Any quirks to look out for jumping to mirrorless?

[leuhbr3]

I've read through about 10 posts on here, so I know the question of "should I do it" is a resounding "yes" here. I'm currently looking at replacing my 60D and was going to get a 90D, but not so sure. For what it's worth, I have just two cheap EF lenses that I will likely use with an adapter.

My main question is; are there any particular quirks or adjustments I'm going to have to look out for going to mirrorless? I'm very comfortable with how the Canon platform works, but my wife got a Fujifilm mirrorless that I, for the life of me, cannot drive. I'm assuming that's more to do with Fujifilm's layout than Canon's, but want to ensure I'm not going to be struggling to do the same things with the newer Canons.

My other issue was the Fujifilm's EVF being very laggy with lower exposures (I've disabled the preview setting and it's far more tolerable). How does Canon's EVF compare? Am I going to miss an optical viewfinder?

[p4pictures]

I think you'll like the mirrorless EOS R-series cameras a lot. While there's a lot that will feel right at home there are some significant advances that might make you need to adapt your way of working to make use of the new features and get better results.

For me one of the huge differences was having the confidence that the AF would detect subjects by itself with astounding speed and accuracy. That means that for any moving subjects I no longer use one shot AF and the old focus, lock and recompose technique. I get sharper portraits accurately focused on the eye using eye detection and servo AF. For motocross and car racing the vehicle detection is great too. And when it comes to birds, feline, canine and equine subjects the animal subject detection is miraculous. 

Ultimately the transition is not hard from EOS DSLR to EOS R, but to get the advances of the new system you should be ready to reconsider how you use the camera and the settings you have used for years may now be the ones that mask the abilities of the new models.

[kvbarkley]

If you do a lot of manual focus, my understanding is that it is more difficult to do on a mirrorless, requiring a menu access.

[p4pictures]

Any lens with an AF/MF switch on it works the same as it has always, and the original posters EF lenses all have AF/MF switch. There are some RF lenses that don't have an AF/MF switch and then they need to use the menu to switch it.

If anything I find manual focus on mirrorless easier thanks to the manual focus aids, peaking and focus guide.  

[ebiggs1]

IMHO, there is no good reason to buy a DSLR any longer unless it is a 90D. The 90D is the best of the best. However it is still old tech but nevertheless it should last you a very long time.

[shadowsports]

Good morning.  Go Mirrorless, no qualms.  After a week you won't look back except with fond memories.  

To use older lenses, I recommend a canon brand adapter.  standard or control ring, but Canon brand.

If your older lenses are Canon, there should be no issues, but keep the following in mind.  Mirrorless is a much more advanced technology.  Some older EF lenses may not support all of the latest features offered by a new mirrorless body.  (Example) maximum FPS.  (Not serious) as you can see, but something to be aware of nonetheless.  

3rd party lenses can have other compatibility issues, or none at all.  Don't let these things dissuade or give you reservation.  Mirrorless has been a wonderful upgrade.  The performance is great.