Don't forget that DSLRs have a significantly better battery life since that viewfinder is purely optical. Also, DSLRs have more lens options and often have more support for issues because they have been around longer. Not to mention, lens options are often cheaper for DSLR than mirrorless. Honestly, I prefer DSLR because of the battery life but there are disadvantages and advantages to both.
i would argue that mirrorless has a much bigger lens selection. you can basically use any lens created before like old slr glass dslr glass rangefinder glass or even projector lenses
@@triptychzyou can use any lens on a DSLR also really? I’ve used mannnnny adapted old lenses on my 5D throughout the years, It’s just a bit more of a learning curve than mirrorless as you don’t have the EVF.
We are already looking at screens too much, for that reason alone I don't wanna get a mirrorless because especially with a screen so close to your eyes it's painful.
I was gonna go for one of those. Maybe an older used model since they go under $400. I already have some manual focus lenses for Pentax so I should be good for lenses.
@@13_cmi Vinatge Manual lenses are brilliant, they are cheap, look pretty cool, have decent build quality, ect. But dont feel pressured into getting a Pentax just cause you have the lenses. Pentax lenses with an adapter (best ones are from K&F) means you can more or less use those lenses with any brand, due to Pentax’s longer flange distance. But if you are looking for a good, but affordable Pentax, I’ve heard great things about the Pentax KP, though that may be out your $400 budget by a bit.
@@13_cmi go for it! Pentax's dslr system is fantastic and has the main key features of a mirrorless camera, but without the drawbacks like battery life, high cost, or the electronic migraine inducer, I mean viewfinder.
Had the Nikon D40 which is DSLR, and sure it's fun when it's heavy and you gotta look through the OVF which adds to the experience, but mirrorless imo is more efficient and more modern. But each to their own I guess.
@@ghourenuwu1450 yeah, it was clean and had a kit lens. I got it from a pawn shop. eBay and other platforms make sellers have to raise prices to make a profit. I’m into astronomy so there are forums where you can buy directly from people with no middle man. That’s how you find good deals on used gear. Idk if there’s one for photography but usually local stores or directly from people is best
My ideal setup is a DSLR & a Rangefinder. Currently have a 5D III & Leica M10. Optical all the way! I absolutely hate using EVFs, they don’t work for me at all. Optical is just more tactile - we already look at screens all day, I don’t know why you’d want to turn photography into another one of those..
A word of caution for those of you who are planning to break into the professional photography industry as a part time or full time job. Some clients/event establishments will insist on DSLR cameras only. If you have a mirrorless you will not get the job. It is mentioned clearly in the job description. I decided to stick with a DSLR is exactly for that reason since I do not want to limit my pool of photography work. While the camera manufacturers see mirrorless cameras as the future. DSLR is not going away from what I'm currently experiencing.
why would they insist on not using mirror less cameras? I suppose they could make one less efficient at taking good photos in a particular environment, idk
You probably don’t want to be shooting for someone who insists on using a DSLR, it’s not like having a mirror magically changes the photo, I mean besides making it more shaky.
You want precise visualization on your image? Just use the screen live view mode! You might as well record video thru the viewfinder on a mirrorless camera
With all these comments here, thank you so much! I can finally pick what body I want to get and I concluded with mirrorless, I have dslr had it since 2012. The quality then and now are far different. (I got d3200 nikon) importing files from the camera to my hard drive is kinda hassling because of couple of things. And I needed a new one.
The thing that this short didn't cover is that DSLR also had an additional focus sensor the mirror points towards. That's why DSLR was still better than mirrorless around 2010, but also why any given DSLR model wouldn't autofocus as fast in live-view versus using the optical viewfinder. Mirrorless cameras have improved autofocus over the years so it hasn't been a disadvantage for years+ and mirorless is now the choice for people who like fast responsive autofocus. Myself I still love older manual lenses so I mostly manual focus even on mirrorless camera bodies. You can get inexpensive adapters to be able to fit Nikon F, and M42, and Pentax and any lens on to any brand mirrorless and then manual focus its my favorite part about mirrorless.
