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While mirrorless cameras have been rising in popularity since at least 2013, driven in large part by Sony's A7 and Panasonic's GH cameras, this past year feels like the start of this camera format becoming dominant. Both Nikon and Canon, the last major manufacturers to avoid the full-frame mirrorless market, released feature-packed cameras complete with radically new designs and lens mounts, and we've seen ambitious new models from Fujifilm and Panasonic that bring features not before seen in DSLRs. Traditional DSLRs aren't going anywhere for a while, but expect to see more and more mirrorless designs from all these companies.
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The best part about mirrorless is that now used DSLRs and old lenses are getting cheap enough for me to afford, lol.
you are right Kevin lol go for mirrorless so we can enjoy buying good lenses for our DSLR camera
*Laughs in canon L lens
Thank goodness, ahh could never afford those ridiculous $1000 lens the costs barrier to the hobby
@@UsapangDiskarteOnline hahah that's what i thought, I'm going to mirrorles yo enjoy DSLR wtf!
Same idea, now I can buy pro cameras at a cheaper price,,,, hahaha
It’s 2am acting like I’m gonna be a dam photographer, I can barely work my Cellphone camera
same
I just finished watching this and it's 3am lol
To be honest, cellphone cameras are much more difficult to operate.
Also I can’t even afford the camera
@@gamechannel1271 This is what I'm hoping as a videographer/photographer wannabe
i love the sound of mirror flapping
Me too!
😂😂, World going update, and u backdated!!
I love the sound of the Mamiya RB-67 vintage film camera (Big mirror)
yomero0666 check the pentax 67
You do still get that sound with Mirrorless as the sensor gets covered just before exposing for the photo!
Mirrorless have come along way in the last 3 years since you made this video. I got the Canon R7 and it is better than my Canon 90D. The start up is just as fast and it has very good auto focus just like the 90D. This video was very informative and helpful.
I have the Canon m200
I'm about to purchase another cannon is been a while for... I'm considering a 90D and a EOS R.... as a hybrid camera...which would you recommend and have you used the new R lens or using an adapter....for dslr lens
@jlang1959 HI, I own both the 90D and the R7. The R7 is the better camera. I did buy it with the 18-150mm RF kit lens. But I also bought the adapter to use all my older EF lenses as well. But I find myself rarely using and other lens than the kit lens. I mostly do some general photography and shoot video of special events at my church. I usually throw my 90D on the tripod using the 18-135mm lens for filming. Then I use my lighter to hold R7 to take stills and also zoom in for some closeups to film. I also us a Rodes microphone on the 90D to capture sound.
@SchardtCinematic I appreciate the response... but question was about the EOS R and 90D... I can't really validate paying for an R5, R6 or R7 for my use, the question I guess is should I just be going mirroless at the point? The 90D and EOS R are at simular price points and like the middle of the field
@jlang1959 Mirrorless is definitely the way to go. What is your price range? I'm on B&H website now. I figured the EOS R was discontinued by now. But I guess not. So that's good. It lists for $1,104.95 currently brand new. What kind of photography are you into?
This has cleared up my thinking on the matter of DSLR vs Mirrorless and clarified my purchasing decision. I'm simply going to have to get one of each.
😂
LOL, this is so me
lol
Most mirrorless cameras don't have the top deck LCD screen, that most DSLRs have on top. That thing is so badly needed. With that small LCD, the rear one can be completly closed, all settings are on the top one.
That also means getting lenses for each!
Finally we can take photos of vampires
LOL
@Raphael Cabrera >>> It will not be so much of a _pain in the neck_ anymore...😊
U could before, it was just more of a guess and check process 😜 or eyeball and shoot from the hip
dslr has live view too ,, where the mirror isnt used so you can see vampires :P
@@TheKlingis but not focuse as fast.. Idk they blur the accent already
Please Buddy i am not that much technically sound but i need a camera to record my face cam video and to do the live stream as well for youtube. Please advise or send me the link.
