Should you buy a DSLR in 2024 (dslr vs mirrorless)

[@audigex]

DSLRs have two advantages - one currently, one always Currently: You can get a bargain as people switch to Mirrorless Always: You get the "I'm a photographer" clicky shutter sound

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

I shoot professionally with a Canon 5D2 and while there's no doubt that mirrorless cameras have certain advantages over DSLRs the price difference is too much for me to justify buying one. Case in point, an R5 is $5000 in Canada, but the pictures coming out of the R5 aren't that much better than the ones from a 5D2. The difference isn't worth five grand.

[@blanked3]

Exactly. I shoot with a 5d mk iv, and comparing the sensor stats on DXOmark and the R5 isn't that far off, in fact very similar to the 5d4's sensor.

[@kanakabp]

@@blanked3 5D mk iv is still a really good camera even by today standard. it already has the dual pixel AF so can be used as video too if necessary.

[@Jdikmen]

I use a 5D Mk IV and 98% of what I shoot are product and portrait photos in studio with strobes, so mirrorless would not offer me much of a useful upgrade. If the R5 did not require all new lenses to take full advantage of it's abilities, I probably would have upgraded, but to replace my camera and EF lenses would be over $10,000 and I doubt I would notice any difference.

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

The vast majority of people who look at portraits or ads would never tell if they were taken with a DSLR or with a mirrorless.@@Jdikmen

[@brianmays4366]

The main difference from what I understand is the weight issue mirrorless is smaller and lighter. I used to use a 5dmk2 and loved it except for the size and weight.

[@MrDwightsimon]

I love mirrorless cameras because they have made DSLRs and their accessories much cheaper 😂

[@evrythingilike8836]

Yes , exactly lol

[@nicholaswirth1011]

Same I’m still shooting on my 6d I brought when it came out. Does the job well. Now a 5D4 upgrade will be cheap as!

[@MrDwightsimon]

@nicholaswirth1011 I still use my Rebel Xsi (circa 2008)! No need to upgrade, not in this economy 😆

[@venusavenue1722]

that s a good one :)))

[@McJuneTagaBukid]

😂 I shoot my KZbin vlog on a Nikon D7000 & D7100.

[@diegodivers]

Despite all benefits of mirrorless I went back to the DSLRs. I enjoy It more just makes more sense to me. And battery life is epic.

[@rickbiessman6084]

I get that. I’ve been a little conflicted about using mirrorless. For the price of my full frame mirrorless body, I could’ve gotten a whole rig consisting of two Nikon D750 and a bunch of fantastic primes. It does get you thinking... and for me because I wear glasses, close focusing strains my eyes. That is a factor with EVFs, but not OVFs.

[@diegodivers]

There is a lot to like about dslrs! Especially the battery life :-). After all it is all about personal preferences. I enjoy the old cameras more and because it‘s not that easy with dslrs I put more efforts into my shots resulting in better images. And if the results matter there is no need to go all in into latest and greatest for me. And if I miss a shot - so what. I also don’t want spend a fortune on new glass.

[@rickbiessman6084]

​@@diegodiversTrue. If I hired a photographer and knew from their portfolio that they deliver great results, and they show up with an older Canon or Nikon, I’d be like "oh, I didn’t expect that, but cool!"

[@cccycling5835]

Same. I think Ill stick with DSLR for now until they stop making them. I’ll buy a D850 right before the end and have my F glass last another 10 years.

[@pleclere]

I'm hesitating between mirrorless and DSLR. I find mirrorless almost feels like those midlevel cameras that were always mirrorless such as the Fuji S7000 that I changed for a Nikon D70 and that I enjoyed very much. Now I'm having NikonD5300 and z50. A difficult decision as I hesitate between a z 24-200mm lens or a nikkor af-p 70-300mm FX. This will decide my future direction, including when upgrading my camera.

[@bd048]

I'm a retired professional photographer from 1976-2007. Obviously all film. Near the end of that run I was doing some shooting for a website with early digital so I did use that a lot near the end of that professional photography (paid full time). I did get an early DSLR in 2008. It exceeded my expectations. My career shifted to I.T. in 2007 so I made the transition. This past year I updated my 6 megapixel DSLR to 24.2. Doing a 4x resolution upgrade was nice. The camera was from 2012 so I get it for $150. I had all the tools to refurbish it myself and I did. Mirrorless wasn't what I wanted because I had an 18-200mm lens I wanted to keep using. Were there drawbacks? Not for an old retired photographer (2018). Funny thing is the old camera still can be used for stuff online, so I probably didn''t need it but at least I can do a decent enlargement now.

