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Some Canon cameras (80D, 90D, 7D), have on dual pixel CMOS focus points that work in video mode. It is clear things are moving to mirrorless, but I feel we are

Some Canon cameras (80D, 90D, 7D), have on dual pixel CMOS focus points that work in video mode. It is clear things are moving to mirrorless, but I feel we are still in the transition period for lens and focus technology. For certain type of photography either manual or traditional cross type focus points work best still. I think the biggest benefit of mirrorless cameras for amateurs is size and weight, the best camera is the one you have on you.

alistairSH 7y ago
I'm a huge fan of the Olympus u4/3 range. The size is, for me, just right. Small enough to toss in a backpack with other things during travel and camping. Light enough to wear on a sling most of the day without discomfort. And still really nice photos. About once a year, I consider moving to Fuji. Or to some other larger format mirrorless. But, the size and weight penalty just isn't worth it. All that said, my wife's old Canon S90 compact is near the end of life. I thought about buying her a replacement, but I may just splurge on an iPhone XS instead.
- acomjean 7y ago
  I'll second the canon micro 4/3 cameras. Great for traveling, very small, and good selection of lenses. On my last trip I think the weight/size of my dlsr equipment was cut in 1/3 with the same focal range. (the picture in this article is comparison of camera/lens size..) https://www.wildernessshots.com/why-you-dont-need-full-frame-camera/ https://www.wildernessshots.com/why-you-dont-need-full-frame...
  - Stratoscope 7y ago
    No doubt it was just a typo, but you mean Olympus and Panasonic, not Canon.
- Glyptodon 7y ago
  I don't think micro 4/3ds gets enough credit for how convenient the smaller lenses are. I know full frame mirrorless is all the rage now, but even my dad's and brother's (respectively) APS-C gear is much larger and heavier when it comes to lenses.
  - alistairSH 7y ago
    Yup. The "cheap" primes from Olympus and Panasonic are fantastic. I have the Oly 17mm f.18 and 25mm f1.8 and one or the other lives on my second body. Heck, even the "large" 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens on my primary body is about the same size as a mediocre kit lens on a full-frame SLR.
    - baq 7y ago
      The 45mm 1.8 is absolutely fantastic, too.
    - rimliu 7y ago
      And the best thing: these lenses are sharp wide open. On other systems you get 2.8 lens, but need to stop it down to 4.0 be useful. On u4/3 you get 45/1.2 and you can use it at 1.2.
- rimliu 7y ago
  Glad to see some Olympus and micro four thirds fans in this thread. I also sold my Nikon D7100 and pro lenses (24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8) after realizing that I rarely take them out because of the bulk and weight. Got E-M1mII and E-M10mII and some nice lenses instead (12-40/2.8, 7-14/2.8, 45/1.8, 75/1.8, Panasonic 20/1.7). Love, love it. So glad I trusted this rather spontaneous decision. Initially I was thinking about getting the FF Nikon D850. Now I cannot imagine buying a DSLR.

alistairSH 7y ago

I'm a huge fan of the Olympus u4/3 range. The size is, for me, just right. Small enough to toss in a backpack with other things during travel and camping. Light enough to wear on a sling most of the day without discomfort. And still really nice photos. About once a year, I consider moving to Fuji. Or to some other larger format mirrorless. But, the size and weight penalty just isn't worth it. All that said, my wife's old Canon S90 compact is near the end of life. I thought about buying her a replacement, but I may just splurge on an iPhone XS instead.

acomjean 7y ago
I'll second the canon micro 4/3 cameras. Great for traveling, very small, and good selection of lenses. On my last trip I think the weight/size of my dlsr equipment was cut in 1/3 with the same focal range. (the picture in this article is comparison of camera/lens size..) https://www.wildernessshots.com/why-you-dont-need-full-frame-camera/ https://www.wildernessshots.com/why-you-dont-need-full-frame...
- Stratoscope 7y ago
  No doubt it was just a typo, but you mean Olympus and Panasonic, not Canon.
Glyptodon 7y ago
I don't think micro 4/3ds gets enough credit for how convenient the smaller lenses are. I know full frame mirrorless is all the rage now, but even my dad's and brother's (respectively) APS-C gear is much larger and heavier when it comes to lenses.
- alistairSH 7y ago
  Yup. The "cheap" primes from Olympus and Panasonic are fantastic. I have the Oly 17mm f.18 and 25mm f1.8 and one or the other lives on my second body. Heck, even the "large" 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens on my primary body is about the same size as a mediocre kit lens on a full-frame SLR.
  - baq 7y ago
    The 45mm 1.8 is absolutely fantastic, too.
  - rimliu 7y ago
    And the best thing: these lenses are sharp wide open. On other systems you get 2.8 lens, but need to stop it down to 4.0 be useful. On u4/3 you get 45/1.2 and you can use it at 1.2.
rimliu 7y ago
Glad to see some Olympus and micro four thirds fans in this thread. I also sold my Nikon D7100 and pro lenses (24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8) after realizing that I rarely take them out because of the bulk and weight. Got E-M1mII and E-M10mII and some nice lenses instead (12-40/2.8, 7-14/2.8, 45/1.8, 75/1.8, Panasonic 20/1.7). Love, love it. So glad I trusted this rather spontaneous decision. Initially I was thinking about getting the FF Nikon D850. Now I cannot imagine buying a DSLR.