Been using the DSLRs for about 4 years, now, I think? My latest body's the 5diii while I use the 5dc before for full frame DSLR. And I've been happy for that, especially the depth of fields are amazing than previouslywith the crops APSC. No need some reasons to get mirrorless for now because the battery life on the mirrorless systems are weak than those on DSLRs. What I've wanted now is the decent lens. I hope this help for the first timer. Unless you are need some fancy cameras, then it's up to you.
But the advantage of a dslr is that it has a longer battery life since it doesn't have to constantly power up an LCD unlike Mirrorless which the viewfinder has to be continuously on
The difference in photo quality between DSLRs and mirrorless of the same year or with the same sensor, for example Nikon d7500, d500 will give the same result as Nikon z30,z50,zFc. Any DSLR with live-view mode essentially works like a mirrorless camera
It just depends, what you're want to do with it. I know a lot of people that do amazing shots on DSLR's. I for myself got an Alpha 7 III, Just because it fits more for my style of photography. Also, some shots don't have much opportunities to happen again, so, what I get as photo needs to sit. Also, the flippable display is just awesome, because with my old 500d that was a little bit annoying, specially for some car photography. :)
Got my first camera, a canon t7. Ive invested some money into a 50 mm 1.8 and a 70-200mm 2.8. Pictures have come out great so far. Idk if i would ever get something else cuz i dont what i would get lol
People in the comments really need a reality check. And a deep dive into what a 10YO canon can do with magic lantern. 14 bit raw video... purely insane for just 200 bucks Yeah, cant beat that..
My nikon z6ii has 5 axis IBIS, the max for any F mount DSLR from nikon is 3 axis... thats just one of many superior features on my mirrorless. I love DSLR but mirrorless is better
The quality of optical stabilization depends on the lens, on more professional optics it works better than ibis, and best of all when ibis works together with optical stabilization.
DSLR are making photography fun again like on the film age, there's something exciting part of process, while mirrorless cameras, majority of the new models set your settings, opinions or controls and A.I. will take care of all of it. And the more you know, the more you getting boring to use of it. Excitement are gone
Two more caveats, mirror less is usually more compact, and DSLRs are better for low light photography as you can see what the camera could capture and adjust your settings accordingly
Am i right on this- in mirrorless i have to be worried about dust? In DSLR still but wuite less. If yes then for my clumsy being. DSLR is better choice 😂
The only downside with most mirrorless cameras (especially higher end ones) is their top LCD (control panel). Like, it's a petty thing, but come on. The control panels on the 6d Mark ii and 90d are soft rectangles with amber backlight. The R5 literally just inverts the color on a sqaure. The lumix dc-g9 got the memo, but its also four-thirds (not even aps-c). Which control panel style is better? The digital sqaure, or the soft rectangle?
I go to mirrorless cameras. mirrorless pro: It last long and bettered photos, so say no more half mirror. Cons: If you’re choose fast picture it going to be bad DSLR pro: It great take fast photo and OVF. Cons: It have some problems like half mirror, if u have half mirror ur cook, it looks like cheap fix but no very pricey, fix💸💀
Some people says since now the viewfinder is digital in mirrorless, it consumes more power to power the viewfinder. And people then believes DSLR then still king in power consumption, conversely because optical viewfinder. Yeah, of course. But c'mon, manufacturers knows this right? Just make it turn off vf automatically after few second idle, idk
Because on a DSLR you see the reality through the optic viewfinder. Mirorless has a digital viewfinder which is a rendering of the camera, which is not always accurate
@@deianborosoiu5402And the point of using a camera is to see how the final output would look like, as captured by the camera itself, NOT how your naked eyes saw it. I might as well just don't use the optical viewfinder and use my own naked eyes instead to look at that "reality" that you're talking about, and see it barebones, free from any mirrors in front. With EVF, you can already see if your exposure is good, and could nail the perfect shot in just one take easily. The camera is previewing what the final image would look like, so you don't have to perform trial and error of shots until you nail the right exposure levels.
@@troy5568 that's how you learn..by knowing how the photo looks like with those settings. You look through the mirror for the focus, that's why you're not shooting blindly
@@troy5568 This is the lazy mindset which seems to be overtaking photography. Learning the process and knowing what your photo is going to look like without having a preview of it every time is the only way you are going to learn how to properly expose an image.. If you are just snapping photos without the trial and error/learning experience, you are just going to take soulless, bland images.
