rondmallett Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming

I see a smallish trend in UHI to technical performance over creativity.
Ansel Adams built his own boxes, and would still be a trend-setter
were he to use an old Brownie. More than one person has said to me,
you sure must have a nice camera to get those great shots.
I started with an old one-sheet, one-shot Graflex, but still got pro
quality shots published in the Denver Post (for whom I wrote and clicked).
It's the artists eyes and skills that count... not so much the machine.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Wait a minute, there is NO blackout with mirrorless cameras! Use the electronic shutter and there is no shutter shock or mirror shock (no mirror to shock) or noise, either. Look at the Sony A9 II or A1 if you are concerned about finder latency.

I am an ex-Nikon, ex-Canon user of Panasonic Lumix Micro 4/3 gear, solely because it took those brands almost ten years to get up to speed on serious mirrorless systems. I kept waiting, and gave up in 2015.

I'm not missing a thing about Canikon, but then, I have very specific applications that the Lumix GH4 handles without issues. (I don't photograph sports and wildlife, and the largest prints I make are usually 20x16.)

Lumix gear is my favorite for hybrid use (stills plus video in the same body). Many of my needs include both video and stills of the same content. Panasonic Lumix now make four full frame bodies and share the Leica L-Mount lens system with Leica and Sigma, in addition to sharing the Micro 4/3 system with Olympus and many third parties.

Mirrorless is not for everyone, just yet, but it is the future of advanced photography. There are too many advantages to ignore, and the disadvantages are fading away quickly with each new generation of cameras.

Ysarex Loc: St. Louis

The blackout problem is no different than the blackout problem with an SLR. You don't see anything through an OVF when the mirror lifts up. So you're already used to that. Mirrorless blackout is the same time length -- the exposure, and maybe a smidge less as the camera electronics probably recover a little faster than the time the mirror takes to reset. I have a Z7 and the blackout is barely noticeable.

One of my dislikes concerning the EVF is usually rated as a plus by most people; in the EVF you're seeing a software processed image. I'd rather see what I'm photographing without any interpretation from anybody. I do like the fact that the EVF gives me a live histogram before I take the photo. Because I use a number of manually focused lenses I really like the magnification focus assist. Overall I'm still glad I made the switch.

Buy extra batteries and keep them charged.

Ysarex Loc: St. Louis

I get so tired of this _______________ response.

The question is about the tech. It's OK to look at the tech and ask how well it supports doing our work. Take a look at this guy's photographs (Kristofer Rowe): https://www.google.com/search?q=kristofer+rowe+photography&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjj6YzLnPTuAhWBE80KHXFLCfsQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Kristofer+rowe&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgIIADIECAAQGDIECAAQGDoGCAAQBxAeUIlVWM5aYN5xaABwAHgAgAFOiAHsApIBATWYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=WscuYOPUGIGntAbxlqXYDw&bih=958&biw=1773&client=opera#imgrc=RkbWSeQ1WFItaM

Now break out your single shot Graflex and show us how well you can capture a fishing Osprey.

Kris manages his amazing photos not only because of his skill and perseverance but also because of the amazing assist he now gets from modern phase detect auto-focus systems. Before that hardware existed photos like his were extremely rare and nobody shot them with a bleep bleepin' Graflex. Having the right tool does matter.

Capn_Dave

You do realize I was replying to billnikon's post and not Barbara the OP. Note your quote above. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt. Also billnikon threw in Sony the OP (Barbara) did not mention Sony.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

A good photograph has the most pixels.
A good photographer has a mirrorless camera.

Capn_Dave

You do realize there is no mirror to flip up. Probably why they are called mirrorless. The Canons have two shutters an electronic one and a horizontal one. While looking through the EVF (Electronic View Finder) ther is no black out. You will also notice there is no DOF (Depth of Field) button when you look through the EVF, you see what the camera sees, including the exposure. Another nice feature. I had a camera with an EVF a number of years ago, the Sony Mavica, it was no camera for any experienced photographer. In fact it turned me off of digital cameras for a long time. As tech improved so did the cameras.

BooIsMyCat Loc: Somewhere

Nope, didn't see that. I apologize.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

No, the BEST Photographer has a Mirrorless camera, HUGE grin!!!
I am living proof that you can't buy a great photo.. . sigh.
Ya just gotta . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends

Ysarex Loc: St. Louis

Yep, I have five of them and there's no mirror in any of them.
And of course I didn't say there was now did I.

The person I responded to is looking specifically at a Nikon and I have a Z7. My Z7 blacks out with every exposure when the mechanical shutter is used.

Or not. That's one of the main reasons I don't like the EVFs.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Thanks, Bill. I may have misunderstood about the blackout. It's something that I'll be able to see, or not, for myself on my workshop. If memory serves, the blackout issue was definitely something that that particular photographer mentioned as a concern, so I'll go back and re-watch his podcast on the Z6 ii.

As far as switching away from Nikon - that is not something that is going to happen in the near future. I am first and foremost a wildlife photographer.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

In about 3 weeks, I'll have the chance to try out a Z6 ii while shooting next to a real expert who shoots the same subjects (wildlife and birds) that I do. I'll be able to see for myself. From what I've read, there is serious difference of opinion about mirrorless based on subject matter. What is acceptable to a landscape photographer can be a non-starter for wildlife photographer.

As far as batteries go - I always have at 3 extras with me on EVERY shoot. Plus, I have a grip on both of my Nikons, so there's another back-up right there.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Just came cross this. I ALWAYS shoot at high fps.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51198738

MikeT9

I’m sorry but what a twat. The eye af on my Canon R5 leaves my 1DXII in the dust. Mirrorless will sooner or later see the demise of DSLR’s and I can see why. So please stop your whingeing and just face the future.

John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England

What ever camera you buy, if you don't get the one your heart is set on you will never be completely happy .