[@landocycle]

Yes you should. I bought a 5D MK1 with a 50mm F1.4 for $150USD! In fact, I have used it for a couple paid gigs despite having a whole kit of pro mirrorless at home 😂

[@mondujar279]

I have been a photographer since 2011, and have owned many different cameras. The latest are Canon R5 R6 and R10. Although the latest and greatest cameras are good and have extra features many of my favorite shots were taken with anything from micro four thirds to Sony rx100. When I look over the years there’s not a big difference in the real world between cameras. It’s more about the subject, lighting, and the emotion involved.

[@rickjbradbury]

They all do the same thing ultimately. Personally I don't like EVF so decided to stick with my DSLR camera bodies. Select your tools and go shoot.

[@dct124]

You're splitting hairs if you think a mirrorless camera is better than a DSLR. The new lenses and absolute silent shooting are the only reasons I'd buy one.

[@ko300zx]

A good time to buy a DSLR if you're new to photography, and want to find out if it's something you enjoy. Grab a great used DSLR at a fraction of the original price. If you end up disliking it, can resell without taking a hit like you probably would with a mirrorless.

[@Martin-ls9bz]

If you buy a used mirrorless you aren't going to take much of a hit on resale either

[@bd048]

I shot professionally from 1976-2007. Film DSLRs, including 6x6. It's always been kind of cool the use DSLRs since my career pivoted a bit. So I'm "old" to photography but I find DSLRs feel more like "home".

[@mrdjtoday]

@@bd048 I hear ya' @bd048! I'm an "Ole Goat" too, but I love the equipment challenges that come along also. It makes photography fun and exciting.

[@jordanking7711]

The same works with mirrorless too mostly. You still have be careful though not to switch from APS-C to full frame because then that might be true and you could take a hit.

[@evrythingilike8836]

The man said the 5D3’s screen is trash yes. Wow. Funny cause I had a Sony A7iii and when doing engagement shoots I was always ashamed to show my clients the back of that camera. I once showed a couple the a7iii and the 5D 3 during a session and they instantly gravitated towards the photo on the 5D. Literally the first time I’ve heard someone trash the 5D3’s screen.

[@jamesf2697]

I shoot pentax k1 and k3 both dslr for professional use, I do have their mirroless that I use for vacation travel. When I do astro photography it is much easier to focus and compose on stars using the dslr because it can be difficult and near impossible to see dim stars and nebula on a evf or live screen. Also mirror less is constantly using the sensor so it introduces a lot of heat which leads to noise in astrophotog

[@augustosanchezcisneros7157]

I use a DSLR since it was a cheaper option and I just started my photography journey a year ago. When I used my friends mirrorless camera, it wasn’t as overwhelming as it probably would have been if I just started on it immediately. Definitely shooting in Manuel mode on the dslr, has helped me improve within a year since I have to adjust things constantly for landscapes.

[@tranvinhckm]

I am like you, when shooting with a DSLR camera it makes me think more about the parameters, because when looking through the OVF viewfinder I cannot know the exact results after shooting like when looking through the EVF viewfinder. That makes me more inspired to take photos.

[@jjfecik]

What an awesome video!! Great to hear you don't think DSLRs are totally dead! I shoot on both but have been thinking about upgrading my daily shooter from a DSLR to a mirrorless so this was super helpful! Thank you.

[@robertvarner9519]

I gave up photography all together. Boy did save a lot of money. 📷📷📷

[@artsilva]

sounds like a personal problem

[@counterfeitpills7621]

😭😭

[@ZorvaineVonSinius]

I appreciate how informative this is for beginner photographers

[@set3777]

6:51 5D MKIII (DLLR) do have "exposure simulation" in live-view that can be turned on.

[@hughwolfe1176]

I’ve owned a D700 since 2010. It’s reliable, I understand it’s workings and it produces great images. More recently I supplemented the D700 with a D850. Very similar button layout, wonderful images, plus I already own a very nice compliment of lenses… With the hype of mirrorless some photographers are jumping ship on their completely usable DSLR’s and lenses thus a good selection of used equipment is available to those that could probably never afford as new. Some people just have to own the latest technology to be happy… Just remember, images are created by the person behind the camera, not the camera alone.

[@BojanBojovic]

This is true of course, but people want new stuff and this is a completely valid point. Just think about it this way, we all spend our money on certain things that are making us happy, some people drink alcohol, others buy cigarettes, people travel, or have an expensive car, musical instruments, so like with anything else you can not look at it only from this perspective, although I look at it the same as you.

