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> Less moving parts, so increased reliability. I use Nikon and haven't heard of a mirror failing on its own. Ever! Dead cameras due to some electronic part tha

> Less moving parts, so increased reliability. I use Nikon and haven't heard of a mirror failing on its own. Ever! Dead cameras due to some electronic part that got wet or desoldered OTOH... > No high precision SLR mechanism means more engineering budget to spend on better sensors, etc I don't think the way the reflex mirror works has changed for ~50 years.

shawnz 9y ago
> I don't think the way the reflex mirror works has changed for ~50 years. True, but integration of a complex mechanism still adds complexity, even if the mechanism itself has already been designed.
shawnz 9y ago
Furthermore (sorry, can't edit my post): A mirrorless camera would require strictly less electronic parts than a DSLR. So your experience with electronics failures supports the idea that a mirrorless design could be more reliable.