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I have both, I've switched completely back to DSLR. Why? Ergonomics. The primary advantage of mirrorless cameras is the smaller weight and size, but if you d

by tristor 10y ago

I have both, I've switched completely back to DSLR. Why? Ergonomics. The primary advantage of mirrorless cameras is the smaller weight and size, but if you do extended photo sessions you'll soon find the weight difference doesn't really matter and the smaller size of a mirrorless is actually a disadvantage. There's a very real reason professional DSLR bodies are massive with defined grips, it's because your hand can start to cramp or it can otherwise be uncomfortable to stay in position for a long time waiting on a shot if you have a small body or poor grip angles. When doing wildlife photography and insect photography this becomes incredibly obvious because both require patience since you can't control your subject. At this point I either go out the door with my DSLR kit or I stick to my phone. A phone camera is very good these days and can even shoot in RAW with manual adjustments for everything but aperture. When I need to specifically do distance or macro photos, nothing beats a full sized DSLR on ergonomics. I love the Sony tech, but unless they end up building an optional grip systems for their bodies I doubt I will ever attempt mirrorless again.

simonsarris 10y ago
Huh, I greatly prefer the ergonomics of the Fuji XT-1/2 over the Pentax and Nikon DSLRs I've owned. It may depend on the kind of photography you're doing too. For street photography and hiking I'd never go back to DSLR. They are simply bulky and (for street) do not look nearly as friendly.
- frankchn 10y ago
  I agree for street and some kinds of landscape photography that the more compact mirrorless bodies have an ergonomic advantage. However, for things like sports, events, and weddings, where you are carrying the pro f/2.8 zooms (which are about the same size and weight whether it is on Sony or Canikon) on multiple bodies, I find that the well-defined grips and balanced handling of the Canikon pro bodies (and the OVF rather than the EVF) are less fatiguing personally.

by tristor 10y ago

simonsarris 10y ago

Huh, I greatly prefer the ergonomics of the Fuji XT-1/2 over the Pentax and Nikon DSLRs I've owned. It may depend on the kind of photography you're doing too. For street photography and hiking I'd never go back to DSLR. They are simply bulky and (for street) do not look nearly as friendly.

frankchn 10y ago
I agree for street and some kinds of landscape photography that the more compact mirrorless bodies have an ergonomic advantage. However, for things like sports, events, and weddings, where you are carrying the pro f/2.8 zooms (which are about the same size and weight whether it is on Sony or Canikon) on multiple bodies, I find that the well-defined grips and balanced handling of the Canikon pro bodies (and the OVF rather than the EVF) are less fatiguing personally.