If you have been considering the switch from DSLR to mirrorless then listen up.
Heck, watch this video.
You see, it’s a myth that switching to mirrorless with save you enough weight to make a huge difference. Unless, of course, you are switching from a full-frame DSLR to a cropped sensor or micro four-thirds mirrorless camera.
Sure, if you went from a Canon 5D to an Olympus mirrorless, you’re going to save a ton of weight. But it’s not really an exact swap. In a way, it’s downgrading due to the sensor change, and glass change.
But if you went from a Canon 5D to a Canon RF are you really saving weight? Once you add the equivalent RF lenses, your weight only reduces a little. The same goes for switching from a Nikon D850 to a Nikon Z camera.
So why switch?
It all comes down to the EVF, eye focus and all the amazing benefits you get from a mirrorless camera over a DSLR.
That’s the win here. Way more than the slight weight savings.
That is interesting. I never thought about the WYSIWYG factor in mirrorless cameras. But I do like taking advantage of using the view finder and LCD screen in conjunction. I don’t know if I will ever completely switch over to Mirrorless but I have enjoyed adding them to my set of tools. The main reason I added them is actually for the size difference because I’m not using full frame bodies. I recently added my most “serious” mirrorless camera the Sony alpha a6000. I love how small and portable it is and it allows me to take it with me… Read more »
Thanks for sharing
Interesting, though not surprising. I did switch for the weight. But now I am wondering what is my option for a long tele. I think I have waited two years and still haven’t pulled the trigger and bought a long lens to go with my Sony Alpha 6000
Once you add a tele lens on you’re going to add a bunch of weight to it. But like I said, not a terrible thing, just not really the best reason for a mirrorless in my opinion.
Agree. Weight was never a factor to me anyway. Coming from being a broadcast videographer with heavy cameras, I find all these cameras super light weight anyway. In fact, I want a heavier camera because it helps me to be smoother and more controlled with pans and other camera moves when not on a tripod.
I agree with the control you feel with more weight. When I switched from my Nikon D850 to the Z7II, I definitely felt a little more wobbly. I got used to it, but it’s incredible how different a minor change can make.
I switched to mirrorless with the Sony A7 when it came out. I loved having something lightweight and easy to carry around while traveling…but then it basically got damaged/scratched really easily and eventually broke just after a year. I realized it felt super flimsy and I prefer a rugged body with a grip and a bit of weight when doing professional work. Went to a Panasonic, now I think I’m finally going to give the Nikon Z6 a try. I’d maybe go back to a DSLR but I also do video so better to have something all-in-one.
If you want rugged you’d be happy with the Z6. I used to work for a computer that repaired cameras, and not long ago I stopped in for a visit and talked to the head tech for pro cameras. He was impressed by the Nikon Z series. He said it was the only mirrorless system that was truly weather-resistant and built like the DSLRs that could take a beating.