Why I’m not ready to go mirrorless (yet)

Every time I scroll through my feed, I see someone declaring their undying love for their new mirrorless setup. It’s smaller! It’s faster! It can track a butterfly’s eyelash mid-flight!

Good for them. Genuinely. But I’m over here, still rocking my trusty DSLRs, and honestly? They’re doing just fine.

My old faithfuls

My cameras and I have been through a lot together: long wedding shoots, dodgy weather, the occasional accidental drop (don’t judge). I know exactly how they’ll behave in any situation. They fit my hands perfectly. They make that satisfying shutter sound. And when I lift them up to my eye, I just… know what to do.

That kind of connection doesn’t come from a spec sheet. It comes from years of use, trial, error, and a lot of happy accidents that turned into keepers.

I tried mirrorless

I’ve given mirrorless cameras a go. They’re clever little things, and I can see why people love them. But every time I pick one up, it just feels too light. I know that’s supposed to be a good thing, but to me, it doesn’t feel like a proper camera. I like a bit of weight in my hands, that solid balance that tells me I’m holding a tool built for real work.

It’s not about the shiniest toy

Don’t get me wrong, mirrorless systems are incredible. They’re lighter, smarter, and packed with features that make life easier. But I’m not convinced a new camera will suddenly make my work better. Because here’s the thing: a camera is just a tool. The magic comes from the person behind it.

It’s your eye for composition, your timing, your ability to see light and shape and story. That’s what makes the shot, not whether your viewfinder is electronic or optical.

When it’s time, I’ll know

I’m sure I’ll move over one day, probably when my DSLRs finally give up or the tech genuinely changes how I shoot. But right now, I’d rather spend my time creating than constantly upgrading.

Because at the end of the day, the best camera isn’t the newest one. It’s the one that feels like an extension of you.

And mine still does.