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.
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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 …
5 Unusual Camera Types and What They Can Do
As we all know, cameras are the key to making a cherished moment last a lifetime. While the love of photography hasn’t changed through the centuries, the technology we use …
Remote Shutter Release
What is a remote shutter release and how does it work? A remote shutter release is a device used to trigger a camera from a distance. It is used when …
TTL Cord
What is a TTL Cord? A TTL cord is a form of a flash sync cord that has the benefit of retaining the advanced TTL metering capabilities of the camera-flash …
Eyecup
What is an eyecup? An eyecup, when relating to photographic equipment, is typically a contoured rubber cup attached to the eyepiece of the camera. Also known as eyepieces, the main …
Tripod Spikes
What are tripod spikes? Tripod spikes are a photographic support accessory designed to improve tripod stability on tricky terrain such as ice, mud, sand or snow. Made out of stainless …