Esseff wrote: Regardless of whether you choose FF or APS-C I'd definitely recommend ditching DSLRs and switch to mirrorless.
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Esseff wrote: Regardless of whether you choose FF or APS-C I'd definitely recommend ditching DSLRs and switch to mirrorless.
While mirrorless cameras are smaller and lighter than dSLRs, that doesn't extend to their lenses, which are just as big and heavy as their dSLR counterparts. So the size and weight advantage quickly diminishes as your collection of lenses and accessories grows. Also, the shorter Flange Focal Distance of mirrorless cameras requires their lenses to bend light more in order to project an image over the entire sensor, so those lenses are more prone to vignetting, chromatic aberration, distortion, and field curvature (soft corners). That is not to say that those flaws can't be overcome, but in order to overcome them, lenses must use more advanced and more expensive designs. Thus, most mirrorless camera manufacturers opt instead to process images in the camera to "compensate" for some of those image flaws. Unfortunately, that processing often simply replaces one image flaw with another, and worse, there is no compensation for the soft corners, and the compensation for distortion actually makes the corners softer. Further, mirrorless cameras are comparatively new, as are their lenses, whereas SLRs and their autofocus lenses have been around for decades, so a new dSLR can use many of the excellent lenses available on the used market at a greatly reduced price. And while dSLR lenses can be adapted to work with mirrorless cameras, use of adapters often introduces other problems in terms of both functionality and image quality.
I shoot APS-C and have upgraded bodies along the way (Canon T3i -> Sony a6000 -> Sony a6400) and am generally happy with my results. Used mainly for family shots and will bring if traveling someplace photo-worthy - but am a hobbyist at best. I've built up a modest lens collection (35/1.8, 50/1.8, 16-70/4) and use the primes mainly. I often feel that FF is the aspirational format marketed by all the big manufacturers...and I sometimes get the itch to try it out. Offerings such as the new a7C are interesting. I've always been impressed with the a7iii and will likely lust after the a7iv when released. Just not sure if the added expense/investment of switching formats is really worth it. I recognize that technically a FF setup is supposed to be better than crop sensor formats, though I'm not sold on whether real-world performance is all that different especially when just taking snaps to view on screens. Rarely do I have anything printed. Anyone out there used to shoot crop sensor format that moved to full frame only to regret that move in the end? Did you end up going back to your original format?George F wrote: I've been shooting with a crop sensor DSLR for a number of years now and have been contemplating upgrading to a full-frame camera. My current Nikon D7200 has been a good camera, but it's getting up there and needs to be replaced by Commercial Painting Services . I mainly shoot portraits and landscapes. I've heard mixed opinions about the tangible benefits of full frame in terms of image quality and depth of field. I did see a few other posts on this site with comments regarding full frame vs crop sensor, but I felt my scenario deserved it's own thread and consideration. I'd appreciate insights from anyone who has made the switch. Is the investment in a full-frame camera and new lenses justifiable for an amateur enthusiast looking to improve their photography?
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