I'm old school from film to today's digital dslr and looking through a viewfinder rocks. No touch screen,just the buttons and dials. I love the ergonomics of a dslr. I for one will never switch.
If people just stop buying these things, the price would easity drop to 2-3k or even less.
Most mirrorless cameras don't have the top deck LCD screen, that most DSLRs have on top. That thing is so badly needed. With that small LCD, the rear one can be completly closed, all settings are on the top one.
Until you test it
2 years later are you still using DSLR? Curious
Keep in mind you are getting lens cropping with DSLRs, something both film and mirrorless cameras do not face. With mirrorless 50mm is 50mm, same as film.
Finally, a good explanation of dslr and mirrorless. Instead of just "mirrorless is smaller bcs it has no mirror inside, the end."
oh dear god. DSLR's have interchangeable lenses. Mirrorless is just a choice of a moving shutter or one that tries to be invisible...
@hanselxy So that the picture you see doesn't change between pressing the shutter and actually taking a picture.
Good content...but totally biased for Sony / Canon possibly. Olympus mastered mirrorless, and IBIS 5 first...but you didn't say anything about them...again you brought other brands them.
Santa PM i mean, people mostly buy canon and nikon so
Lol
This was an amazing video. Went into this thinking I was not going to learn anything new but I was wrong. Give this man a raise for God's sake.
Exactly this!
No one has ever proven that a god exists....
@@iwaswithyourmom9410 and I am Santa Claus
@@HS-fk6hb and I am Satan
@@iwaswithyourmom9410 there r billions way to prove that god exist.. but the catch is u will need high iq
If youre a new photographer, getting a budget mirrorless camera is a good idea. It's much easier learning on a mirrorless. But even in 2021, while mirorless are rapidly catching up. DSLR's still have that edge and which system you pick really depends on your use.
Narrator: "They did not _have that edge_ in 2021, much less in 2023, the D850 came out in 2017, it's over, I'm sorry"
Very unsure about this ‘edge’ that you’re talking about. I haven’t seen a DSLR in person used professionally in two years now.
Great job explaining. I loved the quickness of your explanations also. Can't wait to hear more. Thank you. :)
I went into this video not knowing if I'd rather have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. After watching this video and waffling back & forth 17 times I'm, w/o a doubt, 100% sure I'm going to buy the...umm, well, either a DSLR or a Mirrorless camera! Good, informative video nevertheless!
If you're looking for a camera for commercial use I'd suggest one of the Sony mirrorless cameras, but they're not cheap and neither are the lenses. So if you don't plan on using the camera a lot, I'd stick with a DSLR. If you want to learn more about mirrorless, search Jason Lanier on youtube, he has great reviews on all the sony mirrorless cameras.
If you want the best existing camera at the moment, then buy the Nikon d850.
If you're looking for your first camera, I'd go with an affordable mirrorless. Affordable because you'll want to upgrade in no time if you like photography, and quit if you don't. Mirrorless because that's the future. And I'm saying that as an owner of two Nikon DSLRs and nine lenses for that system. I love my gear and it gets the job done, but I feel like for a beginner in 2019, there's no reason to get used to DSLRs in a time when every company is going mirrorless. If I were you, I'd look at the Fuji X-T3, Sony a6400 or Sony a7 III, depending on budget and personal preference. Not specs, not reviews - picking them up and seeing which feels best.
@@youknowwho9247 I am afraid that a high quality affordable mirrorless does not exist as their price tag is equal to top range DSLRs. DSLRs come in much larger variety of prices.
@@paulbreedveld4921 If you're just starting photography, then getting any top end gear is a waste of money. You don't know what preferences you'll develop. I'd recommend buying a used, affordable kit and playing with that for a while. When you've developed a shooting style and discovered your likes and dislikes, then upgrade to something top notch. The number one thing you see with photography beginners is buying expensive gear that doesn't suit their needs or gathers dust on a shelf. If I were you, I'd get myself a used X-T3/X-T30 or a used a6400 after testing them in the shop and see what happens. You can always re-sell them after a few months and get that juicy full frame when you actually know what you want and need from a camera.
