Canon R3

[Fast Glass]

I'm not speaking for any one person's particular circumstance. Sorry if it offends anyone, but really hard not to compare the A1 and the R3 or even Nikons Z9 for that matter.

As far as vertical grip, I do like it better it being built in. But not everyone has that preference and Sony's whole spiel is about being compact and light. But that is really nit-picking it and ignoring the whole package. Which is what you have to do when looking at any product. I don't think anyone can make a rational argument because it doesn't have a vertical grip it makes it anywhere near as important as what it offers.

As far as lenses Sony does have some excellent options and this is being populated just like Canon's RF mount is. You'd have to adapt perhaps for some specific lenses in both camps.

And I think it's a fair compare to other brands. Hopefully Canon might actually listen more and not be so set in their ways. Competition is good and pushes all the manufacturers to be as good as they can be.

It's not about putting any one brand down. It's about having a discussion.