Jessica Kobeissi has a much-needed rant in response to comments from viewers who assume that everyone not using mirrorless has been left behind in the dark ages.
“Why are you still using your dinosaur camera, Jessica?” “Why haven’t you upgraded yet?” These are just some of the questions left in comments on photographer and YouTuber Jessica Kobeissi’s feed on a regular basis in response to her popular videos.
So, just why is it that Jessica has held off switching to mirrorless? As she explains in the video, there are many reasons, some of which resonate with me too, as I sit here writing this after having just packed my trusty Nikon D850 for a shoot in the morning.
While Jessica says that she does eventually plan to switch, she feels like she needs to take her time in making that decision, which is something that would certainly resonate with many photographers. Switching to a new system would entail not only the cost of a new camera body but also replacing an entire collection of lenses, spare batteries, and everything else that comes along with a system upgrade. This is a substantial financial commitment and not something that most enter into lightly.
Jessica is standing strong and not switching just because others are telling her that she needs to be using certain gear. Upgrade because you want to, not just because everyone else is. Surely, it’s the picture that matters, not what camera shot it.