The reason why DSLR used to be better is because companies didn’t make high end mirrorless. Now they do, so why buy heavier, larger, uncomfortable camera with slower AF
Better battery life, more rugged, better ergonomics, optical viewfinder if you prefer that, (that's personal preference, not some universal advantage. A lot of us can't use them for medical reasons) Pentax still gives you ibis like a mirroless, you still have live view for when you want the "what the camera sees" mode with the bagillion focus points. Frankly, unless you're shooting video, or super fast continuous for sports, mirrorless is a waste of money for most people.
Rocking the Canon 90D still goes strong even as a dslr, the battery is giant
Paired with an 18-35mm or a 50mm, it does the job just fine.
I agree have 2 mirrorless cameras, but still carry around a 80D and serves justice still 🎥📸
60D doing justice
@@TrojanpigeBetter yet, a 35mm, since it provides a field of view of about 56mm, full format wise.
How's the video quality? Is it better then a zvE10 for video graphy?
Finally a camera that shows how the picture is before taking the shot .
Don't forget that DSLRs have a significantly better battery life since that viewfinder is purely optical. Also, DSLRs have more lens options and often have more support for issues because they have been around longer. Not to mention, lens options are often cheaper for DSLR than mirrorless. Honestly, I prefer DSLR because of the battery life but there are disadvantages and advantages to both.
Oh yeah, I did 200 photos and barely used the digital features, full 3 bars of battery.
i would argue that mirrorless has a much bigger lens selection. you can basically use any lens created before like old slr glass dslr glass rangefinder glass or even projector lenses
@@triptychzyou can use any lens on a DSLR also really?
I’ve used mannnnny adapted old lenses on my 5D throughout the years, It’s just a bit more of a learning curve than mirrorless as you don’t have the EVF.
and with dslrs u get a significant amount of vibrations in low shutter speeds
We are already looking at screens too much, for that reason alone I don't wanna get a mirrorless because especially with a screen so close to your eyes it's painful.
Thank you so much for simplifying these tools. Very precise and straight to the point.
Love the robust feel of a DSLR, especially my Pentax K3 III. The weight and bulkiness, adds to the experience
I was gonna go for one of those. Maybe an older used model since they go under $400. I already have some manual focus lenses for Pentax so I should be good for lenses.
@@13_cmi Vinatge Manual lenses are brilliant, they are cheap, look pretty cool, have decent build quality, ect. But dont feel pressured into getting a Pentax just cause you have the lenses. Pentax lenses with an adapter (best ones are from K&F) means you can more or less use those lenses with any brand, due to Pentax’s longer flange distance. But if you are looking for a good, but affordable Pentax, I’ve heard great things about the Pentax KP, though that may be out your $400 budget by a bit.
@@13_cmi go for it! Pentax's dslr system is fantastic and has the main key features of a mirrorless camera, but without the drawbacks like battery life, high cost, or the electronic migraine inducer, I mean viewfinder.
Try holding a Canon R6 or R5, it feels just as robust as high end DSLR’s….
Damn...we at that part now where DSLR are considered older style already?
Had the Nikon D40 which is DSLR, and sure it's fun when it's heavy and you gotta look through the OVF which adds to the experience, but mirrorless imo is more efficient and more modern. But each to their own I guess.
D40 is heavy? It only weighs 475g.
@@azimow2905 Compared to my other cameras, yeah
Dude I never would’ve guessed that a mirrorless camera doesn’t have a mirror
😂
Get a DSLR if you need a simple camera. You can get them cheap. Got a canon t3i for 80$ lmao. I’m not much of a photographer just need a simple camera
There are some cheap mirror less cameras I got my Fuji xt-20 for 200
@@aaronandrio How is that possible?, in my place it cost 500$ used body only?
Was it in good condition? That's so cheap! They are at 250 dollars around my place
@@ghourenuwu1450 yeah, it was clean and had a kit lens. I got it from a pawn shop. eBay and other platforms make sellers have to raise prices to make a profit. I’m into astronomy so there are forums where you can buy directly from people with no middle man. That’s how you find good deals on used gear. Idk if there’s one for photography but usually local stores or directly from people is best
I like the SLR and just purchased the Canon 6D MII and the 5D m4. Many prefer the SLR!
My ideal setup is a DSLR & a Rangefinder. Currently have a 5D III & Leica M10. Optical all the way!
