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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

We all knew it was coming. That doesn't mean they will stop producing their top sellers for a while.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Doesn't surprise me.
Most people are worshiping mirrorless. .....Ahmmmmmm....

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

And they'll drop them as soon as sales start falling off because more people will be buying mirrorless because of the announcement. Who wants old technology.....

Oh, wait.....

BebuLamar

I don't think they make them any more. Just selling off what they have. It's easier to sell something if you say it's still current model rather than discontinued. They need production capacity for the mirrorless.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Yup, why continue to build old stuff, which takes away from building the new stuff.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Glad I am more than fully stocked on DSLR equipment. See! Sometimes GAS is a good thing.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Funny thing, I see nothing wrong with DSLRs.

I only got a new phone last month because my old one will no longer work after 3G goes away the end of this December. Some aspect of the phone uses 3G? Had it for eight or nine years. The new phone is nice though, I can look at the calendar on it while I'm on the phone now.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Worshiping may be too strong a term which could also be applied to DSLR owners. I think it is more a question of a preference as a result of personal experience and personal requirements. Of course for a large segment of the population the marketing spin may drive that preference.

I switched from my Canon 7D Mark II to my Nikon Z fc for several practical reasons that were important to me, but the most important of these was a greater than 50% reduction in the weight and size of my kit, both the body and the lenses. The weight of the 7D II body is 910g versus 390g for the Z fc. It is 2.3 times as heavy, not to mention much bulkier. My Z prime lenses are also much smaller and much lighter. The fact that I am now getting better IQ and better low light performance is an added bonus. Some folks, like birders, should probably stick to their DSLRs, at least until the next generation of mirrorless technology. For others, like myself, the EVF gives me several significant advantages over my 7D Mark II's OVF, especially for low light photography.

I am certainly not suggesting you adopt mirrorless technology. Continue using what you are comfortable with, especially if it gives you the results you want.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Yup, everyone has their reason(s) for doing what they do. And will also justify it: lighter, faster, smaller, ...
Maybe those who don't care to go mirrorless simply don't feel a need to do so.
Some people do worship mirrorless, just listen to them try to convince everyone else to get one, as they drool.
The hottest thing since sliced bread, eh?
The next thing people will be running out to get will be cars that drive and park themselves...

And there will be those that belittle people who simply do not have to keep up with the latest and greatest.

My camera weighs what it weighs and does what it does (or doesn't).

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

That should have happened ten years ago! They could have owned the market by now instead of being #3.

(Do I sound a little like Chg_Canon with that one?)

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

I agree. It is not a contest or a religion. The best camera for each of us to buy is the one we prefer using.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Let's not forget practicality. I've got equipment (lots of it) that meets my needs and works well. I did get a Zfc for the same reasons - weight, best manual control layout and I can use my lenses with the Z adapter until I decide I need (ha ha) Z lenses. Meanwhile I have more DSLR shutter clicks than my body has breaths left on this earth!

BebuLamar

Nah! You're Burk who appreciates the small format not telling people to buy full frame.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States