Film speed
What is film speed? Film speed is a measure of a photographic film’s sensitivity to light. It is expressed as an ISO number and determines the film’s ability to capture …
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Camera Strap
What is a camera strap? A camera strap is a device that attaches to a camera and allows the user to carry the camera around their neck or over their …
Enlarger
What is an enlarger? A photographic enlarger is a device used in a darkroom to project an image from a photographic negative onto a piece of light sensitive paper in …
What Are Mirrorless Cameras? A Comprehensive Guide
For anyone following the evolution of photographic gear in the last few years, it’s no surprise that mirrorless cameras (or ILC as they are also known) have been steadily growing …
Mirror Lock-up
Mirror lock-up is a feature found on some SLR camera models that allows the user to lock the mirror, which is located in front of the sensor or film, in …
Safelight
A safelight is a type of lighting fixture used to provide working light in photographic darkrooms. It is a light source emitting light in an area of the spectrum that does not affect the light sensitive materials for which it is designed.
Memory Card Reader
What is a memory card reader and how does it work? A memory card reader is an electronic device used to access data stored on a digital memory card and …
Cable Release
A cable release, also known as a threaded cable release, is a device used to actuate the shutter of a camera without touching the shutter button.
Lens Board
What is a Lens Board? A lens board is a photographic accessory used to attach a lens to a large format camera or an enlarger. Lens boards represent the oldest …