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Old 17th of April 2012 (Tue)   #16
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I'd give a serious look at the Sony NEX series. They've got APS-C sensors and some decent Zeiss glass including an 18-200. I checked them out when they first arrived. Impressive results.
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I'd give a serious look at the Sony NEX series. They've got APS-C sensors and some decent Zeiss glass including an 18-200. I checked them out when they first arrived. Impressive results.
Yeah I was gonna suggest the NEX as well, they are so small for DSLRs look like P&Ss
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