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A number that indicates the size of the lens opening. Also known as Aperture, the opening is typically adjustable. Smaller numbers indicate a larger opening. The primary f-stops are 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16 and 22.
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Additional light from a flash used to lighten or soften shadows. Also called Fill Light when a other light sources are used.
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Additional light used to lighten or soften shadows. Also called Fill Flash when a flash is used.
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A piece of colored glass or other transparent material. To eliminate, emphasize or change the color or density of the light within a scene.
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A viewing device on a camera to show the area that will be recorded in the image. Also known as a Viewfinder.
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A relatively small piece of opaque material used to block light from a subject.
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A brief, intense burst of light used usually when there is insufficient ambient light for picture taking.
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A very low amount of contrast or density in an image.
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Lighting that produces very little contrast or modeling on the subject and a minimum of shadows.
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The distance between the sensor or film and the optical center of the lens when it is focused on infinity. The focal lenght is usually measured in millimeters.
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Adjustment of the lens to define the subject sharply.
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The range within which a camera is able to focus on a subject. For example: 4 feet to infinity.
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The area of a scene between the camera and the main subject.
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One image on a roll of film or memory card.
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Light shining on the side of the subject facing the camera.
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