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Mirrorless Compact Interchangeable Lens Cameras

Welcome to the camera design revolution!

By Adorama Learning Center Editors - September 20, 2011


In the last few years, two amazing things have happened to camera design: Video capture was added to DSLRs, and a new breed of interchangeable-lens cameras that deliver the same image quality as a DSLR but are much smaller was introduced. This new Adorama Learning Center department is devoted to the latter, growing group of cameras that we call MILCs (Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts; read this blog post about why we chose this particular acronym).

 

At the Adorama Learning Center, we've been covering MILCs since the day they first burst on the scene. After two years, with MILCs now the fastest-growing category, we felt it was time to devote a department to them. Enjoy!

-Mason Resnick
Editor

MILCs in the News and on the Adorama Blog!

NEWS Nikon Announces Its First Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact Cameras
BLOG Reflections on Nikon's New Mirrorless World


NEWS Samsung Unveils NX200, 20MP Interchangeable Lens Compact, More
NEWS Sony Refreshes Camera Lineup, Boasts "World's Fastest Camera"
NEWS Panasonic Announces New Cameras, Lenses for Fall '11
NEWS Pentax Announces The Q, Claims It's World's Smallest Interchangeable-Lens Compact Camera
BLOG The right way to design a prime lens...and the wrong way
NEWS Weekend Wrap for June 17, 2011
NEWS Olympus Relaunches Digital Pen Camera System
BLOG Hands On: Road Trip With The New Olympus E-P3
NEWS Panasonic Lumix GF3 Weighs Under 8 oz
NEWS Weekend Wrap for May 13, 2011
NEWS Weekend Wrap For February 25, 2011
NEWS CES 2011 Report, Day 2
NEWS Weekend Wrap December 30 2010

 

 

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Pentax K-01 Product Review

Don't let its looks fool you: This camera delivers spectacular image quality

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 5 days ago

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The Pentax K-01 is the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that is backwards compatible with an entire line of DSLR lenses without the need for an adapter. Can it deliver image quality to compete with top APS sensor DSLRs?

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TAGS: pentax,  HDR,  system compact,  APS,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Pentax K-01 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Product Review

A high-performance MILC with serious ambitions

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 18 days ago

When Panasonic unveiled the GF-3 last year, the company seemed to be moving its MILC line towards a more consumer-friendly market, and away from enthusiasts. But the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 proves Panasonic is still making outstanding cameras for a more serious audience who want to take control of their cameras.

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TAGS: Panasonic,  micro four thirds,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Panasonic GX-1 

The Secret of Effectively and Safely Cleaning Your Digital Camera Sensor Yourself

Get rid of sensor dust safely and save a bundle!

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Diane Miller, April 23, 2012

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You can save a bundle and do a better job removing sensor dust by cleaning your digital camera's sensor yourself! Here's a an effective sensor cleaning method.

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TAGS: DSLR,  dust,  sensor,  sensor cleaner,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  mirrorless 

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Product Review

Is this premium MILC the best one yet?

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 17, 2012

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Is the Sony Alpha NEX-7 the best APS sensor Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact camera on the market today?

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TAGS: sony,  system compact,  APS,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Street Photography Stress Test

High image quality meets fast performance?

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 17, 2012

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Sure, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 can deliver stunning images. But can it respond fast enough in is it intuitive enough to make it a viable option for street photographers, documentary photographers and photojournalists?

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TAGS: street photography,  sony,  system compact,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

Buying Guide: The Best EVF Cameras Right Now!

New for Spring 2012

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 28, 2012

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Whether they have built-in long-range zoom lenses or interchangeable lenses, the Electronic Viewfinder camera category (sometimes referred to as “bridge” cameras) has undergone a resurgence in the last year.

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The Best MILCs Right Now!

UPDATED FOR SPRING 2012

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 27, 2012

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Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact (MILC) cameras are the fastest-growing digital camera category. They rival compact cameras in size but in many cases have sensors the size of DSLRs and image quality to match. Others have smaller sensors, allowing them to go places, technically, no camera has ever gone before.

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TAGS: digital camera,  Panasonic,  Panasonic GF-1,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Samyang,  Pentax Q,  Olympus E-P3,  Nikon 1,  mirrorless 

Buying Guide: The Best Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Right Now!

UPDATED FOR SPRING 2012

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 26, 2012

The high end of compact cameras with built-in lenses—also known as System, Advanced, or "Posh" compacts—has never been more diverse than it is today. Here's a look at today's top models.


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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  digital camera,  Panasonic,  sony,  system compact,  Leica X1,  Ricoh GXR,  Sony NEX,  Fujifilm X100,  Olympus E-P3 

Product Review: Nikon 1 V1

This 1's a winner

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 28, 2012

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The Nikon 1 V1 bucked conventional wisdom. By introducing a smaller-sensor interchangeable-lens compact camera, Nikon may have caused controversy, but it gave them the opportunity to design an entirely new system from the ground up. Let's see how it worked out for them.

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TAGS: nikon,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Nikon 1 

Ricoh GXR with M-Mount Module

Street Photo Stress Test

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, January 3, 2012

Ricoh's unique camera/sensor/interchangeable-lens mount combo takes Leica rangefinder-mount lenses. We took it to the streets of New York to see if it could handle the most challenging form of photography. Is this the holy grail of budget-minded street shooters?

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