Best camera systems comparison I have ever seen. Complex, to the point and without strong biases. Loved the new technologies presentation as it developed over time.
@Sandy Lee Well... I have the best cameras, better than DSLR or mirror-less. *My* *Eyes* *!*
@Sandy Lee do you have some brain damage?
No mention of the viewfinder though.
Without strong biases? Completely ignores non-135-format mirrorless...
@Sandy Lee I'm 53, non-snowflake, non NPC, non everything you just hurled and my astro-photos are the absolute best on my Canon DSLR's. Nothing else even comes close.... except my dedicated astro cameras. Way more technical than most even comprehend. Ease up on connecting snowflakes with DSLR's because the opposite is true. The anti-capitalist camera purchaser supports capitalism by purchasing Sony mirrorless. Kind of a known thing these days. That is after they Sell (once again, supports capitalism) their non-RAW Nikons. Good day.
A great mini master-class. Extremely informative for those looking to make the switch.
It's really nice having an explanation of highly technical details expressed in terms that the novice can immediately grasp.
Doesn't really matter. When you just need a car to drive around town, you don't need to know all of the inner technical details of the latest Tesla.
@@touristguy87 so making informed purchasing decisions when spending thousands of dollars is a bad idea?
@@Kelson01 ...so making informed decisions is a bad idea? it's so funny when people think they are smart when they are actually being quite stupid. You want a camera to take pictures with. You probably already own a camera, if you own a cellphone. It costs you nothing. To buy anything else to take pictures with will cost you money. So why would you buy another camera when you already have one? How much information do you need to know to make a good decision in this situation?
Most mirrorless cameras don't have the top deck LCD screen, that most DSLRs have on top. That thing is so badly needed. With that small LCD, the rear one can be completly closed, all settings are on the top one.
@@touristguy87 You must be a total gas at parties, what with your superiorist, dismissive attitude. Tell us more about what a genius you are and what a bunch of bumpkins we are.
17 mins, I'm not watching all of this..... 17 mins later....*reads comment*
It could have been said in less than 5 but Sony needed a lot of attention.
@@frutt5k It can be done shorter than that. Its electronics and all electronics get smaller.
16* Seconds
This video made me confused lol
HAHAHAHAH THIS IS ME NOW LOL
This was insanely informative & I was kept entertained throughout. Thank you, great vid!
This was an absolutely excellent video! Perfectly explains everything with really choice B-roll and everyday lingo. Seriously I wish more tech/product explanation videos were as good as this :)
Took me ages to switch and when I did I was like wtf did I wait so long for?! Felt like having an old film camera again true satisfaction and the quality is fantastic. Love using mirrorless for video too. And everything so compact. Brilliant.
Your definitions and explanations are crystal and intense and vivid than any other I've ever heard. Thanks for the tips, it's made me wiser.
@Strawberry Kiys it might seem so, but he still defined the terms quite well, he deserves some credit for that. Canon's dual pixel Auto Focus system tracks subjects by detecting light and colour. It applies the rules of composition quite well and it does so by tracking subjects in the depth of field given by the lenses, but the Phase Detect system by sony is somewhat different as the sensors intelligently tracks faces when the subject is placed at a distance and eyes when the subject is much closer. I'm a canon shooter, I use the canon 6dii 80d, 800d and the 750d and I'm quite conversant with the dual pixel autofocus system as it's made my work easier, though I havent used sony cameras so much, I know phase detect is much better with subject tracking after using the sony a7r ii once side by side with the canon 6dii.
this is one of the most informative videos on the subject i've seen on youtube so far, thank you so much.
Yeah, most channels simply assume you know this information already.
This was surprisingly comprehensive and accurate. Well done.
