The Death of DSLRs is Near
May 3, 2020 12:01:55 #
UTMike wrote:
It is not the camera, but who is behind it. Fancy gear does not make a good photograph.
Fancy gear does not make a good photographer, but it makes better pictures, no matter how good or bad you are, otherwise we would still be using Brownie cameras.
May 3, 2020 12:04:06 #
May 3, 2020 12:09:47 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Their are a lot of DSLR's in the world. I am guessing millions. They probably will be gone. I have had mirrorless for quite a while and fine for me. The counter point to this is the latest group of smart cell phones is looking like they are good imagemakers. My daughter has the latest iPhone with the wide and regular lens. I saw clip on anaphormic and special lens can be clipped on. Their are certain things that a lot of image makers want a camera here will want for nature, sports etc etc.
I was against cell photography but have seen from shooters who have skills that is impressive.
Very creative things they can so on the cell with good software.
Don't get me wrong I love pro and enthusiast camera's.
I was against cell photography but have seen from shooters who have skills that is impressive.
Very creative things they can so on the cell with good software.
Don't get me wrong I love pro and enthusiast camera's.
May 3, 2020 12:32:29 #
An interesting article. I did not see any comparison of sales and longevity when compared by age of each technology use and purchase by age groups. My bet is that the younger people will be leaning toward smart phones rather than DSLR. As all of this occurs and technology continues to develop there will be even more changes in the Imaging Industry. Perhaps the Old Antique Cameras market will get even more business .I still like my Canon.
Don
Don
May 3, 2020 12:40:53 #
Tomcat5133 wrote:
Their are a lot of DSLR's in the world. I am guess... (show quote)
when do you think they will be gone? Most of these will outlast our lifetimes. Or at least mine. I can see DSLRs being used side by side with MILCs and cell phones.
May 3, 2020 12:51:17 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
JD750 wrote:
Yet another article predicting the end of an era.
https://petapixel.com/2018/03/14/death-dslrs-near/
It’s only a matter of time. In the meantime there will be some great DSLR gear deals for bargain shoppers.
https://petapixel.com/2018/03/14/death-dslrs-near/
It’s only a matter of time. In the meantime there will be some great DSLR gear deals for bargain shoppers.
Yes, we just saw three good lenses & D810 purchased for $1,500 earlier on today’s newsfeed. Not to worry, however, there will be plenty of alternatives as the DSLR gives way to new tech...just like so much product these days.
Cheers & be safe.
May 3, 2020 12:53:44 #
I really dislike the term "mirrorless". It implies that something is missing, rather than an awful lot of extra instead.
May 3, 2020 12:56:46 #
Read this in the car as my wife went in to get a typewriter ribbon. New technology still has a relatively slow adoption rate, particularly when there are limited advantages to changing.
May 3, 2020 12:56:53 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
repleo wrote:
Not so long ago an article like that would have been met with howls of denial and 'cold dead hands' indignation here on UHH. The protests seem to have died down ever since Nixon and Canon surrendered to progress with their mirrorless offerings.
You right on the $$$. I wrote an article a couple of years ago with the same forecast, and, was of course, denigrated and left at the side of the road by our DSLR brethren. (I still own significant FF gear that rarely gets used since heading mirrorless). As expected, times change. Those who enjoy the old style of gear will likely become more accepting or become redundant as we have seen with the range-finder and Kodak products of yesteryear.
Cheers & be safe guys...
May 3, 2020 12:59:45 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
rmorrison1116 wrote:
What difference does it make?! Just because technology evolves doesn't mean the previous gen will suddenly stop working. My Canon 5DSr and 5D IV are just as capable of recording excellent photos as any MILC and probably better than many. Just more ridiculous doom and gloom.
Not sure about gloom or doom, just a matter of technology unrelentingly moving forward. There will come a time when mirrorless peaks and begins its decline as well to give way to the latest & greatest. By all means, thoroughly enjoy your older technology, it still works and works well.
Cheers & stay safe.
May 3, 2020 13:00:43 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
leftj wrote:
It'll be several years before DSLRs become extinct however they will probably enjoy a great afterlife as vintage cameras
May 3, 2020 13:05:55 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
ronpier wrote:
Scotty, I am 66yrs old, have 3 DSLRs and have a lot of learning to do with these three. Barring any GAS attack I also see no meaningful advantage to shift and I am probably set for quite some time.
Good for you! I agree...heck I have several 50 year old cars and still love them as much as our contemporary vehicles, just for different reasons. The newer are faster, easy to drive, slick as WD40 and enjoyable, however, the “love affair,” remains with the old girls who require a lot of care but routinely enjoy the offer to purchase by passers-by. The new babies...not so much.
Cheers & stay safe.
May 3, 2020 13:08:36 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Earnest Botello wrote:
Fancy gear does not make a good photographer, but it makes better pictures, no matter how good or bad you are, otherwise we would still be using Brownie cameras.
Perhaps, or maybe it is simply the gear manufacturers who constantly
“upgrade” technology to make a profit?
May 3, 2020 13:18:46 #
kenabr
Loc: S.E.Wisconsin
Dalek wrote:
Hmmm...I thought film died.
Good point. Film is back so is Vinyl. There will be dslrs around for a long time. They will probably get cheaper so we can afford higher end ones. Mirrorless are great especially for people who find dslrs bulky and heavy but I will stick with my dslr for a long time. Makes you wonder how many people still use 4x5 cameras.
May 3, 2020 13:39:23 #
ronpier wrote:
Scotty, I am 66yrs old, have 3 DSLRs and have a lot of learning to do with these three. Barring any GAS attack I also see no meaningful advantage to shift and I am probably set for quite some time.
Ronpier, I am 66 too. I have multiple cameras, and formats, film and digital. I recently sold my full frame DSLR and purchased the mirrorless replacement for it, that allows me to use my SLR and DSLR lenses, as well as the new lenses designed for the mirrorless system.
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