Will Mirrorless "kill" DSLR?

I say Mirror-less will eventually kill the DSLR, but not anytime soon.

I still think the term "kill" needs definition. kill as totally replace I never see happening. Kill as in becoming the dominant form factor is much more plausible.

I think a lot of the arguments against mirrorless are only taking into consideration the models there now. That mirrorless can't do what my 1dx can do for example.

When mirrorless catch up and can, there probably be no reason to have a camera with an extra mechanical part in it, making it wider.

There is the size arguments as well, but I think if in 5 years there is a Canon 1 Eos m, 75% the size of a 1dx but giving af tracking, 14 fps 30 odd mp, and rugged there may be no need for the older mirror tech.It still be a big pro not carry everywhere camera, but not quite as big and likely cheaper to make.

I would say though that it prob won't be Canon or Nikon at the head of the field for these cameras

jaomul wrote in post #17201351
I think a lot of the arguments against mirrorless are only taking into consideration the models there now. That mirrorless can't do what my 1dx can do for example.

How else would you compare? Mirror less has been through many generations. I can't count how many bodies are available.

Is there any mirrorless that offer fast readouts in low light?
Fast/ 0 blackout between shutters?
Tracking on the level of an entry level DSLR?
Lag free EVF?

Charlie wrote in post #17201456
How else would you compare? Mirror less has been through many generations. I can't count how many bodies are available.

Is there any mirrorless that offer fast readouts in low light?
Fast/ 0 blackout between shutters?
Tracking on the level of an entry level DSLR?
Lag free EVF?

Give them time
EVFs allow you to see things in near darkness where OVFs are just useless.
Shutters from DSLRs can also be used in mirrorless cameras if reading out the sensor benefits from the reset (or whatever it is)
Dual pixel is improving things and "on sensor PDAF" is blooming. Tracking just needs a more powerful processor.
Oculus Rift development had to get over the "lag" in VR to prevent nausea, and they have apparently done that (with 120Hz refresh on the OLEDs)
Some of these might be expensive now , but then again, my 3MP D30 was too, in its time

The value of mirorless probably won't be realized as "size ~ weight". Too small is uncomfortable for some uses for example. However, being able to remove a movable mechanical part might translate into much faster shutters, overall greater durability, and the option to use lenses of different sizes and shapes.

pcunite wrote in post #17201535
The value of mirorless probably won't be realized as "size ~ weight". Too small is uncomfortable for some uses for example. However, being able to remove a movable mechanical part might translate into much faster shutters, overall greater durability, and the option to use lenses of different sizes and shapes.

This brings up an interesting point, how to market these cameras effectively. I think the camera manufacturers themselves are still trying to come up with an effective strategy.

Or even a lens with a camera inside (With a decent sized 1"-type sensor an Zeiss lens)