Scheimpflug Principle
The Scheimpflug principle is a geometric rule describing the relationships between the orientation of the lens and image planes and the plane of focus.
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12 Ways to Organize Data on a Computer as a Photographer
As a digital photographer, staying organized is key to success. You’re constantly juggling files, images, emails, and more. Without a good organizational system in place, you’ll find yourself wasting countless …
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 …
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 …