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Why are objects far away inverted through a lens but not through the viewfinder?
When I look through a lens the image of objects far away are inverted but when looking the the viewfinder on my camera they are not. Why is this?
I am having a hard time understanding why objects far ...
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Why aren't all viewfinders 100%?
We often see that a manufacturer's high-end (D)SLR models offer a "100% viewfinder," which shows the entire exposed frame, and allows precise composition with regard to objects near the edge of the ...
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What is the difference between a pentaprism and a pentamirror?
Higher-end SLR cameras include a pentaprism to transmit the image from the lens to the viewfinder, whereas lower-end SLR cameras use a pentamirror to accomplish the same task.
What are the ...