I absolutely hate using EVFs, they don’t work for me at all. Optical is just more tactile - we already look at screens all day, I don’t know why you’d want to turn photography into another one of those..
Focus peaking is cool though
A word of caution for those of you who are planning to break into the professional photography industry as a part time or full time job.
Some clients/event establishments will insist on DSLR cameras only. If you have a mirrorless you will not get the job. It is mentioned clearly in the job description. I decided to stick with a DSLR is exactly for that reason since I do not want to limit my pool of photography work.
While the camera manufacturers see mirrorless cameras as the future. DSLR is not going away from what I'm currently experiencing.
why would they insist on not using mirror less cameras? I suppose they could make one less efficient at taking good photos in a particular environment, idk
You probably don’t want to be shooting for someone who insists on using a DSLR, it’s not like having a mirror magically changes the photo, I mean besides making it more shaky.
You want precise visualization on your image? Just use the screen live view mode! You might as well record video thru the viewfinder on a mirrorless camera
With all these comments here, thank you so much! I can finally pick what body I want to get and I concluded with mirrorless, I have dslr had it since 2012. The quality then and now are far different. (I got d3200 nikon) importing files from the camera to my hard drive is kinda hassling because of couple of things. And I needed a new one.
The thing that this short didn't cover is that DSLR also had an additional focus sensor the mirror points towards. That's why DSLR was still better than mirrorless around 2010, but also why any given DSLR model wouldn't autofocus as fast in live-view versus using the optical viewfinder.
Mirrorless cameras have improved autofocus over the years so it hasn't been a disadvantage for years+ and mirorless is now the choice for people who like fast responsive autofocus.
Myself I still love older manual lenses so I mostly manual focus even on mirrorless camera bodies.
You can get inexpensive adapters to be able to fit Nikon F, and M42, and Pentax and any lens on to any brand mirrorless and then manual focus its my favorite part about mirrorless.
Thanks for insights.
Extremely helpful thanks brother
Been using the DSLRs for about 4 years, now, I think? My latest body's the 5diii while I use the 5dc before for full frame DSLR. And I've been happy for that, especially the depth of fields are amazing than previouslywith the crops APSC. No need some reasons to get mirrorless for now because the battery life on the mirrorless systems are weak than those on DSLRs. What I've wanted now is the decent lens. I hope this help for the first timer. Unless you are need some fancy cameras, then it's up to you.
I literally just looked up the differences between dslr and mirrorless and youtube was like "I can do it better than Google can" 😂
Mirrorless tends to have better wide angle lenses, as they can use double gauss structure due to the absence of the mirror
But the advantage of a dslr is that it has a longer battery life since it doesn't have to constantly power up an LCD unlike Mirrorless which the viewfinder has to be continuously on
not unless you get rangefinder mirrorless cameras (something like the X-Pro series by fuji which do have optical VFs) so even the short is misleading
The difference in photo quality between DSLRs and mirrorless of the same year or with the same sensor, for example Nikon d7500, d500 will give the same result as Nikon z30,z50,zFc.
Any DSLR with live-view mode essentially works like a mirrorless camera
It just depends, what you're want to do with it. I know a lot of people that do amazing shots on DSLR's. I for myself got an Alpha 7 III, Just because it fits more for my style of photography. Also, some shots don't have much opportunities to happen again, so, what I get as photo needs to sit.
Also, the flippable display is just awesome, because with my old 500d that was a little bit annoying, specially for some car photography. :)
Mirrorless will be the new technology but one can always start with a very good and cheap used dslr for beginners.
Love my A58 and D7200
Got my first camera, a canon t7. Ive invested some money into a 50 mm 1.8 and a 70-200mm 2.8. Pictures have come out great so far. Idk if i would ever get something else cuz i dont what i would get lol
I use both, they're all fine to get along with
Thats true but when the wiev finder display sucks than its crap.
I myself prefer slr. Yes i still shoot on film
I prefer slr. Yes I still shoot on film
All manufacturers except sony have normal evf, on sony they are normal, not even good, only on the coolest cameras, like the a93
People in the comments really need a reality check. And a deep dive into what a 10YO canon can do with magic lantern.
14 bit raw video... purely insane for just 200 bucks
Yeah, cant beat that..
