Questions tagged “mirror”

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Nikon D90 shows ERR after battery died — is the mirror stuck?

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3mo ago

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Nikon D3100 won’t autofocus, won’t shoot in AF, and images/live view are black

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Canon FTb viewfinder stays black after exposure unless lens is loosened

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7y ago

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Do DSLR mirrors have an actuation lifespan like shutters?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Why does the Canon 77D sound louder than the 200D/SL2 when taking a photo?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Nikon D300 mirror stuck up with 'Err' message and gear-like noise

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How should you clean dust off an SLR mirror without damaging it?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Why can one camera mirror appear delayed in a slow-motion shutter comparison?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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How many times is the image inverted inside a DSLR?

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10y ago

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Can I fix a stuck DSLR mirror myself, or does it need professional repair?

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11y ago

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Why does a DSLR mirror flip for every frame in burst mode instead of staying up?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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Why does some DSLR live view mode drop the mirror before taking the photo?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Why shouldn’t you use canned compressed air on an SLR mirror?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Can cleaning a DSLR mirror in direct sunlight damage the sensor?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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What sounds does a DSLR make when taking a photo?

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13y ago

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Does stopping down the aperture affect shutter lag on a DSLR?

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13y ago

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How can I make a self-portrait look like what I see in the mirror?

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14y ago

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What does Quiet mode do on a DSLR, and are there any downsides?

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15y ago

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What happens to the mirror when shooting in Nikon Live View tripod mode?

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15y ago

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Can a cracked mirror in an Olympus OM-1 be repaired or replaced at home?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

15y ago