[@charlotteice5704]

I am a photography beginner and I've been using a point and shoot (Canon PowerShot S110) for half a year now. I'm honestly fine with it. The resolution is quite limited at 3000×4000 but I don't make money off those photos. What's far more valuable to me is the compact form factor and the fact that I got it used for 80€. I think that if you're a beginner, having a camera be cheap and portable so you'll always have it with you (while it still allows you to learn all the important things) is the most important thing. If you have a really good phone, a camera like the S110 might not make sense to you but I don't care about spending more than 150€ on a phone so I wanted to have a camera in order to be able to capture dark stuff. Because it is so cheap and portable, I've been able to capture many things in situations where I would have never had an expensive, heavy camera on me.

[@felixarm]

This is great video for people that are hesitant about switching or overall just getting a camera to start their journey. I like how you have been posting really relevant but surprising videos lately, like, I wouldn't have thought of this, but it sure is amazing to be able to share it with someone who might ask!

[@tudorciobanu3895]

DSLR here too, 5D Mark III, the reason being it does whatever I want to obtain the best pictures.

[@roblloyd_]

6:55 Don't forget DSLR's do have an exposure meter in the viewfinder to help with dialing in exposure, but of course it's not always completely accurate.

[@MitchLally]

Correct. The exposure meter does a great job usually but for those that like to expose by eye and dial it in perfectly the mirrorless cameras (especially with features like zebras) do it efficiently.

[@itsthehumidityyall8303]

DSLR til I’m dead!

[@rustysickle2528]

I use my gear extensively for casual shoots, so the biggest plus of mirrorless to me is the small size and weight of the body and lenses. My Fuji XT30 is about ½ the size and weight of a DSLR with similar capabilities, and so I bring out very often, pairing it with the 18-55 kit or the 27 f2.8. It allows me to capture many memories with splendid photographic quality which no smartphone can match. When I go to event shoots, I pair it with a telephoto or a 16-55 f2.8 as well. Used Fuji lenses are quite affordable but their popular bodies unfortunately do not go down much in price.

[@gerardneedham]

BTW I didn’t know how to say DLSR till Mitch taught me ahahaha. But the 5D slaps, should of got that before my fancy over priced Sony when I started.

[@Tapirrr]

5d mk4 costed just as much for like 2-3 years ago

[@markgoostree6334]

Dead? Well, no. I'll still shoot my DSLR as long as it keeps working. Not against mirrorless it's just that they are out of my price range. At 73, I really do not need to upgrade.... I won't live long enough to justify it.

[@vintageproductions6149]

But you lived long enough to be talented and speak above most 🤝💯

[@junyaiwase]

Never say that man. You still got a few decades ahead of you. However any camera works

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

I absolutely agree with you Mark 76yr old still use my first camera Pentax Spotmatic film 1967 plus Nikon D7000

[@Uncle19]

Hope you’re still with us buddy. My 94 year old grandfather had a saying “Shit, if I knew I was gonna live this long I would have treated myself better…” keep the faith man you got enough time to treat yourself right.

[@walterhaines7774]

I think about some of the greatest photos ever taken by photographers who knew how to setup the camera to get the proper exposure without all things a camera has today.

[@alexcortez3007]

As an event photographer, DSLR is still my choice for most jobs where absolute silence is not required. Nothing beats the tactile feel of a full mechanical shutter. And the battery life on mirrorless is yet to catch up. As for studio shooting with flash, I turn off 'Apply settings to live view' anyway. So the advantages of mirrorless are highly minimized.

[@muzlee7479]

Most mirrorless cameras have full mechanical shutters. Of course you can turn it off to shoot slower shutterspeeds handheld.

[@troll2637]

Mirrorless have mechanical shutter. ?

[@alexcortez3007]

@@troll2637 Yes. But not the same tactile feel of a DSLR.

[@sergioalvarez8850]

Creativity first, lenses and lastly camera. Obviously mirrorless is the present and future. But just talking about photography, in my opinion, a dslr with good optics will always be a good option. Thanks for the video. Greetings

[@AnglerAdventure77]

If you cant find the right exposure with the exposure setting through the OVF just.m putnthe DSLR away and use the newer RF camera body. DSLR will never die.

[@reallycoolguys]

I've had my R6 for almost 2 years and I'm still not as into it as I was my 5D Mark 3. It takes great images. But the autofocus is still not as consistent as a DSLR. It's nicer for focusing on eyeballs with like an 85. But it just feels like a computer trying to figure out focus instead of actually focusing. The 5D Mark 3 feels like an actual tool. For the R6 feels like it's an extension of the iPhone with a nicer lens. Shooting action is way easier on a DSLR. There's lag with an electronic viewfinder and the shutter is way harder to control when shooting action on mirrorless. It may not seem like it. But the lag and delay of the electronic viewfinder is significant with fast action.

[@wldktz1]

I would rather focus on taking great photos rather than trying to operate an antiquated camera.

