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25 September, 2025

My Alternative to RX1RIII: Sony A7Cii and Mandler 35mm f/2

By Sien Hong

When Sony announced the RX1R III, my ears perked up. I’ve always love the idea of that little full-frame compact body that you could almost slip into a coat pocket. I once...

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