f8lee Loc: New Mexico

I think much depends on the kinds of shooting you will be doing, as there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of camera (which others have already stated).

After using SLRs and DSLRs for quite a while (DSLRs for the past 7 years or so) I did get a mirror less system (Fuji X-T1), but I won't be getting rid of my DSLR anytime soon.

The Fuji is much lighter, which of course is a plus. Image quality is equal to a DSLR (since the chips are the same, essentially, between the two types of cameras). And the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) is quite useful in situations where I use a very dark (8 stop) ND filter - while I cannot see through the filter with my naked eye (and the same is true with the DSLR of course) the EVF displays the scene as if there were no filter there! Quite fascinating, but more important it makes for ease of use - I don't need to remove the ND filter to re-frame a shot.

Where the Fuji doesn't meet the DSLR is in auto-focus speed in low light situations, as one might find in an indoor party or event. The DSLR grabs focus much more quickly, which of course is important if you're trying to capture that fleeting expression on someone's face. I also was disappointed with using the Fuji for my macro stuff - I shoot with a ring flash on the DSLR (rarely use a tripod) and the ability to see the "infinite pixel" image in the viewfinder is a huge benefit over the EVF in the mirrorless.

So I'm lucky enough to have both systems - and I select the one to use based on what I'm going to shoot. Most of the stuff on my website were done with the DSLRs, but that's just a matter of time, so you can see the macro shots, for instance. Meanwhile,e the shot of the beach with the water motion blurred was taken with the Fuji (and the aforementioned 8 stop ND filterer a long exposure). But my point is that you should consider the kinds of shooting you want to do - I don't do BIF, for instance, so issues surrounding that area don't mean anything to me.

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

Thanks Gary

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

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

Thanks Bob. I appreciate the detailed explanation.

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

I'll swap my P900 for your Df! :lol:

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

I own both a Canon 7D Mk II and a Fuji XT-1. The Canon excels at wildlife and sports for which the Fuji just doesn't cut it. I bought the Fuji after I hurt my back and was faced with a lot of overseas travel. My Fuji with an 18-135mm lens weighs the same as just the 24-104 Canon lens without the body. I would also carry the Canon 10-22 and sometimes the 70-200 f/4 all stuffed in a camera bag. While the Fuji lens doesn't fully cover the range of those three lenses I have found it quite adequate for my travel needs. The compactness and light weight are a big plus in my book. The optics and sensor are right up there with the Canon. So, if weight is an issue and you are not doing fast action, then the mirrorless is a great choice.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

I went the other way...Mirrorless to digital , but not in one step. Leica 111c........ to Nikon DSLR

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

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Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

Yes, I changed over from a Canon APS-C DSLR system, weighing in at around 7 - 8Kgs in my backpack to an Olympus OM D EM 1 system three weeks ago. I changed as I was no longer able to comfortably carry my Canon kit for up to 7 hours a day. Do I regret it? Well, a little when it comes to focusing speed and accuracy but not enough to want to go back to APS-C. I am really happy with my EM 1's. Just awaiting the new Olympus 300mm f4 and Panasonic 100 - 400mm. My advice - go for it.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I loved my Nikon,but l wanted to have two cameras with me since I shoot infrared. It was just too heavy. I bought an Olympus em-5. I recently decided to go completely mirror less. Some professional photographers at B&H introduced me to Fuji cameras. That was it. I love the rangefinder style and most of the control on the camera. It feels like an slr. Fuji is a great company. I recently got a firmware update for my X-E2 that made it a new camera.
I have no regrets about switching. Just try cameras before purchasing.

picturesofdogs Loc: Dallas, Texas.

I switched from Nikon to a Sony A6000 and then added the A7ii. Love both. Low light focus can be slow but both models focus manually very easily.
The price on the A6000 may be dropping as the A6300 is coming out this month and has currently the fastest focus available.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

Trynforpar Loc: The Villages, Florida

I was a Nikon shooter for over 20 years and started shooting Sony A7 then A7II and now the A7RII. I sold all my Nikon gear except the best lenses which perform very well with the Sony. I've had some great experiences with Nikon but for me the performance and convenience of the Sony outweigh the Nikon so I am a convert with no regrets.

nokin

I use a FZ1000 Lumix of Panasonic since almost a year. It is a lot lighter than my two Nikon D 7000 and my D 7100. It has a 25 to 400 mm zoom camera. Great photos a little bit different than my three Nikon, but of equal quality.
Since that most of the time i'm forgetting my Nikon at home. Except if I want great quality of photos for contests. At that time I use my Nikon D 7100 with my 70-200 mm f/2.8 or my Lumix FZ 1000. And very satisfied by my Lumix with its Leica type camera.

rudyp16 Loc: Toms River, NJ

I switched from a D7100 to an M1. LOve it. Sold all my Nikon Pro glass. I wish the aurofocus was much faster and accurate for indoor basketball. Perhaps it's me not knowing how to use the M1 for sports. Will have to mess around.

Using the 40-150 2.8 Pro lens for sports. While soime of my shots came out real nice a lot were out of focus. Seems the tracking was too slow.

Jcmarino

I switched, and like you, I'm getting older and carrying heavy equipment or holding it for that matter is getting harder for me. I love the light weight, seeing exactly what I am shooting and the quality I get. I still keep my Nikon around but I just dont shoot it much any more.