One of the most common questions Chris and Jordan get is, 'Why do you use mirrorless cameras to shoot your show instead of pro video cameras?' In this episode, Jordan explains exactly why he chooses mirrorless most of the time.
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Introduction
Public perception
Audio
Monitoring
Stabilization
Durability
Photography
The wrap
With the conclusion of the Olympics, one thing became clear—mirrorless cameras are now here to stay. If you don't believe me, you must look at this new report from BCN+R. As per their document, today, over 95% of all interchangeable lens cameras sold are mirrorless. thephoblographer.com »
2024-08-23 16:00
The latest industry figures from trade body CIPA show more cameras were shipped between January and May 2024 than in the same periods of 2022 or 2023. The figures, published today, show 2. dpreview.com »
2024-07-02 01:58
If your photography takes you outside into everything that Mother Nature can throw at you, you need a camera that can stand up to that. Mirrorless cameras for a long time were never as durable or as rugged as DSLRs. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-31 19:00
Citing data from research firm Techno System Research, Japanese business publication Sankeibiz has revealed (machine-translated) the production numbers for various camera manufacturers throughout 2020. dpreview.com »
2021-03-28 22:37
Mirrorless cameras on the market today are capable of so many things thanks to the technology they pack. Many coming into Mirrorless cameras think that these handheld computers are more difficult to use than older DLSRs. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-05 20:00
So, you want to get your first traditional camera after getting the photography bug from your smartphone. Congrats! This is a huge step in making your photography dreams come true. However, how does one know what camera to buy first? After all, the market is flooded with tons of mirrorless cameras that cost less than $1,000. thephoblographer.com »
2020-12-31 20:00
Tracking systems in Mirrorless cameras have come a long way over the last few years. Some even say that the autofocus and tracking systems in certain new cameras make photographers feel like they're cheating. thephoblographer.com »
2020-10-24 19:00
Mirrorless cameras were supposed to be smaller and lighter than DSLRs. This was the major selling point of Mirrorless cameras in the beginning. A quick look at many cameras today shows that we've deviated from that vision. thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-01 19:00
Looking back just a few short years ago at cameras that were aimed at enthusiasts makes you realize just how far Mirrorless cameras have propelled us into the future. Now, Mirrorless cameras under $1,000 have many of the same features as those that are aimed at pros. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-06 19:00
If your in the market for lightweight Mirrorless cameras that will make the perfect travel companion, this round up is for you. When we travel the last thing we want to do is add a ton of weight to our travel bags, nor do we want to have weighty cameras hanging around our necks while exploring new places. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-25 01:00
It’s not just Nikon. Canon is also reportedly planning to launch two different full frame mirrorless cameras in the very near future. Canon Rumors is hearing that Canon will be releasing two full frame mirrorless cameras before the middle of 2019. petapixel.com »
2018-07-05 20:06
Nikon reportedly has not one, but two full-frame mirrorless cameras on the way, and a first full set of rumored specs has appeared. Nikon Rumors is hearing that the two different mirrorless cameras will offer different sensor resolutions: one reportedly features 24 to 25 megapixels and the other shoots around 45 to 48 megapixels. Sony, […] petapixel.com »
2018-07-05 18:11
Nikon Rumors has posted the first rumored specifications of Nikon’s full frame mirrorless cameras. Two mirrorless cameras: one with 24-25MP and one with 45MP (48MP is also a possibility). I assume both cameras are full frame (I did not get a specific confirmation on that). canonrumors.com »
2018-07-04 16:39
Leica has been doing mirrorless cameras now for a long time, thanks to the very nature of their classic rangefinder designs. They have even been dabbling in digital mirrorless cameras over the years, with varied success. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-12 16:00
The worldwide shipment report from January to April 2018 released by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) revealed some good and bad news. Overall, camera shipments are down compared to last year, but system camera sales were up than in 2017 and 2016. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-07 16:00
With Mother's Day 2018 coming up soon, we figured that we'd round up a number of fantastic entry level cameras (and even those in entry-level prices) together for all those photographers looking to give mom a great gift. thephoblographer.com »
2018-05-03 07:00
It’s already April and, though a flurry of new cameras have been released since the start of the year, there doesn’t appear to be one DSLR that has raised pulses for photographers. However, take that reflex mirror away and the story switches, with launches of mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7III, Canon M50 and Panasonic GX9 all filling the news pages with hype and anticipation. digitalrev.com »
2018-04-18 03:00
Scroll through your photo news feeds this morning, and you'll get a lot of "Canon manager confirms: Canon is shifting focus from SLRs to mirrorless" type headlines. But you may want to wait before you grab your hammer and smash that piggy bank in anticipation of new high-end mirrorless option from Canon, because the 'manager' in question confirmed no such thing. dpreview.com »
2018-03-05 19:27
Manfrotto have developed a series of ground-breaking Camera Cages designed to meet the needs of independent content creators who increasingly rely on high-end mirrorless and DSLR cameras to capture the perfect video content. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-16 13:00
I wrote, two years ago, that I thought the distinction between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras would disappear. Not that mirrorless would eclipse DSLRs, more that the differences would reduce to the point that the presence or absence of a mirror becomes the least relevant part of a discussion of two cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-11-29 17:00
Sigma has just announced a new 16mm f/1. 4 DC DN lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It’s the second lens in a series that was started by the Sigma 30mm f/1. 4, which has received stellar reviews. petapixel.com »
2017-10-24 19:54
You would have to be quite the optimist to have expected new models in Nikon's 1 series of 1" sensor mirrorless system cameras being launched any time soon. Despite camera manufacturers hardly ever announcing a product line's end-of-life, the 1-series phase-out is now pretty much official. dpreview.com »
2017-08-01 17:30
When rumours of new technology hit the internet, camera brands are often quick to distance themselves or deny the rumours completely. So, it took the industry by surprise when just a few days ago several websites reported that Nikon are working on new Mirrorless technology. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-16 03:00
The number of cameras made and shipped by manufacturers continues to grow, spelling some positive news for the photo industry. Although the total number of digital still cameras produced in May by members of the Camera and Imaging Products Association was only up by 4. dpreview.com »
2017-07-06 22:18
Last updated: June 23, 2017 For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system. dpreview.com »
2017-06-23 09:45
Sony recently released firmware v.4.0 for its a7S II and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The announcement that this firmware version “Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is off” raised hopes for many photographers that Sony had at last addressed the issues caused by their automatic smoothing of all exposures of 4 seconds or […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-13 18:07
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2017-05-12 11:04
Is Sony’s X-OCN Codec Coming To Mirrorless Cameras? from cinema5D on Vimeo. Mr. Okahashi told in this interview for Cinema5D that on paper Sony’s X-OCN Codec could be implemented on the Sony A7 camera series. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-23 16:34
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2016-11-21 22:16
One of the most popular lens focal lengths out there is the 50mm--but they're sometimes worthless if they can't focus quickly. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist photographer, there isn't a reason why you wouldn't want to have a fast focusing 50. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-23 07:02