Switched to Sony - My Reasons: Not in any particular order. Electronic viewfinder - gobs of info if I want, and seeing the image before you take it Silent shutter

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Not in any particular order.

Electronic viewfinder - gobs of info if I want, and seeing the image before you take it
Silent shutter - totally silent and works in every mode but flash
Reasonably quiet mechanical shutter
Electronic Shutter - less wear and tear
Sans mirror box - no vibration or noise
5 stop in camera stabilization - works with any lens and in conjunction with OSS on Sony lenses
Eye focus tracking
Smaller size and weight - if you choose lenses prudently
Customization - so much more
Less high ISO noise.
Chance to set up complete kit from scratch not piece meal.

The down side:

Not economical to replace lenses and accessories
Needed to learn new camera and menu

Gave up two very excellent cameras and some very good lenses.

Would I do it again?...most definitely.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I agree, that's not only Sony but just about all new mirrorless cameras.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

I tried a Sony NEX7. I liked the features but couldn’t get past the programming approach. Dumped it and went back to Nikon.

I currently use a Lumix GM5 for my small camera. While I prefer the APS-C sensor of the closest Sonys (6xxxs) the control programming seems more logical. When Nikon comes out with an APS-C mirrorless it will replace the Lumix and my D5600.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Congrats!
Curious...which one did you get and what did you switch from?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I have had two Sony a6000's. I loved both cameras (including the kit lenses). Unfortunately the grips were too small/tight for my arthritic hands; shooting for more than a few minutes induced painful cramping. That is my ONLY complaint. Although I have asked on several forums, I cannot find out if the grips on the latest a6XXX series have larger grips. Specifically, I need more room between the inside of the grip and the lens housing.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Cdouthitt wrote:

Congrats!
Curious...which one did you get and what did you switch from?

I got the A7R3 and switched from the D500 and D850.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

BHC wrote:

I have had two Sony a6000's. I loved both cameras (including the kit lenses). Unfortunately the grips were too small/tight for my arthritic hands; shooting for more than a few minutes induced painful cramping. That is my ONLY complaint. Although I have asked on several forums, I cannot find out if the grips on the latest a6XXX series have larger grips. Specifically, I need more room between the inside of the grip and the lens housing.

There is a extension piece available for the A6XXX cameras that extends the entire length of the bottom of the body and adds 5/8" without interfering with access to the battery and its very light, less than $50.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

joer wrote:

There is a extension piece available for the A6XXX cameras that extends the entire length of the bottom of the body and adds 5/8" without interfering with access to the battery and its very light, less than $50.

Thank you for that information. My problem, however, is that I cannot wrap my fingers tightly enough to wrap them around the grip. The problem is that, if I insert my fingertips into the gap and then wrap my hand around the grip, I have found an excellent way to hold the camera with one hand, but my knuckles will start locking up within a few minutes. I have had to pull the grip from my hand, and, on two occasions (yeah, I'm a slow learner), I have not been able to straighten my fingers for an hour or more. The alternative, not inserting my fingers into the gap, does not hurt, but I have a poor grip on the camera. BTW, I always use a wrist strap, at the least.

SonyBug

BHC wrote:

I have had two Sony a6000's. I loved both cameras (including the kit lenses). Unfortunately the grips were too small/tight for my arthritic hands; shooting for more than a few minutes induced painful cramping. That is my ONLY complaint. Although I have asked on several forums, I cannot find out if the grips on the latest a6XXX series have larger grips. Specifically, I need more room between the inside of the grip and the lens housing.

The a7III seems to have more space but it is bigger overall. It seems to fit my hands well, and I wear a "large" glove size.

kbatschke Loc: Chicagoland-west

joer wrote:

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I would add no need for micro fine lens adjustments. I was constantly frustrated with my dslr and back/front focus issues. Agree with all your other comments.

DaveC1 Loc: South East US

I picked up a Sony a7 a short while ago, which was added to my Nikon camera collection. I have to say that the Sony software is not nearly as friendly to use and as through as the Nikon, and run time on a single battery is remarkably short.

I also think if I were using a camera as part of my job (sports, news, events, weddings, etc.) I'd be somewhat hard pressed to switch from the Nikon system, but for the kind of shooting I do most all my photos recently have been shot with the Sony.

The ability to use anyone's lens with the proper adapter is really nice.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

As long as you are happy, we all wish you well with your new camera!

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

kbatschke wrote:

I would add no need for micro fine lens adjustments. I was constantly frustrated with my dslr and back/front focus issues. Agree with all your other comments.

There are many things I left out but should have included this feature since I was mainly comparing it to the D850. And although its not a camera feature the Capture One Pro for Sony is an awesome raw converter and editor and costs less than $80, no subscription required. I'm considering cancelling my Adobe subscription.

leftj Loc: Texas

joer wrote:

I got the A7R3 and switched from the D500 and D850.

That had to be a hard decision. I gave up my Canon 80D and several lenses and converted to Fuji X-T2 however if I had a Nikon D500 and D850 those would have been hard to let go of. Great DSLRs.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

leftj wrote:

That had to be a hard decision. I gave up my Canon 80D and several lenses and converted to Fuji X-T2 however if I had a Nikon D500 and D850 those would have been hard to let go of. Great DSLRs.

Yes they are but don't have any of the features I mentioned.