一眼(いちがん)

いちがん
noun
single-lens camera (SLR or mirrorless); interchangeable-lens camera
electronics
1. single-lens reflex (camera); SLR
A camera that uses a single lens for both viewing and taking photos, typically referring to DSLR or mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses.
一眼(いちがん)カメラを買(か)った。
I bought a single-lens camera.
一眼(いちがん)レフで野鳥(やちょう)を撮影(さつえい)する。
I photograph wild birds with a DSLR.
ミラーレス一眼(いちがん)は軽(かる)くて持(も)ち運(はこ)びやすい。
Mirrorless cameras are light and easy to carry.

一眼(いちがん) is commonly used as shorthand for 一眼(いちがん)レフカメラ.

Types

  • 一眼(いちがん)レフ: DSLR (digital single-lens reflex)
  • ミラーレス一眼(いちがん): mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

Similar words

  • 一眼(いちがん): SLR/mirrorless (interchangeable lenses, large sensor)
  • コンパクトカメラ/コンデジ: compact camera (fixed lens)

Usage

In casual conversation, 一眼(いちがん) implies a "serious" camera for photography enthusiasts, as opposed to smartphone cameras or compact point-and-shoots.

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Added 2026.1.29 15:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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