Looking for the definition of photography terms? There are so many technical terms out there, it's understandable that you might have questions. Check out this Q&A for answers.
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What F-Stop should I use?
I am shooting with a Nikon FM10 and using Kodak Max 400 film. Is there a general purpose F-stop formula to use based on lighting conditions, still vs. motion, etc.?... |
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Defining Skill and Talent
How does one assess skill and talent as a photographer?On one extreme, you don't want to be arrogant enough to presume that your work is brilliant just because your friends say so. At the same ... |
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Prints and Proofs
What is the difference in a print and a proof? I can have film developed into prints or proofs.... |
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ISO Film Settings
On my camera(Canon EOS 3000)I can change the ISO speed. Can I change this film speed several times on the same roll of film ie... some sports shots using a hi speed; then some shots using slow spee... |
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Zone System
Okay, I read the trivia question; but I still don't understand about the Zone System. Is it a technique one can use while shooting the photo or is it done in the darkroom? Does that mean if I... |
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Is there more to shutter speeds and apertures?
I know shutter speed stops motion and blurs motion. I know f-stops blur the background or vice versa. And when they are used together, create a good picture. But, is there more they can do, can a h... |
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meaning in the back of the photo
HiSomeone tell me before, the number in the back of the photo you get back from the lab indicate the color and exposure correction they have made to fix your photo. Any one know what is the order ... |
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What a detail of scene is
I was wondering what a detail of scene is. Thanks... |
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What is a Teleconverter?
What does a teleconverter do?... |
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What do these letters mean?
I have a Canon T60, and although I use it frequently, I have no idea what the letters on the dial mean... "L" (in a red box), "A" (in a white box), and "B". I could probably get better pictures if ... |
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Number of Exposures
Why do I get 25 exposures on a roll of 35mm color-print film labeled "24 exposures"?... |
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What Is.........
What is the meaning of this photographic techniques. Photomontage, Low Key Prints, Panning, Soft Focus, and Vigneting?... |
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What is carded film?
Have seen film described as Carded and can't seem to find an answer on the net.I presume it is something very simple as otherwise it would be discussed more. As always thanks in advance for any... |
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Complimentary Colors
What are the three complimentary colors used in color printing?... |
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SLR
How is 35mm SLR film different from other types of 35mm films? What does SLR stand for? ... |
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Camera Lens and Image Stabilizer
I am looking to buy a 75-300mm lens for my Elan 7e camera. I want to know if the "Image Stabilizer" feature is worth the extra money.Thanks... |
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Lens 28-80mm - What the Fstops #s Mean
Does the fstop 3.3-5.6 marking on a lens mean you can only shoot between these f stops? The camera specs say that f22 is possible.... |
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What Does It Mean to Push Film?
Can someone fully explain in detail what push processing film actually means? How does the LAB do this? A full definition would be most helpful. Then I will know exactly how to achieve this myself.... |
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Why Use Film at a Speed Below Its ASA / ISO?
What would the purpose be in rating a film BELOW its ASA rating? For instance, some 400 speed films advertise themselves as perfoming well from 50 to 1200, but what would I gain by rating it below ... |
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Pushing and Pulling - The Yin and Yang of Film
Hi - can you please shed some light on "Pushing and Pulling" film. I shot a roll of Ilford PanF Plus 50 at ISO 100 which to my understanding means the film is over exposed. How do I determine the n... |
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