Is it real this time around? Are we all going to jump ship from the DSLR form and embrace the mirrorless form? In this video, Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo explains why he thinks it will happen soon.
Rumors of the death of the DSLR format have been circulating for years now. Remember when the micro 4/3 format was the DSLR killer? Or when so many photography stars couldn’t say enough about their Fuji X100S? Well, there is no doubt that the Sony mirrorless cameras have been the talk of the photography world for the last few years. But every time the Sony cameras are reviewed, and no matter how much the reviewer gushes about the performance of the camera, there is always the standard comment about the lack of glass and the cost of the glass that does exist. Well if Polin is correct about Canon and Nikon releasing their long-awaited mirrorless cameras with a way to adapt owner’s existing glass, things just might change forever.
If the DSLR is about to die, how will that death occur? Will it be fast, with people giving up all their bodies over a short period of time? Or will it be slower, with most people replacing their existing camera bodies at the rate they would as if they were replacing it with another DSLR? To me, this seems like the more reasonable approach, especially if the glass will fit the new mirrorless camera body along with the old DSLR body. If that’s the case, Nikon and Canon may be disappointed with future camera sales figures when they don’t get a large bump.
So, if Nikon and Canon come out with mirrorless cameras that challenge Sony, will you make the switch? If so, will you go slowlt or jump right into their mirrorless world? Also, what features do you need in the mirrorless system to make you leave your DSLR behind? Tell us in the comments below.
Well, that is one market segment that Socanikon didn't think of...what is it that makes Broadway so bad for mirrorless? While not Broadway, for the few theatrical things I have shot with a Sony I found the EVF helpful as it could "see" in situations that a DSLR OFV could not.
I liked Jared, he knows what he is talking about and does it in an entertaining style. That said, switching to mirrorless, even if all DSLRs ceased to exist does not change photography one iota. What changes photography is new photographs and photographers who develope a new way of seeing our world or creating worlds of their own.
What is really changing the commercial photography world is the web becoming a much more video-based platform and therefore commercial clients need video more than still images to tell their stories.
"So, if Nikon and Canon come out with mirrorless cameras that challenge Sony, will you make the switch?"
It seems like at least once a week, probably more, I see an article that asks this question. Kind of tiresome. It's like this is all there is to talk about.
If I buy more expensive golf clubs will I be a better golfer, or a more expensive wrench will I be a better mechanic? could it be that the best camera is the one you're using now?
I'm sticking with my Nikon DSLR for photography but waiting on the sidelines for that ultimate mirrorless for video which does not exist yet. Fullframe, 4K 60, in-body stabilization, mic-input, fast live view AF, ability to use my Nikon lenses, and a FLIP OUT screen.. I got excited when A7III was announced but when I saw it does not have flip out screen my excitement went away. I wanted a GH5 form factor but put a FF sensor in it and fast video AF. So whoever comes out with those specs will get my money.
i'm not an investment analyst, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlCLuIwuVgQ
This dude should predict the weather too...
Surely Canon and Nikon will just bundle an adapter that allows their older native glass to perform in way that takes advantage of their new bodies.
There are pros and cons to both DSLR's and Mirrorless. Anyone that has shot any amount of time on either one knows that neither platform is perfect. Many of the advances in Mirrorless overshadow DSLR's. But in some instances the DSLR is still the better choice.
I never quite enjoyed using a mirorless camera with an EVF. I love the hybrid approach of the Fuji X2 Pro and X100F, or a full on rangefinder like the Leica. The size difference between a FF mirrorless and FF DSLR is negligible and you trade off battery life due to the sensor being always on.
I appreciate there are other advantages with a mirrorless system such as fancy AF but I’m not really willing to trade off an optical viewfinder for that. Out of all available AF points on my D810, I only use the centre one in Single AF mode. The camera is more than suitable for my needs, I don’t really deserve a better camera either because I will still produce the same output.
The reality remains that great images have been made throughout photographic history with all kinds of gear and formats.
I don't completely get the obsession with mirrorless cameras, I mean, there are fantastic pieces of equipment in the ML world but when you listen to a "ML guy" he would prefer to cut his arm off than to change his toy. I have tried the Fuji system, and I think it's great, but also I still think that my D810 is great.
You often hear that ML are lighter and this, sometimes, is true but on the other hand ML generally offer smaller sensors and fewer megapixels, so how can you compare the two? Sony cameras are lighter, true, but what about lenses? They are heavy as hell and they come at a very high price...
I'm happy that Nikon and Canon are going to offer their ML products but if you are going to use the old lenses what will be the actual weight that you are carrying around on your back since the lens pack is going to stay the same? D810 is 980 grams, XT2 is 507 grams, the difference is 373 grams... not so much actually...
If you think about the GFX 50s, that is a fantastic camera, I think one of the best I've ever tried, but its weight is 740 grams (D850 is 1015 grams - 740=275grams) and its lenses are as heavy as those of the D850 (if not heavier).
I get those who need ML cameras for their performances, like shutter speed and so on, but the other arguments are really pointless in my opinion.
These are simply tools of the trade. DSLRs take outstanding photos and they will continue to do so as mirrorless continues to take root. Just another tool in the toolbox. I have a DSLR and a mirrorless. Both have advantages and disadvantages. I'm not giving up my Canon glass and yes, Sony glass is absurdly expensive. I have a few lenses and that's it. Nothing to get stressed over.