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ith Panasonic joining the
likes of Sony, Nikon, Canon
and Leica in offering full-
frame mirrorless cameras,
your choice of models in this
attractive category has never been wider.
Panasonic and Nikon’s flagship cameras,
the Z 7 and the S1R, offer some interesting
contrasts, which is why we’ve decided to
compare their handling and performance
in our latest Head to Head.
While the Z 7 takes the familiar mirrorless
route of keeping size and weight down, the
S1R handles much more like a traditional
SLR, sacrificing compactness for that
pleasing sense of heft many photographers
enjoy. Turn the page to see how our two
contenders fare in their full-frame face-off.
Although summer means shorter nights,
it’s a good season for anticipating clear skies,
making astrophotography an attractive way
to spend a late evening or two. Our Group
Test this issue looks at eight lenses that are
suitable for the distinct needs of night-sky
shooting, with additional testing carried out
to check that lenses are able to capture
pinpoints of light as precisely as possible.
Rod Lawton
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114 Olympus Tough TG-6
126 Mini Test: Hard cases
130 Help Me Buy a...
Telephoto lens
Given to the top
product in a
group test
Given to products
that offer superb
value for money
All products reviewed
in KitZone are tested
independently by
photographers with years
of experience, using lab
and real-world testing
For products
that receive five
stars overall
The awards that the Digital Camera lab has to offer... Ratings explained
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Nikon Z 7 vs Panasonic S1R
Full-frame mirrorless face-off^117
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 USM The
ultimate portrait lens for Canon R
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Mini Test: Flash modifier kits
(^118) Out-of-the-box lighting enhancers
Group Test: Astro lenses Eight
options for capturing night skies
Best in class
Excellent
Good
So-so
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