BEING used to a single-lens reflex system for years in work makes me wonder how a mirrorless camera would be as efficient as DSLR in the field of photojournalism.
Many may argue that capturing great photos does not solely rely on what gear you are using but on the idea of the person behind the shutter he or she wants to convey to the audience.
Embracing the mirrorless system is not that easy as several photographers are used to heavy cameras, whereas the mirrorless system offers a handier feels when doing a photo walk. But don’t get me wrong, sometimes photographers prefer extra weight on their cameras for stability.
I am no expert nor promoting any product but my camera, Sony A7 mark 3, a mirrorless I purchased just last year made me excited with its low-light performance.
The A7 mark 3, an entry-level full-frame camera gives a wide range of flexibility of options to shooters both on day and night shooting. With its 11 frames per second capability, it’s also a good camera in shooting sports or fast-moving subjects.
Although having my mirrorless inside my bag every time, every day at work, I still rely on my SLR camera because of its all-weather capability that my mirrorless camera does not have.
Both types of cameras offer different pros and cons which I will not discuss because at the end of the day whether you have an SLR camera or mirrorless system, good photos are captured with a good message with it.
Enjoying and familiarizing whatever camera you have will give you the best photos regardless of what sensor it possesses. But as a young photographer, whose been using SLR over the years, mirrorless has a lot to offer.