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I agree that a mirrorless with the same state of technology as a DSLR would not make for better pictures, it is the photog that controls the exposure and composition. But consider where the research and development dollars are being spent by the manufacturers. It's not in DSLR technology. As a Canon guy I haven't heard of a new 5DIV replacement, but we have seen the recent release of the R5, R6 and now a forthcoming R3. Canon is running as fast as they can releasing RF rather than EF glass.

A year ago I bought the EOS-R rather than the 5DIV even though the features were almost the same, I wanted to step into the EVF and see where the tech was headed. I've not looked back and even though they would likely be the same on the 5DIV, the pictures I get from the R are stunning. I'm a convert and will stay with the mirrorless products.

As to the comment about cell phones, the only thing being upgraded on cell phones these days are the cameras. They all still make phone calls, send texts run apps have wifi bluetooth and yes take photos. My cell phone is 3 versions behind because the only thing it hasn't got is the latest camera. When my non-replaceable battery is no longer able to be replaced by the local cell phone shop (the oxymoron), I'll upgrade. The manufacturers have a disposable product sales and growth model unlike a camera manufacturer who has a range of products for every taste.

For those that want to stay with their old tech, that's a choice to be made. When automatic transmissions came out and those stick shifts were pretty reliable I'm sure there were a number who thought that no one needs one of those fancy things to shift the car. In other words you cant buy a IBM PC-XT with DOS and the latest Photoshop isn't on a CD you can buy in Staples one time anymore...

Photography is a wonderful hobby. Most of us aren't in the darkroom developing pictures these days. Stay up to date or merely see the reflection of the good ole days in that mirror...

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Haven’t made the switch and probably won’t any time soon. With four Nikon DSLRS and a dozen lenses I can be good to go for a long time. Not to say I won’t purchase a mirrorless someday or even two or three more DSLRs but will definitely stay with Nikons. Not really interested in marching to the drummer of the latest and greatest of Mirrorless or DSLRs. My advice is buy what you want whenever you want. That’s what I do. It’s your money and enjoyment of the hobby. Best wishes.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

I was glad to have the D810 at the workshop. If I'd only had my D300. I'd only have been able to stand and watch what everyone else was doing. ISO 5000 would have been well out of reach.

What's funny, though, is that I can still remember today how all my friends who got their D300s before me kept going 9n and on about how well it did in low light and how little noise there was 8n the images, and just in general how much better the CMOS sensor was. I had continued using my D200 for several years after the D300 came out and still 9vcasionally use both of those cameras today.

So yes...I feel strongly that people should buy whatever camera they want and can afford. Please just leave off the part where they feel the need to justify their purchase to me and then try to drag me al9ng.

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

This image just seemed so very appropriate for the heading of this subject that I could not resist! The eyes see all and know that this image was taken with a dSLR because when I took it I did not own a mirrorless camera, but I now own both. Pros and cons for both but I do think mirrorless is the future of cameras and I'm waiting to see what the reviews on the Nikon Z9 will be. I want a new full frame camera, I currently have a D800 and D810, but I'll wait for the Z9 which is supposed to be released in 2021...so says Nikon. Also thinking of switching to Sony gear.

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

And GREAT photographers use the camera best-suited to the job!

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

No need to justify. We purchase and use what we want and ignore the snickering. Those that need to justify must have bought the wrong camera. IMO.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I have become an expert at justifying what I buy.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

FDA inspector?

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

If you can justify your purchase and doesn’t hurt the family budget it’s probably all green lights.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Sometimes

Mama Bear984 Loc: Langley, BC Canada

Have you looked at Fuji cameras. I moved from Nikon years ago & never looked back. I can’t say enough good things about them. To start with the software updates are fabulous. Other companies make you buy a new camera if you want the latest bells. Have a good look at them so worth it.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

“We”?

Harald

Ever tried taking a picture with a slice of bread. Well, maybe not.

I have a Sony alpha 6000 and like the fact that it is really light compared to my film Nikons.

Good luck!

Harald

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

I have made the transition to mirrorless......sold my last AFS lens yesterday. No regrets. I don't think that the mirrorless cameras are better than their dslr counterparts. They are however generally smaller and lighter. And for my shooting (mostly landscapes) I do see an improvement in the lenses. The kit 16-50 on my z50 is an amazing lens, at any price. It rivals some of Nikon's better lenses for sharpness and color rendition. And the 14-30 that I use on my z5 is imho the best super wide Nikon has ever made. The corporate R&D money is in mirrorless. The smart consumer $$$ should follow.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

If you can't tell the difference between an image from a DSLR and a MILC, that just means you still think a mirror is important to a camera.