[@semperfi-1918]

Got a steal of a deal for a pentax k-50. Dslr im using vintage lenses free or cheap. First day out shooting my niece and nephew's bday. 90% success on photos. Also picked up 2 35mm as well the k1000 and me super. This camera has outperformed for me sofar.

[@CamMead]

Crazy to think DSLR is that old we have new photographers who never used one.. I see 5D4 for bargain prices but will continue to reminisce for now about how good it was looking through the mirror box.

[@MitchLally]

Makes me feel old too 😂 just picked up an RZ67 and boy is that ground glass pure magic to look through.

[@BC21beats]

God damn this makes me feel old

[@villegas24]

I don’t think the mirrorless camera have matched the operational speed or feeling that dslrs give you

[@lauriealexander9700]

*In a nutshell* DSLR reached it's perfection over genrations. Mirrorless added a few bells and wistles at a cripling cost. Canon sales has per unit plumitted against second hand DSLR sales. Canon has created a mega rich clientel, let's see how that works out?

[@michaelharmon7162]

To me the mirrorless cameras are good but new are not better is getting g the shot. I have been shooting for 50 years and getting the shot is more important.

[@JrFarren_]

I am still utilizing the Nikon D810 camera 😅 May I inquire if there are any individuals here who also still using D810? If so I would greatly appreciate your candid feedback regarding your experience with this camera and modern mirrorless?

[@chibouki]

One of the main advantages to have learned photography on a DSLR is how to meter your grays properly without relying solely on the realtime exposure of the screen to get the right exposure.

[@cryogenicheart2019]

DSLR and dslr lenses are way cheaper so the mirrorless equivalents are not worth paying 30 - 40% more at this point regardless of the pros

[@muzlee7479]

False. Mirrorless cameras can also be really cheap.

[@cryogenicheart2019]

@@muzlee7479 LENSES

[@IndigoEyePhotography]

They're cheap partly because 2nd hand gadgets tend to be cheaper the older they are. It's also worth noting though that camera companies offer repair services for their cameras for a limited number of years, and official support becomes less reliable as the stock of spare parts is depleted. Probably not a big deal for hobbyists, but longer repair times can be a concern to those who shoot professionally.

[@muzlee7479]

@@seaworth3382 What's funny about this lol

[@kevindreamedit]

Always was on the "bigger is better" side, ended in mold inside my decade-lasting Canon L-class lenses in the end, because with age and different priorities I was just getting too lazy, especially travelling around, to take them out of the bag and bring all this weight around... I loved the "raw" feeling a lot prior. But took this sign of getting stripped away my lenses to give Fuji XT5 with f2 primes a try and oh man - even though the ISO noise is something that concerns me a bit, coming from full-frame.... this new approach of light weight, always having a camera at hand when going for a hike, sunset or city, in combination with just out of the cam great colour style of Fuji-JPGs, is really sparking up my love for photography again - and this without the need to spend days end on the computer for post-processing. So it took me a while, and there will always be some nostalgia towards DSLR, but the new generation of mirrorless just is too jummy to look away for me.

[@sophiatrevino6950]

Shooting weddings on DSLRs led me to carpel tunnel 😂 BUT I am honestly so glad I learned on a DSLR just for the simple fact that I really had to hone in on how to create a beautiful image in manual mode with no help from the camera. I think that’s really valuable as a photographer and I feel like the next generation of photographers will find the new technology to be a bit of a crutch-just my opinion. I’ve never shot on a mirrorless, but I am thrilled about the idea of great autofocus!! I have a Canon 6D and am getting back into photography after an extended break… it’s a whole new world. And deciding what to upgrade to has been so hard. lol This video was really helpful, though!!

[@oldDan-l1c]

fell in love with photography on a 5D3 back in 2015. Have since owned an a7iv, z72/z9, and R5. Left those systems behind and currently waiting on another 5D3 to arrive in the mail. It's a hugely capable camera that delivers files I have yet to find replicable from the modern mirrorless systems. There is a gentleness, color/tonal quality, and mechanical vignette that really makes the resulting images feel like "photographs". And no, you can't simply mimic those things in post.

[@paulm8157]

Balanced comparison, Mitch. Started digital w/point and shoot “rangefinder” after long time w/film rangefinder and SLR as well as Twin Lens Reflex. Each type has its own strengths and limitations. “What you see is what you get” of mirrorless is what sold me on that style. Minor point about depth of field. Don’t most DSLRs have a DoF “preview” button that you must press to invoke DoF? DoF also an optional view on mirrorless (e.g., effects on/off). Very small text in vid addresses DoF. BTW, talking head segment much improved w/microphone “out of hand” and out of frame.😊 Cheers!