I love DSLR for the heavy body (= less or slower shakes and good grip) and the real shutter and mirror sounds, but mirrorless allowing us to use a whole variety of lenses is what wins me over. Other than that, it really depends on the kind of project and what's best for it
Mirrorless also have real, mechanical shutters. It just doesn't have a mirror. Silent shooting (electronic shutter) is an option on both DSLR and mirrorless. So not sure what your point even is here.
@@AQHackAQ i didn't have enough information on mirrorless mechanics 😂
point is, its easy to adapt more lenses without worrying about hitting the mirror
I love the clunk of dslr cameras but all I have is mirrorless. Maybe I can go full dslr crazy and get a Pentax or something wacky in the future. But for now mirrorless gets the job done.
@@13_cmi all the artist's choice. DSLRs have a better shutter sound. I got BMP6k Pro but lack of shutter sound depresses me, like in some situations, it's a blessing for silence and in others, it feels lonely 😂😂😂😂 But, the solution is, to have a mirrorless, dslr and... drumroll... slr, for that saxy shutter sound and all the mechanics. So, it's just a choice and based on what your project demands. Enjoy all. Paint on canvas, glass, photoshop, vr, hologram or let AI do it. 🤘🏽
Great explanation. It's been years since I have caught up on the new tech. Your format made this a quick study and refresher. I appreciate it. Thank you.
What an amazing video! Great job, mate! Explained everything with the simplest way possible.
Thank you for a very informative and entertaining video, in fact, I enjoyed it so much I subscribed!!!
Incredible video. I had many "Oh!" moments.
Did NOT expect to learn anything new, but boy was I wrong. Thanks for the clarity in your explanations, on-point visuals, and for not dumbing it down.
Great info! My favorite feature of the mirrorless cameras is the EVF. Being able to see what your exposure will be will looking through the view finder is an extreme time saver! 😀
So you would rather watch TV than experience life directly?
@@douggoodhill then why are you watching a screen right now? or even taking pictures, look at stuff with your eyes! who needs a camera XD that it is a tool not like you still have eyes, right?
@@douggoodhill if you experience life through a optical viewfinder i think thats more your problem
@@douggoodhill There's a difference. An optical viewfinder can't show you much information when you look through it, since it's mostly fixed and just shows you the real word. With an EVF, you can add whatever you want; Zebras, Histograms, Focus peaking, battery indicators, settings indicators, balance level and so much more! Furthermore, you can avoid getting blinded by the sun when you aim your camera upwards, and when you adjust exposure settings you can actually see what it's going to look like before you take your shot.
Most mirrorless cameras don't have the top deck LCD screen, that most DSLRs have on top. That thing is so badly needed. With that small LCD, the rear one can be completly closed, all settings are on the top one.
Awesome video! A lot of information to digest but it's great that all that information is all in one video. Thank you for all your work.
Excellent presentation. Honestly, made my head spin, as he put forth so much good information. Highly recommend. This has the biggest impact on my next "post Christmas" purchase.
Don't even own a camera, sat through the whole thing LMAO
me too
We can cheap in😂😂😂😂😹😹😂😂
bro same lmaoo
View with no money spend can make me relieve.
This video is literally made for people who don’t own a camera
Thanks for this video I learned a lot. Mirrorless cameras just jump out of nowhere and I just pretend to know what it is
It's funny, though I had a film SLR back as a teen, I really got into photography right when the first mirrorless cameras came out ... in 2009! I was going to buy a DSLR, but after seeing the Panasonic Lumix GF1, I decided that I had to have it. Been using mirrorless ever since. So, for me, it hasn't "come out of nowhere" at all, but rather has been a long, slow road to the cameras that we have now. There were always advantages to mirrorless systems, but they were outweighed by the early technological deficiencies (e.g., really bad low-res, laggy EVFs.) In 10 years, though deficiencies have all by gone away, while the advantages have strengthened. With a few niche exceptions (e.g., top-end sports), they are at least a viable alternative, if not a clearly better choice.
