Questions tagged [mirrorless]
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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Mirrorless Problem? How do you verify that the image you have just took is sharp when you are out shooting?
I use a Sony A7ii camera.
Yesterday when I was out for a shoot, I took about 30 images of a particular scene. My exposure time averaged about 10-20 seconds, and it was mildly windy at the time of ...
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Sony a6300 image stabilization
I am trying to make a move from point and shoot (I own nikon p510) to interchangeable lenses. I have zoomed into
Sony Alpha A6300 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS PZ + 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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Fujifilm X-T20
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Is it possible to make a photo's EXIF look like it was taken with a DSLR?
My teacher doesn't want me to use my mirrorless camera to take pictures, she only wants DSLR. She wants me to rent one (which costs money). I'm obviously not going to do that lol!
My mirrorless has a ...
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Turning camera ON/OFF to preserve battery?
I found myself turning camera off very soon after I make shots. For example, I walk around, see something, turn it ON; then make some shots, wait a bit and then immediately turn it OFF.
Sometimes it ...
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Is the viewfinder absolutely essential in the Point and shoot segment [closed]
This may sound like a very amateurish question but how important is it to have viewfinder in the point and shoot segment..I saw a Sony alpha a5000 mirrorless camera which looks really good specs wise ...
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Is there any mirroless full frame alternatives to Sony?
I am looking for a mirrorless camera, i would prefer it to be full frame and not made by Sony.
Every time i try to search for one, i am drawned by the counteless pages generated by Sony agressive ...
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Sony A7 II vs A7R image stabilization
I am having trouble deciding which of the above cameras is right for my budget. It basically comes down to the question of how close the A7R with a stabilized lens comes to the A7II in terms of low ...
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What Sony A6000 settings will take a sharp in focus picture of a dog running towards me?
How can I increase my chances of getting an in focus image of a dog running towards me?
I'm using a Sony A6000 with the 16-50 kit lens.
I've tried with the following settings
Focal Length: 50mm
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What should I look for when shopping for my first mirrorless camera?
I'm looking to buy a new camera. I've looked at What do I need to consider to choose between dSLR, mirrorless, or a compact as my first "serious" camera? and decided that mirrorless is right ...
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Why choose an APS-C mirrorless kit over a full-frame SLR kit? [duplicate]
The biggest tradeoff between SLRs and mirrorless cameras is compactness for sensor quality. In particular, an APS-C mirrorless kit costs about the same as a low end full-frame SLR kit.
There are lots ...
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Is the Fujifilm x100 a good camera to start?
I decided to start exploring the fascinating world of photography.
At first I wanted to buy an old film camera (like the pentax k1000) but finally, after talking with friends and also thanks to this ...
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Are all fixed-lens cameras mirrorless? [duplicate]
As far as I can tell, consumer interchangeable-lens cameras are all categorized as single-lens reflex, rangefinder, or mirrorless. I feel like I never see these classifications used, though, for fixed-...
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Autofocus points in Mirrorless Cameras
Some mirrorless camera such as Sony Alpha 6300 has a lot of AF points (425), whereas flagship DSLR like Canon 1DX Mark II "only" has 61 AF points. Nikon D5 has 153 but it is still way lower than this ...
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Why are SLR mechanisms still prevalent among high-end digital cameras?
I understand that back in the days when cameras captured images using photographic film instead of image sensors, the SLR design was a major innovation. It let you see through the viewfinder exactly ...
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Eyecup for Sony A7R II
I'm looking for an eyecup for the Sony A7R II (possible round). I haven't found much available in the UK. Any options?
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Indoor photos with flash often overexposed?
I've had an NX1000 for more or less one year now, and I use it mainly to shoot landscapes and outside things. I wanted to shoot some people recently, and I had to use flash. And then things got weird. ...
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Why does a newer camera get lower score for a specific lens than an older one on dxomark?
I was looking around on DxOMark and found discrepancy in sharpness scores which seems very weird.
The lens Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2.0 has a sharpness score of "10 P-Mpix" when mounted on a ...
