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Old 08-10-2017, 08:37 AM
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There are rumors news of both Nikon and Canon developing a full frame mirrorless camera. They kind of have to as Sony is raking in a lot of Canikon market share because they are the only makers of a full frame mirrorless apart from Leica.

They most likely won't be out until late next year.

Mirrorless are good for nightscapes because they are lighter.

Also an EVF makes focusing very easy. Live view is a bit clumsier but also works. An OVF is not very useful in nightscapes, perhaps if the moon is up it would be.
Most mirrorless have tilt screens, a lot of Canikon APSc do as well.
But I had no trouble using a D800e for a while (although I did have to tighten the tightening screws with pliers when using it for nightscapes otherwise it would loosen itself off because of its weight).

The main drawcard though is weight savings and use of an EVF (electronic viewfinder) bt the main draw is the fabulous Sony sensors in Sony and Fuji mirrorless. They are simply superior by almost any measure and advance rapidly from generation to generation.

Nikon often use Sony sensors as well but not always.

Greg.
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