Once when checking in my bags at the airport I noticed my camera bag was heavier then my backpack. I soon switched to a mirrorless fixed lens camera (Fuji X100 with 35mm equivalent lens) and I’ve never once regretted it. I’ve since upgraded the camera but still only have a 35mm lens and it’s fantastically liberating. No more neck strain or heavy bags, no more fretting about what lens to use. If I want a close up I just use my legs and I can walk/hike much farther than before. Not to mention getting to know one lens really well is great - I typically know what the photo will look like before lifting the camera to my eye. Give it a try!
Once when checking in my bags at the airport I noticed my camera bag was heavier then my backpack. I soon switched to a mirrorless fixed lens camera (Fuji X100 with 35mm equivalent lens) and I’ve never once regretted it. I’ve since upgraded the camera but still only have a 35mm lens and it’s fantastically liberating. No more neck strain or heavy bags, no more fretting about what lens to use. If I want a close up I just use my legs and I can walk/hike much farther than before. Not to mention getting to know one lens really well is great - I typically know what the photo will look like before lifting the camera to my eye. Give it a try!