Questions tagged [terminology]
Questions about specific terms used within photography
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What are some abbreviations used in the photography industry? [duplicate]
For example, DCIM is short for Digital Camera Images.
When typing the name of something into a search engine it is useful for the computer to know that the strings of text ...
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Why do think that moving images are different than still images when there's no such thing as a real moving image? [closed]
Why do people think that moving images is different than still images when there's no real moving images, the term ''moving images'' refers to the optical illusion where your brain thinks the images ...
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What does "Open Shoot" mean?
What does an "open shoot" mean for a photography class/course? Does it mean to take pictures of anything you like?
My reasonable explanation for what my question is that I'm confused and ...
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What does it mean for a lens to be "cold"?
Sometimes in lens reviews I read that a lens has a "cold" look, as opposed I suppose to a "warm" lens. So, for example, Voigtlanders are often described as "cold" lenses. ...
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How to designate a photo as non-fiction
Sometimes a big part of what makes a photo interesting isn't the image itself, but what it tells us about something that exists or that happened in the world.
As an extreme example, I would be ...
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Is there a name for a portrait without a person, like a desk where someone was working, or a bed?
I planned to take pictures of people for a school assignment but quickly realized I didn't have many models to take pictures of and decided I would take portraits without people but as a photo it ...
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Terminology - photos with lights on, lights off
Is there some standard, reasonably well-known terminology for distinguishing "photo taken with (artificial) lights on" vs. "photo taken with lights off"?
I want to call them "...
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What is the term for an image sequence with one fixed object in each image?
How is it called if I have movie or image sequence in which one central object is always fixed? For example, the same car in different landscapes, the same kitchen aid in different kitchens, etc.? ...
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What is a blown out background?
I've started using Photoshop recently and a lot of people mention "blown out backgrounds", and how to stop them — but never explain what they are. Could someone explain?
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What is the difference between Diffraction Spikes and Lens Flare?
When Googling for lens flare, one often finds images that also include stars (rays / diffraction spikes), like this:
What is the difference between diffraction spikes and lens flare and are the two ...
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What does "normalizing the curve" mean?
A colleague mentioned a course in digital signal processing where he remembered the expression "normalizing the curve" or "normalizing the image" to make it as accurate as possible and get better ...
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I took this photo of a sunset a few years ago. Would this image be considered a low or high contrast image?
I’m confused because there are dark silhouettes at the bottom of the image. I’ve been taught that if there are dark shadows and silhouettes, it will almost always be a high contrast image. Can someone ...
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Is there a category name for pictures where an object fills a relatively small part of the frame against a bold, single-color background?
I am a web developer whose knowledge about photography is very limited. I am trying to find keywords to search for more pictures like the following. where there is a picture of an object with pure ...
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Objective vs. Lens
I'm working at a German company that is building production machines. These machines are using cameras and microscopes to align small structures. Because we sell them worldwide we have to properly ...
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What are the benefits of the classic f-number scheme?
Classic ƒ numbers are entrance pupil diameter as a fraction of focal length. This seems like a slightly strange choice as exposure is proportional to area rather than diameter. Naively I would think ...
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What is it called when overhead lighting causes a face to be in shadow?
I've noticed that bathrooms often have overhead lighting (typically pot lights). The lighting makes it so I can't see my own face in the mirror due to the shadows.
Sure, I'm not actually taking loads ...
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How does PPI relate to DPI in photo metadata?
I have been asked to provide pictures in JPEG format at a resolution of 300DPI.
My computer give me a picture sizes in kilobytes and Photoscape the photo editing package that I use, converts ...
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What do 'glowing' and 'flat' describe in black and white photographs?
In the development of B&W film rolls, people often talk about their result being flat or glowing. What do these terms mean?
I now have Tri-X 400 roll (not yet developed). How can I achieve ...
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What is the meaning of "stock" dilution on the Massive Dev Chart website?
I'm looking at the Massive Dev Chart website. It shows a table like this:
What's the meaning of stock dilution there? How should we prepare the developer on that ...
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What's the difference between Wide Angle and Wide Field?
In microscopy, the term wide field is often used to describe lenses that increase your field of view when looking through a microscope. I haven't heard the term used in photography, but have heard ...
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What does "OEM" mean in the context of camera equipment?
I've often heard people refer to some camera gear or parts as "OEM". For example from this site, lenses, flashes, and batteries. What does this actually mean?
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What does "II" mean on micro four thirds lenses?
I've seen micro four thirds lenses listed with the term 'II'. See the below sample listings. What is this term called and why it is used?
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. Lens
Olympus M.Zuiko ...
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What is the quality or characteristics of photos of different cameras or lenses called?
Given, the fact that every camera has a distinct photo look in its result, is there a technical term that is used for denoting this aspect, which basically denotes the nature of photos a particular ...
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What defines an "objective"?
I'm not experienced in photography and would like to get some knowledge about the terminology.
My question is: What defines an objective? Or: When would you define something as an objective?
I mean, ...
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What is "Photo Chromography" and when would it have been in use?
