Far North wrote:
This may have already been discussed here before, but I have a question. There are some very good mirrorless cameras on the market nowadays, such as the Sony A6000, A7 and its various iterations, as well as offerings from Canon, etc. So, my question is, aside from a greater selection of lenses, what advantage(s) does a DSLR have over a mirrorless camera? Just curious. In my quest for a new camera, I want to leave no leaf unturned.
I do not think there is a good answer to your question at this point in time. In part it is personal preference and both technologies have advantages and disadvantages, and it depends on individual needs.
If you want an optical viewfinder and are happy with the form factor, a DSLR is probably superior.
If you want lightweight, are OK with a rear screen and/or an EVF mirror less may be the best way to go.
There are more dedicated lenses available for DSLRs simply as a result of time in the market and market share, but most mirror less cameras have adapters that can use other lenses, including obsolete manual lenses.
Some mirror less models still have noticeable shutter lag. Few if any DSLRs yet have EVF capability. This is a period of transition and will keep changing. Canon is getting more serious about mirror less, the M3 and M10 are definitely improvements, but I don't think Canon has an EVF available yet.
On the other hand mirror less cameras have all sorts of things like focus peaking and so on that are often not available as standard in DSLR models. With some Canon models those capabilities are available to some degree with 'hacks' such as Magic Lantern.
Personally I expect to see a lot of changes in the next 1, 5, to 10 years in this space before things settle down a little.
"You pays your money and you takes your choice" as the old saying goes. I would recommend that you make the best choice for yourself at a point in time and then use it until you feel the need to change again. The options are likely to be very different year by year.
"Leaving no leaf unturned" is a good approach, while others may advocate "Leaving no tern unstoned!"