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A slang term used to describe a person who is especially interested in the technical and equipment aspects of photography.
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A slang term that describes one or more people viewing images on a camera's LCD screen. Usually involves pointing and making approving sounds like "ooh".
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A lens with a thin layer of transparent material that reduced the amount of light reflected off the surface of the lens. A coated lens is faster than an uncoated lens because it transmits more light.
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How color is recorded and reproduced. Color balance is referred to as the temperature of light and is measured in degrees Kelvin.
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The arrangement of the elements in a scene.
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The range of difference between the light and dark areas of an image. Also referred to as density or tonal range.
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A higher than normal contrast. The range of density is greater than the original scene.
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A derogatory slang term that describes anything that is deemed unsatisfactory or undesirable.
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Printing only part of an image that is in the photograph, usually for a more pleasing composition.
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