I think they blew up so much because companies like Sony and Fuji shattered the market with those all of a sudden. They were just as good as the pro DSLR with a few drawbacks which are easy compromisable. They offered new technologies and advantages. They also offered the promise of being lighter and less noticable. Technically the first ever phone with a camera was a mirrorless camera - but as said, most companies didn't want to adopt those for interchangeable lens systems. Look at Canon and Nikon who went along when Sony released their Sony Alpha 7RIII (generally speaking, their Alpha 7 (R/S) III line) and they have many of the drawbacks the first Sonys had (if I remember this correctly and got told so correctly by reviews). It's awesome to see them on the rise and I wish that companies will focus more on them while not letting down DSLR. And it is also very complicated being all the time on top of the technical side of photography, even I as a "gear-addict" (I love to see new gear and see reviews and read all the things about them and stuff ... The only way I can live it out since I got no money) have problems keeping up with all the news. Surely, I didn't learn anything new about mirrorless cameras from this video but I'll recommend it to all the people who wanna know and wanna know especially the differences of those. This video is pure gold! :D Have a nice evening/day/morning, whenever you might read this! :D
less moving parts = camera will no doubt live longer too.
@@niclikescakes nope. That's not a given. Just because a DSLR has more mechanical parts to potentially fail does not mean that they're short-lived or have a shorter lifetime than mirrorless. Food for thought: all the technical parts which weren't a thing in DSLR can break/fail, too. It's all about using it correctly. My EOS 600D/Rebel T3i has not once let me down (except, I didn't reload the batteries... Which is... Stupid, to be honest). It's still doing it's job after almost six years. So, the thing is, we also have to assume how long cameras are being used by people. Camera bodys get changed more frequently than lenses... So, we should have to asked the average lifetime of a camera for one person (so, how long does one use it) vs the expected lifetime of a camera (how long is it useable after assembling it). I assume most DSLRs are built with at least 5-10 years of functionality. Next question needs to be: How expensive is it to replace the different parts that fail...
@@playeronthebeat I agree with you to an extent, but all mechanical systems have a potentially shorter lifespan, I'm not saying Dslrs aren't durable, but normal wear shock and other factors could have a bigger impact on the lifespan. phones are made like sandwiches because they have to withstand abuse, there are little to no moving parts, I don't see why a mirrorless camera wouldn't potentially be more durable/last longer thinking under this same idea.
Amazing video, thanks for the great explanations!
"Fast AF" made me laugh everytime I see it
Only just noticed that. 😅
Jennifer Maple cry about it you nerd
That’s the kind of speed I want!
"Im....Fast AF.....boiiii"
Excellent review, clear and non biased. Very informative. Thanks.
Thanks for this detailed explanation. Love the video and audio quality, and the content too!
Great video, these focusing terms will help if I ever decide to go mirror less. Right now I'm sticking to DSLRs, I just can afford to re-stock on a whole new set of lenses. Another issue I have with mirror less is the battery life and the EVF (electronic view finder) although I heard things have gotten better. When I go out and take pictures an optical viewfinder helps me feel and become part of the scene, with an EVF I feel like an odd guy peeping in...
Hi ... Great job explaining all the technical stuff in a simplified way... this is indeed one of the best videos explaining "What was...... and what is..... " in camera evolution ...
gotta love those meers.
And I thought I was the only guy that heard meerless rather than mirr-or-less
The best video on DSLR vs. Mirrorless subject I have never seen.
This may be the most informative video I've seen on the subject and I am no neophyte, having photographed professionally since the 35mm film days and shooting on DSLRs since their inception. Very nicely done.
Why is this video so much better than the dedicated photography channels.
I NEEDED this, thank you so much for teaching me!
Incredibly informative video! Lots of great information and points here for the Newbie or the Vet Shooter. This is a must watch for someone on the fence between MILC and DSLR; the great dilemma.
Most mirrorless cameras don't have the top deck LCD screen, that most DSLRs have on top. That thing is so badly needed. With that small LCD, the rear one can be completly closed, all settings are on the top one.
