The D850 is a great camera. Perhaps the best, or one of the best DSLRs ever made. I use mine all the time. I keep mine for the same reason. I have the good DSLR lenses, and mirrorless products aren’t that much of an improvement, if an improvement at all, in my opinion!

[quote=Dan S]I was just wondering which would be better. sd cards

I have had no issues with either type of SD cards.

You are a legend in your own mind!

DSLRs a superb system of systems with which to photograph images. I know for certain that DSLRs take photographs every bit as good as any mirrorless camera. I don’t give a hoot what others say! If you know what you are doing, the DSLRs will deliver the shots, and they will do so for less! No rolling shutter, better low-light visibility through the viewfinder. While mirrorless cameras may give you ”what you see is what you get,” in the view finder or the LCD, as I said before, if you know what you are doing, mirrorless isn’t any better!

There is such a thing as “good enough!” DSLRs are more than “good enough!” Don’t fall for the hype!

There are many great cameras out there. While I have both mirrorless and DSLRs, either will work fine for most shooters. Mirrorless cameras are lighter, and often smaller. DSLRs tend to be more robust, and I believe more rugged, but some folks don't like the weight and size of DSLRs. Others will disagree with me, and I certainly don't give a hoot what they think. I like DSLRs because they have no lag when you turn them on. You may have to wait with some mirrorless cameras because they do their digital/computer slow turn-on sequence. I find it annoying.

Mirrorless cameras provide a nice viewfinder with pretty much a "what you see is what you will get" in your snapped image. DSLRS don't do that when looking through an optical viewfinder. However, optical viewfinders often provide a better image screen within the viewfinder when you shoot in low-light conditions.

Bottomline, either system will work just fine. Many DSLRs are on the market today, and you can get bargains on used gear from the reputable used on-line stores such as KEH. They offer free returns (if you don't like what you get) and a 180-day warranty. I have bought multiple cameras and lenses from KEH, and I always received more than I expected! Sure, DSLRs are no longer being manufactured, but they are widely available, and they work splendidly.

Buy what feels good in your hand and provides you with a good view when you look through the viewfinder or LCD screen on the back of the camera. Remember, lenses are more important than the camera body, so look for a decent camera body, but spend you money on better lenses. Buy into a camera system having a good variety of affordable, good glass. What brand? Frankly, it doesn't matter, all of the major manufacturers make good equipment: Canon, Nikon, Sony, FujiFilm, Olympus/OM-1, Panasonic/Lumix. Do you want full-frame (heavier, larger, more expensive, and generally better resolution), a crop sensor camera which will likely be lighter, and lenses less expensive, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) has a smaller sensor, but they still do a fine job for many users; these are smaller and lighter to carry. There is no right answer, and there is no one-size that fits all users' needs. Shop around, and have fun doing it!

I echo his comments. I have found KEH to be an excellent source of used equipment. I have always found that what they sell is in better condition than the condition that they say it is in. If you don't like what you receive for your money, you may return it to them, and they warranty their used products for 180 days if I recall correctly.

I always shoot with stabilization “on” with my various cameras, and I have had zero issues while shooting with a tripod. Perhaps many years ago that may have been a problem, but not with my cameras, and they aren’t particularly “new”!

Additionally in the realm of photo journalists who very often use the flagship cameras referenced above, those photographers are generally shooting in JPEG because that is what their editors demand. Megapixels are often a "red herring."

Nikkor 105, f/2.8 micro is an excellent macro lens; it is a good regular lens as well!

D500 at 20 megapixels is a superb DX camera. It will perform rings around the other Nikon DX DSLRs! I am not giving up on my D500s, D750, or D850s. They’re paid for, the lenses are paid for, and mirrorless cameras, while perhaps minutely marginally better, aren’t so much better as to make me want to move! Long live the DSLR!

The Tamron 150-500 for Sony is a great lens. While it isn’t a feather, it isn’t too heavy. Perhaps, instead, you should buy a carbon fiber monopod.

I use my Tamron 150-500 on a Sony a6600, and it takes pictures every bit as good, or better, as what I get with a Nikon D500 or D850 with the Nikkor 500mm PF lens. That Tamron lens is superb. I don’t think a bridge camera will compete! You will likely be giving up both lens quality and sensor size and quality.

I have an Epson ET-8500, and so far it has been fine. I had an earlier model Epson and a Canon printer, both Eco-type printers, and both eventually had clogged printer heads that wouldn't clean themselves.

The Canon printer did not have an illuminated small monitor, and that was a total pain in the rear for sure. The Epson 8500 is illuminated, and I am much happier with it. I cannot address the 8550, specifically.

I print on various photo papers, and the results seem to be acceptable for my use. I am not in the professional sales category, so they more than meet my needs.

When it comes to photo journalism JPEG is king. The files are small, and the photographer can transmit them nearly instantly. As others have mentioned, reduces alterations which might reduce the credibility of the publications.

Also, many professional photo journalists use cameras having minimal megapixels. Really blows the high megapixel camera arguments right out of the water!

I use DxO. I have contacted their support through their chat, and I have gotten the help I needed. I would not say that it was instantaneous, but they did resolve my problem for me. Keep in mind that if your question necessitates going to a software designer or engineer for resolution, those people are located in France.

Two things you could consider: (1) shoot in RAW + JPEG and save both to your SD, CF Express, or XQD card. (2) Within my DXO post processing program, once I have processed and saved an image, the saved image is a JPEG image. The original image remains RAW. The processed, saved image will be much smaller so you can share it in email. I suspect other post processing programs do the same thing.