whitewolfowner wrote:
Many photographers here have switched from DSR's to mirrorless systems. Seems many have done so because of the physical weight of the DSR system being to heavy for them either from a disability or from aging. Of course there are other reasons too and all are encouraged to comment.
The question is: if you could, no mater the reason you switched initially, would you go back to the DSLR. If you are happy with the change, let us know why; also please comment if the change has improved your images, or not, and why. If you would like to go back to the DSLR, tell us why. If you did go back we'd like to know why too. Basically, all reasons and experiences are welcome to be presented and discussed.
Also, let us know (for those of us that know little to nothing about the mirrorless world, including me. I am one of those pathetic Nikon users.) what you feel are the good systems and then the better cameras and lenses in those systems too. What would be the dream mirrorless camera and lenses to go with it. And what is your dream DSLR camera and lenses too.
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I own a Canon 5DIII with various lenses covering from 16-200mm range. I also do a bit of traveling, so size and weight are also a consideration. I recently purchased a Fuji X-t2 with a few lenses covering 18-400mm range. I had tried various mirrorless cameras before, but found the controls too compact for me. Also, I wasn't pleased with the shutter lag, especially considering the speed of focus and complete lack of shutter lag I get with the Canon.
The X-t2 design is the closest I've seen to my old film SLR of anything out there. Lots of analog controls for everything on the outside of the camera. This retro design was a huge appeal to me. I was also encouraged by the rave reviews I read prior to purchasing. I sold a bit of some other Canon kit that I had and made the investment. I'm still getting used to the Fuji system. It's quite a bit different from the Canon.
I haven't done a side by side photo comparison yet, but plan to soon.
The positives of both systems:
Canon:
- lightning fast focus
- outstanding image quality
- great feel in my hands
- wide array of lenses and peripheral products available (third party studio lighting, etc.)
fuji:
- compact size
- outstanding image quality
- less $ for same/superior build quality vs Canon, both camera and lenses
- image preview right in the viewfinder without having to press a "preview" button.
- fast focus, though not quite as fast as the Canon (although I can't really imagine anything focusing as quickly as the Canon with L glass! Don't know anything about Nikon, but I suspect the same.)
Cons:
Canon:
- bulky and heavy
- a lot of tightly packed control buttons that my large fingers tend to press more than one of when going by feel.
Fuji:
- focus speed not quite up to Canon, but it's not far behind enough to be a deal breaker. We're talking a barely perceptible difference, so far that i can tell. Who knows? Maybe I'm not using the best focus tracking mode settings. Maybe other Fuji owners can comment.
- battery life vs. my Canon (a common problem with mirrorless, since power is used for virtually everything)
As far as a "dream" DSLR goes, I thing the 5D IV might be it, but I'm pretty happy with the III. It will continue to be my indoor/studio workhorse. My fuji kit will be my traveling companion, as well as outdoor events. I guess that most mirrorless folks would like the full frame Sony but I'm super impressed with my Fuji, so far.