DSLR vs Mirrorless

[dnf777]

I started with film SLRs. Said digital would NEVER replace. Then I gave in and never looked back. Now, I am switching to mirrorless with no regrets whatsoever. (especially since Nikon makes an adapter so I can continue to use all my Nikkor DSLR lenses on the new Z-series mirrorless)

The weight savings alone makes it worth the switch. But also, technology in general has advanced. I still have my D90, but it has been relegated to the curio-cabinet alongside my Canon A-1 and Hasslebläd.

[mdvaden]

Originally Posted by dnf777

The weight savings alone makes it worth the switch. But also, technology in general has advanced. I still have my D90, but it has been relegated to the curio-cabinet alongside my Canon A-1 and Hasslebläd.

I haven't seen the weights for Nikons new top of the line Z lenses, but if a Canon owner uses 50mm and 85mm f/ 1.2 primes, those lenses probably make the mirrorless kit heavier. And those new primes are almost $1000 more expensive each.

The new mirrorless tech is definitely a joy to use.

[614ce]

I guess I’m a bit of a dinosaur. I remember saying I would never switch from film to digital when that came about. No way.
I recall that fondly now as I look at my Canon 7D MkII and 5D MkIV, and assorted L lenses.
At least now I’m old enough that I will probably never need to buy anything else.

I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a very bad thing?

[1neeto]

I have two Sony mirrorless and a Canon 5D MKIII with the essential lenses. The Canon is built like a tank, but it’s also heavy like a tank. The shooting experience I love the WYSIWYG of the mirrorless, and all that information straight from the sensor into the electronic viewfinder but seeing through the lens with the Canon is also unique. It takes more knowledge and overall skills to get the exposure right with the Canon.

I started with the Sony A7RII late last year, which used to be my dad’s. He passed and that camera and lenses was the only thing he left me. Now I’ve developed a passion for photography so that “old” camera was a great gift. The Canon was something an old friend sold me for cheap when he found out I was into photography. It’s a full system with lenses covering from 16mm to 200mm. Then my wife wanted a good camera for video and ended up buying a A7III for hybrid duties. Love all my cameras for their own reasons. But I have to lean towards the mirrorless. The light weight, less moving parts, WYSIWYG and other features makes the mirrorless just easier to shoot with. But when I use the Canon DSLR I feel more “pro”. The weight, the feel of that mirror flipping and all that has its charm. But truth is that DSLRs are a thing of the last. All the major camera
Manufacturers have moved on to mirrorless only. The good thing is that older DSLRs are affordable, have a huge lens selection, and can take amazing pictures.