{"id":61961,"date":"2015-08-27T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-27T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=61961"},"modified":"2015-08-27T11:13:29","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T16:13:29","slug":"have-mirrorless-cameras-killed-the-dslr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/have-mirrorless-cameras-killed-the-dslr\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"has-the-dslr-filmmaking-revolution-come-to-an-end-with-mirrorless-cameras-from-sony-and-panasonic-now-making-giant-technological-advances-will-these-cameras-replace-the-dslr-in-the-video-world\">Has the DSLR filmmaking revolution come to an end? With mirrorless cameras from Sony and Panasonic now making\u00a0giant technological advances, will these cameras replace the DSLR in the video world?<\/h2>\n<p>The argument between <strong>Digital Single-Lens Reflex<\/strong> (<strong>DSLR<\/strong>) cameras and <strong>Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras<\/strong> (<strong>MILC<\/strong> or <strong>Mirrorless<\/strong>)\u00a0is alive and well on every camera forum online. Usually a hot topic in photography communities, the argument has become much more prevalent in the video community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"the-dslr-revolution\">The DSLR Revolution<\/h3>\n<p>Obviously the king of <strong>DSLR<\/strong> video has been <strong><a title=\"Canon\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.usa.canon.com\/shop\/en\/catalog\/cameras\/eos-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canon<\/a><\/strong>. In the mid-2000s, seemingly every young filmmaker, local reporter, and small studio had a <strong>Canon<\/strong> 7D or 5D Mark II. Those cameras were <em>everywhere<\/em>. They were incredibly\u00a0affordable for students and small-budget production houses. Television\u00a0studios would load up on them to use for car rigs or as stunt and action cameras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62137 size-full\" title=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? 7D\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg\" alt=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? 7D\" width=\"755\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=277,171 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=359,221 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=543,334 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=560,345 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/7D.jpg?resize=150,92 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For many, those cameras were\u00a0an entryway into video production. Many of the early adopters have since moved on to the next level of gear, and some\u00a0of them stayed with <strong>Canon<\/strong>, choosing to get a C100 or C300. The problem currently facing these users is the lack of innovation coming from <strong>Canon&#8217;s<\/strong> updated gear.<\/p>\n<p>Many have jumped to <a title=\"Blackmagic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/cinemacameras\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Blackmagic<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0cinema cameras or upgraded to <a title=\"RED\" href=\"http:\/\/www.red.com\/store\/cameras\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>RED<\/strong><\/a>. No matter where you look, it seems that the <strong>Canon<\/strong> bandwagon is long gone.<em>\u00a0(Author&#8217;s note: I currently own several Canon cameras, and I too no longer look forward to their updates.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Not only has <strong>Canon<\/strong> failed to impress the video community with their lackluster camera updates, many photographers have also jumped shipped from <strong>Canon<\/strong> to <a title=\"Nikon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nikonusa.com\/en\/Nikon-Products\/dslr-cameras\/index.page\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Nikon<\/strong><\/a>. It should be noted that most of <strong>Nikon&#8217;s<\/strong> DSLR cameras use sensors produced by <strong>Sony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"rise-of-the-mirrorless\">Rise of the\u00a0Mirrorless<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62142 size-full\" title=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? Alpha a7 series\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg\" alt=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? Alpha a7 series\" width=\"755\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=300,75 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=277,69 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=359,90 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=543,136 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=560,140 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Alpha-a7-series.jpg?resize=150,38 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Right now we are in the middle of what could become a major breakthrough for <strong>mirrorless<\/strong> cameras. Since 2013, these cameras have slowly gained traction in the photo and video communities. The cameras are smaller, lighter, and offer 4K video.\u00a0Currently the only <strong>Canon<\/strong> DSLR with 4K is the 1D-C.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a title=\"Panasonic\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.panasonic.com\/cameras-and-camcorders\/cameras\/lumix-interchangeable-lens-ilc-cameras\/DMC-GH4KBODY.html?sc_mc=sem_google-search_cov_imaging_brand_product\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Panasonic<\/a> Lumix DMC-GH4<\/strong> was the first mirrorless to offer 4K video. This Micro Four Thirds camera came out swinging and is an absolute beast of a machine. Not only did it challenge the <strong>Canon<\/strong> 5D Mark III&#8217;s video capabilities, it did so for $1000 cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after,\u00a0<a title=\"Sony\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sony.net\/Products\/di\/en-us\/products\/dkw5\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Sony<\/strong><\/a> released the a7S. This mirrorless camera had a full-frame sensor, but required an external drive to record 4K footage. While early reviews were great, the camera suffered from poor battery life and a less than stellar auto-focusing system. What currently sets <strong>Sony<\/strong> apart from their competition is the ability to use feedback to further push their technology. <em>More on that later.