Camera BODIES only:
Canon EOS R1: $6,300
Nikon Z9 : $5,500
Leica SL3: $7,000
Hasselblad X2D 100C: $8,200
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: $4,300
Sony A7C II: $2,200
etc...
Dear Jon Swindall,
You wrote "The future of mirrorless is bright – it’s exciting to think about what’s out there currently and where this technology will take us."
Great.
You just forgot to mention that MOST people will be taken nowhere because these cameras and lenses are outrageously expensive. So, instead, they will stick to their phones.
More than 20 years ago, I became interested in photography because good quality cameras and lenses were affordable. Even for a student...
In 2024, good compact cameras don't exist anymore.
In 2009, Michael Reichmann wrote "In every case no one could reliably tell the difference between 13X19" prints shot with the $40,000 Hasselblad and Phase One 39 Megapixel back, and the new $500 Canon G10. In the end no one got more than 60% right, and overall the split was about 50 / 50, with no clear differentiator. In other words, no better than chance." Kidding ? No – I’m Not.
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https://luminous-landscape.com/kidding/)
KiddingBTW, I have a G10 and it's still fully functional...
We cannot do this anymore, because there are no more good and modern $500 cameras.
So, the world of modern mirrorless cameras may be "exciting" for you. However, the hype around pricey mirrorless cameras prevents many young people to discover the wonderful world of photography IMO.
