What makes a good mid level DSLR? (Page 2): JMO but I would put those 2 cameras in the High Level range pretty much any Full Frame I would put at High Level with the exception being...

bbrown5154 Loc: Baltimore, MD

BebuLamar wrote:

Mid level DSLR are those like the Canon 5D MK IV or the Nikon D850.

JMO but I would put those 2 cameras in the High Level range pretty much any Full Frame I would put at High Level with the exception being, arguably, of the Nikon D500. (I'm a Nikon guy).
So for Nikon I would have the Mid Range from the D5600 to the D7500.
But Like I said all JMO.

Carnpo Loc: North Carolina

I would recommend the Nikon D500.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

GregCromie wrote:

Hi all. Just a question from someone who mostly shoots with mirrorless cameras. What is your opinion on what makes a good mid-level DSLR for someone that is not professional, but looking at boosting their game?

So you want to boost your game? Then you need to go back to school. Obviously you are not happy with your photographs. Mirrorless spans Learner to Pro. You do not tell us about all these mirrorless cameras you have or have had. There are, of course, photographers with D850s and Z series who use them as point and shoots. I know of one photographer who was awarded a Panasonic Lumix photograph of the week using an M43 G2 when the celebrated GH4 was the tops.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

GregCromie wrote:

Hi all. Just a question from someone who mostly shoots with mirrorless cameras. What is your opinion on what makes a good mid-level DSLR for someone that is not professional, but looking at boosting their game?

Once again, we have the proverbial plethora of Canon and Nikon suggestions with a sprinkling of Sony as what should be considered. Well I'm for the underdog that doesn't get the attention or recommendation that it should....Pentax. When you google "mid level cameras," you'll see for yourself what particular brands and models there are for comparison. You'll also see a few Pentax models in the mix and, quite frankly, those are the ones you should look at first because of the many features that are built into them that many, except for a tiny few, do not have. Things like VR built in the camera, 1/6000 shutter speed, and weather sealing just to name a few. Many of the other mid levels do not have all of these features so why look at the other ones? Again, please consider Pentax when looking at a good mid level camera. The features mentioned are what help make it a mid level camera.

Photocraig

I'm a little confused. What in particular do you want to do that one of teh fine mirror less cameras available today can't do that a DSLR CAN do. The one feature is fast frame rates for sports and fast motion. The MILC's seem to, according to the reviews I've read, be unable to keep up. With the possible exception of the SONY A9. But I bet you could cover anything up to and through High School level sports as part of your work pretty well with a good MILC and a good 70-200 or 300 lens.

But, really, what's driving the inquiry? Then the folks here can give you great suggestions, some of them fact based, and many opinion based. I my example, I have an APS-C Canon DSLR. I'm trying to figure out WHY I MUST have an MILC. I can't and probably won't come up with a $1500-2,000 reason. What's YOURS?
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CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Think back to when you knew nothing mirrorless cameras. Would you still want to be that person?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GregCromie wrote:

Hi all. Just a question from someone who mostly shoots with mirrorless cameras. What is your opinion on what makes a good mid-level DSLR for someone that is not professional, but looking at boosting their game?

They're all good. You have to decide if there are certain features you want and then look for models with those features. Google is wonderful for providing reviews and comparisons. Look for refurbished to get more camera for less money.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

GregCromie wrote:

Hi all. Just a question from someone who mostly shoots with mirrorless cameras. What is your opinion on what makes a good mid-level DSLR for someone that is not professional, but looking at boosting their game?

Lessons and practice. Equipment brings only what the user has to offer, nothing by itself.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

BuckeyeBilly wrote:

Once again, we have the proverbial plethora of Can... (show quote)

The only thing holding back the Pentax K-1 is the availability of lenses. Were it not for that the K-1 would be a pro level camera at a mid level price. Were it not for that I would get the K-1 and use my Canon 7D (original) as a back up.

Canisdirus

Mid level ... go with Panasonic or Fuji.
You'll get the most bang for your buck ... and excellent video compared to anyone else in the mid tier range.

BebuLamar

bbrown5154 wrote:

JMO but I would put those 2 cameras in the High Level range pretty much any Full Frame I would put at High Level with the exception being, arguably, of the Nikon D500. (I'm a Nikon guy).
So for Nikon I would have the Mid Range from the D5600 to the D7500.
But Like I said all JMO.

In my opinion for the Canon DSLR line up the low end is the 6D and the high end is the 1DX. The 5D is in the middle. Similarly on the Nikon line up the low end is the D750 (Nikon didn't really want to sell the D610 because they priced it higher than the D750) and the high end is the D5.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Without the best tools, we're only as good as everyone else.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

GregCromie wrote:

Hi all. Just a question from someone who mostly shoots with mirrorless cameras. What is your opinion on what makes a good mid-level DSLR for someone that is not professional, but looking at boosting their game?

That's really something you have to decide for yourself and the question is too general.

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

Assuming you're willing to consider a mirrorless camera (which is where photography is headed), I would suggest you consider micro-four-thirds (MFT). The size and weight advantages are significant, and you can get more bang for your buck, particularly with long, fast lenses. Olympus just released the E-M5 Mark III. Perhaps consider their E-M1 Mark II, which is a more feature-rich, advanced amateur/pro-grade camera, for an additional $300 (at retail prices).

Riverrune

BebuLamar wrote:

Mid level DSLR are those like the Canon 5D MK IV or the Nikon D850.

I'd call the Nikon D850 as a high end dslr, not mid level. The D7500 is midlevel in my thinking. The D850 is Nikons top of the line DSLR.