[@carlestrada]

I shoot with both, and I can say that mirrorless is like playing with cheats on in a video game. I shot with the R6 for quite a while, and while the results are good (great autofocus), it didn't make me want to actively pick up the camera to go out and do a shoot with. Compared to the backbreaker DSLR Canon 1DX (that I got for crazy cheap used when the mirrorless boom started) as a daily before getting the R6, it felt rewarding to get a good shot in a DSLR vs in a mirrorless for me. when I got my fuji x100s, it kind of rekindled my passion for photography. I exclusively use the rangefinder on the fuji and rarely use the evf on it. It's so much fun shooting with a camera that lets you F up (of course not in a professional setting, I'd use the R6 all day with paid shoots) than with something that just holds your hand the entire shoot. edit: x100S not V.

[@michalkubecek]

When switching from a DSLR (Canon 7D) to a mirrorless (Canon R6 Mark II), one thing I was worried about was the EVF, after all the talk about lagging and unnatural look etc. Now I have to say the technology made a lot of progress since the early days; now it's perfectly fine for me and the "exposure simulation" mode is in fact very useful in low light conditions (extremely so when shooting night sky). The only problem for me so far is that it's harder to recognize the right position of a polarizing filter as the EVF compensates for the brightness changes caused by rotating the filter so I have to focus on contrast changes which is a bit harder. On the other hand, the option to have a level indicator and histogram in EVF before taking the shot is something I something I would really miss at times if I had to switch back.

[@davidfinell3357]

One of the biggest drawbacks to mirrorless cameras is the sensor can be easily damaged when shooting laser light shows an occasionally images with the sun in the image.

[@neworleansportraitphotogra9015]

Coming from the canon 5Dsr and moving to the R5. I found my rate of improvement increased so much by being able to see exactly what my photo would look like before I took it. at the time of the 5Dsr I only been professional for about a year or so... so I was still learning many things. But going mirrorless is a great option for anyone learning the trade. Also the FV mode which I still use for many of my high paying fashion shoots which is basically manual with selective auto in my opinion... has been a great tool for me with the R5 and R6.

[@lescobrandon3047]

When I’m in public, most people i see taking photos are using cellphones. We are back to when I first began shooting part time professionally. I have heard that some wedding families rely on the goofy shots taken by guests and some try to hire pros afterward to “fix” the problems.

[@delboy1727]

I use both. 5DIII and R5 - the R5 is the work horseI but I will usually put a fast prime on the 5DIII and give myself options.

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

I can set a histogram in the viewfinder to check exposure before taking the picture. Nikon Z6 2 and Z7 2

[@truthseeker3536]

For shooting stills, a DSLR is a more enjoyable experience for me as ergonomics is very important. Mirrorless cameras excel at video recording.

[@tielmaster7879]

There's one more thing you should consider. Mirrorless cameras focus with their sensor. DSLRs only focus with the sensor in live view. Sometimes, a lens will back or front focus on a body. The pro dslrs have focus adjustments but many of prosumer and entry levels don't so avoid those. My d5500 would back focus with my 35mm 1.8 so I could never get eyes in focus below 2.8. Its fine in live view but it's a much slower focus system than the ovf. Keep that in mind if you pick up a used DSLR.

[@Dannnniel]

one thing that i find interesting is that because the viewfinder on a mirrorless is a screen theres aalways gonna be a few miliseconds of delay, which coming from a dslr it feels a bit janky. im sure this is something youd get used to but for me has put me off using my friends' mirrorless cameras over my own old dslr

[@wanneske1969]

I went from the 5DIII to the R6 and it's a huge improvement ! On my 5DIII I didn't dare to go above Iso 2500, on the R6 I use iso 10.000 when needed.

[@blockbuster6770]

I like'd my Canon 6D more then Canon RP , but on mirrorless cameras you can wind up (with adapter) rangefinder lens's: Jupiter ; Konica;Minolta..🤔🤷‍♂

[@alansach8437]

Pros, surprisingly and for the most part, don't tend to change gear as often as they change their underwear, like many hobbiests. Hobbiests often crave the latest and the greatest, some thinking that new gear will breathe new life into their photography, while others crave bragging rights. Pros, on the other hand, constantly have the bottom line in mind. Constantly buying new gear cuts into that dramatically. DSLR or mirrorless will each produce fantastic results in the right hands.

[@theweekendphoto]

same with dslr actually via live view what are you talking a about? aside from that, when you shoot raw it really differs because the image view from your camera is based on jpeg.

[@vc6218]

I almost almost pulled the trigger on a Nikon DF but it’s 10 years old and I wasn’t sure if Nikon would even service it if necessary. Thankfully the ZF is here!

