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1080p

1080p is a popular high definition resolution video format. The name refers to 1080 rows of pixels that […]

ND is an acronym for Neutral Density. Generally ND is used to describe a type of filter. An […]

Kelvin is a temperature scale used for colour. You will see it designated as 5500K (daylight). This is […]

Zoom is a term used to describe magnification. A zoom lens will allow the photographer to change the […]

Video is a common feature on almost every digital camera now. Video is really just a series of […]

An Intervalometer is a tool used to create time lapse videos by shooting a series of photos at […]

Spot Metering is a way to meter a scene while concentrating on a small section of it. Many […]

Digital Zoom is used to describe magnification (zooming) via software. This term is usually used to differentiate from […]

Optical Zoom is used to describe magnification (zooming) via optical glass. This term is usually used to differentiate […]

GPS is used in photography to record the latitude and longitude of the location when an image is […]

Four Thirds is a sensor format (like Full Frame or APS-C) that is about 25% the size of […]

Firmware is term used to describe software updates to your equipment. Many cameras will have a firmware update […]

A filter can be two things in photography. Commonly a filter is a glass attachment that is placed […]

CMOS is an acronym of Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A CMOS is an electronic semiconductor that is used […]

CCD is an acronym for Charge Coupled Device. A CCD is an electronic semiconductor that is used a […]

The Buffer is part of your camera’s memory that allows for it to process images while you continue […]