Thinking about switching to mirrorless… but not sure if it’s really worth it underwater?

In this fireside chat, Nicolas Remy sits down with experienced Club members Bill Gladstone and Yazid Shaari to unpack one of the biggest questions in underwater photography today: is mirrorless finally better than DSLR—or not quite yet?

This isn’t a spec-sheet comparison.

It’s a real-world discussion between photographers who have shot extensively with both systems underwater—from long-term DSLR users to early adopters of the Nikon Z9.

You’ll hear:

• What actually changes when you move from DSLR to mirrorless underwater

• Where mirrorless clearly outperforms… and where it still falls short

• How cameras like the Nikon Z9 and Z8 compare to trusted workhorses like the D850 and D500

• Whether autofocus, viewfinders, and low-vis performance really make a difference in practice

• The honest pros, cons, and trade-offs—based on hundreds of dives, not marketing claims.

Built around 11 practical questions sent beforehand by the community, this session cuts through the noise and gives you the clarity you need before making a costly upgrade.

If you’re currently shooting DSLR—or hesitating to switch—this conversation may save you thousands… or confirm it’s time to move on.