Why should I upgrade? (Page 2): I'm in a similar situation with my Nikon D850 dslr. The decision I have made is not to go mirrorless until the majority of reviewers say a given new...

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

I'm in a similar situation with my Nikon D850 dslr. The decision I have made is not to go mirrorless until the majority of reviewers say a given new mirrorless model has definitively rendered the D850 dead and buried. So far, I see some advantages to certain mirrorless cameras, and disadvantages as well, but nothing clearly superior to what the reviewers said about the D850 when it first released and thoroughly reviewed as "perhaps the best dslr ever made". Now, let's wait until we get some full, independent reviews of the R5 and not just specs and reviews by photographers sponsored by Canon.

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I got my first reasonably modern SLR 50 yrs ago. Around 20 years ago SLRs began sprouting more technology than the SLR platform could rationally accommodate.

About 10 years ago the that load of tech was moved onto a more suitable platform, so after decades of SLR use I adopted the new platform and it finally provided me rational purposeful cameras, such as had disappeared with the demise of the basic rollfilm and 35mm SLRs.

My Sony live view cameras are the most sensible basic tools I’ve had since the Nikon F2 and Blad 500. I did hang onto F2 and FE2 Nikons until film was dead. Then I suffered through the electronic SLR era and finally found sensible tools once again in the post-SLR digital cameras.

Time and tide wait for no one.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona

Who said that you should "upgrade" ? or did you say it to yourself? Only you will know whether mirrorless is right for you - and therefore worth the upgrade. If you need someone to tell you that you have a fantastic camera already - I am happy to confirm that fact. But if you are having a gas attack and can afford new toys - do it.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am going to join others in their recommendation of staying where you are. I am a Nikon user but I am familiar with many Canon bodies and lenses. With your present camera and those L lenses you should be fine as you have stated in your post.
Mirrorless cameras tend to be smaller than dSLR bodies, in general they are lighter, easier to carry anywhere, lenses tend to be smaller also and in general they tend to have more technologies than similar dSLR cameras. Many photographers select those little cameras because they are practical and very capable at a fraction of the weight of a dSLR body.

If you are happy with what you have stay right there.

ISOlate Loc: Maine

All of these comments miss the biggest reasons I’m upgrading from 5DSR and 5DIV to R5: 8 stops of IBIS when using cooperating lenses, and 35mp stills clipped out of 8k video. HUGE increase in the creative light space... for my work anyway. If you’re happy with your current work and see no reason to find ways to improve it or expand upon it, then I agree... no reason to upgrade your tech or your skills. If your skills aren’t limited by your tech, then work on your skills.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The EOS R5 will change how we think about mirrorless, how we think about photography, how we think about life.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Strodav wrote:

I'm in a similar situation with my Nikon D850 dslr... (show quote)

Interesting.
I won't change until "I" say I need to change.
If 85+% of the people say to buy X brand/model, I'll still review and make my own decision,
which may very well be brand Q.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

David, if what you're using is producing good photographs for you, why not continue using that equipment. I regularly use cameras that are 40 - 50 years old. They continue to work just fine.
--Bob

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona

Why should you upgrade. Your quote, "I am happy with what I produce", I believe says it all. There is nothing left to say.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona

Why would this subject even be crossing your mind? You definitely should not upgrade because you are perfectly happy with what you've got.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona

Go rent a mirrorless camera, see if it has the "WOW" factor. If not, be content with what you have.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I think you should continue upgrading for whatever reason crosses your mind. Good guy that I am, I’ll help you dispose of your antiquated equipment, exam. the 5d4, lens, etc. You’ll be happier with all new stuff. Do we have a deal? 😏🤔🤓🤗

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I’m with Paul on this one, and I admire his 10 year philosophy. Here are my personal thoughts - your needs may/will be different. I had a 5D3 also, and it was a great camera. I moved to a 5D4 only because the 5D3 had about 250,000 actuations, I got a great deal on the 5D4 and had a buyer for the 5D3 which allowed me to upgrade for very little money, and there were some features on the 4 (such as flicker reduction, WiFi and higher resolution) that I felt were worth the change. If I were starting out from scratch AND I could afford it, I’d probably go with the R5 and RF lenses, but since the 5D4 does everything I need and I’m heavily invested in EF glass, I plan to die with this camera. That’s not to say I won’t continue to add glass to my Fuji system, which I use more and more, not because it is mirrorless, but because of the size and weight when I don’t need the absolute performance of the 5D4.

RLSprouse Loc: Encinitas CA (near Sandy Eggo)

CHG_CANON wrote:

If you don’t like what you see in the mirror, don’t blame the mirror.

Okay, this is one of your best.

anotherview Loc: California

Initially, I found myself in your position, as to why I should upgrade from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera. I answered the question with this question. Does a mirrorless camera improve the image quality of my photographs? No, it doesn't.

So I've stayed with my present gear.

Your conclusion suits me, too: "I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images."

DavidPhares wrote:

I currently own, and use, a Canon 5D Mk IV, and several L quality lenses. I am happy with what I produce, and I enjoy the editing of my images.

After reading all I can find on Canon’s mirrorless cameras, I am still at a loss as to why I should “upgrade” to one of the mirrorless offerings.

Any suggestions?

David in Arizona