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The problem with mirror less is that you can't ignore physics. Once you add on the comparatively longer lens, the biggest selling point(size reduction), isn't r

The problem with mirror less is that you can't ignore physics. Once you add on the comparatively longer lens, the biggest selling point(size reduction), isn't realized.

dingaling 9y ago
Main selling-points for mirrorless SLRs in my circle of photographer colleagues are: 1. Frame rate 2. Elimination of mirror-bounce blurring at slow shutter speeds 3. WYSIWYG viewfinder Most of them are invested in Nikon or Canon lenses and are ready to throw thousands of dollars at the first mirrorless SLR from either of them which is exactly the same size as current mirror bodies. Many find the Sony mirror less bodies too small to hold.
- ghaff 9y ago
  I suspect that's the minority view. For most people (myself included), mirrorless (Fujifilm X-series) gives us most of capabilities of a DSLR in a far smaller/lighter package. But get above 135mm (35mm equivalent) focal length and those savings effectively go away. Don't get me wrong, I use my Fujifilm camera more than my full-frame Canon DSLRs. But it's almost solely because the Fujifilm is smaller and lighter to travel with.
- overcast 9y ago
  1,3 I rarely care about, and if 2 is a concern at such low shutter speeds, then break out the tripod, and exposure delay. I'll set mine for a second or two after mirror up, and voila. Plus, you're going to need new lenses, or extensions to adapt your existing FX lenses to it. The sensor distance won't be correct otherwise. Of course, it will be fun to play with any new tech.
slantyyz 9y ago
That really depends on the platform. If you're willing to go with a higher crop factor you will see real world size reductions in the lens. For example, compare the size of the Panasonic M43 35-100/2.8 to the Canon 70-200/2.8 or Canon 70-200/4.0 http://camerasize.com/compact/#333.7,333.294,521.366,ha,t http://camerasize.com/compact/#333.7,333.294,521.366,ha,t There's a noticeable reduction in size and weight with the M43 gear if you're OK with the compromises of using a crop sensor. I used to have an APS-C DSLR and carried a few lenses with me on trips. My main system now is Nikon 1 and in the same space in my bag that my DSLR and lenses used to take, I can put two bodies and five lenses. While I know that many people consider the Nikon 1 system a joke, I chose it because it works very well for my specific needs (I also have some M43 gear but I still prefer my N1 gear because of the size). Obviously, I wouldn't recommend it to most people, since their needs don't necessarily line up with mine.

The problem with mirror less is that you can't ignore physics. Once you add on the comparatively longer lens, the biggest selling point(size reduction), isn't realized.

dingaling 9y ago

Main selling-points for mirrorless SLRs in my circle of photographer colleagues are: 1. Frame rate 2. Elimination of mirror-bounce blurring at slow shutter speeds 3. WYSIWYG viewfinder Most of them are invested in Nikon or Canon lenses and are ready to throw thousands of dollars at the first mirrorless SLR from either of them which is exactly the same size as current mirror bodies. Many find the Sony mirror less bodies too small to hold.

ghaff 9y ago
I suspect that's the minority view. For most people (myself included), mirrorless (Fujifilm X-series) gives us most of capabilities of a DSLR in a far smaller/lighter package. But get above 135mm (35mm equivalent) focal length and those savings effectively go away. Don't get me wrong, I use my Fujifilm camera more than my full-frame Canon DSLRs. But it's almost solely because the Fujifilm is smaller and lighter to travel with.
overcast 9y ago
1,3 I rarely care about, and if 2 is a concern at such low shutter speeds, then break out the tripod, and exposure delay. I'll set mine for a second or two after mirror up, and voila. Plus, you're going to need new lenses, or extensions to adapt your existing FX lenses to it. The sensor distance won't be correct otherwise. Of course, it will be fun to play with any new tech.

slantyyz 9y ago

That really depends on the platform. If you're willing to go with a higher crop factor you will see real world size reductions in the lens. For example, compare the size of the Panasonic M43 35-100/2.8 to the Canon 70-200/2.8 or Canon 70-200/4.0 http://camerasize.com/compact/#333.7,333.294,521.366,ha,t http://camerasize.com/compact/#333.7,333.294,521.366,ha,t There's a noticeable reduction in size and weight with the M43 gear if you're OK with the compromises of using a crop sensor. I used to have an APS-C DSLR and carried a few lenses with me on trips. My main system now is Nikon 1 and in the same space in my bag that my DSLR and lenses used to take, I can put two bodies and five lenses. While I know that many people consider the Nikon 1 system a joke, I chose it because it works very well for my specific needs (I also have some M43 gear but I still prefer my N1 gear because of the size). Obviously, I wouldn't recommend it to most people, since their needs don't necessarily line up with mine.