Questions tagged [slt]
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Will damage to a translucent mirror result in artifacts in my photos?
I have an Sony SLT A57 with a Translucent Mirror. My question is if the mirror is damaged, Will it leave an artifact in the photo? The damage to the mirror looks like a pea sized or bigger bubble.
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Does the sony slt a35 have an in body focus motor?
Does the sony slt a35 have an in body focus motor ?
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How do you remove the mirror in one of Sony's SLT cameras?
I own a Sony α35. This camera has a pellicle mirror (semi-transparent fixed mirror) to facilitate autofocus. How do I remove the mirror to maximize the amount of light reaching the sensor when taking ...
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What are the disadvantages of SLT-cameras and are they THAT bad?
As a follow up to my previous question about the Sony Alpha 77: Is it bad to use old lenses on a new camera?
I mostly do Urbex and Landscape photography. Are there any other disadvantages to SLT-...
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What are the pros and cons of the two Sony mounts -- E and A?
As someone who uses an NEX, I'd like to understand the background of the E- and A- mounts, where Sony is coming from, and to what ends each of these mounts was designed for, and what they do or not do ...
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Do Sony SLT sensors need protection from light when turned off?
Since the Sony SLT cameras do always expose the sensor to part of the light, through the translucent mirror, i was wondering if you should always put on the lens cap. For example taking a picture ...
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Differences between DSLR and DSLT?
I already have a Sony SLT camera but I still want to understand the differences between a DSLR and DSLT. It's hard for me to compare because I don't have or ever owned a DSLR so the behaviour is very ...
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How bad is the EVF/LCD lag on the Sony A37?
While searching for info about Sony SLT-A37 shutter lag (good results btw), I also read this question: Disadvantages of electronic viewfinders. There Itai said in a comment about the lag between ...
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Disadvantages of electronic viewfinders such as the ones used in Sony SLT cameras?
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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Does the Sony A77 have a shutter?
I bought the new Sony A77 last month and I am interested to learn about how its translucent mirror technology works but couldn't find enough information on it.
My question is: does it have a shutter? ...
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Which model is a good first DSLR, the Sony SLT A35, Canon 550D or Nikon 3100? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I want to buy my first camera. My priorities are both - photos and videos (as i have lost my handycam). I have selected ...
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What happens when a Sony SLT camera is operated with mirror up?
What happens if you attempt to operate a Sony SLT (pellicle mirror) camera with the mirror up? Does the camera detect this condition? Will the camera shoot? What happens to autofocus--can the ...
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Is there any difference between the Sony A65 and A55 other than megapixels?
When I look at dpreview's side-by-side camera comparison page, there is no difference between two cameras except pixel count (24MP vs. 16MP).
If that's the only difference then $200 isn't worth it ...
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How do I clean dust in a Sony A55 SLT?
I am pretty sure I have dust inside of my Sony a55 SLT (Single Lens Translucent). However I'm not sure how to get rid of it or where exactly it is. I think it could be either on the translucent mirror ...