CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

If I just give the link the admin will move this where is will not be seen, so just Google "Thom Hogan Nikon DSLR" and it will give you the link. It is a thoughtful piece on the DSLR (really, Nikon and Canon) versus the new crop of mirrorless cameras, and why for many things the DSLR is still way ahead. He also note the areas in which mirrorless have definite advantages.

You will also find the link at Nikon Rumors.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Thanks for the post, Cliff.

I've noticed a rather odd approach, by admin, to links in a post. I've posted links in the Main Photography Discussion and General Chat sections. The links were directly related to the topic title and pertinent to either photography or just general info. They were moved to the Links and Resources section. Recently, I posted to the Links and Resources section because my post contained a link. Admin moved it to the Main Photography Section. Go figure.
--Bob

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Someone said this week there's a 'bot' that does the moving that probably makes sense given a simple program scanning for links isn't going to determine the relevance of the linked page to the topic / question...

Quixdraw Loc: x

The Hogan article is worth your time IMO.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Here's the link: http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/dslr-versus-mirrorless.html

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

A thoughtful comparison and worth the read.

I am probably not adding much to the discussion but there are several salient points:
- The DSLR software is more mature and effective.
- The selection of superior lenses gives DSLRs an advantage.
- The mirror-less approach naturally consumes more batter power.
- The ergonomics are obviously different - a matter or personal preference.
- Mirrorless has an advantage in weight unless you feel compelled to attach a large lens.

ken hubert Loc: Missouri

Condensed to its main points. Good job.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

The selection of superior lenses gives DSLRs an advantage? That's wrong, I can put just about any lens or brand of lens I want on my Sony mirror-less.

The DSLR software is more mature and effective? How is that?

The ergonomics are obviously different - a matter or personal preference. Your right I'll stick with my Mirrow-less, sold all my DLSR, there on the way out.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

I should have said "affordable and fully functional superior lenses". Although you can attach lots of lenses from other manufacturers, very few retain their full functionality.

I am happy with my Leica and Zeiss M lenses on the Sony A7 II. I can attach Nikon lenses but the aperture has to be controlled on the lens and I have only manual focus. The "kit" 28-70 lens for the A7 is $500 and it is not highly rated so I did not get it. I am still waiting for a functional adapter that will transfer aperture and autofocus between the A7 and Nikon lenses. Apparently the Canon version works but I don't have Canon lenses.

As for the software, I also have a D610 and the menus and information display on the Nikon is clearly superior. Since Nikon has been at this much longer they have refined their software very nicely.