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62147 size-full\" title=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? panasonic-lumix-gh4\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg\" alt=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? panasonic-lumix-gh4\" width=\"755\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=300,108 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=277,100 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=359,130 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=543,196 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=560,202 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/panasonic-lumix-gh4.jpg?resize=150,54 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2013, mirrorless cameras accounted for 5% of camera shipments. In 2015, it has risen to 26% outside of the United States and 16% inside the U.S.\u00a0This year <strong>Canon<\/strong> has already <a title=\"cut it earnings outlook -16%\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2015\/07\/27\/us-canon-results-idUSKCN0Q10FD20150727\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">cut it earnings outlook -16%<\/a> in quarterly profit.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile <strong>Sony<\/strong> has <a title=\"announced mirrorless camera revenue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/the-mirrorless-movement-sony-boasts-record-growth-in-expanding-mirrorless-digital-camera-market-300093630.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">announced mirrorless camera revenue<\/a> has <strong>grown 16.5%<\/strong>, experiencing at <strong>66% boost in mirrorless camera sales<\/strong>. They have\u00a0been the #1 mirrorless brand for the past 4 years.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest note is that the <strong>first time buyers are in the <a title=\"25-34 Demographic\" href=\"http:\/\/photorumors.com\/2015\/06\/04\/the-mirrorless-movement-sony-boasts-record-growth-in-expanding-mirrorless-digital-camera-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">25-34 year old demographic<\/a><\/strong>, not far behind is the 18-24 year old demographic. This is a combination of those who were part of the original DSLR boom and the young up-and-coming filmmakers.<\/p>\n<p>Now keep in mind that DSLR cameras still ship many more units than mirrorless, but their drop has been significant. The growth of mirrorless has not been exponential, but it has definitely gained traction.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"the-future-of-mirrorless-vs-dslr\">The Future of Mirrorless vs DSLR<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62149 size-full\" title=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? Sony a7S\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg\" alt=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? Sony a7S\" width=\"755\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=300,65 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=277,60 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=359,78 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=543,117 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=560,121 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sony.jpg?resize=150,32 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As previously mentioned, <strong>Sony<\/strong> has had a tremendous shift in technological advances. Not only are they producing incredible cameras of their own, Sony sensors are in everything from <strong>Nikon<\/strong> DSLRs to cell phone cameras.<\/p>\n<p>The company is also taking criticism well. Not only are they listening to consumer feedback, they are pushing their cameras even farther than expected. They did just that with this years a7RII. The updates alone already blow the <strong>Sony<\/strong> Alpha series predecessors away. From massive updates to the Auto Focus, addition of internal 4K recording, and even letting you assign which button you want to push to record video.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the smartest move was allowing the updated auto-focus system to work with <strong>Canon<\/strong> glass (using a Metabones adapter).\u00a0<strong>Sony knows that Canon has them beat on lenses.<\/strong> Canon lenses are still some of the best options available. By allowing users to use the lenses they may already own, they are just opening the door for them to try a <strong>Sony<\/strong> camera body.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62153 size-full\" title=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? gh4 back\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg\" alt=\"Have Mirrorless Cameras Killed the DSLR? gh4 back\" width=\"755\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=300,132 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=277,121 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=359,157 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=543,238 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=560,246 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/gh4-back.jpg?resize=150,66 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Panasonic<\/strong> isn&#8217;t far behind. Early reports state that <strong>Panasonic<\/strong> is putting the GH line on a 2 year cycle, which would make the GH5 a 2016 release. Not only that, but they are also pushing for many more lens options. The furthest reaching rumors say that the <strong>goal is to make the GH5 shoot 8K<\/strong>. While that currently sounds like quite the undertaking, I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see the camera possibly jump to 6K.<\/p>\n<p>As far as <strong>Canon<\/strong>, well &#8211; \u00a0this year they released the 5DS and 5DS R, which are pretty much just a 5D Mark III with less roman numerals and extra letters. (The actual difference is an optical filter for the sensor.) <strong>Canon<\/strong> does\u00a0have the\u00a05D Mark IV on the slate, but it&#8217;s still unknown what the camera will offer. Many skeptics already doubt the camera will offer 4K. <strong>I will say that if 4K isn&#8217;t an option, consider the camera dead upon arrival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the compact body and advanced features, <strong>mirrorless<\/strong> cameras have made huge strides in the past few years, while the <strong>DSLR<\/strong> has yet to announce any major updates. <strong>Mirrorless<\/strong> cameras still need some functional updates, primarily better battery life. With their steady increase of sales, don&#8217;t be surprised to see <strong>mirrorless<\/strong> cameras own a huge part of the camera market in the near future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What are you thoughts on the Mirrorless vs DSLR debate? Are you looking at jumping to a mirrorless camera, or are you awaiting Canon&#8217;s next announcement?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has the DSLR filmmaking revolution come to an end? 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