Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Just read an article. Mirrorless is just a lie. Size and weight they are no different than full frame. With Fuji being the exception. While the body weights are different, what was removed from the mirrorless body was added back to the lens. They are the same size essentially and same weight. With issues around the EVF, low light, battery and they won't work with non-native lens even with adapters that adds back more weight to the body. There is no advantage to mirrorless unless you move to the crop sensor cameras. Check out https://petapixel.com/2016/04/04/sonys-full-frame-pro-mirrorless-fatal-mistake/

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

On 17/12/16 I part exchanged my 2 x Olympus EM1 bodies for a single Olympus EM1 mark II and it is stunning. The AF is fast and accurate and I am able to achieve a high percentage of bird in flight keepers. The Pro Capture (available in full RAW) mode is just brilliant and 18fps simply fantastic. Battery life is incredible and I regularly take over 1000 shots with less than half the battery used up. The IBIS is the best available and the lenses are numerous and beautiful. Check out the Olympus E-M1II Facebook page for comments and images from numerous users. I almost bought a Fuji X-T2 but I am really pleased I bought the EM1 mark II instead.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Selecting a camera and lenses is based on the preference of the buyer. The need for features in a particular field of photography also adds to the decision. Many mirrorless users buy their cameras based on the small size and light weight.
I have been using Olympus cameras in addition to my Nikon gear. The Olympus bodies are small, light, well made and perform very satisfactorily for my needs. Their lenses, especially the professional ones offer awesome picture quality. I am very pleased with their system.
There is a good selection of mirrorless bodies and if you finally decide on one and you have a local store where to buy it feel the camera in your hands and see if its features and ergonomics fit your style. Better yet, rent it for a few days and see if that is exactly what you want and need.
Any of the mirrorless cameras should last for years to come.

Jbat Loc: Charleston, SC

I switched from Nikon D800 to Fuji X-Pro2 and X-T2 last year and have never looked back. I have a number of prime and telephoto Fuji lens. They make excellent cameras and lens and are crop sensor cameras. My primary reason for switching was to get to lighter and smaller equipment. The Fuji equipment is not as small as the M4/3 but the two cameras I have are both 24MP and are smaller than the Nikon I had previously. Both of these cameras are the newest Fuji offerings and have excellent capabilities for every use I make of them from shooting landscapes to birds.

joseph premanandan

i switched to Fuji X-T1 from canon 60D.it is very versatile,easy to carry around.the autofocus is very good.and less intimidating and the electronic view finder does a great job and functions well in low light situations,joseph

joseph premanandan

i switched to Fuji X-T1 from canon 60D.it is very versatile,easy to carry around.the autofocus is very good.and less intimidating and the electronic view finder does a great job and functions well in low light situations,joseph

Greys3 Loc: Northwest Ohio

Hello Jaime, I purchased the Canon EOSM3 kit with the 18-55mm IS lens & also the 55-200mm IS lens. I had started shooting with film, then stopped photography, medical problems. Then kinda started again with a Canon Point & Shoot, (You will notice a theme here as I like the Canon (Products), then this last November was keeping an eye out, wanted the M3 with the Higher Megapixel sensor, was going to go for a Refurbished but with the Sales going on, got a New one, for less than a refurbished would have cost. I love it, as my first digital dslr. I purchased this unit to get used to a dslr, and to get back into my Photography. I like Canon, and some of my 35mm lenses will also work with the M3, with the adapter, and also with the Canon 80D which I am going to Purchase this coming August as a Birthday Present to myself. The M3 is smaller, the Auto Focus is Silent, and fast, It does not have a Viewfinder, unless you want to pay close to $300.00 or some & it fits on the place for your flash. the LCD display is touch, and it will also move a fair amount for selfies, or if I need to get lower to the ground to get a good shot. I so far have had really good luck with it. I take a fair amount of pictures of Retired Racing Greyhounds, & also ones looking to try & find homes for ones just off of the track. I know you have gotten a lot of responses to your questions, and I would suggest that if nothing else, got to a Best Buy & look at all of the Mirrorless cameras they have there, handle them, and find the one that you will feel the most comfortable with. you can also read reviews from different magazines, http://www.popphoto.com/ This might also help you, it is just one of the Magazines that I like to read, & find out about new things that are coming out. Hope that this has helped you a little, and will wish you good luck, and Keep Us Posted on what you will purchase & how you like it. Am attaching a photo I took of one of my Greyhounds, Big Guy sleeping on one of the Sofa's in the living room. Yes it could be brighter, but took it without the flash, and couldn't resist as his tongue is haning out. Again Good Luck.

