A micromirror array comprises micromirrors of different properties for use particularly in display systems. The first segment includes a recess extending substantially along a length of the first segment, and is configured to detachably couple to a camera. The main switching device and the auxiliary switching device are controlled such that they are shifted alternatively into the ON state, and the main switching device, is shifted into the ON state a given time after the auxiliary switching device has been shifted into the OFF state.