Beginner Camera: Mirrorless or DSLR?

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Beginner Camera: Mirrorless or DSLR?

Answer 1

Nikon d5300 got more mature system, more support from 3rd party brand, so you got loads of choice of lenses and ttl flash etc in wide range of budget.



A6000 not that mature in this way, not many choices of lenses and flash that support ttl, so you cant be choosey.

But it has ability to use wide range of other lenses with adapter, specially with old legacy manual lenses, this combo will allow you to be more creative with so many style. Nikon d5300 can do that but need adapter with corrective lens, so it will degrade IQ in some degree plus no focus peaking make it abit harder.

Plus scree effect on will make it easier to know the end result compare to just look at metering, in this way it is more versatile.



Other differences is big and small, evf vs ovf, ovf is clearer and faster, evf will help you in the dark.



In the end you need to decide what you need for your photography passion, either way is a good choice in a different way. Have a look on the lenses choices, and some sample on flickr.

Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think you should go for a mirror less camera, that would be a better choice for beginners.

here is the list of some best cameras for beginners:

• Canon EOS 1200D

• Nikon D3300

• Pentax K-S1

• Sony A58

• Canon EOS 750D

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Answer 6

I suggest you a reflex to begin

Answer 7

Other differences is big and small, evf vs ovf, ovf is clearer and faster, evf will help you in the dark.



In the end you need to decide what you need for your photography passion, either way is a good choice in a different way. Have a look on the lenses choices, and some sample on flickr.

Answer 8

I'd go with the Nikon .

Answer 9

With a DSLR you look through the lens, so CP G is wrong. You don't see what's happening at the instant of exposure (the mirror blocks the viewfinder), but you see both before and after. The Pentax K-50 shows you exactly what the sensor sees because its pentaprism (standard on 35mm SLRs, but replaced by a cheaper pentamirror by Canon and Nikon in their cheaper models) viewfinder offers 100% coverage. It's equivalent to the Nikon D7200 or Canon EOS 70D in specification, but is cheaper than either the Nikon D5300 or Canon EOS 750D.



Add to that, a DSLR's optical viewfinder doesn't flicker the way an electronic one does (the refresh rate is too fast for you to see, but it can cause headaches in some people), and doesn't need battery power to operate (meaning your battery lasts longer), and the DSLR is a clear winner.



That's before you factor in what CP G got right, that DSLRs are derived from 35mm SLRs and will generally take the wealth of legacy lenses available on the used market (but check before you buy).

Answer 10

It's rumored that the a7000 is going to be announced at CP+ in February 2016.



There are a few differences with a DSLR over a mirrorless. A DSLR will be able to focus faster and be able to keep moving subjects in focus better than a mirrorless can. Therefore, if you plan on shooting anything moving from people walking down the isle or a football player, then go with a DSLR. The Pentax K3 II has a mode specifically designed for night/star shots. Mirrorless cameras all use electronic viewfinders (EVFs), which can be very beneficial depending upon which camera you're talking about. The newer cameras have much less lag time between the movement of the subject/camera and what you see in the EVF. The EVF offers features not found on a DSLR such as focus peeking and showing you the image as it will be exposed. If the EVF image is too bright or dark, then you're exposure is off.



Technically, the mirrorless cameras focus much more accurately on non-moving subjects than a DSLR can. They're also a lot lighter and smaller, which allows you to take it with you more often than a larger DSLR.



If track focusing is not an issue, then there's little reason to not go with a mirrorless like the A6000. As "old" as it is, it's still one of the better mirrorless cameras on the market. The down side to Sony's mirrorless is the quality and quantity of their native lenses. In terms of quantity, there are few and far apart which is why most users will get lens adapters for other brand of lenses such as Canon, Pentax, Nikon, etc... The native lenses are generally not as good as a comparable Nikon or Canon even though they cost about the same. Using non-native lenses will mean an additional $300-$400 cost in each lens mount, and a huge reduction in focusing speed.



Video wise, the Sony eats Nikon for lunch. Currently there's no Nikon that can match the video quality and features of Sony's mirrorless, especially in their a7 series of full-frame cameras. In fact, Nikon DSLRs are some of the worst cameras to use for video and Canon isn't too far behind. Currently Sony a7S, A7, and A7R along with the Panasonic GH4 are the best cameras for video/photo. Although it's best to get a camcorder for those shooting video on a regular basis.

Answer 11

Interesting question. If I were you I'd visit either Dpreview.com or Cameralabs.com. I myself don't know which kind is better. I think it's just a personal preference. That's pretty much what it is, because some people are the DSLR type, while others are mirrorless type. I understand your concern regarding getting as new a camera as possible. However, the issue is such that it's probably not practical; new models will constantly be released. I would suggest cameras such as Sony NEX. I'm just seeing ones with normal displays right now. I can see, however, how your 3rd concern may be an issue. I've never thought of it b4, it's good you bring it up. As always, I've come across one of those simple questions I can't answer right away. However, I will update you on my findings.

Answer 12

I would go for mirror less instead of DSLR. DSLR is derived from film technology, where you cannot see what the lens see because back then they were using film instead of image sensors. That is why they needed a mirror. This make the camera bigger.



Mirrorless doesn't need a mirror thus more smaller, easier to carry around. It can do pretty anything a DSLR can.



The biggest advantage that DSLR has is it's lighting(flash) and lens collection, this is because of decades of headstart.



Based of the cameras you have research may I also add the Fuji X series cameras in the mix. It's a mirror less camera with a very decent lens collection.

Answer 13

EVFs are really annoying at night... it completely wrecks my dark-adapted vision; though I suppose I could save one eye for the dark. The only good thing about the EVF at night on my old Sony A57 is that it allows focus peaking to instantly define the edge of the Moon.



Seriously consider either a Nikon D7200 or a Canon 70D. You get 2 control wheels, a real glass pentaprism, better eye-relief (Canon), and a top deck panel to check your settings.