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technology and computing cameras and camcordersWhat does it mean if a camera is mirrorless?
Similarly, why are mirrorless cameras better?
Mirrorless cameras have the advantage ofusuallybeing lighter, more compact, faster and better forvideo;but that comes at the cost of access to fewer lensesandaccessories. DSLRs have the advantage in lens selection andanoptical viewfinder that works better in low light, buttheyare more complex and bulkier.
Herein, how does a mirrorless camera work?
While a DSLR camera uses a mirror mechanismtoeither reflect light into an optical viewfinder, or pass itthroughdirectly to the camera sensor, a mirrorlesscameracompletely lacks such mirror mechanism (hence the name),whichmeans that the light passing through the lens always ends upon theimaging sensor.
Mirrorless cameras do not use a mechanicalmirrorto switch between the optical view-finder and the imagesensor.This means that the camera technically doesnothave a 'shutter count'. Some models of mirrorlesscamerasdo claim that one is available but it will likely notbeaccurate and it will be a 'digital count'.