https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet Camera settings and notes en-us 2017-10-25 15:33:38 UTC 2023-02-17 12:48:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200468812  lens is the ratio of the system's focal length to the diameter of the entrance pupil.]]> 2017-10-25 15:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200468812 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471101 a camera mode dial]]> 2017-10-25 15:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471101 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471619 adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the film or image sensor. In combination with variation of shutter speed, the aperture size will regulate the film's or image sensor's degree of exposure to light.]]> 2017-10-25 15:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471619 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471874  the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light]]> 2017-10-25 15:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200471874 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200472439  the distance between the lens and the image sensor when the subject is in focus, usually stated in millimeters (e.g., 28 mm, 50 mm, or 100 mm). In the case of zoom lenses, both the minimum and maximum focal lengths are stated, for example 18–55 mm.]]> 2017-10-25 15:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/200472439 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201232782 called focus range or effective focus range, is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image]]> 2017-10-27 15:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201232782 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201233410 A digital single-lens reflex camera (also called a digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film.]]> 2017-10-27 15:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201233410 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201234319  set of data that describes and gives information about other data. Photo metadata allows information to be transported with an image file, in a way that can be understood by other software, hardware, and end users, regardless of the format.]]> 2017-10-27 15:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201234319 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201234863  image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. ... Another advantage of lens-based VR is that a separate algorithm confirms the stabilization effect when you press the shutter release button halfway, giving you the freedom to compose your image more easily.]]> 2017-10-27 15:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201234863 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201235606  term used by graphic designers and photographers for a small image representation of a larger image, usually intended to make it easier and faster to look at or manage a group of larger images.]]> 2017-10-27 15:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201235606 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761123 one of the main settings on your camera, and it lets you manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. ... The auto modes (Auto, Program), and semi automatic modes (Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority) on your camera are great places to start.]]> 2017-10-30 15:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761123 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761365 calculate both shutter speed and aperture (given a manually or automatically selected ISO). ... A or Av: Aperture priority or Aperture value enables manual control of the aperture, and shutter speed is calculated by the camera for proper exposure]]> 2017-10-30 15:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761365 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761419 This setting uses exposure compensation to take an underexposed image and is used for taking photos of darker objects. Reduce Blur]]> 2017-10-30 15:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761419 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761527 refers to a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture to ensure correct exposure.]]> 2017-10-30 15:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761527 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761807  camera calculate both shutter speed and aperture (given a manually or automatically selected ISO). ... S or Tv: Shutter priority or Time value enables manual control of the shutter speed, and aperture is calculated by the camera for proper exposure ]]> 2017-10-30 15:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/201761807 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548560 With this setting the camera will decide what the correct white balance is for the scene it sees through the lens. It will adjust the white balance for each picture you take, so you may not have consistent color]]> 2017-11-01 15:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548560 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548672 This type of lighting is gradually being phased out. The old standard incandescent light bulb gets hot and uses too much energy.]]> 2017-11-01 15:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548672 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548894  As mentioned earlier, fluorescent light has a deficit of blue, so your subjects will come out looking greenish]]> 2017-11-01 15:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202548894 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549060  When you are shooting outside under direct sunlight, the color is somewhat neutral and tends to be warm. Using this setting will balance your camera for shooting under direct sunlight]]> 2017-11-01 15:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549060 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549148 When you use a flash unit, whether it’s a popup unit built into your camera or an external unit mounted on your camera, you can set the white balance to flash and the camera will record consistent color for most flash units.]]> 2017-11-01 15:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549148 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549214 On a cloudy or overcast day the light has a blue tint that can make images seem cool. When you set the camera to cloudy white balance, it adds red (warmth) to the image so it looks more natural. ]]> 2017-11-01 15:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549214 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549278 :comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light. b :relative obscurity or retirement.]]> 2017-11-01 15:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/202549278 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203962476 Many beginning photographers are taught to use the center autofocus point, obtain focus while pointing that center focus point on the eye, and then recomposing so the eye is placed according to the rule of thirds. This technique is called focus and recompose.]]> 2017-11-06 16:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203962476 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203962539  the general technique of taking several shots of the same subject using different camera settings. ... Auto bracketing is automatic bracketing by using a setting on the camera to take several bracketed shots]]> 2017-11-06 16:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203962539 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963118 camera viewfinder where the image captured by the lens is projected electronically onto a miniature display. The image on this display is used to assist in aiming the camera at the scene to be photographed.]]