Making The Switch - Should I do it?

[ddt0725]

Sounds like I had better rent a mirrorless first before taking the plunge, Dave. Thank you for that info ...I didn't realize it would be that different.

Hi Jan!! Oh, I plan on making that dr. appt. and hopefully there will be a remedy that does not include surgery! Even after all is good with the hand and wrist, I would think that I will always have to be careful with causing undo stress and strain. I have always had to uncomfortably stretch my thumb around the 7d, 7d ii and even somewhat around the 6d. I do not know if the Sony would be smaller in this regard. I think it would be best to rent it first and see.

I never looked at Fuji. Something to consider. I think I will need to take my time and examine weight and size of what is out there. I would prefer to find something on the used or refurb market and the Sony wouldn't hit that market for quite a long time! After buying all new Canon lenses the first few years, I could really kick myself now!!

[Busted Knuckles]

I rented a sony A6500 and found it a quite capable camera.

[ddt0725]

I rented a sony A6500 and found it a quite capable camera.

I like the looks of that one and the weight and price! How was it on noise? I want one that handles noise as well if not better than my 6d.

[Dave Throgmartin]

Sounds like I had better rent a mirrorless first before taking the plunge, Dave. Thank you for that info ...I didn't realize it would be that different.

Sorry, I'm not trying to scare you and just wanted to warn. You might really like Sony or Fuji, but they are a lot different than Canon DSLRs. Best to try them out before putting too much money into it.

If you don't mind the driving a little ways the Best Buy in Brookfield has a nice camera display where you can try out the various Sonys.

Dave

[ddt0725]

Sorry, I'm not trying to scare you and just wanted to warn. You might really like Sony or Fuji, but they are a lot different than Canon DSLRs. Best to try them out before putting too much money into it.

If you don't mind the driving a little ways the Best Buy in Brookfield has a nice camera display where you can try out the various Sonys.

Dave

Best Buy in Kenosha used to have a display, haven't been in there in ages but I will be passing there tomorrow so I will stop in and see.

A friend on fb said she had a Sony Nex7. Not familiar with it but she said Sony is very menu driven and in her words, "Sony has no soul".