How to make a K-mount mirrorless tiny

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chris_j_l
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In reply to KL Matt, 7 months ago

KL Matt wrote:

Not a major one - a well made mirror will reflect approximately 97% of incident light in the visible spectrum. It is certainly better than the pellicle/SLT that transmits 60ish% - but generally any optical transmissive surface will knock off another 0.5% - that includes the AA filter (4 surfaces) and the anti dust and IR (2 surfaces each).

So basically, drop the AA filter like on the k5II and you'll never know the difference? Or, more like, this cam would be sharper than the K-01 if it's got no AA filter?

Matt

Possibly. Technically from a mirror technology standpoint there appears to be no major issue (barring mechanical interference with the upper front edge of the sensor IS housing - which I suspect is the real reason it isn't done).

But, you have to remember that the mirror now goes from being a minor component expense to a major one. The quality of the mirror would have to be approximately 0.25 wave which takes it from a about $10 component to a $60 component.

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