> 2017-11-06 16:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963118 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963176  device used to measure the amount of light. ... Typically a light meter will include either digital or analog electronic circuit, which allows the photographer to determine which shutter speed and f-number should be selected for an optimum exposure, given a certain lighting situation and film speed.]]> 2017-11-06 16:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963176 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963241 still camera designed primarily for simple operation. Most use focus free lenses or autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposure options, and have flash units built in. ... None have lens threads.]]> 2017-11-06 16:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/203963241 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316021  the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera's shutter is open when taking a photograph. The amount of light that reaches the film or image sensor is proportional to the exposure time.]]> 2017-11-13 16:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316021 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316133 the camera will keep taking a picture until your finger comes off the shutter button. Bulb mode is mostly used for long exposures at night. The main advantage is that it allows the photographer to achieve shutter speeds longer than the 30 seconds]]> 2017-11-13 16:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316133 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316217  the apparent streaking of rapidly moving objects in a still image or a sequence of images such as a movie or animation. It results when the image being recorded changes during the recording of a single exposure, either due to rapid movement or long exposure.]]> 2017-11-13 16:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316217 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316273  cannot support a camera independently. In the case of still cameras, this limits the shutter speed that can be used. They still allow lower shutter speeds than hand holding, and are easier to carry and use than a tripod.]]> 2017-11-13 16:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316273 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316380  photographic technique in which exposures are made by moving a hand-held light source while taking a long exposure photograph, either to illuminate a subject or to shine a point of light directly at the camera, or by moving the camera itself during exposure.]]> 2017-11-13 16:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/206316380 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272181  common way of associating the three variables that determine the exposure of a photograph: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. One must balance all three of these to achieve a desired result, an adjustment of one requiring adjustments of at least one of the others.]]> 2017-11-15 16:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272181 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272322  the amount of light per unit area (the image plane illuminance times the exposure time) reaching a photographic film or electronic image sensor, as determined by shutter speed, lens aperture and scene luminance.]]> 2017-11-15 16:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272322 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272403  several photographs are captured in quick succession by either pressing the shutter button or holding it down. This is used mainly when the subject is in successive motion, such as sports photography.]]> 2017-11-15 16:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272403 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272727  technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured (the frame rate) is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing.]]> 2017-11-15 16:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272727 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272822  Audio editing software in audio. Differential GPS post-processing, an enhancement to GPS systems that improves accuracy. Video post-processing, methods used in video processing and 3D graphics.]]> 2017-11-15 16:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/207272822 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211013900 time-exposure, or slow-shutter photography involves using a long-duration shutter speed to sharply capture the stationary elements of images while blurring, smearing, or obscuring the moving elements.]]> 2017-11-28 16:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211013900 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014392  the detail animage holds. The term applies to raster digital images, film images, and other types of images. Higher resolution means more image detail. Image resolution can be measured in various ways.]]> 2017-11-28 16:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014392 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014481 They are small, ultra-wide, and show a distorted, spherical view of the world, most evident in the curved, outer corners of the photo. Fisheye lenses happen to work very well underwater for a couple different reasons: They focus very closely. There are few straight lines underwater.]]> 2017-11-28 16:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014481 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014619 noun. Unintentional slight movement of a camera during photography or filming, liable to cause blurring of the image.]]> 2017-11-28 16:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014619 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014693 televise while rotating a camera on its vertical or horizontal axis in order to keep a moving person or object in view or allow the film to record a panorama]]> 2017-11-28 16:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/211014693 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923382 , computing, and colorimetry, agrayscale or greyscale image is one in which the value of each pixel is a single sample representing only an amount of light, that is, it carries only intensity information. ... Grayscale images have many shades of gray in between.]]> 2017-12-04 16:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923382 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923438 a dark reddish-brown pigment obtained from the inky secretion of the cuttlefish. 2. any cuttlefish of the genus Sepia. 3. a brownish tone imparted to a photograph, esp an early one such as a calotype.]]> 2017-12-04 16:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923438 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923556 It's important to know what shadows, midtones and highlights are in photographic terms when it comes to using Photoshop. ... Shadows are the darkest areas of a photograph. A shadow is also devoid of color; it could be the black in a photograph or just the areas that carry little light.]]> 2017-12-04 16:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923556 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923624  A bright spot in a photograph. Normally it is assumed to be one of the brightest points in the image. Highlights are normally created by a bright or intense illumination or by various forms of diffusion or reflection. Highlights are created by any bright light source.]]> 2017-12-04 16:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923624 Alextm https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923700  A dark area where light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. It occupies all of the three-dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it. The cross section of a shadow is a two-dimensional silhouette, or a reverse projection of the object blocking the light.]]> 2017-12-04 16:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Alextm/camerapadlet/wish/212923700