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Downsides of using M42 or T mount lens on newer mirrorless bodies?
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I've purchased an older 400mm f6.3 t-mount lens and I'm considering buying a Helios 44-2 2/58 M42-mount lens. I've used the 400 for a week on my Sony a6000 and I don't see any problems with ...
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Automatic Depth-of-Field in modern cameras?
What modern cameras (DSLR or mirrorless) have automatic depth of field exposure setting functionality? It would be desirable for example to specify a desired DOF based on subject size (or 'depth') ...
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Is a mirrorless camera OK for macro photography?
For doing macro photography: insects, flowers, etc. is a DSLR camera any better than a mirrorless camera? I have a Fuji X-Pro1. If the DSLR is better--why? If I stick with what I have got what are the ...
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What do I need to consider to choose between dSLR, mirrorless, or a compact as my first "serious" camera?
I am thinking of buying a camera to learn photography. Most of the time I'll be shooting portraits and landscapes. But I am not sure where I should start. Most of my friends tell me that I should get ...
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Why are all my photos overexposed?
I've started to get this problem recently. I have a mirrorless Samsung NX1000. The problem is that my photos are overexposed, especially photos taken outside. I have to use an exposure compensation of ...
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How does manual focus work using Leica lenses on other mirrorless cameras such as Fuji XPro1?
I used to own a Leica M4P, now I have gone digital with a Fuji X100. I love the X100 but the autofocus gives me so much trouble for street photography and its manual focus is terrible.
I really ...
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Will Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom work with mirrorless Olympus EM10?
I looked at the Joby Gorillapod Hybrid, which lists mirrorless support but would only hold 1kg. The SLR Zoom would hold 3kg which I prefer. However, it only lists DSLRs as supported. Will it work with ...
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Will Canon's EF and EF-S lenses work better for Canon's mirrorless cameras than mirrorless cameras from other brands?
Currently I have a Canon 60D, but after carrying it with me on a trip I have started to think about a lighter camera. I want the camera to be easier to carry around for long sightseeing/tourism trips, ...
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Mid/high-end mirrorless cameras with documented control protocol that can connect to existing wifi networks?
I'm searching for a mid to high-end mirrorless camera that can connect to an existing WiFi network and has a publicly documented control protocol. Note that such information is hard to find, because ...
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What are the pros and cons of a mirrorless camera compared to a DSLR? [duplicate]
What are the pros and cons of a mirrorless camera? I want to know from users who used traditional DSLR before.
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Can the Sony A7 II custom user modes be configured to not display on the EVF when selected?
When I switch the mode dial to a custom user mode (1 or 2), the whole user mode parameters will show up on the monitor/EVF, can I opt not to see that? It's kinda annoying when you want to switch & ...
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How are compact system (mirrorless) cameras typically charged?
I'm looking into buying what is described as a 'compact system camera' which is like a point and shoot, only a little larger. This will be my first experience with cameras of any variety, so I know ...
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Focal length of Leica lenses with Metabones adapter
I'm interested about trying Leica lenses (within 35-50mm range, mostly) with the Sony a7r.
My questions are the following:
Does the metabone adapter change focal length and/or FOV of Leica ...
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Can I take macro photo with a mirrorless camera as easily as with a compact camera (even without a macro lens)?
I wish to change my Canon G15 camera for an M2 or M3 (when available) mirrorless one.
With G15 it is rather easy to shoot macro photos — this is included in the features of the camera and lens.
Will ...
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Has anyone used Canon EF lenses on Sony mirrorless cameras? [duplicate]
I'm looking to buy a Sony mirrorless camera. The draw back is the expense of extra lenses as Sony really is proud of their products. Has anyone here tried using a Canon EF lens on a Sony mirrorless ...
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Why is DSLR autofocus much faster than Mirrorless autofocus?
When DSLRs are not using Live View they autofocus much faster than Mirrorless cameras.
Why is that? Why can't Mirrorless cameras use the same autofocus mechanism that DSLRs use?
