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I know plenty of people have done this already.
I am also aware of the differences between my Canon DSLR's and mirrorless systems,, technically.
What I am keen to know is what are the differences using one in the real word. ie what will I miss or gain. How much is there to adapt to in using mirrorless (I know about the view finder etc)
Currently I have a 7D mk 2 and a 5D mk 3. I only use the 5D now, I've taken the 7D out once in the last 12 months.
I love the quality from the 5D - high ISO is no issue, and 6fps is OK but I'd like more (ie 10 or even 20) I love the 5D, it's a brilliant camera and the image quality from my lenses (esp 70-200 2.8L) is stunning. I have pictures printed at A3 taken at 12,800 iso that have taken first place in competitions.
I like taking nature, people and sport pictures, hence me looking to a higher frame rate and better auto focus system.
I'm not fully convinced I want to swap over, I guess the investment in the glass is a factor. I know I can buy an adaptor and carry on using my Canon lenses. But is that worth it? Surely if weight is an issue then you'd go with the mirrorless system lenses. Also I looked at the price of some of the Sony lenses and they seemed more than the Canon L series equivalents (24-105mm) This will only increase the cost of switching, another reason I am hesitant.
Last year I sold my Canon 500mm L prime lens and got the 100-400mm lens instead. I miss the 500mm but it was too heavy. My plan was to use the 400mm zoom on the 7D to give me the same kind of reach, but TBH the 7D just can't compete with the 5D quality wise, especially when you push the ISO in order to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze any action (which is why it is just sitting in the box.) I do get a lot more use out of the 100-400mm lens so it has worked out quite well. I just sold a 17-40mm L lens, the aim was to sell the 7D mk2 as well and get a sigma lens to give me the reach I want, ie 60-600mm.
But this is where I am now stuck. Do I buy a Sigma mega zoom and stick with the Canon system, or do I go mirrorless and get the Sony 600mm zoom.
My current set up
Bodies - 7D Mk 2 and 5D MK 3
Lenses
100-400mm MK 2 L IS - 70-200mm F2.8 L - 24-105mm IS L. - Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro - Tamron 90mm F2.8 SP DI Macro
Other
Metz 58 AF Flashgun. Various remote triggers.
I'm all confused as to what to do.
My wife has said I'm OK to go ahead and sell the Canon gear and switch. She recently had a Jessops day out at the track using the Olympus system and is convinced mirrorless is the way to go, but I'm getting some cracking images from my 5D.
HELP PLEASE.
I am also aware of the differences between my Canon DSLR's and mirrorless systems,, technically.
What I am keen to know is what are the differences using one in the real word. ie what will I miss or gain. How much is there to adapt to in using mirrorless (I know about the view finder etc)
Currently I have a 7D mk 2 and a 5D mk 3. I only use the 5D now, I've taken the 7D out once in the last 12 months.
I love the quality from the 5D - high ISO is no issue, and 6fps is OK but I'd like more (ie 10 or even 20) I love the 5D, it's a brilliant camera and the image quality from my lenses (esp 70-200 2.8L) is stunning. I have pictures printed at A3 taken at 12,800 iso that have taken first place in competitions.
I like taking nature, people and sport pictures, hence me looking to a higher frame rate and better auto focus system.
I'm not fully convinced I want to swap over, I guess the investment in the glass is a factor. I know I can buy an adaptor and carry on using my Canon lenses. But is that worth it? Surely if weight is an issue then you'd go with the mirrorless system lenses. Also I looked at the price of some of the Sony lenses and they seemed more than the Canon L series equivalents (24-105mm) This will only increase the cost of switching, another reason I am hesitant.
Last year I sold my Canon 500mm L prime lens and got the 100-400mm lens instead. I miss the 500mm but it was too heavy. My plan was to use the 400mm zoom on the 7D to give me the same kind of reach, but TBH the 7D just can't compete with the 5D quality wise, especially when you push the ISO in order to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze any action (which is why it is just sitting in the box.) I do get a lot more use out of the 100-400mm lens so it has worked out quite well. I just sold a 17-40mm L lens, the aim was to sell the 7D mk2 as well and get a sigma lens to give me the reach I want, ie 60-600mm.
But this is where I am now stuck. Do I buy a Sigma mega zoom and stick with the Canon system, or do I go mirrorless and get the Sony 600mm zoom.
My current set up
Bodies - 7D Mk 2 and 5D MK 3
Lenses
100-400mm MK 2 L IS - 70-200mm F2.8 L - 24-105mm IS L. - Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro - Tamron 90mm F2.8 SP DI Macro
Other
Metz 58 AF Flashgun. Various remote triggers.
I'm all confused as to what to do.
My wife has said I'm OK to go ahead and sell the Canon gear and switch. She recently had a Jessops day out at the track using the Olympus system and is convinced mirrorless is the way to go, but I'm getting some cracking images from my 5D.
HELP PLEASE.