[@timeverett5738]

You can stick your mirrorless cameras where the Sun don't shine (though I do sometimes use a compact LX100) DSLR all the way for me.

[@firdausbj1]

I have now moved on to Mirrorless because it’s smaller, lighter and not noisy. DSLRs are heavy, bulky and makes a lot of noise when shooting photos.

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

I look at cameras, by looking at what lenses are available, and it makes more sense to buy DSLRs because the lenses are cheap now….I’ve bought 3 DSLRs recently, and I’m not interested in a full frame mirrorless….long live the DSLR

[@abfutrell]

APS-C users have the most to gain with significantly better focusing. I went from a Nikon D5300 to a Z fc (still using my F Mount lenses). It's a no contest for performance.

[@artsilva]

Not true, it depends on your processor and AF technology... your comment kind of makes no sense when you say APS-C users are better of in its focusing while comparing two crop sensor cameras,

[@abfutrell]

@@artsilva then why why have my usable photos increased 10 fold? I'm using the same lenses (which are now 10 years old).

[@artsilva]

@@abfutrell we need more info, like what specific cameras are you talking about and basing this opinion off of? because I have FF, Crop and MFT systems and I see no difference in focusing with any of them unless they are of the older tech (close to a decade or so) variety. It kind of sounds like user error could be at play, this is why you need to include more context.

[@abfutrell]

@@artsilva Did you read my original comment? I stated my camera bodies.

[@artsilva]

@@abfutrell did you read my first reply/question? Read it again.... you claim that APS-C shooters have an advantage in focusing. You then say you went from the D5300 to the Zfc {Those are BOTH APS-C cameras you know}. It sounds like you're making a claim that APS-C are better in focusing than other formats. Either you mis-spoke or made a typo somewhere, either way you made NO sense.

[@ActualCounterfactual]

Second hand DSLR bodies are a steal now, you can get a 1DXII for around 1000 euros now, its a brick, almost a weapon and its reliable enough for any pro job. I'm not spending tons more money for any mirrorless 😅

[@Racing_Fox]

You’ll get a rough 1DXII for that price, best off getting the original 1DX and getting a really good one

[@ActualCounterfactual]

@@Racing_Fox yeah that's actually what I did get in the end..and I'm very happy with my MK1 body

[@Yu-d3c]

I like the Canon 5d iv but it doesn't have eye focus. It's a shame.

[@mmiYTB]

A small detail, which bothers me on OVF, although I do like OVF more: you typically DON'T see the actual depth of field. Or thinnest, as the DSLRs usually open the aperture fully. Common OVF screen is made with microlenses which make it even brighter, the tradeoff is that you see the DOF at max about f/2.8 even if faster lens is mounted. For some cameras, replacement "darker, but more faithful" screens are available. EVF doesn't have this, you see the f/1.2 DOF straight in the viewfinder.

[@MitchLally]

Most DSLRs have depth of field preview button :)

[@mmiYTB]

@@MitchLally That's not what I said. Put on some nice fast glass, say f/1.2, and try that button from wide open to smaller apertures, and typically you'd see the DOF effect of that preview button past f/2.8. Unless of course you have one of those less common screens, like "Super Precision Matte" for Canon 1/5/xxD series (other brands may have other, I only know Canon).

[@dianatoboso8311]

For me it's very simple. I really dont like watching a small screen when I take photos

[@joshmcdzz6925]

The d850 is a dslr and no mirrorless FF camera has yet to beat its dynamic range..So when you refer to dynamic range I think you should emphasize 'Canon dslrs'.. Nikon dslrs have very good dynamic range from d600, d750, d800/810/800e and the best of all in terms of DR is the d850...

[@davidgeorgemahl4313]

I want ro get into video but my Canon Eos4000D just doesn!t cut it... so in this sense tje camera does kind off matter

[@BC21beats]

I do like the feel of dslr. I currently use mirrorless apsc and the body feels a bit dinky and full frame is out of my budget. But I do a lot of video more than photo so I'll just stick with it

[@jordanking7711]

Personally it shouldn't matter whether it's a DSLR or a mirrorless. Shoot with whatever works FOR YOU. Don't let people tell you that unless you shoot with a DSLR, you're not a professional, because that's total garbage and unfair. If you have mobility issues like me, and you can only handle a mirrorless camera, WHO CARES!!!!!!!!?????? Yeah okay, by some it could be viewed as 'cheating' with a mirrorless camera, but if the result is the same and you learn from the fundamentals from a mirrorless, why wouldn't you shoot with it? Like I said, don't let people intimidate you by saying 'unless you shoot with a DSLR, you're not a professional'.

[@ThereelOfficial]

Honestly, I think that it's more of a choice with its own drawbacks and benefits for both

[@soarpurpose]

I bought a second-hand entry level DSLR. Price has come down with people switching to mirrorless.

