty asking price puts this out of reach of all but pros and monied enthusiasts ; Requires an initial period of familiarization and experimentation ; Those needing an even higher resolution will want to consider the Sony A7CR instead, or for a swifter...

This flagship full-frame mirrorless camera from the electronics giant imports innovations introduced in the Sony A9 III to bring the second iteration A1 up to scratch.