Questions about specific terms used within photography
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Subject out of center — what is correct term?
Composition which consists of placing the topic or main subject to the side and never in center of the picture: does that technique have a name?
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What is “Dragging the Shutter”?
Ive heard this term of "dragging the shutter"
and was wondering what it means and why would i use it
Can anyone answer this?
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What does pixels per inch mean, exactly?
I have not found anything using Google that actually contains a definition of this term. Most of the sites tell me that it affects the image quality, or something similar, and that more is better.
So ...
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How does the quantity of elements and blades in a lens affect the optics?
I am trying to get a greater understanding of how lenses work. Basically I bought this lens, the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6:
The construction has really fascinated me. 14 Elements in 10 Groups?! What ...
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What do you call the symbols that you can see on the edges when you look into your camera viewer?
I'm talking about the tiny and sometimes quite useful symbols/indicators for this:
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/PentaxK10D/Images/Features/viewfinderview.gif
is there a general name for the ...
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How is this lighting and colouring effect achieved?
A few days ago, I saw this picture linked here on 500px and was wondering how the coloring technique is called.
On a first glance, it looks like a high key shot, but it is unusual as it has no light ...
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What is the “Dust-Off Reference Photo” on a Nikon DSLR?
I have seen this in my D700 menu and just saw it again on Nikon's tech sheet for the new D4. Is this the same tech that Minolta is using to clean their sensor of dust or is it something else? How does ...
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What does “Signing off attribution” mean?
I'm about to sell a range of images to a client and he asks me for a document to "sign off attribution". What does this mean and where can I find sample contracts?
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What are screw drive lenses?
Are lenses known as screw drivers actually available?If so what are their features and why are they called so.Name some of the lens and their manufactures.
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What are IS modes and what are their purposes?
After reading the answer by Bill to this question became curious about IS modes. So, What is basically IS mode? Does all lens comes with various IS modes?
And what are various situations to use these ...
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Are these Nikon 16-85mm lenses actually the same?
I just ordered the D7000 with three lenses, one of them was the Nikon AF 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6 DX G AF-S ED. Now I found that they sell a package "D7000 with 16-85mm, AFS G VR" for $100 less. I can undo ...
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What does infinity focus mean and when should I use it?
All my lens have focus ring where at the end there's an infinity symbol. What does that mean? If I'm taking landscape shot and what everything from near to far to be in focus, do I use infinity? Or am ...
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Is the angle of view actually different on APS-C?
A 50mm prime lens, whether APS-C or Full-frame is designed around the 35mm format. As such, is the angle of view actually different on a DX/APS-C crop sensor or are we just seeing less of the full ...
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What is the technical term for the time taken to see the final image on an IP security camera's screen? [closed]
What is the technical term for the time taken to see the final image on an IP camera's screen?
Is it dependent on some parameter which I can look for?
Actually this website has listed various ...
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Is it ever correct to describe a flash diffuser as opaque?
I've seen product listings online for flash diffusers where they are described as opaque. Is this an incorrect description? Should it be semi-opaque or is that assumed? How does opaque make sense in ...
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How do I navigate the particular camera model number structure of manufacturers?
How can I tell whether I'm going up or stepping down in model quality based on the model of camera I'm considering? With the more recent consumer Nikons, this is relatively simple because "Bigger ...
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What is it called when a series of photos taken over a few days is made into a video clip?
I saw this on a National Geographic programs when they had recorded the sky for a few days and then make a few seconds long clip from it. What is this called?
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If shoot pictures in 10.0 mode or 12.0 what is quality?
If my camera is shooting in 10.0 or 12.0...what will my megapixels be? I am a beginner and I know I need them to be at least 1600x1200 for my purpose.
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What is the relationship of aperture, focal length, and ISO in a SLR?
I was using Nikon digital camera, and recently bought a Canon 550D. I am totally new to SLR.
I am not familiar with SLR terms: Aperture, focal length and ISO, and their relation to one another.
What ...
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What does “pop & drag” mean in low light photography?
I came cross this term "Pop & Drag" being used in low light setting. What does that mean?
Is it the same as term as "dragging the shutter"?
Can anyone please show some examples of "Pop & ...
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What do the lens parameter abbreviations mean? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What do all those cryptic number and letter codes in a lens name mean?
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
What does EF, II mean?
Sigma 10mm/F2.8 EX DC Fisheye HSM compatibil ...
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What is the difference between DX format and FX format lenses, and which to choose for what purpose?
http://www.nikon.co.in/products.php?categoryid=1011
What is the difference between DX format and FX format lenses, and which to choose for what purpose?
What are the pros and cons of both?
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What does ISO stand for? [duplicate]
I've recently been learning how to use a camera, and was wondering what ISO stood for?
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Is there a term for the people who always compliment your work? [closed]
I'm not talking about chimping in particular.
I'm talking about how some photographers will post their photos only to look for compliments and they'll show it to people who usually just tell them ...
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The Best Title for my Skill Set [closed]
I'm about to branch off into the freelance world. I'm starting an LLC and I'd like some input on what I should title myself as the owner. For example "creative specialist" or "creative technician" or ...
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What is Canon's Super Spectra Coating?
In the Canon EF 25-105mm f/4 L USM IS lens specs, it says that the lens coating is "Super Spectra Coating". What is the Super Spectra Coating and how it differs from other types of coating?
