08-18-2010, 05:46 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1282152495' post='1882']
I just stumpled across the rumored specs of the (maybe) upcoming Sona a33 and a55 cameras, which are said do be pellicle cameras.
Which made me wonder: would it be possible to build a more compact digital camera for existing lenses by using a fixed mirror and moving the sensor and shutter (if still required) to where the viewfinder screen currently is? A high quality EVF could replace the actual viewfinder.
Could look like a normal camera, but would be slimmer, while still using existing glass.
Comments?
-- Markus
[/quote]
The only value add would be the phase detection AF. I reckon many users can live without anyway.
I just stumpled across the rumored specs of the (maybe) upcoming Sona a33 and a55 cameras, which are said do be pellicle cameras.
Which made me wonder: would it be possible to build a more compact digital camera for existing lenses by using a fixed mirror and moving the sensor and shutter (if still required) to where the viewfinder screen currently is? A high quality EVF could replace the actual viewfinder.
Could look like a normal camera, but would be slimmer, while still using existing glass.
Comments?
-- Markus
[/quote]
The only value add would be the phase detection AF. I reckon many users can live without anyway.