What 200 dollar camera is shooting 14 but raw ?
the workflow is such a pain in the ass and you can’t record for very long
@@mrigendrabist2148I'm guessing the Canon EOS M?
I kind of wanted an SLR, but now just use my cameraphone . But I still know how to use a small frame 35 mm camera .
People think mirror slap on APS-C is violent. Try medium format. It shakes the room. 🤣
Ive got a canon t3i and 80d and i have started looking into a sony a6000 i had no idea that mirrorless was that much better tho
My nikon z6ii has 5 axis IBIS, the max for any F mount DSLR from nikon is 3 axis... thats just one of many superior features on my mirrorless. I love DSLR but mirrorless is better
The quality of optical stabilization depends on the lens, on more professional optics it works better than ibis, and best of all when ibis works together with optical stabilization.
Is that Tame Impala in the background?!
What is a mirror less camera?
Le backbenchers : a camera without mirror 🌚
So what about LiveView when you are using display instead of OP viewfinder
the screen on dslrs can act as digital view finders, but i get the differences, please, i have a family
My Sis still have her Canon EOS Kiss x4 that camera surprizingly has aged well even tho she hasn't used it for a long time
Does it mean
As a beginner, I can go for a dslr now, because they're affordable??
Still rocking my nikon d3000
Mirrors are hotter because sensors are always working making strong noise on the picture and making the battery to drain quickly
DSLR are making photography fun again like on the film age, there's something exciting part of process, while mirrorless cameras, majority of the new models set your settings, opinions or controls and A.I. will take care of all of it. And the more you know, the more you getting boring to use of it. Excitement are gone
You can still use manual mode on mirrorless cameras, and only the very newest ones have AI?
@@counterscam6547 you can but still different experience bro, especially the OVF vs EVF.
I got a Canon rebel t6 for $200 and I love the feeling of it and as someone who is interested in older stuff I prefer the dslr.
My 6d mk ii is still a beast
i need a mirror less but i dont know what to upgrade to from a Nikon d3200 as my first camera
no one talking about the image bending in the mirrorless is a bit crappy
I chose mirrorless, because I prefer an electronic viewfinder, and because DSLRs kinda suck at video.
Two more caveats, mirror less is usually more compact, and DSLRs are better for low light photography as you can see what the camera could capture and adjust your settings accordingly
Just the opposite. Mirrorless cameras show the exposure.
Dslr feel different than mirrorless especially the sound when you press the shutter it sounded more tactile than the mirrorless
Well With Nikon Z9 you can select different sounds. On itself the camera is totally silent as it has no mechanical shutter.
Still didn’t give answer to his own question
Ovfs look so much better I’m telling you
EVF ELECTRIC VIEW FINDER 🤓☝️
Am i right on this- in mirrorless i have to be worried about dust? In DSLR still but wuite less. If yes then for my clumsy being. DSLR is better choice 😂
Some mirrorless cameras have automatic sensor cover
@@ru2ik oh
"it has no mirror" NO SHIT 🗿💀
Best advice I can give to someone getting into photography is to never ever waste your time watching these bullshit shorts
OK, so I have a DSLR with a digital viewfinder. Explain that. (I have a Sony a77)
The only downside with most mirrorless cameras (especially higher end ones) is their top LCD (control panel).
Like, it's a petty thing, but come on. The control panels on the 6d Mark ii and 90d are soft rectangles with amber backlight. The R5 literally just inverts the color on a sqaure.
The lumix dc-g9 got the memo, but its also four-thirds (not even aps-c).
Which control panel style is better? The digital sqaure, or the soft rectangle?
I just got first camera dslr canon eos 50d classic body with little burnt screen for $13 do you think its a good deal😅
I still vote for DSLR
So you're tell me a mirrorlesa camera has no mirror? Wow you learn something everyday
Mirrorless camera has no longer back-front focus.
So the mirrorless ones take away the useful life of the sensor, making it last less.
?
@@triptychz They expose the sensor more to light, and that causes it to lose life
Brofsr 🎉❤
Mirror less - what you see is what you get
great video , appreciated ur efforts and thanks for this knowledge 👍
btw im the 69th like 👀
Battery consumption on mirrorless is too high...
