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photography terms
photography terms
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Art/Design
10th Grade
05/07/2013

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Aperture
Definition
The opening of the lens. Determines the amount of light that is let in. Depth of field is affected.
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Automatic/manual focus
Definition
Focus of lens is adjustable. Depending on camera allows to you turn on or off manaul/automatic focus.
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Exposure
Definition
Combination of both aperture and shutter speed. Can be automatically set depending on camera.
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Burst mode
Definition
Takes 3-5 of pictures in a short amount of time.
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Digital Image stablization
Definition
Used to reduce bluriness when camera is in motion or shaken.
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DIL camera
Definition
Digital camera that allows use of interchangable lenses. Has a mirrorless lens.
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DSLR
Definition
Travels through a single lens that is interchangable. Uses a mirror. Used for professional photography. More settings options.
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Effective Resolution
Definition
Total amount of pixels the camera uses to collect information and data
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Electronic Viewfinder
Definition
Small screen that displays the picture.
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Exposure Metering
Definition
Measures the amount of external light in the scene.
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External Flash
Definition
Light source on your camera to make scene brighter.
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f-stop
Definition
Ratio between the lenses focal length and the diameter of the entrance pupil.
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Fixed lens camera
Definition
Advanced digital camera that only has one lens that can not be changed.
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Flash memory
Definition
Storage card that can store data on it such as an sd card.
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Focal length
Definition
Distance between the center of the lens and its focus.
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Frames per second
Definition
The frequency at which a device produces unique images called frames.
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High definition video
Definition
Makes the images in video more clear. High frames/second.
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Image sensor
Definition
Converts an optical image to an electrical signal.
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ISO
Definition
The measure of sensativity of the image sensor. Image may become grainy if set to high for setting.
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Macro Mode
Definition
Close-up picture of small objects.
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Megapixel
Definition
Term used to describe the resolution of the camera.
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Noise
Definition
unwanted graininess. Shows up when ISO is set high
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Panorama Mode
Definition
Used for wider angle shots.
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Point and Shoot camera
Definition
Simple camera where most settings are automatic.
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RAW
Definition
Image and data that comes directly from camera. Not compressed.
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Redeye
Definition
When light reflects off your eye to your camera lens, it produces redness in your eye. Is created when flash is too close to lens.
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Shutter
Definition
Allows light to pass into lens When button is pressed.
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Shutter Speed
Definition
The length of how long shutter stays open.
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Telephoto
Definition
Lens that has a longer focal length. Allows you to zoom in further.
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