SWITCHING CAMERA SYSTEMS
Stick or twist? Dan Mold assess the options when it comes to staying loyal to your camera brand, switching over or straddling multiple systems
Over the years, I’ve owned cameras from pretty much all the big camera manufacturers, switching between systems to find one with the right ergonomics and menu systems that make sense to me, all whilst weighing up the range of lenses available, portability and, of course, the price.
No doubt you’ve faced a similar conundrum – stick with the system you’re used to or switch to a rival brand. There are many reasons to switch systems and even justifications for shooting on multiple brands at the same time, whether that’s using a portable Micro Four Thirds camera for travels and holidays and a DSLR or mirrorless full-frame body for better detail in a studio, as just one example.
If you shot in the days of film, this probably isn’t your first rodeo, as you’ll have likely made the switch from your film SLRs to modern digital DSLRs in the early 2000s. A similar turning point is happening again with the latest mirrorless camera technology, as pretty much all new cameras and lenses released now are of the mirrorless variety.