Great vid. May I ask, is there tools in camera (mirrorless) in terms of video color, contrast, web, etc and do certain sensors have a more cinematic look vs others?
Lot's of work put into this video. Thanks a lot
Wow, that was *fantastically* well done! Thanks so very much for giving us your time. I learned a *lot.*
Thank you for this video. My son is an aspiring filmmaker in HS presently and I needed to buy him a camera. The decision on choosing Mirrorless vs DSLR is complicated. I found the staff at Best Buy not at all helpful so I’ve been watching comparison videos and I came across this video. It’s been very insightful. I’ve learned at lot.
Mirrorless is probably much better for making movies. Some mirrored DSLR's make movies, but to do so locks up the mirror at which point it is effectively mirrorless.
If you watched this video, you now know more than the entire staff at Best Buy.
What a great video! It makes me want to move up from my Samsung cell phone to a mirrorless camera with no SLR in between. That's salesmanship!
By far the best video on KZhead regarding the 2 camera type
2:00 That is a beautiful way of doing a view finder tho...
Composition in a TLR camera like the Rollei was never an issue because of the parallax correction built into the viewing lens mechanism. I used one for nearly 20 years - one of the best film cameras ever.
Proof that it's not always the "latest" and "trendiest" cameras that make the difference. There's also something called "knowledge" of optics, timings, light and reflection which play a major role in taking great pictures.
Excellent explanations. Such a detailed yet non-overwhelming presentation.
This is the best detailed video ever on KZhead History 👏
Thank you for this video. It's incredibly informative!
The Canon AE-1 was my first "professional" camera. I still have it 18 years later.
If you still have lenses for it why not go for a real professional F-1?
What I would like to have on a professional camera, Is an operating system like iOS or Android which allows me to install apps (and a corresponding SOC like the A13 or better) that offer functionality where Canon, Nikon, Sony don't. I'm thinking about automatic removing the background in product photos, autostacking of macro or low light shots, programmability of shooting for e.g. timelaps, or automatic capture of motion and shutter release, stitching of photos (stitching, panoramas), and much more that makes computational photography possible. Sure, this is also possible in post production, but that costs time, and time is money. They are professional cameras, designed for people who make their money with them. Product photos with automatic removing the background in product photos in fractions of a second, and sent directly to the folder on a computer via WLAN saves a lot of Photoshop hours or outsourcing the work to Poland or India. The Canon, Nikon, Sony of this world are like the car industry that listens too much to Jeremy Clarksons. When a manufacturer puts a smart FF camera on the market that gives me the freedom to install Android or iOS apps on it, I sell all my Canon stuff. Unless it's Canon. Pentax has a very good FF on the market, and one of the best medium format cameras. Unfortunately Ricoh/Pentax is not doing well. If Samsung or Apple bought them, and they put a SOC in there, new operating system on it... Oh what possibilities there would be. With a good automatic removing the background in product photos alone, a professional camera would earn itself back within a few months.
M. irrorless I. nterchangeable L. ens F. Ocus
underrated comment, lol
@@thomasfeldman3613 iinterchangeable
llens
Pervs rule the world rn
OMG.
Woah, I did not expect to learn so many technical details on how both systems work and that's a really nice surprise! Great video :D
Excellent information as I am an old film guy thank you for this good video
Absolutely great vid, thank you! I am a hobbyist with a nikon and some decent glass. Interested in getting a full frame mirrorless. Should I stick w/ the ecosystem to use the glass and im familiar with the functionality? Thank you for your insight!
Unless there is something you really want/need on another system, keep your stuff.
I found this so informative thank you!
Finally learned how autofocus on dslrs work. Really informative video. thanks
I still don't get it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@kelajuan_ It works using a black box filled with FM...
Just brought my 90D, I'm happy with my DSLR.
How different is it compared to my D90 ? 🤭
@@elvisspada 90D is totally different from D90 and that's just obvious
Anshul Saini Are you sure? Maybe they just switched D and 90 in the model name!
