With all the mirrorless cameras coming out are we going to see the end of DSLR?
Maybe! But with the collective investment in lenses throughout the photography world, it will take longer than we will be around to see happen.
A lot of photographers, amateur and pro, like optical viewfinders. I think DSLR's will stay. I hope so. I've never liked electronic viewfinders. I can check the LCD screen if I need to see how the photos are turning out.
I've seen people who have mirrorless cameras struggle at studio photo shoots. Their viewfinders were very dark. We take light meter reading and enter those settings into the camera. The aperture is usually set to f/8. DSLR cameras will hold the lens aperture at its largest setting until an instant before the shutter opens.
I like my electronic viewfinder!
A single example is what happens when you put on a darker ND filter to capture the "creamy waterfall look". The viewfinder does not go dark! You see what the camera is going to record when you push the button.
CO wrote:
A lot of photographers, amateur and pro, like optical viewfinders. I think DSLR's will stay. I hope so. I've never liked electronic viewfinders. I can check the LCD screen if I need to see how the photos are turning out.
How do you view the screen on a sunny day? With a EVF WUSIWYG.
warrior wrote:
How do you view the screen on a sunny day? With a EVF WUSIWYG.
It's not WUSIWYG when using studio strobes. The camera knows nothing about the intensity of the light when the strobes fire. The camera needs to go into manual mode and readings from a light meter are entered.
In my opinion... more than likely. Technology moves forward. The iPhone changed photography, and videography. I got a Practica 35mm camera when I was 12. My dad bought it out of Alden’s catalog. (Gone the way of encyclopedia britanica). I bought a Nikon FE when I was 14. Bronica 2 1/4 at 16... I’ve stuck w Nikon and now 40 yrs later shoot a D4. My next camera will be a mirrorless. ( my 9 yr old couldn’t lift the D4 w 80-200 2.8 and sb700 to hit face). Not sad that tech moves on, I’m looking forward when I can afford the move. Alas for my Brother that has recently spent $200k on Nikon gear. His new 850 and D5 are Magnificent, but will be replaced in the near future by mirrorless. I’m sure he will “Love” those cameras for Years and Years! As I will the D4. Maybe when Nikon comes out w a ML I won’t have to replace all my glass:)
CO wrote:
It's not WUSIWYG when using studio strobes. The camera knows nothing about the intensity of the light when the strobes fire. The camera needs to go into manual mode and readings from a light meter are entered.
How about Nikon CLS and its equivalents from all of the other camera makers, eh ?
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
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rfmaude41 wrote:
How about Nikon CLS and its equivalents from all of the other camera makers, eh ?
I've seen people who have mirrorless cameras complain that their viewfinders were too dark when doing studio photography. The light meter readings that are entered into the camera are correct for when the strobes fire. DSLR cameras hold the lens aperture wide open until an instant before the shutter is tripped. This gives a brighter view through the viewfinder.
AndyH
Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
olemikey wrote:
Notice to all Hoggers: I am starting an "Old DSLR Shelter & Home" for those old unwanted, out-of-date, not so "latest and greatest" miserable old lonely DSLR's that have been displaced by the "Mirrorless" generation. None will be turned away, and all will be treated with dignity and respect (and if they still work, they will be walked and put thru their paces regularly). Don't throw them away, donate today!!!! If they are former Veteran Cameras, or Law Enforcement & First Responder Cameras they will also retain that distinction.
Don't throw them away, donate today - Olemikeys Home for Wayward DSLR Cameras
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Priceless!
If you need a New England branch office, I’ll volunteer!
Andy
AndyH
Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
By the way, in regard to the OP...
I’ve tried out a number of recent EVFs in stores and on friends’ cameras. They are, IMHO, excellent, not at all similar to those of even a few years ago. Spectacular progress.
Andy
MrBob
Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama
With all the digital cameras coming out are we going to see the end of film photography ? Just a little spin on the OP's question.... LOL
Mac
Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
warrior wrote:
With all the mirrorless cameras coming out are we going to see the end of DSLR?
DSLRs aren't going to stop working just because of the increase in mirrorless cameras.
I doubt that many, if any, manufacturers are going to stop making DSLRs, and if they do it won't be anytime soon.
warrior wrote:
With all the mirrorless cameras coming out are we going to see the end of DSLR?
I think we are already seeing the end of the DSLR. Not because DSLRs are in anyway inferior to mirrorless, but because they have reached full maturity in their development. Mirrorless are still at the beginning of their development and have the potential to continue to offer significant improvement while DSLR's will only be able to offer minor tweeks. Sales are driven by major improvements.
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