Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Why wait?
Join the bandwagon now,
avoid the rush.

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

The lenses on mirrorless cameras can be fitted closer to the sensor. There are optical advantages to that that I don't fully understand but they are real. Think "Leica".

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I agree, but then there’s the weight factor, which is important to me. (I have both, by the way.)

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Once again you’re asserting that IQ is the main factor in choosing a camera. Essentially any current DSLR or mirrorless camera will give you excellent IQ. If that’s you’re only consideration then ok, but it’s pretty narrow minded. For me things like ergonomics and additional features are an important consideration. A Ford Focus and a Ford Mustang might be equally adept at getting me from point A to point B, but I might enjoy one of them more than the other. I still love shooting my D500 but I really enjoy the features that my Z7 brings. Especially IBIS and the ability to see the exposure through the viewfinder. Last night I was shooting long exposures of the Sunshine Skyway bridge with an ND filter. I didn’t have to do any calculations, just made adjustments until I got the exposure I wanted and shot.
There are also those that will say you can get better IQ with mirrorless lenses. I won’t go that far yet, although my Z mount lenses are all excellent. I will say that mirrorless mounts allow design considerations that aren’t possible with DSLR lenses.

HeyYou Loc: SE Michigan

Well put !

nikon123 Loc: Toronto, Canada

Sometimes I wish that I had the technical knowledge to understand how a clock works, never mind the complexities of digital cameras and lenses. Nonetheless, I switched from DSLR to mirrorless because my Nikon D500 had an unfortunate meeting with the pavement. I could have purchased a replacement D500 but was enticed by the latest technology of mirrorless which promised a lighter camera and similar image quality. I have no regrets. My principal concern was the autofocus capability. My Z6 falls short of the performance of the D500 but I have managed to get the shots that I want. The mirrorless camera is lighter and the lenses are more compact and lighter too compared to their FX counterparts. They are also more expensive. So my kids will have a little less inheritance! I also like the electronic viewfinder - correct me if I am wrong but I believe that the image seen before the shutter is released is more accurate than with the optical viewfinder as the latter is the mirror image and not the real-time image. Another example of my technical inadequacies. I believe that the most imposing obstacle for camera manufacturers is the incredible performance for casual shooters of the camera/telephone. That's an entire other discussion.

LVP Loc: Seekonk, MA

Well said! A camera, a car, tools, golf clubs, anything you enjoy will be used more often. Thus, you will get better and more proficient with said item. This in turn will beget more joy. Pretty simple concept.
I had a perfectly good Canon DSLR that I just didn't use that much. Mostly an ergonomic thing. Got the Olympus M1mk2. Taking and using it much more often. Feeling I'm improving my skills and being more creative. In the end, all is good.

Tjohn Loc: Inverness, FL formerly Arivaca, AZ

Lighter and less likely to have mechanical problems (55 yr old F works fine, wore out one shutter on a 8 yr old Cannon).

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Ysarex Loc: St. Louis

You've taken this position in the past. If it doesn't matter to you then obviously it shouldn't matter to anyone else. If someone has requirements and/or expectations concerning photography that are different than Larry's they surely must be wrong. Bye again.

guardineer

I think Mark Smith made a great video documenting the journey and decision process he took in his conversion from Nikon D850 to Sony mirrorless. He's a professional photographer I've followed for the past few years. His move was based upon his ability to capture previously uncapturable photo opportunities. Though my retirement budget doesn't provide for a pro-grade mirrorless that is the direction I would go based upon his achievements.

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

I am surprised that nobody has mentioned the obvious advantage of DSLRs: they have been sprinkled with fairy dust.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

But the mirrorless are made from fairy dust!

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Since you didn’t “quote reply,” I can only assume you’re referring to your “statement?” 🤔🥴😳😬

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

The real advantage of my DSLRs and their lenses is that I already own them.