01-21-2012, 05:39 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1327162983' post='15098']
There is no reason why a camera WITH K-mount could be smaller without mirror. Or, the other way around, there is no reason why a camera with mirror can't be as small as a camera without mirror, both with K-mount.[/quote]
I beg to differ, although of course it is questionable how significant the differences will be. No mirror also means no mirror drive mechanics, no need for an OVF bulge on top, and no AF sensors in bottom, no focus screen and exposure sensors. You could put other stuff where they were. Overall, the only wasted space is where the mirror used to be. The rest of the mirror support space could be reused.
There is no reason why a camera WITH K-mount could be smaller without mirror. Or, the other way around, there is no reason why a camera with mirror can't be as small as a camera without mirror, both with K-mount.[/quote]
I beg to differ, although of course it is questionable how significant the differences will be. No mirror also means no mirror drive mechanics, no need for an OVF bulge on top, and no AF sensors in bottom, no focus screen and exposure sensors. You could put other stuff where they were. Overall, the only wasted space is where the mirror used to be. The rest of the mirror support space could be reused.
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