Dslr to mirrorless
Jun 17, 2022 11:54:47 #
fstoprookie wrote:
I moved from a NIKON D810 & D5 to a NIKON Z6II & Z9 - Have NOT regretted it one bit. Know that there is a bit of a learning curve to get through. I will tell you that you will need an FTZ adapter to use your DSLR lenses until you get some Z glass. I have slowly sold off my most of my DSLR lenses and replaced them with Z glass. I still have the f2.8 24-70mm, f2.8 70-200mm, & 200-500mm f5.6 to sell. Good luck with the transition. I know you won't be sorry.
If the adapter works, why get new glass?
Jun 17, 2022 11:55:27 #
rmalarz wrote:
I gave it a try, more out of curiosity than anything else, and I converted it back to a mirrored camera.
--Bob
--Bob
Why did you go back?
Jun 17, 2022 11:58:55 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Things work out best for those with the mirrorless cameras.
If you have no mirror, you can't tell how old you're getting.
Jun 17, 2022 12:00:41 #
srg wrote:
If you have no mirror, you can't tell how old you're getting.
Jun 17, 2022 12:04:54 #
Maik723 wrote:
What was your experience converting from dslr to mirrorless?
I started with mirrorless circa 2005. Long before wysiwyg EVFs.
I immediately loved the EVF, being able to see my image in bright sunlight right after taking it while still looking thru the viewfinder. No squinting or looking fur shade or silly hoodman devices.
I immediately loved the smaller size and lighter weight and no mirror flapping around vibrating the camera and stirring up dust and flinging drops of oil everywhere.
I only wonder why Canicon had to lose significant market share in order to figure out that mirrorless format was the future of camera bodies.
Jun 17, 2022 12:09:24 #
rmalarz wrote:
I gave it a try, more out of curiosity than anything else, and I converted it back to a mirrored camera.
--Bob
--Bob
Converted it? 🤔
Please Do tell how did you convert it ???
Oh!!! You are kidding!! Lol. Ya Got me. 😁
Jun 17, 2022 12:09:25 #
My experience going from my Canon 5D Mk III to my just purchased Canon R5 was frustrating, at first. Although I read a lot prior about it, the benefits of using it and the comparisons with other cameras, I made the mistake of acquiring it just prior to a local weekend workshop, that included live demos and photo walks with reps from different camera and lighting manufacturers. The Canon reps and store employess were very busy with the masses of people who attended the event and for the storewide sale, so I tried to quickly read the manual before the first class started. I struggled with setting up the eye focus and tracking and didn't understand why the focal point was jumping all over the place instead of where I wanted it to be. After I returned home, I watched several you tube videos on how to actually set those features correctly on my camera, and now I love my R5! Long story short, the moral of the story is to learn how to set the features prior to going to a big photo event! Duh.....😏
Jun 17, 2022 12:09:57 #
srg wrote:
If you have no mirror, you can't tell how old you're getting.
Do you really want to know that?
Jun 17, 2022 12:22:06 #
Maik723 wrote:
What was your experience converting from dslr to mirrorless?
I moved from Nikon's D850 to Sony's A7RIII and wouldn't go back. The D850 has features the Sony doesn't, but just the weight savings make the switch worthwhile. I have a terrible back and anything that cuts weight is better than the alternative! Plus Sony makes a damn good camera with brilliant lenses. Optically I haven't lost anything. The EVF can be annoying, but once you get used to it, no problems.
Jun 17, 2022 12:24:04 #
This has been a long on-going discussion here on UHH. To point of ridiculous redundancy. I suggest you do a search on the topic and all your questions will be answered. Chg Canon has a long discussion of why mirrorless in some of his posts. Find that and you should be good.
Jun 17, 2022 12:26:01 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
Since getting my first mirrorless in 2013, I've brought six more, but only one DSLR.
All of these are still in use.
If I could stretch to one of the latest generation of mirrorless bodies & a super telephoto to go with it my DSLR might actually be retired.
All of these are still in use.
If I could stretch to one of the latest generation of mirrorless bodies & a super telephoto to go with it my DSLR might actually be retired.
Jun 17, 2022 12:30:40 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
JD750 wrote:
I started with mirrorless circa 2005. Long before wysiwyg EVFs.
When talking about mirrorless cameras what is usually meant is mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. There weren't any of these until Panasonic released the G1 in 2009. Prior to that you had point & shoot cameras & bridge cameras.
Jun 17, 2022 12:31:22 #
I also shoot with both DSLR and mirrorless - but my main camera is a Sony A7R iv.
My first mirrorless was a Canon M and I expanded with a M2, M3 and an M5 before going to Sony.
Good-Bye mirror slap and mirror lock up!
Hello IBIS and lens mount adapters.
I was motivated to go to mirrorless to utilize the great old glass out there and much to the chagrin of my wife I now have over 400 lenses to use on my mirrorless cameras.
I keep telling her that “he (or she) who dies with the most toys wins.”
No regrets - mirrorless rules!
My first mirrorless was a Canon M and I expanded with a M2, M3 and an M5 before going to Sony.
Good-Bye mirror slap and mirror lock up!
Hello IBIS and lens mount adapters.
I was motivated to go to mirrorless to utilize the great old glass out there and much to the chagrin of my wife I now have over 400 lenses to use on my mirrorless cameras.
I keep telling her that “he (or she) who dies with the most toys wins.”
No regrets - mirrorless rules!
Jun 17, 2022 12:38:07 #
SueScott wrote:
Going from a D7500 to the Z6 was a very easy transition…
I bought a Z6 a year ago and haven’t used my D7100 since so my experience is similar. I will be selling off my D7100 and all my DX lenses soon.
Jun 17, 2022 12:46:41 #
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