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A slang term used to describe a person who tends to classify
photographers based on the type of equipment they use. Also known as an Equipment Snob.
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A slang term to describe a person who purchases a lot of photographic equipment.
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A granular appearance of an image. Graininess is usually caused by faster, more sensitive ISO settings. In digital photography, grain is referred to as Noise.
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A device used to direct light into a narrow beam. Usually described in degrees.
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The guide number for an electronic flash measures its ability to illuminate the subject to be photographed. A higher guide number indicates a more powerful flash.
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