Are mirrorless cameras really replacing DSLRs

I’ve been noticing more photographers leaning towards mirrorless systems lately, and it got me thinking — how much of that shift is driven by actual image quality improvements versus just trends? For instance, last week I tried the Canon EOS R5 and was blown away by the autofocus performance, but I wonder if that’s enough to convince DSLR users to switch. What benchmarks are you all seeing in your own work?

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, I hear you about the EOS R5’s autofocus — it’s impressive, but switching totally depends on the user’s needs. I love the depth of field control on my DSLR, but that doesn’t mean mirrorless isn’t appealing.

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@beaver571, I get that! The EOS R5’s autofocus is like a superhero in a photographer’s toolkit, but for some, the solid build and lens selection of DSLRs can be tough to let go of. Do you think there’s a point where the benefits of mirrorless will clearly outshine those traditional perks?

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