Comments on: Mirrorless vs DSLR Cameras (18 Differences to Know)

By: Robert John

Robert John — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:47:18 +0000

I have a Nikon Z5 that is back at Nikon – again. It randomly overexposes and has to be turned off to reset. It has done this from new. I can’t trust it to take an image when I want it, so it’s no use for (say) bird portraits. I can’t imagine a wedding photographer would want it …
I sense a dispute coming up with Nikon.
This has shaken my trust in mirrorless and I am annoyed that l spent £2k on lenses for it. I prefer using my D7500 and haven’t taken a ‘keeper’ photo with the Z5 in over a year.
I’d take back my D610. It was a better camera,.

By: Clay Fujimura

Clay Fujimura — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:26:06 +0000

Why is a DSLR more robust than a mirrorless? Just because it is heavier? We all know the mirror is a huge point of failure for the DSLR. I always us a strap so I don’t drop my camera. I’ve had a mirror jam and even had a mirror fall off on a 5D Mark I. Secondly, you state that being able to optically see what the camera is seeing is an advantage. Glare, graininess, reflections, color shift, dark spots, light spots, non-visible light etc. are all things that our eyes and cameras record differently. Live View allows the photographer to better see what the camera sees. I routinely use Live View on my DSLR. Of course, there are still differences due to the f stop and ISO, but not as great as optical eye to picture. It concerns me greatly when one needs to manufacture non-existent advantages to defend an argument. Having said this, I currently own a Canon 5D Mark III with a spectrum of lenses, a backup Rebel, a Nikon D600 with a spectrum of lenses, a backup D5100, and a Canon M1, M2, and M3 with a small collection of lenses with an adapter to DSLR lenses. I am an amateur and don’t do studio work. I plan to sell the backup DSLRs, some of my DSLR lenses and buy a mirrorless and adapter to my remaining lens collection. I have not decided which one yet.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:03:03 +0000

In reply to Maria Munoz. Thanks Maria! It's the Shotkit Facebook group - see you in there! :)

By: Maria Munoz

Maria Munoz — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:05:41 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. Hi mark, I recently went back to college at 36 My major is fine arts and psychology. I am about to take my first photography class this fall. I hear you mention a Facebook group where maybe I can receive some type of advice that helps me to choose one camera, that works for photography, video editing, and also live streaming. I read your article. Help me a lot I appreciate you took the type to write it. But I still need help finding one that is good for me. Could you please give me the name group. Thank you

By: Alejandra Platt

Alejandra Platt — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:32:21 +0000

Thank you!
It was very useful and I will continue using DSRL, I am a pro and I am everywhere in different climates and far away…

By: Nada

Nada — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:46:22 +0000

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I was having trouble fully understanding the difference between DSLR and mirrorless cameras but your article has helped me a lot in making my decision. Thanks heaps :)

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:56:20 +0000

In reply to Albert Holler. We include the Olympus in a separate article on MFT cameras, Albert - I agree, they're great cameras!

By: Albert Holler

Albert Holler — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:14:09 +0000

Why do you not include Olympus in the mix of Mirrorless cameras? Olympus have a great selection of cameras and the new OM 1 coming soon sounds like it has a lot of new features that should satisfy any professional. They have a great selection of lenses. The Olympus pro lenses are great plus you can use the Leica lenses from Panasonic.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:44:53 +0000

In reply to Fred. It depends on the camera, the lens and the adapter, Fred, but on average, it should be able to keep up just fine.

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:44:03 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. When you add an adapter to your mirror less camera to use your existing long lenses from your dslr days will the camera be able to focus as fast on sports and birds in flight?

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:00:56 +0000

In reply to Sanjeed Quazi. I am not aware of any scientific evidence that an EVF can be carcinogenic. But there is evidence that regular use of an EVF has negative effects on vision and negative neurological effects. I almost never use the LCD, mostly the viewfinder. I use both DSLR and mirrorless cameras and notice increased eye fatigue after working with the EVF for a long time. My eye doctor recommended that avoiding EVF. Other than that, I see more through the OVF. I am a little surprised that no one is discussing the negative effects of an EVF.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:33:43 +0000

In reply to Angela Ferguson. Hey Angela, it might be best to join our private FB group for these specific questions - lost of Nikon Z-series users who can offer personal advice over there ;-)

By: Angela Ferguson

Angela Ferguson — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:48:04 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. thank it does help a bit, but I don't want to go to the Nikon Z6 as it would require a whole change of memory cards etc. What are your thoughts on the Z5 or cropped sensor Z50? Also please ignore the next question that comes from me I hadn't seen the question come up so wrote to you again, sorry.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:47:26 +0000

In reply to Angela Ferguson. Hey Angela, this article might help: shotkit.com/best-mirrorless-cameras/

By: Angela Ferguson

Angela Ferguson — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:03:15 +0000

I found your article very interesting. I currently have an entry level Nikon DSLR and for weight reasons I wish to change to mirrorless, I find that I am having difficulty with handholding the camera due to a severe neck issue. My dilemma is – do I stick with Nikon as I have collected a few lenses and could use them on a mirrorless system or do I change all together. If I stay do I stay cropped or go full frame; – if I change which system should I go with?
I enjoy moon, flower, landscape, architectural and general photography of my grandchildren, 2 very fast and active children and a new baby. I would like to get more in night photography – mainly more moon and stars, and light trails.