Nenad Djurdjevic wrote:
> I think this has been asked before but I don't recall any concensus or > convincing explanations: > Why do DSLRs need mechanical shutters when video cameras and "point and > shoot" digitals don't (or do they? - my Optio 43WR specs say the shutter > goes from 4sec to 1/2000sec).
Maybe this helps, it is not that extensive:
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/digital-camera22.htm
Peter Jonkman