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do mirrorless camera lenses have automatic diaphragms
Do mirrorless cameras have lenses with automatic diaphragms like DSLRs or are you able to focus and view through the working aperture because of their electronic viewfinders?
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Do DSLRs allow use of electronic shutter for photography for stop-motion?
I'm going to be purchasing a DSLR soon for doing frame-by-frame paper, stop-motion animation video work. I do not want to have to keep fixing a mechanical shutter for my DSLR, which I hear is a ...
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Dull and grainy photos
I am using a mirrorless Sony nex 3N camera. It has a APS-C sensor and other bells and whistles of an entry level dslr (except the mirror of course) . I upgraded from a point and shoot and expected ...
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How does auto focus tracking work in DSLRs
I thought auto focus tracking comes from the computation of image on the image sensor when I was using GF1, a MILC. The auto focus tracking was good. However when I use canon 6D, a DSLR the auto focus ...
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Which mirrorless have the best live view for night photography?
Which mirrorless camera are best suited for focusing (manual is OK) and framing in low-light? I have an Olympus e-pm2, and I can't see anything on the LV when its really dark, and have to resort to ...
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What is the reason of "banded" bokeh on Sony a7?
Watching the photos made using Sony a7 cameras with fast lenses, I've noticed one interesting thing about the bokeh. It seems to be that its shape is more geometric, more "banded" in comparison to ...
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How can I get accurate manual focus with an Olympus E-PL3 without having to zoom 5× every time?
I've just a Voigtlaender 35 mm / F 1.4 for my Olympus E-PL3 (using M-mount converter for Micro 4/3)
Since this lens only support manual focus, so I need to zoom 5x every time to check if my focus is ...
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Tips and resources for nightime shots with a mirrorless camera?
I have a mirrorless digital camera (Samsung NX1000, 20-50mm lens) with which I'm proficient in all manual settings. I'm on vacation in a month on an island in the Atlantic that is known for low ...
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Mirrorless camera vs. mid-range DSLR — how to decide?
I am in the market for a new mid-range camera for still images (not video).
I am currently a Canon T2i user.
I originally posted the question as: Olympus EM-1 vs. Nikon D7100. But that got me ...
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Why do you need a viewfinder in MILC?
What are the main reasons for choosing a mirrorless camera with a viewfinder?
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Comparing a6000 to a7 photos on Flickr
I am comparing the Sony A7 to the new Sony a6000.
If you look at these two Flickr sets of images, you can see that, in general, the A7 have consistently more "pop" to them. Certainly, there are ...
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Why are phase detect lenses adapted onto contrast detect bodies so much slower?
The Sony A7 is able to adapt almost any type of auto-focus lens (Canon/Nikon/etc) and use autofocusing, but the auto-focusing is much slower than the same focal lengths native for the A7.
Why would ...
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How should one compare lenses for new mirrorless cameras vs established best of class?
As someone recently new to photography, I am curious for those jumping on the mirrorless bandwagon what concrete things (especially re: quality) are sacrificed moving to these cameras.
Take for ...
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Why does my Samsung NX1000 zoom way in when manually focusing?
I bought a Samsung NX1000 this week, and I have the 20-50mm lens.
However when I put it on manual focus, the picture keeps jumping from standard zoom to "mega zoom" — it zooms a lot further in then ...
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How to tether sony a7 to lightroom
I am trying to tether my Sony a7 to my mac using the USB cable with Lightroom 5.
But when I start a tethered capture I see a "No Camera Detected" error on the tether panel.
My camera LCD shows "USB ...
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Are there digital cameras that allow user apps?
Are there digital cameras (mirrorless or DSLR) that allow the user to write their own applications for the camera? Is this even planned? I know that Sony offers proprietary applications for purchase ...
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What is the most versatile lens for the Sony NEX-6? [closed]
I received a Sony NEX-6 body (no-lens) over the holidays this year and I am looking to find the right lens to match. I am searching for the most versatile lens available for this camera. In other ...
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