Ive been shooting with my old dslr for years but the shutter count is getting high and I really need an upgrade for an upcoming trip in may. My budget is around 1500 bucks and Ive been eyeing the fuji x-t5 but honestly just wondering if there are any decent mirrorless deals floating around right now?
The Fujifilm X-T5 40.2MP APS-C Mirrorless is a beast, but honestly, for 1500 bucks, you might want to consider how the sensor performance holds up compared to full-frame options before pulling the trigger. Be careful with lens investment costs, as Fuji glass can add up fast.
- Sony A7 III 24.2MP Full-Frame Mirrorless is a solid reliable workhorse. Its autofocus tracking is superior to most, though the screen resolution is kinda dated now.
- Canon EOS R8 24.2MP Full-Frame Mirrorless gives you that newer sensor tech and better low-light capability, but make sure to check the battery life because it drains pretty quick. I would suggest sticking with the Fuji if you love film simulations, just be careful with the file sizes. Let me know if you need help comparing the sensor readout speeds.
Jumping in here because I actually made that jump a few seasons ago and had some mixed results. Honestly, I picked up a Canon EOS R6 20.1MP Full-Frame Mirrorless thinking it would be the holy grail for travel, but I dealt with some annoying overheating issues during a hike last summer. It was super frustrating when I was trying to grab some 4k clips. Since you are worried about your current shutter count, you might want to look at the Nikon Z6 II 24.5MP FX-Format Mirrorless instead. I switched over after the Canon let me down and the build quality just feels way more rugged and dependable for long trips. It handles low light better than most stuff in that price range, imo. Just dont settle for something fragile if youre going to be out in the field.
