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While I'm new here, I found this entire thread interesting. Hearing other folks reasoning, considerations, concerns, and needs is rather eye opening. I started many years ago with my grandfathers Rolleicord TLR and than had a few point and shoot 35mm film cameras. My first large investment was in "The Mind of Minolta". I had the 9000 and 7000i Maxxum's and a trinity of lens and accessories, tripod, bags, and such. I also had a darkroom where I spent a lot of time. I never looked back, loved my kit and the only thing I added years later was a Pentax 6X9.
Making the transition to digital, coming from that world of Minolta and having a full arsenal of lenses it was an easy transition to Sony. I have always been in the Sony alpha realm utilizing my A mount lenses. Over the years they've all been replaced with faster (2.8) glass. I had a 300, 77, and currently have a 77ii. And again, I've never had any regrets.
With all that said it seems that Sony is done with the DSLR system and seem to only be advancing the mirrorless E mount system. Which brings me to my current position. Should I at some point consider going the mirrorless direction? No, not at this point, My current kit does everything that I need it to so I'm very content right now. Besides I just can't afford it and would have to mange a transition of all my lenses and such. I can see that at some point it will become outdated and I'll have to make the decision. Sony has been on the forefront of the mirrorless evolution and seems pretty well established there. I have to admit that I had similar thoughts all those years ago about Minolta, LOL. The only other thing I might consider would be stepping up to a medium format system. I'm 61 years old and kind of feel that my next system will be my last big investment as my Minolta lasted me many years and then Sony has carried my to this point. Time will tell.
Making the transition to digital, coming from that world of Minolta and having a full arsenal of lenses it was an easy transition to Sony. I have always been in the Sony alpha realm utilizing my A mount lenses. Over the years they've all been replaced with faster (2.8) glass. I had a 300, 77, and currently have a 77ii. And again, I've never had any regrets.
With all that said it seems that Sony is done with the DSLR system and seem to only be advancing the mirrorless E mount system. Which brings me to my current position. Should I at some point consider going the mirrorless direction? No, not at this point, My current kit does everything that I need it to so I'm very content right now. Besides I just can't afford it and would have to mange a transition of all my lenses and such. I can see that at some point it will become outdated and I'll have to make the decision. Sony has been on the forefront of the mirrorless evolution and seems pretty well established there. I have to admit that I had similar thoughts all those years ago about Minolta, LOL. The only other thing I might consider would be stepping up to a medium format system. I'm 61 years old and kind of feel that my next system will be my last big investment as my Minolta lasted me many years and then Sony has carried my to this point. Time will tell.