Comments on: Alternatives to Sony’s New NEX Cameras http://alatest.com/blog/alternatives-to-sonys-new-nex-cameras/ The alaTest Blog Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:17:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul http://alatest.com/blog/alternatives-to-sonys-new-nex-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-18643 Paul Thu, 31 May 2012 22:53:42 +0000 http://alatest.com/blog/?p=3749#comment-18643 The mirror in an SLR camera is there so that you can look through the viewfinder and see directly through the lens. With film, this was necessary because the film had to be protected from the light. With digital cameras, the image sensor itself can be used as the viewing apparatus with a digital viewfinder (or LCD screen). A digital viewfinder has the advantage of being able to overlay image details on top of the image, such as exposure levels and etc. Seeing this information in real time makes it easier to adjust your camera's settings to get the best photo. Getting rid of the mirror also allows for a more compact design. The mirror in an SLR camera is there so that you can look through the viewfinder and see directly through the lens. With film, this was necessary because the film had to be protected from the light.

With digital cameras, the image sensor itself can be used as the viewing apparatus with a digital viewfinder (or LCD screen). A digital viewfinder has the advantage of being able to overlay image details on top of the image, such as exposure levels and etc. Seeing this information in real time makes it easier to adjust your camera’s settings to get the best photo.

Getting rid of the mirror also allows for a more compact design.

]]> By: Nikon D600 http://alatest.com/blog/alternatives-to-sonys-new-nex-cameras/comment-page-1/#comment-18617 Nikon D600 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:05:56 +0000 http://alatest.com/blog/?p=3749#comment-18617 Can I ask how mirrorless cameras improve images? Sorta clueless here. Can I ask how mirrorless cameras improve images? Sorta clueless here.

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