[@Mardux360]

Here in, L.A. C.A at community colleges they still ask for dslr with the 18-55 kit for photography classes

[@travelkid1]

I use Canon 200D Purchased 2019 I am still paying the bills everymonth

[@yycabj]

The real reasons are 1 weight 2 size 3 never missing or out focus again in photo mode

[@adrianp7475]

mirrorless plastic crap cost a fortune and they have 6 months life

[@kastlrock557]

I’m a newer photographer (18 months) and have a Nikon d3500, I do lots of photography for indoor figure roller skating, and I’m now doing lots of photography for the landscaping company I’m with. I need telephoto zoom lens with f4 or better for the indoor lights. The landscaping company I’m with wants to buy me the lens, they gave me a $3,000 budget, I do all their photography for free. That’s a expensive investment and worry about investing that much into a dslr, do I make the switch to mirrorless? I will upgrade the Nikon to a d500 or maybe a d850, if I stay with dslr. I’m at a crossroad and could use some advice.

[@laranitasantana]

Despite having my new Nikon Z8 mirrorless, I also own my Canon 90D DSLR, 32.5 megapixels, crop sensor with Sigma 100-400mm permanently attached lens for wildlife photography. Now I just got a my second 90D with permanently attached 10-18 wide angle lens for Street and landscape photograpahy. I still love my DSLRs

[@ivaneberle3972]

Mirrorless have abysmal electronic viewfinders compared to say, OLED smartphone screens or DSLR prism finder images. While I may appreciate that EVF images dim or brighten with settings changes, that matters little with camera sensors now routinely having 13+ stops of dynamic range. Where EVFs have a distinct advantage is in having no blackout at higher frame rates and video.

[@mrdjtoday]

Good video and thanks for it. I'm new to Mirrorless so I'm looking for as much info about Mirrorless cameras and the differences between Mirrorless & DSLR cameras as I can find. So I appreciate your input. Thank you again, and my journey continues!😎

[@prolaykundu]

The technological differentiation is more pronounced in wildlife, especially birds and sports photography… eye recognition, 20fps continuous shots have enabled capturing movements better than previous generation’s DSLRs. Weight of cameras have drastically reduced with the prism going off and helpful when you are outdoors especially in the wild. Does it really impact indoor studio work or even street photography… the answer is perhaps no, and hence not justified for a large number of professionals who remain happy and content with DSLRs and EF/F series lens.

[@oscar.wahlstrom]

I'm still confused Everytime I look through a mirrorless 😂

[@PinotNoir_]

i'm just a casual and shoot with Sony a200 and Nikon D60, it takes an okay photos (according to my friend) until when i try to take lowlight photos. but i tried ZV-E10 that i borrow from my workplace for a day and i don't wanna go back to my old DSLR, it's so easy to take a okay pic with that ZV-E10 with fast autofocus, fast burst, and seeing the picture change the moment you change the settings makes everything easier. on my old DSLR i can only use the Viewfinder, and really need to focus to the light meter and it's kinda hard to take a okay photos with it.. but man, i'm glad that i started with DSLR since it kinda improve my sense as a casual photographer!

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

I am a Pro Photographer, I own a 5D Mark IV and a Mirrorless counter part. I cannot find that a mirrorless is better than a DSLR and I have to give the quality of my images to my 5D4. The mirrorless is great for locking on the eyes for auto focus, but that's it. I hope that camera companies have at least one pro and one beginner DSLR in their arsenal being made for the future.

[@zenscapeUKmedia]

You can usually choose Live View on a good DSLR and get what you have in mirrorless. A true optical viewfinder shows the real image.

[@ronjenkins4257]

My use case isn't that usual, but I like to take extreme macro photographs, tethered to a computer, on a tripod, using a fully manual lens (no focusing motor, no electronic aperture). I shoot focus stacked images by moving the camera forward tiny increments by using a focusing rail. Light at very high magnifications is scarce, to say the least, so I illuminate the subject (the face of a ladybug, for instance, which could fill the frame) by using flash. But obviously I can't see to focus using flash, so I have used secondary continuous light to assist in focusing. DSLR users might not realize this, but when focusing a conventionally automated lens, the aperture only stops down when the shot is taken; it's fully open when focusing. In extreme macro, even bright continuous light isn't enough for focusing easily, and without flash the exposure times are measured in seconds. Vibration can make images shot at such long exposure times a blurry mess (never mind impossible to process as a focus stack). Mirrorless shooting has made this all MUCH easier. I can see to focus on the computer screen, which is hugely brightened by the camera. I set my aperture, take a few shots to adjust the exposure time and flash strength (leaving ISO fixed at 100), then shoot the stack. So for me, mirrorless is a huge advantage over DSLR. That said, I still have and love my old cameras.

