Nice one. Great gear always take great photo, it’s not because there is better gear now, older gear don’t loose great capability

I share your preferences and also similarly own a 5D, 5D2, 5D3 and 1Dx, as well as three mirrorless cameras. The viewfinder experience is critical because it directly joins us with the world through the lens. For me, it's a pretty horrible experience with both my X-E4 and S5, but with the EOS R it's pretty much the case that WYSIWYG. My DSLRs are all in great condition and have low numbers of shutter actuations and will almost certainly outlive me. I see no improvement in my photography through mirrorless and it often seems like it's not really me taking the picture. With any of those old Canon warhorses though, I feel in complete control and if things go wrong it's my fault entirely. And I always know immediately if my image is any good. Thanks for the video, enjoyable as always.

David, Thank you for this great segment. I prefer the older models, comparing them with cars, the quality of construction seemed better on older models than newer when manufacturers were trying to skrimp on quality to make more revenue via cheapening parts and lowering overall quality. Anyway, my thoughts and keep up the great videos!

I tell people i upgraded my Camera True Story.... Started with Canon Rebel T100 Cheapest one. Upgraded to a Canon 7D LOL Older but Better.

I really enjoy your videos and photos David. And you have rekindled my love and appreciation for older DSLRs over the last few years. My favorites these days include the Nikon d200 and the Nikon d2x beast. Both produce beautiful images and have fantastic ergonomics.

Great vid. I think of it like this: With mirrorless, you are observing the output of an LCD or EVF and the image is just a slice of what the camera is processing in real time. Whereas, with a DSLR, you are more a part of the system and pressing the shutter freezes a point in time, releasing the optical image from your eye and exposing the sensor. You share the very same path of light, rather than observing an electronic copy... I also have far more appreciation for the complex engineering of a professional DSLRs compared to mirrorless cameras. For example, the EOS-1D MkIV has 27 optical parts, 720 mechanical parts, 1,751 electrical parts and 47 circuit boards. Mirrorless cameras delete more than just the reflex mirror.

Great topic and content! I am a Sony shooter but missed the process of a DSLR so I bought a Canon 6D. I currently have Canon 24-105L, Canon 40mm pancake and the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art. As you mentioned, I feel so connected with the process using my DSLR.

Oh nooo, you left with keys inside!!;)

May I ask your tripod, thanks