@@elvisspada believe me, I'm pretty sure 😄
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Best video I've seen explaining mirrorless vs DSLR
As someone who just picked up his old canon 5d mk2 for the first time in an age, this was very informative. Thanks
Very helpful and informative video. Thank you very much!
This is such a great video and explains so much of the trends I saw in camera popularity in the last 10 years.
Hey there!! GREAT VIDEO. Thanks for sharing. Very well explained. I would like to have your recommendation on a new Nikon camera to upgrade my gear. I am a Nikon user since many years (D7100, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8), and I am interested in a full frame format one as to be my primary camera. I mostly do street photography, portraits, travel, etc. Do you recommend the Z6 Mirrorless over s D780 DSLR? I pretend to keep my crop sensor D7100 as my 2nd camera. Thanks in advance for your advice!
Thanks for great content helping everyone to choose right model based on the information provided! BTW i have basic question any latest dslr camera has live view on lcd/led screen which is more equivalent to the mirrorless camera live view on screen then what will be difference if we keep view finder (optical/electronic) aside.
Well, the bulkiness for starter. I only know for Canon, since the 70D and if you use live view a lot using their DSLR, there's virtually no difference, you still get the amazing Dual Pixel AF. Just makes sure it does have it because the cheaper brand new DSLRs with older sensor don't have Dual Pixel AF.
Fascinating and Incredibly informative! A near perfect blend of expertise and narrative skill and talent. Damn it, though, I will now be forced to spend a lot of time studying the subject. (And I too have large hands.)
My D7200 had 2 bars on its battery, I had no spare atm, and my wife wanted to go to the beach. I snapped 200-250 shots... still had 2 bars of battery. That alone make mirrorless a hard sell for me.
is it that hard to keep spare batteries charged or have the ability to charge batteries while driving? Your argument could be used by people who shoot using film and manual cameras: why buy a camera that require batteries?
@@EdwinChenLoo Life sometimes gives you lemons. I have 2 batteries, and 1 just died... firmware death (cause that's a thing lol). I'm not an actively working photog and most of my photography is my own personal stuff. If I'm going to a paid gig, OK, bring the kitchen cabinet while you're at it. But my point is that my D7200 isn't tied to a bag of batteries or a wall outlet just to whip out and go taking pictures. I've shot all day at an air show, on high speed continuous, and filled my 64GB cards on a single battery. I can literally just grab my camera with a versatile lens and run around shooting all day worry free with no bag. A film camera can't go bagless all day long on 36 shot rolls. My DSLR requires no bags of film or batteries. It just waits for me to press the button and does it's job with capacity for 1500-2000 shots.
@@EdwinChenLoo Batteries do suck though and the less the better
Let's not forget that even manual film cameras have required batteries for a very long time. I mean, they were tiny watch cell type batteries, but even the Pentax ME Super that was my first "real" camera required a battery (or several when I attached the auto-winder)
Yeah for real, my DSLR can hold a charge for like 1 week straight on vacation its awesome. I always take a spare battery but rarely change it. I have a nikon d5500. With 35mm f1.8 nikkor and a 11-16 wide angle f2.8. I'm planning on getting a full frame soon.
Literally Took this video as a lecture and Made notes. So informative.
Thank you! Best comparison for beginners like me so far!
OMG thank you so much, I had no idea why all the fuss!!
I fell in love with Sony E-mount system. Got a A6000 upgrading soon to A7rIII
How is it?? I'm about to go a6400 to a7r3
Excellent introduction my friend .my dad was an top camera enthusiast back in the day and I had no real interest. I've just bought a canon mirror less Eos 50 for video mainly and it's amazing how it connects to phone etc
One of the best videos I've seen on the topic.
I miss my OM-1. It always took amazing photos. I still have my OM-3. Wish there was a way to convert it from film to digital.
Very informative information. I have the EOS R and will never look back. The advantages are well worth the switch.
