Mirrorless Camera News

So you're thinking about retiring your trusty DSLR because that's what everybody's been doing. After all, that's the undeniable trend of our industry, with very few new DSLRs on the market and even fewer coming down the pipeline.

Before you jump on the mirrorless bandwagon and invest a bunch of cash, check out today's video that takes a deep dive into the ongoing debate about format. You'll gain a firm understanding of the key differences between these two types of cameras and how they'll affect the type of images you shoot most.

If you're getting great results from a DSLR, and love how it handles, you may just be convinced to either keep it or update it with a more capable model. On the other hand, there are numerous benefits to modern mirrorless cameras. The bottom line is that we'll applaud your new camera as long as the purchase in an informed one rather than just an impulse buy.

Photographer Dave Charlton takes a deep dive into the ongoing DSLR/mirrorless debate, and his expert advice holds true for beginners and experienced shooter alike. In barely eight minutes he discusses how the two technologies work, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and he provides insight into which type of camera may be best suited for you.

Charlton covers a wide range of important considerations including image quality, size and weight, autofocus capabilities, and battery life. As you'll see, the availability of lenses, the size of your current lens arsenal, and important accessories also factors into the equation.

It's also important to keep in mind is that investing in better glass often has a bigger impact on your imagery that does a new state-of-the-art camera. And there's often a big difference between what you want and what you need.

Pay close attention if your budget is a factor because there are many great DSLRs out there, and some high-end models can be found for the price of an intermediate mirrorless camera.

Be sure to visit Charlton's popular YouTube channel if you find this episode helpful. He has some really interesting videos for iPhone photographers too.

And while cameras are on your mind, be sure to watch the tutorial we featured recently with another accomplished pro who explains how to determine if your camera's sensor is dirty. Then he demonstrates a safe end foolproof method for getting it clean.