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lens× 1054
used to focus the light onto film or a digital sensor. Many cameras have interchangeable lens systems, allowing the photographer to choose the type of lens to use.
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equipment-recommendation× 829
Equipment recommendation questions should be specific about budget and goals, yet general enough to be useful to as many readers as possible. Equipment recommendation answers should be worded to be as…
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canon× 747
a prominent manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses.
Their main photographic line website is at: www.canon.com/eos-d/
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nikon× 577
a prominent manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses.
Their main photographic line website is at: imaging.nikon.com
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software× 352
inherently required for digital photography, and opens up options for post-processing film as well. Questions related to the tools used for digital image editing, processing, organization,…
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post-processing× 345
the process (and art) of adjusting a previously-captured image to obtain a desired look. It encompasses everything from simple whole-image adjustments to detailed per-pixel touch-up…
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lightroom× 339
one of several professional level photo editing and management tools.
It is commonly compared to Apple Aperture.
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flash× 337
a device which provides additional light to a scene. It can be used to help fill in a dark area of a photo, to provide light if there isn't sufficient light to begin with, or it can help to i…
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dslr× 313
Digital Single Lens Reflex (Digital SLR or DSLR) cameras use a mechanical system to allow the image coming through the lens to also be viewed through the camera's viewfinder.
This class of camera i…
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lighting× 267
The use of extra lights, often flash units, in order to make up for a lack of light or to gain more creative control over the image.
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photoshop× 243
Adobe Systems' software for image manipulation and photo editing.
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raw× 239
RAW refers to any of several native data formats that contain the full data captured by the sensor. Typically these are proprietary formats, and each company uses its own.
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exposure× 235
the total amount of light allowed to fall on a sensor or film during the taking of a photograph. This is determined by the exposure time (shutter speed) and amount of light admitted (lens …
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autofocus× 227
the ability of a camera/lens system to automatically adjust the focus of the lens via a motor attached to the focus group of the lens. Contrast with manual focus.
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macro× 207
a specialized area typically dealing with very small subjects. There are also "Macro Lenses" which are designed with macro photography in mind,
and lower cost alternatives such…
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technique× 195
Questions regarding technique, as opposed to style, hardware, or software.
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portrait× 194
Questions relating to portraits: lens choice, lighting, posing, retouching, photographing groups, newborns.
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troubleshooting× 190
Questions about a specific problem or issue, often dealing with a lens, camera body, image sensor, lighting equipment, or software specific to photography.
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aperture× 183
the opening in the diaphragm of a camera lens.
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terminology× 177
Questions about specific terms used within photography
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photo-editing× 177
the process of reworking an original photo, either produced by film or digital, to create the artistic vision of the photographer.
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filters× 175
For questions pertaining to photographic filters, which are usually glass or plastic accessories that are either screwed onto the lens or otherwise added in the optical path.
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digital-photography× 167
performed with CMOS or CCD sensor cameras rather than film to capture an image, and is the primary way that photographs are generated in our modern age.
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film× 163
Questions regarding photography using film.
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focus× 151
the mechanism of converging light from a point light source onto an imaging plane by a lens.
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metadata× 149
additional data related to a photo, this is usually written by the camera into the image file at the time of shooting but can be edited later. This metadata includes information such as th…
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image-quality× 135
Image quality describes how well a photograph matches a perceived technical ideal.
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sensor× 135
the digital camera's equivalent to film. It contains millions of tiny light-detecting areas called photosites, which convert light into an electric charge. After exposing the sensor to lig…
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printing× 127
The process of creating a physical printed image from a photograph.
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focal-length× 121
the distance (measured in mm) between the surface of a lens and the focal point. Smaller focal lengths indicate wide-angle lenses, larger focal lengths indicate a telephoto lens.
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color× 120
the human perception of light as having different hue, from reds and oranges, through yellows and greens, to blues and violets. Color is a fundamental aspect of the arts and photography.
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zoom× 120
An optical 'zoom' or 'variable focal length' lens is one that has a range of focal lengths at which it can operate. "Digital zoom" is a technology which simulates optical zoom by cropping the image.
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point-and-shoot× 116
designed for use without needing to alter various settings, hence it's as simple as pointing and shooting.
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tripod× 115
a piece of photographic equipment designed to prevent camera movement and support the weight of a camera. A tripod consists of 3 legs(compared to a bipod or monopod) which stand on the gro…
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canon-550d× 113
a popular DSLR camera released in 2010 as part of Canon's entry-level "Digital Rebel" series. Also known as the T2i.
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camera-basics× 112
the timeless and generic aspects of cameras; even as technology evolves, these things will remain essentially the same.
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