Magicman

Although there are the a6300 and a6500 . A6000 is still a great choice especially for the price. I use the Zeiss 24/1.8 and the Sony pro G 18-105 oss zoom lens. I would also suggest that you get the Busch or Freidman's book to learn all of the camera's many capabilities.

sblove

I have same.great camera,going order telephoto lens,this week!

repleo Loc: Boston

Sony A6000. You will never look back.

chuckcfix Loc: Colorado

I purchased the Sony A99 a few years ago and am quite happy with it. I don't have the slap of the mirror and the mechanical breakdowns that eventually go with that to worry about. The size is not a big deal to me. It's as big or a little bigger than my A850 but I like the heft. I have been shooting Minolta/Sony for over 40 years and can still use my old lenses. I like that I don't have to worry about the sensor getting dust on it from lens changes. With the mirrorless system, the sensor is enclosed and protected from that aggravation. If I do get some dust in the body a quick brush will solve the problem. The A99, for me, is superb in its image quality and ability to capture the shot. I still have the A850, but it is relegated to the shelf unless I am out shooting a wedding and need a second setup.

Lance Pearson Loc: Viriginia

I travel with a canon eos m3 (m5 now out too) with 17-85mm good glass mirrorless with 24 mp crop cmos sensor that's in the dslr lines. Great little travel camera with clear images, good color. I shot 11 days out in Washington state with it and while I fly fished two days with guide in the Yakima River Canyon from a drift boat and the mountains, ocean, cities. Nice and small enough versus my big Nikon D4. Weakness is active sports photos as it does not focus fast enough for that. However, for every other application it is terrific.

JPL

I have 2, Nikon 1 J2 and Sony A7r. The Sony is my favorite. I did not have to buy any lens with it as I am using my old lenses from Nikon, Konica and other brands on it. They fit perfectly for this camera as it has full frame sensor. It is the perfect camera to use with whatever lens you might have and manual focus is easier than it was back in the film days. Also it has a very good sensor, it is compact and with this camera and some good old manual focus lenses you can really travel light.

So in my opinion the Sony A7line of cameras are a great bargain if you already have some good lenses. It will save you lot of money and you can spend your money on travelling to all the places you want to photograph instead of spending it all on 2-3 lenses to be able to use it properly at all. But you have to know or learn how to focus and adjust your settings manually. It is about as complicated as learning how to drive a car from the 1980's. ;)

Just Ducky Loc: Ohio/Florida

I, too, have a Sony A6000. I also have a Pentax K3. I am not a professional but I love taking pics.
The Sony is lighter and smaller and a bit easier to hold and carry when we're out and about. It can do some amazing stuff. It is certainly worth your consideration.

londonfire Loc: NY to NC

I have quite a few mirrorless bodies and use them exclusively for travel. You can fit a body and 2-3 lenses in a small bag and cover any situation. If you want to start out in mirrorless without jumping in with both feet I'd suggest you look at some of the older bodies like the G5 or G6 or even the GH3. On the Olympus side you can steal an original EM-5 and it's a camera that everyone drooled over when it came out. An important fact is that there hasn't been a lot of sensor improvements over the years in micro four thirds so these older cameras can hold their heads high when compared to the latest stuff. Most reviews will compliment the new stuff but end up saying the IQ is not that much better than the previous generations. Sure, there's been IS added for Panasonic and a few more MP but for a few hundred dollars you can start out with a really good setup and see if you like it. If you don't, you can sell it for cheap or leave it on your shelf and not worry about the investment.