Paraxial cameras have no mirrors and pentaprisms.

Yes, the paraxial camera has no reflector and pentaprism.

Paraxial camera is a special kind of camera, which is different from SLR camera and has no reflector and pentaprism. This makes the structure of the paraxial camera simpler and brings a unique shooting experience.

First of all, the paraxial camera has no reflector, which means that the light shines directly on the photosensitive element without any reflection. This design makes the paraxial camera more direct and real when shooting, and can better capture the details and colors of the subject. In addition, because there is no reflector, the body of the paraxial camera is smaller and lighter, suitable for carrying around and convenient for shooting at any time.

Secondly, the paraxial camera has no pentaprism. Pentagonal prism is an element used for framing and photometry in SLR cameras. But in the paraxial camera, framing and metering are realized through the lens and viewfinder. This makes the paraxial camera's framing more intuitive and accurate, and can better help photographers to make composition and adjust exposure.

In addition, because the paraxial camera has no reflector and pentaprism, it will not produce parallax like a SLR camera when shooting. This means that the photographer can preview the final shooting effect more accurately when shooting, so as to better control the composition and exposure of the picture.

Advantages of paraxial camera:

1, portability: Because there are no complicated structures such as mirrors and pentaprisms, paraxial cameras are usually smaller, lighter and easier to carry than SLR cameras. This makes it easier for photographers to shoot in various environments, especially when traveling or shooting street scenes.

2. Intuition: Paraxial cameras usually use fixed focal length or limited zoom range, which makes photographers need to rely more on their own walking to adjust the composition. This way of shooting is more intuitive and helps photographers to better understand and grasp the scene.

3. Mute: Because there is no reflector and other mechanisms, paraxial cameras usually produce less noise when shooting than SLR cameras. This is very beneficial for occasions that need silent shooting (such as meetings, performances, etc.). ).

4, low-key: paraxial cameras are usually lower-key than SLR cameras, and it is not easy to attract the attention of the subject. This enables the photographer to capture the moment more naturally and reduce the interference to the subject.

5. Optical performance: The lens design of paraxial camera is usually simple and has excellent optical performance.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Paraxial Camera.