The mirror-less camera builds on its forbears, phasing out the mirror-based optical viewfinder of the SLR camera and adding an interchangeable lens mount, while keeping the light-weight feel of the compact camera.

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Interestingly, Canon is the only major camera brand that has not yet introduced a mirror-less model.

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While mirror-less cameras are framed for category domination, SLR currently remains the choice for the developing amateur.

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If you wanted more proof that time and technology wait for no man, check out the newest kid on the digital block: the mirror-less camera.

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As the mirror-less gains traction, Canon may have to play a bit of brand catch-up if they want to continue to reflect their tony brand rep.

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The mirror-less camera, on the other hand is a macroevolution and will become a strapping competitor for the popular standards: the digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera and the user-friendly point-and-shoot camera.

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Now of course Microsoft will put focus on their games, and of course Sony will do many things besides simply play games, but I do see the two consoles taking two separate roles that overlap a bit less than they did in the last generation when the two consoles were practically mirror images of each other.

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