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Major Nikon

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12. The viewfinder isn't necessarily accurate on SLRs

Reply to 58Sunliner (Reply #9)

Wed Dec 9, 2020, 07:46 PM

Dec 2020

Most of them depict the image as smaller than it will appear on the media. As far as mirrorless goes in one respect it will be potentially more accurate because it's a digital representation of a digital image, particularly if you are viewing the final image digitally on a monitor.

Most SLR cameras have the capability of mirror lock up, so the differences in shake between the mirror actuating would be eliminated.

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Looking to buy a digital camera. Should I get one with a mirror or without? Any help appreciated. [View all] 58Sunliner Dec 2020 OP

I got a mirrorless one because of its light weight. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2020 #1

Thanks. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #4

If you have to ask I'd go without. n/t PoliticAverse Dec 2020 #2

What does that mean? I'm looking for people who have experience with hopefully both. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #3

High-end SLRs have had mirrors and people used to those type of cameras... PoliticAverse Dec 2020 #5

The difference has to do with how you compose the picture Major Nikon Dec 2020 #7

So with no mirror, is the viewfinder accurate? Thanks. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #9

The viewfinder isn't necessarily accurate on SLRs Major Nikon Dec 2020 #12

Thanks. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #13

do you want to actually see through the lens Blues Heron Dec 2020 #6

Go mirrorless. It's the future of digital imaging. flamin lib Dec 2020 #8

Mirrorless Ferrets are Cool Dec 2020 #10

Thanks. My real concerns are reproduction of values and details. Is the mirror-less accurate? 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #11

I make a very, very good living shooting with a $500 Sony 6000. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2020 #14

Thanks. I appreciate the help. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #15

I hear you about the weight. Callalily Dec 2020 #16

What subjects do you shoot and under what lighting conditions? ManiacJoe Dec 2020 #17

what camera did you end up buying? Gato Moteado Jan 2021 #18