Which is the best mirrorless camera? (Page 4): I would suggest that you rent a few different camera bodies and lenses to get a feel for what's available and what fits your needs. I use...

WDT52 Loc: Sarasota, FL

drewmendelson wrote:

I’ve been very disappointed with my Nikon 1 and have been looking for a really good replacement. The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 have caught my eye. But they are terribly expensive. So I am wondering if they are worth the money or if there are other great mirrorless cameras I should look at? Your thoughts.

I would suggest that you rent a few different camera bodies and lenses to get a feel for what's available and what fits your needs. I use BorrowLenses.com and have had excellent service from them.

pila

Cdouthitt wrote:

In no particular order...the best (since that's what you've requested) are:
Fuji XT-3, Panasonic G9, Olympus EM1ii, Sony A6500, Sony A7iii.

Note the purposeful omission of Nikon and Canon. Perhaps on the next iteration of their mirrorless cameras will they make the cut.

It just depends on what you want feature/size-wise.

Nice literal answer. Cool move on word, “iteration.”
Pedadantic Pila

pila

pila wrote:

Nice literal answer. Cool move on word, “iteration.”
Pedadantic Pila

Sorry , I have a bit of a stutter when using big words.
Pedantic.
Just pila

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

I just read a review of the Fuji X-T3. I shoot a lot of video and Newshooter a great blog I follow rated video production
cameras like Red and arri alexi and Black Magic etc. The X-T3 was a surprise with a special high rating for imagery
and features. No stabilizing. But they raved about the 10 bit imagery and what this mirrorless camera can do.

I think it is time to blur the stills and video separation. I own and use the Sony a7s II and it does both really
well. Read an article about a movie shot with this camera.

Would love to see one try it out.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Tom Daniels wrote:

I just read a review of the Fuji X-T3. I shoot a l... (show quote)

Try a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and GH5s, too. Documentary and independent filmmakers, advertisers, TV news people, and artists have used them for several years (GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5s).

Meadwilliam

Sony

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Meadwilliam wrote:

Sony

James uses a Sony

Smudgey Loc: Ohio, Calif, Now Arizona

I own the Canon EOS R, but you most likely will think it is too expensive, an excellent camera for sure.

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Panasonic G9

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

Depends on your skill level and what your long term plans are. The "Z's" are expensive but they are for a reason. They are a higher end mirror-less system for people who are more than just hobbyists. Yes, it's an investment but it's one you can grow with. There are ways to finance a camera system, for instance at BestBuy, and soften the impact of a lump sum.

I love the old school feel of the Fujifilm and they take great photographs and definitely more affordable than the Nikon Z, Canon R or Sony A7iii. Also note that the Nikon & Canons are good systems but they are first generation systems that need some time to be refined.
I personally am not into the point & shoot back screen shooting and the position of the Sony A6000 eye piece is a little annoying to me. My suggestion is to find your nearest, well stocked, camera store and go pick them up and spend some time getting a feel for them. All the cameras mentioned in this post will get you good results - its up to you to find what's right for you in both price and functionality.

drewmendelson wrote:

I’ve been very disappointed with my Nikon 1 and have been looking for a really good replacement. The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 have caught my eye. But they are terribly expensive. So I am wondering if they are worth the money or if there are other great mirrorless cameras I should look at? Your thoughts.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

burkphoto wrote:

We see this question often. The mirrorless interch... (show quote)

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

drewmendelson wrote:

I’ve been very disappointed with my Nikon 1 and have been looking for a really good replacement. The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 have caught my eye. But they are terribly expensive. So I am wondering if they are worth the money or if there are other great mirrorless cameras I should look at? Your thoughts.

I’ve got lots of “thoughts” but one bit of advice. We all love the cameras we own and use for obvious reasons. Head down to the camera stores and pick up the various eliable contenders. How do they feel in hand? Will they work for you? You will find one or two that rise to the top. Consider that one or two. Why? Because they all will give you fabulous IQ and great memorable shots if you know how to use them. In the end it will be how do they feel when you use them that will get them into your hands when you head out the door.
Cheers!

ggenova64

I recommend Sony.

Larry Powell Loc: Columbus OH

Sony. They developed the technology and do it best.

Brokenland

My theory on this is, that I wanted to utilize old school lenses on a new school body. I've considered sony, fujifilm and many others simply because of their size, weight & image quality. As of Nov 21st. I went with my first Canon Camera the M6. But after attempting a couple old school manual focus lenses on the camera, I've had to step forward instead of step back and buy a couple of new school lenses. The small view screen & my eyes simply couldn't bare the strain. As one of the other posters said, asking a loaded question like this, one is bound to get a wide range of replies. Sometimes it might even mean going out and renting a camera first before you buy.