Well now, what we are both missing is the research and development budgets of the camera manufacturers. However, I do concede on the need to be competitive. But my contention that a more capable still camera would have been less costly, or your projection that such cameras would have become expensive niche cameras are both beliefs, contentions and theories, unlikely to be post facto tested. Finally, the comment to which I responded today, appeared on my phone today. Actually, I ignore well in excess of 99.9% of issues on this, and other websites. I also never critize others for their views on photography equipment choices, including subject matter or style. So, while I am not going to lambast you as wrong, mistaken or out-of-touch, I will remind you that the same option to simply not respond is open to you. Again, I am pleased that mirrorless cameras are causing DSLR cameras to be less expensive. That, sir, is a bottom and satisfying line FOR ME. I do hope you are enjoying the photography equipment of YOUR choice.

I am not making the claim that it is better, just different. For me, it is what is best for many reasons. What is better or best is subjective. The technology behind mirrorless may be more advanced, but that does not mean that SLRs are old and worn out, any more than at 70 I am old and worn out. And certainly, it does not mean that mirrorless is best for all of us.

Perhaps to help you understand why I take umbrage with the mirrorless devotees who try to convert the rest of us, let me make an analogy. Long ago I left the religion I was raised in because the attitude of the congregants was that they, and only they, were the true religion and everyone else was going to hell. I couldn't buy that and wouldn't adhere to their philosophy that they had to convert everyone else. By the same token, I don't go around telling film photographers that they need to move on to digital and I resent the condescending attitude that many (but certainly not all) mirrorless aficionados display.

I don't mind mirrorless devotees pointing out the advantages of their cameras, any more than I mind Canon owners pointing out the attributes of their equipment. But please, when you do that, drop the superior attitude.