🎥 DSLR vs Mirrorless in 2025: Why This 20-Year Pro Photographer Ditched Mirrorless & Went Back to DSLR Cameras
After shooting professionally for nearly 20 years — starting on film and DSLRs, trying EVERY major mirrorless system (Sony, Canon R, Nikon Z, Leica, Fuji, etc.), and then switching back to DSLRs a few years ago — I’m more convinced than ever: DSLRs are still the king for real, connected, enjoyable photography.
In this video I explain exactly why I sold all my mirrorless gear and went back to the Nikon D750, D7200 and classic F-mount lenses as my main professional setup.
Here’s what I cover:
00:00 The big question: Mirrorless or DSLR in 2025?
00:29 The incredible feel of a real mechanical shutter (mirror slap = soul)
02:20 Why optical viewfinders still destroy even the best EVFs
03:43 Shooting events: EVF distractions vs OVF disappearing into the moment
05:14 Mirrorless lenses are too big, too heavy, and insanely expensive
06:56 The joy of tiny, cheap, razor-sharp DSLR primes (50mm 1.8 heaven)
08:10 F-mount legacy = decades of incredible glass (including manual AI-S gems)
09:28 Insane battery life (shoot all day without thinking)
10:15 The real reason: deeper connection to the moment and your subject
10:46 Flash photography is actually easier and more intuitive on DSLR
12:23 Final verdict — DSLRs are classic, fast, responsive, and pure joy
The image quality from the D750 in 2025 is still absolutely stunning. Paired with the right lenses, it holds its own against any modern mirrorless camera — and the shooting experience is simply unmatched.
If you’re on the fence about mirrorless vs DSLR, or you already sold your DSLR and kind of regret it… watch this.
🔥 Used DSLR prices are at all-time lows right now — this is literally the best time ever to pick up a D750, D850, 5D Mark IV, etc.
What’s your take — team mirrorless forever, or are you secretly tempted by that mirror slap again? Drop it in the comments, I read every single one.
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