SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Or if you go mirrorless stick with the company that make cameras that will work flawlessly with your existing lenses using The adapter that’s designed to fit the best mount design on a mirrorless camera.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

There is only you and your camera. Could it be the mirror that is the weakest link in the chain?

dumbo

Hello Silverrails,
I’m a lot older than you are. After using NikonBoy as a password for years and owning Nikons way back to ‘68,
I crossed the bridge a few years ago. I moved to the SONY mirrorless line. What I found was that I appreciated the fact that my SONY with just 2 lenses was easier and more flexible than my Nikons. Much less weight
to carry around on hikes, overseas trips, etc. it’s a great camera. Terrific for composing memorable photographs. Yes, it’s technically challenging. But you know something, Silverrails, as we get older, being
technically challenged is part of staying young. Most UHH’s have been reassuring for you. Nikon’s are great.
Your using the pro’s level of Nikons. However, variety is the spice of life.

rkaminer Loc: New York, NY

I was comparing DSLRs to mirrorless not brands. The manufacturers are focusing on that kind of technology and most new releases will be mirrorless lenses and bodies. Eventually I can see the disappearance of the DSLR, but that will take several years (strictly my opinion).

If you want to compare brands that’s a different subject, which has been raised in the past and resulted in long passionate dialogues, please let’s not start that again.

bobstein

Why don't you not go all the way in and buy a Nikon "Bridge Camera" like the P900. Cheaper and still mirrorless . There is also a P1000 but it's more expensive. I have the P900 and enjoy it a lot.

John Maher Loc: Northern Virginia

I upgraded to the D5600 from a D3000.
Reason #1 was the sensor. I believe the D3XXX and D5XXX (except the D3000) have the same sensor.
Reason #2 was live view. D3000 did not have. I still use the eye piece by default, but do sometimes use the live view without changing the screen orientation.
Reason #3 was the fully articulated screen. This is great for photos close to the ground (e.g., macro) and also provides additional protection when facing the camera. May also extend battery life, but that was not a factor.

The D3500 came out at the time I was upgrading and the most significant difference for me was still the articulated screen on the D5600 -- so that was the tiebreaker.

Since then, the D5600 is the end of the D5XXX line, but I would still choose it -- for the screen. For me, it has been a perfect fit.

I have two kit lenses (Nikon DX 18-55 VR and Nikon 55-200 VR) and a Nikon AIS 105 f4 Micro. All take the 52mm circular polarizer. I have added Nikon DX 70-300 VR and switched from shoulder to sling bag. Future buys will likely be accessories to enhance what I have.

All the current DSLR bodies have become so good that I believe it can be difficult to justify an upgrade at some level.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Think back to when you knew nothing mirrorless cameras. Would you still want to be that person?

Hammer Loc: London UK

The only advantage I can see for your move to mirrorless is the potential to get incamera stabilisation for your lens that don’t have that. I don’t believe that the Z50 has IBIS, so you would need a Z6 etc.
I use a Z6 with an old Nikon zoom macro that does not have stabilisation and its great, I’m too old to have steady hands !
Good luck with your choice and just enjoy it.

mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ

If I didn’t mention this before in my previous post, the ability to use a silent shutter has been great. I have taken bird photos without making noise, I have done event photography without making noise and I also have done still photos during tv interviews (my volunteer job). I use the Z6.

btbg

You can still use your lenses with the Nikon mirrorless cameras as long as you buy the adapter. They cost significantly less than the equivalent DSLR models in the Nikon line. The plus for some people is that they are significantly smaller and it looks like Nikon is doing most of their lens development for the mirrorless camera so in the future there may be more and better lens selection. Some people also like the that the electronic viewfinder on the mirrorless camera's show you much closer to what your final photo is going to look like than the DLSR viewfinder shows you.

I'm not switching anytime soon because the mirrorless cameras are too small for me to hold comfortably and they don't balance my big lenses well, but they may be a good choice for someone who wants to go lighter. The latest model, which is still not available will sell for under $1400 and has most of the features of their professional high end cameras other than it has some plastic parts.

Valenta Loc: Top of NZ

Nicely put Paul.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

Some great responses in this thread and I'm sure of interest to all those that are pondering the move now or later.

There's no question that mirrorless can have many advantages and of course some easily assessed dissadvanteges to some, e.g. smaller size in big hands.

I wonder what the value to those that are pondering of a question/post/thread that asks a simple question;

'For those that have gone mirrorless have you found any disadvantage in undertaking a specif area of your own personal photography' ?

mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ

No. I bought the Nikon Z6 after renting it and found the colors to be more brilliant than with my D750 and the ergonomics better for me. I have small hands and it felt good in my hands. With that said, I still use the D750, just so that I remember how to use it. I also have a Sony RX100VII that I like to take when I don't want to be bothered taking a larger camera but want something that takes better photos (in my opinion) than my IPhone. So that said, I see all the cameras like tools in a tool box and each has their own use. My go to camera is the Nikon Z6 and I am going to buy the Z mount 24-200 lens as my walk around lens for it.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

Thanks for the response.



Unfortunately I have no oppurtunity to rent/trial/borrow/try and return a Z6, that would certainly make decision making easier.



The position I will be in is that say a Z6 (or other mirrorless) would be purchased and become 'backup' to my present DSLR, the D800 which does absolutely everything I want it to. So my thoughts are that it needs to be at least 'equally as capable' (in specific areas I need) or if better that of course is a bonus.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

I haven’t tried using my Z7 with the 200-500 for wildlife because I like the extra reach on the D500. I’m planning on trying it next time I’m out shooting wildlife and I’m not in a kayak, (all my recent wildlife has been from a kayak and I picked up a Sony RX10MIV for that). Other than that my Z7 is my choice for everything. The only native glass I have is the 24-70 f/4 and I’m itching to get more, but all my AF-S glass works great with the FTZ adapter. If I were to get another camera it would be the Z6 for its low light performance. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Nikon does with lenses. The Z mount really opens up possibilities.