Dslr
How can digital viewfinder be better
Because its a "wysiwyg "
Slr’s will arguably be always better for still photography. But I do understand the appeal of mirrorless for video
but all profesional use dslr in their job
In 2023? No way
Nope. Not all does. Pro's now adays prefer the mirrorless.
Even though mirrorless is better in 2023 dslr is still better if your a beginner
DSLR is closer to film photography. "Mirrorless" is more bells and whistles. It is more "lifeless" like AI technology. 😮
I bet you didn't tried 1dx m3😂
Those who dont have view finder 💀
I go to mirrorless cameras.
mirrorless pro:
It last long and bettered photos, so say no more half mirror.
Cons:
If you’re choose fast picture it going to be bad
DSLR pro:
It great take fast photo and OVF.
Cons:
It have some problems like half mirror, if u have half mirror ur cook, it looks like cheap fix but no very pricey, fix💸💀
SLR.
No reflex Is Better
I hate the digital viewfinder it's so ugly and washed out 😢
DSLRs are already phased out, soon even parts won't be available.
Just sold my 6dm2, switching to mirrorless.
Some people says since now the viewfinder is digital in mirrorless, it consumes more power to power the viewfinder. And people then believes DSLR then still king in power consumption, conversely because optical viewfinder.
Yeah, of course. But c'mon, manufacturers knows this right? Just make it turn off vf automatically after few second idle, idk
That's a no brainer DSLR have no advantage. No one should buy a DSLR camera in 2024
Agreed. This sentence wasn't true a few years ago, but now we can have a a6400 for 700 bucks, with better functionalities than any dslr
@@edouard_jnt it's just a more up to date experience overall I hers people saying "I prefer DSLR" like go fuck yourself
1dx says hi to you
@@srisairampraveenganisettithe mark 3 costs more than 7000 bucks, for this price you can get the a9 III which is WAAAAYYY above
@@edouard_jnt sony colours? really? No way and it can heat my entire house lmao😂
Technically phone camera is mirrorless
Technology is an order of the day. Go with in existence and stay away with phased out or legacy technologies and platforms.
i have a dslr with oled viewfinder .
The og days when SLR cameras were all the hype. ksksks
SLRs are ancient tech. Why add a mirror in 2023? useless part
Because on a DSLR you see the reality through the optic viewfinder.
Mirorless has a digital viewfinder which is a rendering of the camera, which is not always accurate
@@deianborosoiu5402And the point of using a camera is to see how the final output would look like, as captured by the camera itself, NOT how your naked eyes saw it. I might as well just don't use the optical viewfinder and use my own naked eyes instead to look at that "reality" that you're talking about, and see it barebones, free from any mirrors in front.
With EVF, you can already see if your exposure is good, and could nail the perfect shot in just one take easily. The camera is previewing what the final image would look like, so you don't have to perform trial and error of shots until you nail the right exposure levels.
@@troy5568 that's how you learn..by knowing how the photo looks like with those settings.
You look through the mirror for the focus, that's why you're not shooting blindly
Old stuff is cool, even if it’s not as great as the new stuff.
@@troy5568 This is the lazy mindset which seems to be overtaking photography.
Learning the process and knowing what your photo is going to look like without having a preview of it every time is the only way you are going to learn how to properly expose an image..
If you are just snapping photos without the trial and error/learning experience, you are just going to take soulless, bland images.
The reason why DSLR used to be better is because companies didn’t make high end mirrorless. Now they do, so why buy heavier, larger, uncomfortable camera with slower AF
DSLR 's are much better you don't need all that technical crap in camera,.
DSLRs have more technical crap in them, they literally have more parts.
other than the price and battery life, a dslr has no advantage over Mirrorless
DSLRs are far more rugged and built to last unless you want to spend $5k or more on a mirrorless
@@raidriar01 my mirrorless camera was $800 with the lens included, and it can shoot 14 bit RAW
Better battery life, more rugged, better ergonomics, optical viewfinder if you prefer that, (that's personal preference, not some universal advantage. A lot of us can't use them for medical reasons) Pentax still gives you ibis like a mirroless, you still have live view for when you want the "what the camera sees" mode with the bagillion focus points.
Frankly, unless you're shooting video, or super fast continuous for sports, mirrorless is a waste of money for most people.
@@nitrobear When did you get it?
No dslr is still best