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The light already existing either indoors or outdoors that is not caused by any illumination supplied by the photographer.
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The area of a scene the the lens covers or can see. A wide angle (short focal length) lens has a greater angle of view than a telephoto Long focal length) lens.
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The opening in the lens through which light passes. The aperture opening can be adjustable or fixed. The Aperture is usually described in f-stops where the smaller the f-stop number, the larger the aperture opening.
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An exposure mode on automatic cameras that lets you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed for a correct exposure.
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A system by which the camera lens automatically focuses the image of a selected part of the scene.
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A camera with a built in exposure meter that automatically sets the aperture, shutter speed ISO or all three for a correct exposure.
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The part of the scene that appears behind the main subject of the photograph
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Light coming from behind the subject toward the camera lens. Backlighting typically produces a silhouette effect.
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I composition, the placement of colors, light masses or objects in a scene to create harmony and equilibrium
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Two or more opaque surfaces attached to a light to control the direction of light.
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Bokeh is an adaptation of a Japaneese word meaning blur. In photography it is used to describe the quality of the areas of the photograph which are not in focus.
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Light, usually flash reflected off a ceiling or other reflective surface to diffuse the light.
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Slang term for a Parabolic Reflector.
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Taking additional images through a range of exposures, both lighter and darker when unsure of the correct exposure
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A shutter speed setting that allows for a long exposure. When using the bulb setting, the shutter will stay open as long as the shutter button is depressed.
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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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