Photography Terms

A rangefinder is a focus mechanism that allows the user to calculate the distance of a subject through the convergence of two […]

RAWRAW is a file format that contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a digital camera. RAWRAW is a file format that contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a digital camera. RAW files are larger in size compared to JPEG files, as they retain all of the image data captured by the camera sensor without any compression. This allows for greater latitude in adjusting exposure, colour balance, and other image settings in post-processing, resulting in higher quality prints and digital images. One of the key advantages of shooting in RAW format is the ability to recover details in highlights and shadows that may be lost when shooting in JPEG format. Additionally, RAW files allow for non-destructive editing, meaning that changes can be made to the image without affecting the original image data. More files are larger […]

RephotographyRephotography — sometimes called repeat photography — is the practice of photographing the same location from the same position on two or […]

Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture or display an image. The higher the resolutionRefers […]

RGBRGB (Red Green Blue) is an additive colour model in which red, green and blue light are added together in various ways to reproduce a broad array of colours for representation and display as images on computers and other digital devices. More (Red Green Blue) is an additive colour model in which red, green and blue light are added together in various ways […]

SaturationSaturation refers to the colour intensity of an image. As their saturationSaturation refers to the colour intensity of an image. As their saturation increases, colours appear more vivid and are considered more pure. Decreasing saturation results in muted colors, with full desaturation giving a black and white/monochromatic version of the image. It is different to vibrance where only those colors that are less saturated than the rest become more vivid with its application. More increases, colours appear more vivid and are considered more pure. […]

Saturation refers to the colour intensity of an image. As their saturation increases, colours appear more vivid and are considered more pure. […]

Either mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBIS. More. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCDA CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) is an integrated circuit containing an array of linked or coupled capacitors and it is one of two types of sensors used in digital cameras and other optical devices.  The other one being CMOS. CCDs are considered to the older technology and although most current digital cameras use CMOS sensors they are still widely used and many photographers seek out older cameras with CCD sensors because of their colour and image characteristics. CCD image sensors are widely used in professional, medical, and scientific applications where high-quality image data is required CCDs use a global shutter, which exposes the entire image simultaneously. This can lead to blur if any motion occurs in the image during exposure, but a high shutter speed prevents this problem. Whereas CMOS sensors are equipped with ‘rolling shutters,’ which expose different parts of the frame at different points in time. This can lead to skew, wobble and partial exposure in photographs. CCD sensors create low noise images but consume 100 times more power than a similar CMOS sensor.   More. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBISIBIS, or In-Body Image Stabilisation, is a feature found in some digital cameras that helps to reduce the effects of camera shake when capturing images or videos. It works by using sensors to detect any movement or shake in the camera and then compensates for it by moving the camera's sensor in the opposite direction of the movement. This results in sharper and clearer images and videos, especially in low light situations, slow shutter speeds, or when using longer focal lengths. More. More. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBIS. More. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBIS. More. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCDA CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) is an integrated circuit containing an array of linked or coupled capacitors and it is one of two types of sensors used in digital cameras and other optical devices.  The other one being CMOS. CCDs are considered to the older technology and although most current digital cameras use CMOS sensors they are still widely used and many photographers seek out older cameras with CCD sensors because of their colour and image characteristics. CCD image sensors are widely used in professional, medical, and scientific applications where high-quality image data is required CCDs use a global shutter, which exposes the entire image simultaneously. This can lead to blur if any motion occurs in the image during exposure, but a high shutter speed prevents this problem. Whereas CMOS sensors are equipped with ‘rolling shutters,’ which expose different parts of the frame at different points in time. This can lead to skew, wobble and partial exposure in photographs. CCD sensors create low noise images but consume 100 times more power than a similar CMOS sensor.   More. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, […]

The time a camera sensor or film is exposed to light when taking a photo.

A Single Lens ReflexA Single Lens ReflexA Single Lens Reflex has a moveable mirror behind the lens, that reflects an image through a five-sided prism (pentaprism) or pair of mirrors, onto a glass screen (the viewfinder). This means the photographer sees exactly the same image that will be exposed. More has a moveable mirror behind the lens, that reflects an image through a five-sided prism […]

A single-lens reflex camera (SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin lens reflex and rangefinder cameras, the viewed image could be significantly different from the final image. When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the film. Other camera typoes include DSLR, Rangefinder and Compact. [rdp-wiki-embed url="http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/SLR" toc_show='0′ edit_show='0′ infobox_show='1′] More) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence “reflex” […]

The standard colour gamut for Windows operating systems. sRGBThe standard colour gamut for Windows operating systems. sRGBThe standard colour gamut for Windows operating systems. sRGB is also the "lowest common denominator" for colour standards, because it can be reproduced on the least expensive computer screens. Adobe RGB is a wider-gamut colour space and is preferred for those seeking higher accuracy in colour rendition. More is also the “lowest common […]

TIFF files (Tagged-Image File Format) are flexible bitmap image files supported by virtually all paint, image editing, and page-layout applications. Virtually all […]

Stand to which the camera can be attached hold it steady, especially during slow exposure shots where camera shake must be avoided. Most tripods have three legs while professionals prefer the more compact but less stable one-legged (mono) versions.

A TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) microphone cable is a type of audio cable commonly used to connect microphones to audio equipment, such as mixers, […]

A Twin Lens ReflexA Twin Lens Reflex camera uses two lenses, one for composing the picture, and one for taking the picture. The two lenses are close together so that although the viewfinder is separate, it sees a field of view nearly identical to that of the taking lens.   More camera uses two lenses, one for composing the picture, and one for taking the picture. The two lenses […]

Vibrance is a post-processing photography term coined by Adobe and used to describe a ‘smart’ saturationSaturation refers to the colour intensity of […]

Usually described as the darkening of the edges of a photographic image due to the inability of a lens to evenly distribute […]

The camera’s ability to correct colour cast or tint under different lighting conditions including daylight, indoor, fluorescent lighting, and electronic flash. Also […]

Wirestock is an online stock site that allows its contributors to upload assets including images, videos and vector files to its platform […]