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Photography Terms

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10 months ago

1. Aperture:

The opening in the lens through which light passes to enter the camera. It is measured in f-stops (e.g., f/2.8, f/5.6), where smaller numbers indicate larger apertures.

2. Shutter Speed:

The amount of time the camera shutter is open, exposing the camera sensor to light. It is measured in seconds or fractions of a second (e.g., 1/1000s).

3. ISO:

The sensitivity of the camera sensor to light. A lower ISO (e.g., ISO 100) is less sensitive and is typically used in well-lit conditions, while a higher ISO (e.g., ISO 1600) is used in low-light situations.

4. Exposure:

The amount of light that reaches the camera sensor, determined by the combination of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

5. Depth of Field:

The range of distance in a photograph where objects appear acceptably sharp. A shallow depth of field (achieved with a large aperture) blurs the background, while a deep depth of field (achieved with a small aperture) keeps more of the scene in focus.

6. Composition:

The arrangement of visual elements in a photograph, including framing, rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and balance.

7. White Balance:

The adjustment of colors in a photo to ensure that whites appear white under different lighting conditions. Common white balance settings include daylight, cloudy, tungsten, and fluorescent.

8. RAW:

A file format that stores unprocessed and uncompressed data directly from the camera sensor, allowing for more extensive post-processing.

9. JPEG:

A compressed image file format that is widely used for photographs. JPEG files are smaller but may lose some image quality due to compression.

10. Histogram:
- A graphical representation of the distribution of tones in a photograph, ranging from shadows to highlights. It helps photographers assess and adjust exposure.

11. Bokeh:
- The out-of-focus area in a photograph, often created intentionally for aesthetic purposes by using a wide aperture.

12. Bracketing:
- Capturing a series of photos at different exposure settings (varying shutter speed, aperture, or ISO) to ensure at least one of them is correctly exposed.

13. Focal Length:
- The distance from the lens to the image sensor, measured in millimeters. It determines the field of view and magnification of the lens.

14. Zoom vs. Prime Lens:
- A zoom lens allows you to change the focal length, providing a range of perspectives. A prime lens has a fixed focal length and typically offers a wider aperture.

15. Rule of Thirds:
- A compositional guideline where the frame is divided into nine equal parts, and important elements are placed along these lines or their intersections.

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16. Focus: The point at which light rays converge to form a sharp image on the camera sensor. Auto-focus (AF) and manual focus (MF) are common focusing methods. 17. Bokeh: The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image, often characterized by smooth and pleasing blur. It is influenced by the lens aperture shape and size. 18. Chromatic Aberration: Also known as color fringing, it is a type of distortion where colors are misaligned at the edges of objects, usually caused by the lens's inability to focus all colors to the same point. 19. Exposure Compensation: A setting that allows the photographer to manually adjust the exposure determined by the camera's metering system. 20. Metering: The camera's measurement of light to determine the proper exposure settings. Common metering modes include evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering. 21. Flash Sync: The synchronization of the camera's shutter with the firing of an external flash to ensure proper exposure. Sync speed is the fastest shutter speed at which the flash can synchronize. 22. High Dynamic Range (HDR): A technique that involves capturing multiple images at different exposures and combining them to create a single image with a wider range of tones. 23. Panning: A photographic technique where the camera moves horizontally with a moving subject, creating a sense of motion while keeping the subject sharp. 24. Graduated Neutral Density (GND) Filter: A filter that darkens one part of the image (usually the sky) while keeping the rest of the scene properly exposed, useful for balancing exposure in high-contrast scenes. 25. Macro Photography: The practice of capturing extreme close-up images of small subjects, revealing details not easily visible to the naked eye. 26. Shutter Lag: The delay between pressing the shutter button and the camera actually capturing the image. Minimal shutter lag is crucial for capturing fast-paced subjects. 27. White Point: The neutral reference point for the color white in an image. Adjusting the white point can impact the overall color balance. 28. Lens Hood: A device attached to the front of a lens to block unwanted light and reduce lens flare, improving image contrast. 29. Histogram: A graphical representation of the tonal distribution in an image, showing the distribution of shadows, midtones, and highlights. 30. Viewfinder: The optical or electronic component of a camera that allows the photographer to frame and compose the shot.
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