CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

If the newest technology wasn't better, why are they selling it?

BebuLamar

Manufacturers have to sell what they make, good or bad, they need the money.

texasdigital Loc: Conroe, Texas

Absolutely, all successful photographers use mirrorless. All award winning photographs taken with an DSLR are substandard in quality and should be thrown away. You cannot be a successful photographer unless you use mirrorless. And, all of your DSLRs are worthless so I’ll provide you a shipping address and I’ll dispose of them for you.

linda lagace

was forced to get a new camera when my 10 year old nikon d800 bit the dust. Nervous but got a sony a7r iva so I could take advantage of the sony 200 - 600 lens which is probably the best lens I could ever afford. Several days out and no regrets. Despite warnings, the camera focused well (even though I am still learning best way to hold it and how to use all those buttons. ) Looked at a few on line videos and got some great tips. My new pictures are as good if not a little better than what I got with my nikon. And I expect, as I continue up the learning curve with this new camera and its menu, that my pictures will get even better. So recommend, you go ahead and try the mirrorless.
At least I dont have to worry about a worn out shutter/mirror mechanism being the death of my new camera. Although in the spirit of the season I am grateful I got 10 years of learning and fun and some good pics I am proud of out of my d800.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Imagine your life as a successful photographer. Does you camera still have a mirror?

linda lagace

I had the minolta 101 too in the 60's and loved it and remember the pictures as being beautiful.

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

Some people seem to think that

linda lagace

smf85 Loc: Freeport, IL

The calibration issue only occurs in the case where the hot cut filter has been replaced with a specific bandwidth filter. This type of conversion enables the optical viewfinder to be used as normal but runs into the calibration issue aforementioned. Using a full spectrum conversion has the filter on the lens that manages the band pass into the camera. In this case the autofocus mechanism still works normally - even if you can’t see anything in the viewfinder. Convenient its not.

Gianfranco47 Loc: Senoia GA

I have a D850 and a Z6 bought to try the new system , no many differences among the two the only thing to day coming from two Nikon repairers , they said we can close the service since the Z system never break

The Aardvark Is Ready

I'm kinda late to the party, but I'll chime in anyway. To me the main advantages are not having to use mirror lock up, the EV, being able to see my exposure before I press the shutter and not having to use an app like Photopills to calculate my exposures when using strong ND filters.
The single thing I hate about it, is having to turn the camera on to use the viewfinder.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I have had a Sony A6000 for years. I got a good deal when they first came out.
It is great. Certainly, there are some things that I miss from my Nikons, but I still use them. Thinking of going full frame. Don't know if I will stay with Nikon or move on to Sony.

texasdigital Loc: Conroe, Texas

So, once again our thread has morphed into a Tale of Two Cities. There has been much good advice here, and as usual, I learn from everyone, even those whose comments border on satire. I appreciate everyone who contributes to expanding my knowledge.

I will offer one last comment. It doesn’t matter which brand or camera you use, whether mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or old school 4x5 Speed Graphics. While the features in some cameras make it easier to automate the taking of photographs using modern tools (such as focus stacking, exposure, and so many others), the advice given to me from an old mentor still applies. 1. The best camera is the one you have with you. 2. If you want to take award winning photographs, then learn everything you can about the craft. 3. Learn to use all of the features your current camera has, before you go off looking for the perfect camera (which does not exist).

Not part of the trifecta mentioned above, he later told me (before he passed), when you can take good pictures with an Instamatic, you have the skills needed to be a photographer. You think that’s unrealistic? Sports Illustrated photographer David E. Klutho used a iPhone 7 Plus to photograph the Titian-Vikings NFL game on September 11, 2016. By the way, the Vikings won 25-16 after a third quarter 77-yard interception run to a touchdown.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Says the guy that still uses OUTDATED film and does well with it1

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

The ones I use every day don"t, but there two F5s and two Pentax Spotmatics in my closet along with a Mamiya 645 system. I sent you 90% of my film. It's the brain 2" behind the viewfinder that matters. Many of us on here can shoot well with whatever given! Best of luck.