will you buy another DSLR?
Sep 11, 2018 09:20:17 #
I own 2 Nikon DSLR's. I recently purchased a Lumix G85 mirrorless M4/3 when I want to "go light and nimble", while still maintaining higher quality images, technically speaking.
I have a hunch already as I gravitate towards this camera, that the Nikons will sit in their bags more and more.
Could that be the future of the DSLR for others who may be weary of the weight and bulk?
Not for me to say, but if my experience is any indication, I really enjoy the lightness and size of this camera.
Although for others, the heft is why they like DSLR's. The final answer is to each his own, and the trend may be to own both form factors for different needs.
I have a hunch already as I gravitate towards this camera, that the Nikons will sit in their bags more and more.
Could that be the future of the DSLR for others who may be weary of the weight and bulk?
Not for me to say, but if my experience is any indication, I really enjoy the lightness and size of this camera.
Although for others, the heft is why they like DSLR's. The final answer is to each his own, and the trend may be to own both form factors for different needs.
Sep 11, 2018 09:26:38 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Bebu, I've promised myself to get 10-years use of ... (show quote)
My thinking is different. There will always be better cameras in the future but I won't buy another if my current one is still working. Even when I bought my first camera back in 1977 I already made that decision. I would still be using that same camera today except for 2 reasons.
1. That camera was stolen from me. It was a Nikon F2AS.
2. The replacement camera a Nikon F3HP which is still in perfect condition but I now have problem buying film, chemicals and paper plus the fact that I now have a smaller house.
So I bought my first DSLR in 2013 and intend to use it for as long as it still works. Now if it dies today? I will buy the exact same one.
I have a certain level of quality and functionality I expect from my camera. I won't buy one unless it meets my requirements. If it meets my requirement today it will meet my requirements in the future except that if they don't make battery or memory card for it or if the computer and software of the future won't process the images taken from it any more.
Sep 11, 2018 09:38:48 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
CHG_CANON wrote:
Bebu, I've promised myself to get 10-years use of ... (show quote)
That’s hard to believe you could look at a pic and tell the difference over 2 megapixels. I have a hard time seeing the difference between 16 and 24 megapixels
Sep 11, 2018 09:42:35 #
I went hiking the other day with my Sony RX10 M4. All I had was this camera that I carried all day in my hand with a wrist strap. It easily meet and surpassed all my photography needs from Macro to Telephoto. I normally would have a camera backpack with various lenses and such weighting several pounds and loaded with inconveniences! Sometimes carrying a tripod also. I couldn’t be happier!
Sep 11, 2018 09:43:02 #
At 75, I may buy one more camera but will wait a few years to see where camera systems is at that time. I do believe something similar to the current mirrorless cameras will be the norm in the future.
Sep 11, 2018 09:55:24 #
davyboy wrote:
That’s hard to believe you could look at a pic and tell the difference over 2 megapixels. I have a hard time seeing the difference between 16 and 24 megapixels
Looking at a single image, online, I agree: you cannot / likely cannot tell the size of the sensor used to create the image. However, if you look at the 100% details of two images in comparison, you can see the resolution benefits. The cropping opportunities while maintaining a display size (both print and online) are where those 2MP are making a difference in my work.
Sep 11, 2018 10:00:59 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
If I need to/ want to upgrade and a dslr is available it will probably be a dslr, so far I see no advantage in changing system, assuming same size sensor, slight weight reduction in the body, expensive adapter to use current lenses, and electronic viewfinder, don't see an advantage!
I'm not advocating changing systems, where for a long time, that was mostly the only serious option for mirrorless. But, adapter technology has come a long way as well as Nikon's and Canon's approach appears to be supportive of their current lens mounts onto their mirrorless offerings. If your investment in F-mount and EF-mount lenses work flawlessly the same on a mirrorless body, (a big "if" waiting to be proven), than I think mirrorless will relegate DSLRs to the situation of film cameras and your "next" camera will quickly be limited to mirrorless.
Sep 11, 2018 11:41:47 #
Sep 11, 2018 12:01:30 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you need one today, well maybe that will impact today's decision. But, if you have a recent vintage, say one of the top 2017 or 2018 models, in 2-years or so, isn't it more likely the market will be all mirrorless?
Sure, why not?
Sep 11, 2018 13:01:37 #
Being certifiably old, I will probably buy a new DSLR after I make a few more milions on the market. I have a D4 and a D5 so I don't need another at present but I have a pretty large investment in lenses and even though I spend money on camera stuff I do have a tendency to be thrifty so I have a bias against having to buy a whole new set of lenses for a different mount (or brand).
PS it will take me many years to make a few more millions on the market. They say the first million is tough, but after that it gets easier. Still working on the tough part. By the time I'm ready I'll either be dead or I'll buy a D7 or D8.
PS it will take me many years to make a few more millions on the market. They say the first million is tough, but after that it gets easier. Still working on the tough part. By the time I'm ready I'll either be dead or I'll buy a D7 or D8.
Sep 11, 2018 14:27:51 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you need one today, well maybe that will impact today's decision. But, if you have a recent vintage, say one of the top 2017 or 2018 models, in 2-years or so, isn't it more likely the market will be all mirrorless?
No I will not buy any mirrorless, I stick to DSLR's!
Sep 11, 2018 14:40:45 #
I won't. Not until I'm forced to go digi (shudder)
If I did..I'd shoot some variation of an X100 camera.
If I did..I'd shoot some variation of an X100 camera.
Sep 11, 2018 14:48:51 #
When I retired, I finally got a dslr (after wishing for an slr for years). Now the market is trying to make me feel inadequate once again. Phooey! Yes, I'd buy another, but I probably don't have enough time left to max this one out before they take me to the funny farm.
Sep 11, 2018 15:51:28 #
I own 2 DSLRs now, and have found the MarkII to meet and exceed my demands for a tough camera. Being a bit of a "gear head" I've always been on the lookout for some new stuff, however, at this point I see no need to "upgrade". If I were I would probably not go mirrorless.
Sep 11, 2018 16:22:22 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you need one today, well maybe that will impact today's decision. But, if you have a recent vintage, say one of the top 2017 or 2018 models, in 2-years or so, isn't it more likely the market will be all mirrorless?
No. Too many other options.
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