The Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) is a popular class of digital system cameras. Unlike a compact digital camera, a MILC is equipped with an interchangeable lens mount and unlike a digital single-lens reflex camera, a MILC does not have a mirror-based optical viewfinder.
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Does the Canon M have actual, significant deficiencies vs. the competition?
From all the reviews, articles, http://reddit.com/r/photography and other sites I've been reading, it seems the general consensus is that the Canon EOS M is something pitiful and incapable, "too ...
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Mirrorless camera: setting the diaphragm
Do mirrorless (hybrid) cameras like the Sony NEX-x or the Panasonic Lumix GFx let you set manually the diaphragm?
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Compact vs Mirrorless - why pick one over another?
What would be a reason for one to pick the compact (whatever it'd be P&S or something more advanced) over mirrorless compact system camera ?
Right now market is quite confusing — we have huge ...
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Why do mirrorless cameras have quicker autofocus than SLRs using live view?
With early 2013 cameras, it's generally accepted that using contrast detection autofocus on SLRs (ie live view on most SLRs) is something which is really suitable only for static, or close to static, ...
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Disadvantages of electronic viewfinders?
What are the disadvantages of electronic viewfinders? such as the ones used in Sony SLT cameras?
What is the reason that major camera manufacturers are still using the classic viewfinders while using ...
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Which mirrorless system should I pick for M-mount lenses (Leica / Zeiss ZM)
Which Mirrorless system should I pick for shooting with Leica M and Zeiss ZM glass? And why?
My priorities:
Manual focusing assists (can be rangefinder system, can be focus peaking, I hate ...
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How can a speedbooster improve the light performance of a lens?
I have been reading couple of times now about those new speedboosters for mirrorless cameras. They are being reviewed as improving the low-light performance of a lens by one full stop.
In my ...
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How much do lens lineups vary across Mirrorless camera systems?
We often hear advice like ""choose your lenses and then choose the body that matches". We have great information on DSLR systems at How much do lens lineups vary across DSLR platforms?, but what about ...
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Would a MILC be better than a DSLR for lomo-like digital pictures?
I used to do analog lomography.
I want to switch to digital. I can already take pictures with a crappy digital machine (my smartphone) and edit them. I know it is not the same as lomography, but it ...
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Why are medium format cameras used primarily in good lighting conditions?
It seems that Medium Format cameras are geared towards studio work (although it seems that there are also landscape photographers who shoot with them).
Which aspects make the other systems (DSLRs, ...
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Camera for Safari
I am going on a Safari and am ready to upgrade from a P&S to either a DSLR or a mirrorless. I love taking pictures and travel a lot (for fun) so expect to use this camera in multiple settings. I ...
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What P&S would rival Olympus E-PM1?
I plan to buy a secondary camera thats easier to carry around. I plan to spend around $350 to $400 on it. I am unable to decide if I should go for a low price Mirrorless camera like Olympus E-PM1 or a ...
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Help me choose: Olympus OM-D EM-5, Fujy X-Pro1, Sony Nex 7, or?
I'm a owner of a Sony A700 with some good lenses and a Sony NEX5 with the kit lens but I'm not happy.
The A700 is too big and heavy, and the lenses too, and I can't stand the lack of an OVF/EVF on ...
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Should I switch to a mirrorless camera for baby/kid pictures?
I currently own a canon entry DSLR and a couple of lenses (kit 18-55, 50 1.8 and a 70-300). I am also expecting a baby soon and I plan to take many pictures of her.
I have been thinking about ...
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What is the difference between a point-and-shoot and a mirrorless?
Both point-and-shoot camera and mirrorless cameras seems to be mostly similar in the way they work.
So, What are the differences between a point and shoot and a mirrorless camera?
Is a mirrorless ...
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How will a Canon EOS M serve as a second/alternative body?
With the release of Canon EOS M, the only question I have in mind is how will it perform as a second/alternative/backup body for prefessional/semi-professional photographers? We can use our existing ...
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Why is a DSLR bigger than an SLR?
I was looking at this comparison when I realised the camera on the left had a 2.0 crop in a mirrorless body made in 2012 while the camera on the right was full frame, had a mirror and was made in ...
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Different backup camera strategy
After reading good question here, I consider getting a backup. It looks like most photographers use same-camera-type backup, like 2 DSLRs and duplicate lenses. That is too expensive for amateurs!
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Is it practical and worthwhile to fit old SLR lenses to mirrorless digital cameras?
I see that there seem to be a lot of lens adapters available on eBay to allow fitting old SLR lenses onto new digital cameras such as the micro 4/3 and the sony NEX cameras. Is it actually worth the ...
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Is something moving inside a micro four thirds camera when you take a picture?
I just spent some time playing with a couple of Olympus micro four third cameras and I was surprised that when I took a picture, I felt the body of the camera jerking slightly. That's something I ...
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What are the technical advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless?
The main doubt one can have about mirrorless is, I think that they do not provide ttl viewfinder. Is this a big disadvantage? In what way is it worst (or best) than classical reflex system?
What are ...
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Small-ish camera recommendations for a beginner on a safari
My friend is going on a safari in Africa this year. She wants to buy a new camera because she has an old point and shoot and doesn't feel like she'll get "quality" pictures.
She doesn't have a ...
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Are DSLRs a dying breed, making now the time to switch to a mirrorless camera system?
I came across this thought provoking article on Stuck in Customs today that makes a strong case to hold off too much investment in DSLR gear, and instead switch to mirror-less cameras like the Sony ...
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Is gallery quality possible with a mirrorless camera?
I'm a gallery represented photographer and I'm contemplating a new camera. I currently shoot with a Canon 40D primarily with 2 pieces of Canon L glass, the 17-40mm and the 24-105mm. I am exceptionally ...
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What makes the Nikon 1 V1 different from Nikon's existing DSLRs?
I stumbled across the Nikon 1 V1 in my web travels, and it sounds as though it's completely different from Nikon's DSLR cameras.
The Nikon website explains some of its specifications but what ...
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Are mirror-less cameras good enough to buy instead of a DSLR for home/amateur use?
I'm an amateur photographer looking to buy a camera for my home use. I called myself "photographer" just because I actually can press the button and take a photo! My first digital camera was VGA ...
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Is there a camera that operates silently, suitable for use at a wedding?
I would like some advice or suggestions for a camera to use at a wedding.
I normally use a Pentax K-5 (which is quiet enough) and a Pentax K-r (which is noisy) but I have a wedding to shoot with a ...
