johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

I have used Mirrorless cameras for for many years and currently have two Olympus M43 cameras, so naturally I am biased towards this sort of camera.

Here's a very interesting link which may help DSLR users to convert: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dslr-alternative-mirrorless-camera/?_utm_source=1-2-2

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I'm curious. Why is it of interest to you to try to convert people to your way of thinking? Not trying to be unfriendly or rude, but I just don't understand the mindset. I have DSLR's. I have zero interest in mirrorless and even less interest in trying to convince anyone else to go the DSLR route.

BebuLamar

Why do I need to convert? I know what I want I don't need people to tell me what I should want.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

My post was not to make people convert to a different system, it was an article I read to help those considering a change that's all !!

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

My post was not to make people convert to a different system, it was an article I read to help those considering a change that's all !!

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Understood. As I stated, I was just curious as to your motivation. A lot of people on this site are absolutely convinced that their choice of camera is the only correct one. Glad to see you are not one of them.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Thanks, I did own a DSLR once, and I often consider buy another, but I am immersed in M43 with several lenses etc so it would be an expensive route to take.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Olympus M43 cameras are lighter in weight and offer surprisingly sharp glass. I used SLRs during the film era and, more recently, both DSLR and mirrorless. IMO, mirrorless gear is fully competitive with everything DSLRs offer. Thank you, John, for gently reminding others of this great alternative. /Ralph

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Thanks Ralph, I thought the article was both informative and useful.

erinjay64

I own both a Mirrorless camera, and a DSLR. I will be purchasing another DSLR around Xmas, and will consider future Mirrorless purchases, but am not rushing to get such. Each system has it's benefits, and drawbacks, and it's areas of application. Neither is the 'be all & end all' of photography.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Unfortunately, you are right that there is no such thing as the perfect camera. Or maybe fortunately depending on one's point of view: competition breeds creativity and innovation. Also, everyone needs to remember that mirrorless being "small" is a relative term. Yes, my E-M1 mrII is small relative to FF and APS-C, but so is the Hasselblad X1D when compared to other medium format cameras.

frjack Loc: Boston, MA

Considering a switch to Olympus mirrorless only because Olympus has abandoned DSLR shooters. I have an E-5 purchased from KEH that I like very much but it will die some day, though my chances of dying before the camera are about 50-50. The reason for sticking with Olympus is the Zuiko lenses that I am unwilling to give up and could never afford to replace in another DSLR system. The reviews of the older Zuiko lenses on the EM-1ii using the adapter have been very good.

Obviously there will be no significant weight saving as the lenses are heavy, something of which I am reminded every other Wednesday when I travel with two of them plus camera body in a briefcase. Given that the grip has been enlarged in the EM-1ii I will probably not plan on a battery grip but will spend the money on extra batteries. One of the joys of the DSLR is battery life. With the E-5 it is over 500 shots RAW never using the LCD screen to frame or to review shots once I've "chimped". I could probably purchase one of the few E-5s still around for about the same investment but the larger files and improved high ISO function which is not impressive in the E-5 will probably drive the purchase of mirrorless. Were Olympus to still be producing DSLRs and the extraordinary accompanying Zuiko lenses I would not switch.

markjay

yes - everyone on this site is right. Why should you try to correct anyone ??
I dont understand your motivation in raising this issue ?

machia Loc: NJ

Convert ? LOL
You must think highly of mirrorless just as I do of my SLR's and DSLR 's .
Wanna compare photographs ?

taxman Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

I currently have and use both systems. I have a Canon 7D and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II. Got the Oly as a "carry-everywhere" camera and as a travel camera when I want to travel light.

I use both systems actively and there are things I like and dislike about each. I have big hands and find that manipulating the menus on the Oly can be a little challenging at times. As a result, I feel I can better control my shooting with the Canon than the Oly. I also feel that I get better IQ from the Canon, particularly in low light. I do like being able to see the effect of exposure compensation in the Oly viewfinder before I trip the shutter.

There is definitely a place for both and I plan on spending this summer on a project where I am going to try to give equal time to both systems, doing similar shooting with each, to see if I can get more comfortable with the Oly as my primary camera system.