I used to have a Nikon D700, I was pretty happy with it, but it was quite bulky and lacked a lot of new camera featrures and video recording. Looking at what to get, I opted for a second hand Fujifilm XT2 (mirrorless), and I am pretty impressed both for the qulity of the camera itself, and the quality of the pictures. The best part is that I can now fit my camera with a couple of lenses in a pretty small bag, so I use the camera way more. :)
Did the same nikon d700 to fuji xt2. But must say xt3 is the benchmark. Xt2 had much poorer AF tracking. Anything older than xt3 is only good enough in single point AFS, focus and recomopose like on d700. Also if you buy big f1.4 apsc lenses, you're better off with small f2 full frame lenses. So whether nikon to fuji is an imorovement depends on the model of camera and on the type of lenses.
My biggest concern with mirrorless is the size. I wear a 2XL glove, most mirrorless are half the size of a DSLR. Canon's R series seems to have kept a similar size to the DSLR.
Really helpful... I have definitely leaned something here today. Thank you for explaining the differences between the two types of camera. :)
Beautiful Presentation! Very informative. Thanks so much!
One aspect I personally prefer in my SLR’s is the dust control the mirror provides. Changing lenses in a dusty environment is a great way to f up your sensor and ensuing images. I can rely on my SLR mirror to effectively control that problem. Cleaning my mirror is nowhere near as touchy a process as cleaning my sensor
Very informative video.. well done! Thanks a million!
I learned a lot from this video... thank you
Still rocking with my D750 and I got no complaints
I said that about my D810, then I shot in my studio with an A7r111 and sold my Nikon gear and went full Sony. Now I really have no complaints :P
I still use a D50. Still works great for me!
Same here, have smaller cameras and the batteries just do not last, no good for any kind of remote location. D750 has been my favourite for a couple years now.
Wierckx apparently you have no clue what you’re talking about. The battery issue was solved in Sony cameras with the latest range and they outlast dslr batteries with ease. You’re just using the typical “I’m afraid of change so I’ll make up some reason not to” argument. You’re obviously talking from an ignorant standpoint and have never used something like and a7111 or a9, because if you had used one you’d know that they far out perform a d750. Nothing in the Nikon line up can compete with the a9 for auto focus, not even a d5. Maybe stop listening to fuckwits like the angry photographer and actually use the camera yourself before drawing an uninformed conclusion?
Just a Globe lol I hear that. I've been looking at the camera as well. But I can't justify spending money on new gear when I simply don't have the need for it just yet
Lots of useful info. I tried mirrorless for about a week and found that I couldn't use it. If your vision is that of an older person requiring near vision correction (around age 40 and up), you MAY find that the EVF is nearly impossible to use and for some, even the LCD can be problematic. Plus, I'm old school enough that your face is part of the grip of the camera to remove as much shake as possible. Which is why I only use live view on my Canon 5D Mark III for limited purposes. If I still had young eyes, I'd switch to a smaller lighter camera in a heartbeat. For what it's worth.
Interesting things to consider
Most informative video I've seen on KZhead. You've got one more subscription.
You can't have seen many then.
Knowledge. Takes the magic out of many things
Very informative! I'm keeping my Canon 6D for another 5 years. Nice lighting btw.
Great video. Very educational, well rounded, and non bias.
thank you for sharing this knowledge, it was extremely useful, thank you!! 🙏
Pentax has had sensor shifting shake reduction for many years. Also weather-proofing in even their lower-end cameras, which the big two reserved for only the most expensive ones.
they should partner up with nikon's z-mount when they switch to mirrorless
@Jan Verhoeven Nope. Pentax has always had sensor stabilisation. There are no "shake reduction" Pentax lenses.
Fantastic explanation, I understand the physics of this better now.
Great segment. Appreciate how well you covered the differences.
Thanks! That was good information, especially as I’m considering stepping from 5D Mark IV to the R6 from Canon in 2020