[@FeedScrn]

You can still go to a camera store and buy a Full Frame AND a APSC camera new, both with Eye-tracking AF... for the price of one Full Frame mirrorless. To each their own.

[@artsilva]

The limited DR of a "DSLR" is mainly and notoriously a Canon thing. I own both Canon and Nikon DSLR systems and my Nikons blow my Canon out of the water in DR and recovery.

[@truthseeker3536]

Indeed. I have used Nikon and Pentax APSC cameras, which had better DR than a full frame Canon.

[@FelixGA9]

Picked up a 5dsr dirt cheap to live behind some ef tse glass…total steal for a great screwdriver.

[@brownj2]

I use a DSLR. They are durable. The low cost high end lenses are fantastic. Also my DSLR has the same sensor as the equivalent mirrorless camera, but is easier to hold onto with a big lens. I plan to stay with this.

[@jamesdavison9483]

I use a DSLR canon 7D MK 2 and haven't mastered that yet so the mirrorless can wait

[@Pentagram666mar]

I really think that if you don't earn money as a photographer, you are amateur, DSLR is your best option, specifically Canon and Nikon. The first time I bought a lens immediately i relised this is what makes me want to do more photos, gives me more ideas and eventually this is the biggest concern in terms of money. So Canon EF and Nikon F mount is the way to go, adapters really suck, just stick to one of those mounts and you have multiple of great lens, RF or ZF lens are too expensive anyway and will be too expensive years to come.

[@BojanBojovic]

I like the instant responsiveness of a DSLR, also battery life as I never turned off my DSLR and it was always ready to shoot. After owning a mirrorless camera there is really no going back to that optical viewfinder. I know we all used to how a mirrored camera works, but it is really not intuitive.

[@cellphonehistorian1491]

just bought a k3 mark iii, such a unique experience

[@DrFunFong]

If ;you are trying to start up a photography service cheaply, using cheaper DSLR equipment will get you into the game more quickly. I can't tell you how many "pro" photographers start out with APS-C DSLRs. As Ken Rockwell says, "Camera doesn't matter." Ergonomics and ease of use will eventually triumph as you go through the journey. You'll likely need to change hardware as you become more particular with your equipment, at some point. I feel that I really understood my Nikon D750 the best. I must say that I don't understand my Canon RP near as well. Too many menu options!

[@spirg]

just went to mirrorless in june , the EVF vs OVF. Seals it for me..

[@petergross135]

If you’re shooting super fast action and want Autofocus to just hit, without thinking, then yes spend the 5k to upgrade. Otherwise just learn how to shoot.

[@bikerrecumbent1064]

The main difference between DSLR's and mirrorless cameras is that DSLR's actually have something that can be qualified as "battery life". Actually, they have lots of it, as compared to mirrorless. Also, what is the advantage you get from being able to see a WYSIWYG image in the viewfinder, if you can see the same just 2 seconds later on the back LCD-screen of the DSLR? Also, i truly prefer to see reality in the viewfinder of a DSLR rather than a fuzzy, altered reality in mirrorless. Lastly, if you buy a DSLR you can get a great range of 2nd hand lenses these days at very good prices.

[@chrisaugustin9181]

mirrorlwss cameras allowed me to get a nikon d750 for under 600 bucks

[@tw9535]

Biggest bang for potrait buck is still powerful flash (as opposed to continuous lighting). The more power the more options and versatility creating the actual scene. So.... mirrorless vs DSLR is meaningless with flash in terms of seeing what you're doing. If someone is "natural light only" then probably go with mirrorless and also use every possible Auto setting available on the camera and use a subscription based AI post-production with built-in filters to browse through. For me, DSLR and mirrorless are equally great. Because they both do a wonderful job capturing beautiful light... and at the end of the day LIGHT is the key. LIGHT is where to spend more money. (Hint!) MIrrorless and DSLR are both still wonderful once someone understands _that_ . The biggest advantage of mirrorless to me is that it is drastically more QUIET. Not that it is more "foolproof". Although, yes, I understand that is the direction the world travels in. Always.

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

I shoot weddings with mirrorless. Canon r6, Nikon Z6ii and Sony A7iv. I just bought a 5D classic and it’s a joy to use since I have to do all the work. That thing doesn’t even have auto iso, the screen sucks and pretty much you have to wait to see the results in your computer. One thing for sure is No canon camera offers the look like the 5D classic jpg straight out of camera. Now I’m looking for a Nikon d200 with ccd sensor. End of story is you don’t need the latest camera to take great pictures dslrs do that very well.