Pros and Con of SLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Apr 3, 2019 09:30:09 #
GEG
Loc: Pennsylvania
I like the image quality, size of the camera and lenses and because of the the overall weight of what you carry for landscape or even street photography. Plus, I find that the camera and lens is typically less off putting to people you may photograph!
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Apr 3, 2019 09:33:36 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
While I consider reviews and the opinions of others before making a purchase, neither of those carries great weight with me. Sometimes my needs and wants are just different from the "opiner," sometimes they have misconceptions because they haven't learned the product yet or maybe haven't read the manual, and sometimes they are just wrong.
When I look at reviews, I go straight to the negative ones, because they can sometimes flag problems that I didn't think of. So I check those out to see if they are real or not, and if real, are they a problem to me?
The last time I didn't follow my own advice, I kept myself from buying what turned out to be an outstanding new camera after delaying for over two years based on some misleading (but pretty universal) comments pervading reviews and discussions around that camera.
When I look at reviews, I go straight to the negative ones, because they can sometimes flag problems that I didn't think of. So I check those out to see if they are real or not, and if real, are they a problem to me?
The last time I didn't follow my own advice, I kept myself from buying what turned out to be an outstanding new camera after delaying for over two years based on some misleading (but pretty universal) comments pervading reviews and discussions around that camera.
Apr 3, 2019 09:41:48 #
Talking about generalities, mirrorless cameras are smaller and lighter. The small cameras are much better for traveling light. Technologies in a mirrorless camera are superior to what you could find in a dSLR.
AF is superior with a dSLR camera when it comes to action or wildlife photography. Modern mirrorless cameras continue to improve their AF system and sooner than later their AF will be as good as that on a dSLR camera.
There are other advantages to using a mirrorless camera but I pointed out for you what I consider important in both cameras.
AF is superior with a dSLR camera when it comes to action or wildlife photography. Modern mirrorless cameras continue to improve their AF system and sooner than later their AF will be as good as that on a dSLR camera.
There are other advantages to using a mirrorless camera but I pointed out for you what I consider important in both cameras.
Apr 3, 2019 09:52:01 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Rant time: "SMRCS" (subject matter repeat complainers syndrom) - The sad part of discussions like these is that (I didn't count) half the posts are complaining about the subject matter rather than answering with helpful information, and we are only two pages in as I type. I'm not the forum police, but I do find the "SMRCS" (subject matter repeat complainers syndrom) much more annoying than folks who ask questions that have been asked before. For those who no longer want to hear about the Pros/Cons of two major camera operating systems, why participate? For those who do want to offer up the Pros/Cons of any particular subject, please participate. If you are not interested ignore the post, don't complain and muck up the waters, or worse make the OP feel like a fool for asking.
As for the search engine pulling up solid answers for questions like these - it doesn't work that well, the emphasis is on the title and this often misses a great many posts (unless I haven't used it correctly).
Now, if you want to bitch about something, or bitch at me, open another thread and complain about olemikey!!! I can handle it, I love a good debate, I love a good argument, and I try to make sure I'm at least somewhat informed prior to posting. Don't be offended however, if I ignore the post (LOL) !!
Now, on to the question - It would seem by now that for those who want to know the answer to the OP's question, that someone somewhere must have put together a summation of the arguments for and against each operating system, and that is a story that would be worth the read. AS FOR ME, I would like to have one of each, until such time that something better than both comes along; 5 -7 years down the road, perhaps?
As for the search engine pulling up solid answers for questions like these - it doesn't work that well, the emphasis is on the title and this often misses a great many posts (unless I haven't used it correctly).
Now, if you want to bitch about something, or bitch at me, open another thread and complain about olemikey!!! I can handle it, I love a good debate, I love a good argument, and I try to make sure I'm at least somewhat informed prior to posting. Don't be offended however, if I ignore the post (LOL) !!
