Peilittömien

Peilittömien is a Finnish term that translates to "mirrorless" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of digital cameras, referring to cameras that do not have a mirror mechanism like traditional single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. In an SLR camera, a mirror reflects light from the lens up into the viewfinder. When the shutter is pressed, the mirror flips up, allowing light to reach the image sensor.

Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, eliminate this mirror and prism system. Instead, the image sensor is always exposed to light. The image is then displayed electronically on an electronic viewfinder (EVF) or the rear LCD screen. This design allows mirrorless cameras to be significantly smaller, lighter, and often quieter than their DSLR counterparts. They can also achieve faster burst shooting speeds and more advanced video capabilities due to the direct processing of image data from the sensor. The term "Peilittömien" highlights this fundamental difference in internal construction.