I have an old photo of a woman that is in a very thick beveled glass and on the back it has print stating "Photo Chromography". It is an advertisement saying "This the most recent discovery in ...
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What is the proper name of this camera shot? [closed]
It looks a concave shot. But I am weak in photography.
What is the proper name of this camera shot?
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What is pixel peeping and why do some people say should I avoid it?
What is pixel peeping?
Is there a benefit in doing it?
What do I have to keep in mind when I peep my pixels?
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What is the difference between color calibration and white balance?
Apologies if this is a stupid question but I haven't been able to figure it out. In both cases the images are adjusted such that the color aren't influenced by the color of the illumination right? Or ...
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What is lens astigmatism?
Can someone simply explain astigmatism and its different types?
How are they caused in lenses, and how can they be identified in images?
I'm looking for a simple, understandable explanation. I've ...
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Is there a "normal" working distance?
I consider a "normal", comfortable working distance (when photographing people) to be about 6 ft (180 cm). But then it occurred to me that there might be a technical definition for a "normal" distance ...
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What does "AUTO-ZOOM" mean on my Zuiko lens?
"Auto-zoom" is written on my Zuiko 35~70mm lens, is this a name of some lens technology?
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What's the term for two or more still images combined to create a "gif like" frozen-in-time effect?
I'm having a hell of a time trying to remember this type of photography.
In it, there's two or more still images are taken in rapid succession (near same time) and then combined to create a "gif like"...
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Do I need a Zoom, Macro, or Telephoto lens for birds and sports? [duplicate]
What lens should I purchase to take pictures of fast moving subjects at a distance, magnify them with crisp detail so to speak freeze them in action, and bring them close (as subjects for my drawings ...
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What does it mean speed of lens in analogue photography? [duplicate]
When reading some reviews on lenses in cons or pros are noted speed of lens. What does it means when we are talking about analogue cameras without autofocus?
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What is the technique called where you "simplify" a photo through reducing the complexity of colors in it?
Years ago, I read a blog entry about a photographer whose style included the "reduction of the complexity of colors" in the portraits that she took. It somewhat involved taking the three primary ...
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What is the difference between Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 and Panasonic DMC-Lumix FZ1000
I am looking at the cameras Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. Are they the same camera? What are the features that makes them different, if that is the case.
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What questions should I ask some who has a photography hobby? [closed]
I asked a friend of mine what hobbies they liked. One was photography. What impressive question can I go back with to make a conversation? I know nothing about photography
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How exactly is "flange" defined in the term ''flange distance"
The concept of a flange distance is something I understand on a theoretical level, but not so much on a practical level. It is debatably the most important measurement in the camera, determining the ...
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What is the difference between a 3D camera and a stereo camera?
I just started with image processing and came across 3D cameras. But, I couldn't understand much. Are 3D cameras same as stereo cameras? My understanding of stereo cameras is that there will be two ...
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Is there a specific term for a tripod on wheels with handbrake in handle?
A while back, I used a tripod which was on wheels, but had a handbrake built into the handle which made it quick and painless to unlock, move, relock the tripod into place. Additionally, for video ...
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What are photographic "typologies"?
I recently encountered the phrase "Becher typologies". While, I understand the meaning of typology with respect to classification and categorization, Becher typologies do not seem to fit this ...
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In photography, are skin color and skin tone two different things?
"Skin color" and "skin tone" sometime seem to be used interchangeably and sometimes not. Do they mean the same thing, i.e., do they both mean literally color (= % of magenta vs yellow etc.) PLUS how ...
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What do the F and f numbers written on lens mean?
On this particular lens rim is written "F:2.6 f=3.8mm".
What does it mean? Focal point 3.8 mm and aperture 1/2.6 of the focal point ???
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In photography and videography, what is a long shot / wide shot?
I was trying to find out what a "wide shot" is. I figured it should be an industry standard term.
I searched Google with various search terms like:
photography what does it mean to take a wide shot ...
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What is "veiling glare"? How does it affect my photos, and how can I avoid it?
Someone mentioned that "veiling glare" or "veiling flare" was to blame for reduced contrast in a photo. What does this mean exactly?
What causes veiling glare, and how can it be avoided? How does it ...
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What/who is a 'guy with camera' or 'GWC?
Recently (mainly) in the hobbyist model photography world I've been hearing the term 'Guy with camera' or 'GWC' thrown around, usually in a derogatory way, by models, photographers and other creatives....
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What does "Di III" in a Tamron lens model name mean?
A Tamron "Di" (Digitally Integrated) lens is a lens optimized for digital cameras including those with 36x24mm 'full frame' sensors.
A Tamron "Di II" (Digitally Integrated II) lens is a lens ...
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What is GAS and how can I avoid it?
What is this GAS that all the pros talk about?
It sounds pretty bad. How do I avoid it?
Is there a cure?
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What is a "deported" flash?
What does it mean when someone describes a flash as deported?
Is it the same thing as saying a flash is "off camera?" Or is there something else which is also needed to qualify it as deported?
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