GeneinChi Loc: Chicago, IL

In many of the posts when the discussion is mirror vs mirrorless, I see the statement “mirrorless isn’t for everyone”. I’m am probably the antithesis of a professional photographer so I don’t really understand the statement. I see folks on here talking about shooting wildlife, sports, portraits, landscape etc with mirrorless. What are the downsides of mirrorless other than those who have invested in Mirrored systems don’t want to change…which is understandable. I’m not trying to open a can of here…just curious as to what some of you fine folks think. Thanks!

RGreenway Loc: Morristown, New Jersey

Some do not like the EVF and prefer an optical view. And mirrorless cameras are more prone to sensors getting dirty from changing lenses frequently. For me I have been using mirrorless for a long time and would never go back! The advantages of the EVF and smaller size camera bodies make up for and disadvantages.

BebuLamar

I do not like the EVF. What don't you understand?

ELNikkor

I like swish, black-out image, clunk. EVF is like watching television of my subject.

GeneinChi Loc: Chicago, IL

Read the post.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Mirrorless is for everyone, whether they believe it or not.

BebuLamar

The one single down side of mirrorless is the EVF. Period.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Why do I love mirrorless? Let me count the ways:

1. Smaller body by removing the space needed for that yesteryear flapping mirror.
2. IBIS that turns every lens into a stabilized lens, even the golden oldies of the manual focus, pre-electronic ages.
3. EVF with shimmering highlights of the plane of focus.
4. Histogram available for display in electronic view finder (EVF).
5. Detailed 10x zoom in EVF.
6. Silent (not a single noise) shutter.
7. Extreme frames per second, 20+.
8. Image playback in EVF for review when LCD impossible to see in bright light.
9. Image playback at 10x zoom in EVF.
10. Sharper mirrorless lens designs.
11. More ultra fast lenses as sharp wide open as any stepped down DSLR lens ever.
12. One digital platform supporting portfolio of legacy DSLR lenses, legacy SLR lenses and modern mirrorless lenses.
13. Autofocus beyond f/8 for extended configurations.
14. Platform for any / all ongoing technology advancements in digital photography.
15. EVF that displays the results of the image before shooting.
16. EVF that allows for ad hoc updates like boosting the ISO for a brighter focus view, then restore ISO and shoot, without even lowering the camera from a shooting position.
17. Entire frame available for selective AF position.

I'm sure I missed probably several others.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

No blackout with the Z9 which means that many future mirrorless cameras will not have blackouts - the technology is available. I'm with Paul - mirrorless is better in every way. But moving there is expensive.

markinvictoria Loc: Victoria TX

And a biggie for me...no more fine tuning lenses.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I've had Canon DSLRs since I got re-interested in photography 10yr ago. I loved my latest, a 5DIV and absolutely hated the idea of mirrorless taking over the market. Until I decided to bite the bullet and try one. Bought an R and haven't looked back once. My 5DIV was soon sold and I now have an R5. Wouldn't dream of going back. As far as I can tell, the people who appear to hate mirrorless are like I was: They love what they have and don't believe it can be improved upon. Well, it can be. The improved focus accuracy of the mirrorless is, by itself, a darn good reason to try mirrorless. Earlier EVFs had noticeable flaws. The EVF of my R wasn't perfect, but I soon learned to live with it. The EVF of my R5 is, for my purposes, flawless, and a lot more capable then the optical viewfinder of any of my previous DSLRs. I practically cried when muscle cars faded out in the late '60's. I didn't think there would ever be high performance cars made again. I was so wrong. I hated the idea of mirrorless replacing DSLRs. Again, I was so wrong. The moral of the story: Don't let me choose your stocks for you!

BebuLamar

This you're wrong. It's not for me. How do you know if it's for me or not?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

I bought a D850 this past September and love it. I finally acquired the holy trinity of lenses after switching from a cropped sensor camera. I'd really like to stay married and living in a nice house. If someone were to offer to replace my current kit item for item for free I might consider going mirrorless. True there maybe advantages to mirrorless but right now I' content to be where I'm at. I may be a dinosaur soon but I'm happy one.

Canisdirus

Mirrorless is better...incredibly better.

There are those who cannot afford to switch...and that's fine...absolutely fine.

Then there are those who are simply...luddites.

adedeluca Loc: holbrook ny

I prefer mirorless mainly over shutter