Mirrorless will rule world (Page 4): I am baffled how a new technology can evoke such emotion and passion. Why do you have to defend your choice of equipment? The forgotten goal here...

Xanadu Loc: Clay County FL

I am baffled how a new technology can evoke such emotion and passion.
Why do you have to defend your choice of equipment?
The forgotten goal here is photographs. Use whatever equipment suits you and stop criticizing your fellow enthusiast for his/her choice.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

https://xkcd.com/2645/

But you probably can't afford one.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

brentrh wrote:

Just as digital image replaced film mirrorless cameras will be all camera makers produce. That old SLR with a prism and mechanical mirror that must move out of the shutters way. For years SLRs were one of best. But now dethroned by technology mirrorless rules

My Nikon D3s will take on and win anyone willing to put up their mirrorless against me in a battle of landscape photography.

skipwv Loc: West Virginia

Quixdraw wrote:

Who cares! I can do everything I need to do with my DSLRs - mirrorless I have, even good ones like Leica and Ricoh are just for niche work. My real cameras and their capability will outlive me. Go where you will, I'll keep the real tools!

My philosophy is to purchase or upgrade only when my current gear will not allow me to do what I want. It’s worked for years for cameras, computers, phones, etc. I’ve upgraded many times, but only when it felt necessary. Full disclosure: I’m “thinking” about whether mirrorless is “necessary” for me…. No answers yet!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

skipwv wrote:

My philosophy is to purchase or upgrade only when my current gear will not allow me to do what I want. It’s worked for years for cameras, computers, phones, etc. I’ve upgraded many times, but only when it felt necessary. Full disclosure: I’m “thinking” about whether mirrorless is “necessary” for me…. No answers yet!

For me, as a wildlife photographer, I need higher frames per second, it can make the difference between a bla bla bla image and an award winning image.
I need 30 fps minimum for what I do.
I agree with you 100%, I only upgrade when my current gear will not allow me to do what I want.
And so, mirrorless here I come.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

brentrh wrote:

Just as digital image replaced film mirrorless cameras will be all camera makers produce. That old SLR with a prism and mechanical mirror that must move out of the shutters way. For years SLRs were one of best. But now dethroned by technology mirrorless rules

Simply AMAZING how EVERYONE took the bait!!!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Xanadu wrote:

I am baffled how a new technology can evoke such emotion and passion.
Why do you have to defend your choice of equipment?
The forgotten goal here is photographs. Use whatever equipment suits you and stop criticizing your fellow enthusiast for his/her choice.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Less expensive to make. No mechanical stuff.

BebuLamar

Xanadu wrote:

I am baffled how a new technology can evoke such emotion and passion.
Why do you have to defend your choice of equipment?
The forgotten goal here is photographs. Use whatever equipment suits you and stop criticizing your fellow enthusiast for his/her choice.

Is not so much about new technology but rather why don't you like the same things I do kind of emotion.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

CHG_CANON wrote:

The mirrorless lenses are hands-down better in u ... (show quote)

The viewer cannot tell if a quality image was made with a DSLR or a mirrorless camera.

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

jcboy3 wrote:

DSLRs are noisy. Clack clack clack.

So are some mirrorless owners.🤐

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

BebuLamar wrote:

Is not so much about new technology but rather why don't you like the same things I do kind of emotion.

Oh so much!!!

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

I agree with Quixdraw, ken_stern and Bigmike1. Who cares. I just got my D850 last Sept. and could not be happier and besides I have too much invested in DSLR glass to even think about changing again. The first time was Aps-c to full frame. I know I can use a "adapter" but why should I have to adapt. Maybe if I had unlimited finances and a different attitude maybe I'd change or if I had any money left after the divorce.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I'm with you, Quixdraw. The majority of the folks that seem to be focused on this are equipment-centric photographers. Though I do have to admit to using a couple of mirrorless cameras, https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-735152-1.html. I also tried another mirrorless and put the sensor back on a mirrored body. It's the photograph that counts, not the equipment with which it is taken.

What I'd really like to see is someone post a thread enumerating the benefits of mirrorless over DSLR. Just the facts, not the emotional ties.
--Bob

Quixdraw wrote:

Who cares! I can do everything I need to do with my DSLRs - mirrorless I have, even good ones like Leica and Ricoh are just for niche work. My real cameras and their capability will outlive me. Go where you will, I'll keep the real tools!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmalarz wrote:

I'm with you, Quixdraw. The majority of the folks ... (show quote)

Well, the differences WILL be emotional, depending on how one feels about the differences.
Whether they are important to them or not.

Yup, to me the photo (end result) is what counts. I don't care with what it was taken, or which editor was used to adjust it.