Here’s how to turn any DSLR into a mirrorless camera
Aug 20, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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Nikon mirrorless camera is about to get launched. But did you know you can turn any DSLR camera into a mirrorless? No? Well, in this video, Eric Rossi is gonna show you a hilarious “DIY trick” that turns every DSLR into a mirrorless camera. And the best of all is – it doesn’t even have to be a Nikon.
As you can probably imagine, Eric removes the lens cap to reveal the inside of the camera. Then he takes pliers and removes the mirror from within. It’s all a bit painful to watch, to be honest. But I’m pretty sure that the camera he’s “hacking” is already dead. And I have to admit that I just love the “Nikon Z” handwritten on a piece of masking tape. Classy!
The idea of the video is pretty funny, and so are the comments. This is one of my favorites: “Just tried this on my dads camera, cant wait to see how happy he is when his d850 is now a mirrorless!” So, other than watching the video, make sure to read the comments as well, they’ll make your day.
As Nikon keeps building up the excitement around the new mirrorless camera, some photographers are hyped about it, while the others are already a bit annoyed by the entire thing. Eric seems to be in the second group, if I can conclude well from this parody video. But he demonstrated it in a pretty hilarious way. And what about you? Are you excited about the new Nikon mirrorless? Or you just want all the hype to end already?
[How To Make Any DSLR Camera Mirrorless (2018) | Eric Rossi]
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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17 responses to “Here’s how to turn any DSLR into a mirrorless camera”
Lucky Shot here is an option for Kevin Strack.
Let him know they come out easier in a sink full of hot water. That way you’re sure it’s good and clean.
Pointless as the mirror mechanism will still operate .
Dit is je kans Jeroen !
I’d be really interested in mirrorless if it was in the same form factor and kept the same lenses. Nikon is asking us to abandon their entire catalog of glass for a niche market that may not even take off. As a pro, there’s *no way* I’m doing that, particularly when there are other brands out there with YEARS of mirrorless experience and a full catalog of lenses. Why go to the trouble of making the system “full frame,” only to abondon all of your existing full frame lenses? It all seems ridiculous.
Edit: Nikon is not asking
The market is totally NEW. whatever brand you will pick up you will have to buy new lenses etc.. and nikon knows that.
you can either stick with your favorite brand or choose a new one.. ooor.. stick with your DSLR system till will get discontinued
But this is my point. If mirrorless is the “way to go,” then why not make it painless by keeping the existing lenses?
It’s like saying, “Hey, we’ve made some excellent (and very expensive) lenses over the years, but throw them all away, because we won’t be making any cameras for them going forward.”
Not smart.
I’m sure you’re aware, you can use your existing lenses, with an adapter, on the Nikon, and the Sony mirrorless. All you’re out is the cost of the adapter. With the new Z series, they’re even supposed to balance well, as opposed to using Canon lenses on the Sony mirrorless, which throws off the balance.
This is good. Wondering if it supports 3rd party lenses.
Yes, the interface works with any lens that works on a Nikon F mount.
Now try to look into the viewfinder…
I just put back a mirror in my A7r3 .. feels GREAT!
Robert Wegner ?
Weißt du jetzt, warum ich bei Reparaturen nie jemanden zuschauen lasse?
Why?
Stupid
Anh C Do