06-16-2014, 03:20 PM
Quote:Example AF sensitity range:
Sony A6000: 0-20EV
Nikon D7100: -2-19EV
Now you may ask yourself why's the D7100 so much better in low light ? We are talking about a sensitivity that is 200% higher on the DSLR. Maybe think about the size of the AF photodiodes in these different approaches.
This is a DSLR AF module:
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsit..._n3_03.jpg
Solely made for just one purpose.
Just a technical explanation, please. Thus why is a dedicate AF sensor array worse than an embedded AF sensor array in the image sensor ?
I am always willing to learn something new.
Pretty much any current mirrorless body focuses fast enough for anything except action photography.
Since I don't shoot action, I'd take mirrorless AF vs DSLR any day for one single reason: perfect accuracy.
Yes, for the majority of shots, what matters the most is AF accuracy. DSLRs suck big time at this since they require body + lens calibration.
I'd never go back to PDAF as implemented in DSLRS. I couldn't care less if they focus in -2 EV given they can't focus as accurately as CDAF in daylight conditions.