Now, on to the question - It would seem by now that for those who want to know the answer to the OP's question, that someone somewhere must have put together a summation of the arguments for and against each operating system, and that is a story that would be worth the read. AS FOR ME, I would like to have one of each, until such time that something better than both comes along; 5 -7 years down the road, perhaps?
Apr 3, 2019 09:52:32 #
larryepage wrote:
While I consider reviews and the opinions of other... (show quote)
One of the big problems in replying to questions on this site (or really any site) is that the OP's needs are not well expressed. Like in this thread. The pros and cons really depend on the photographic needs and wants of the OP. If they are not mentioned the topic will quickly go off the rails.
Apr 3, 2019 09:57:43 #
rjaywallace wrote:
I did stop ... with your inane post. Thank you.
Glad I could help. It didn't seem like you understood that you don't have to read every post.
Apr 3, 2019 10:05:40 #
Vietnam Vet wrote:
the pro's are mostly for the camera manufacturers in an over saturated SLR market. Now they get to sell everything all over again including bodies, lenses, and flash units. The cons are for the consumer who can already take just as good pictures with their SLR's as they will with the mirrorless, but who think that mirrorless is the wonder camera of the century
that's pretty much true from a marketing point but the new new Nikon Z cameras do offer what appears to be better lenses.
Apr 3, 2019 10:16:42 #
BebuLamar wrote:
And you don't know? I would tell you (even though the subject has been discussed to great length here on the UHH) if you really do not know.
Yet one more case of a snarky and unhelpful response to an honest question. Nice going. >Alan
Apr 3, 2019 10:17:57 #
dsmeltz wrote:
It could be a brand issue. Canon started the EOS R with high performance lenses and awesome integration of legacy glass. Nikon's first Z-mount lenses were not high end. That is changing. Nikon's lens roadmap looks pretty good. I am not sure how well Nikon's adapter performs for legacy glass.
The adapter appears to be a non issue in any of the reviews I've read. The AF in the Z models is also exceptional except it struggles in low light. However Nikon has announced a firmware update that will address that issue (may time frame) Another plus when using legacy glass, the Z models incorporate IBIS so even a 50 year old manual focus lens can have image stabilization.
Apr 3, 2019 10:20:21 #
larryepage wrote:
While I consider reviews and the opinions of other... (show quote)
Larry: Go to YouTube and search for "dslr vs. mirrorless cameras." You will find a bunch of videos on the subject. >Alan
Apr 3, 2019 10:22:36 #
markjay wrote:
Mirrorless cameras do not use mirrors, while DSLR's do use mirrors.
Is that clear?
So the advantage of a mirrorless camera is that it does not have to use a mirror. If you drop a camera with a mirror, the mirror can break. That results in broken glass inside the camera ... not good.
Is that clear?
So the advantage of a mirrorless camera is that it does not have to use a mirror. If you drop a camera with a mirror, the mirror can break. That results in broken glass inside the camera ... not good.
Any camera that is dropped is usually broken. Not sure that having a mirror is a problem because it might break.
Apr 3, 2019 10:34:42 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Gene51 wrote:
Any camera that is dropped is usually broken. Not sure that having a mirror is a problem because it might break.
Apr 3, 2019 10:39:16 #
MichaelH wrote:
Try this search on Google:
site: www.uglyhedgehog.com DSLR vs mirrorless
This will search on uglyhedgehog dot com for DSLR vs mirrorless.The uglyhedgehog search at the top of this page only looks at the post titles.
site: www.uglyhedgehog.com DSLR vs mirrorless
This will search on uglyhedgehog dot com for DSLR vs mirrorless.The uglyhedgehog search at the top of this page only looks at the post titles.
Learning something new and useful is a good way to start the day. Thank you
Apr 3, 2019 10:42:51 #
BebuLamar wrote:
And you don't know? I would tell you (even though the subject has been discussed to great length here on the UHH) if you really do not know.
It looks like this is his first post.
Dennis
Apr 3, 2019 11:02:53 #
papakatz45 wrote:
Why would he ask if he did know?
Because I strongly believe that he did know.
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