R
RAW
This is an image format that saves the sensor's output digital signals (image) without applying any internal processing. The image can be "developed" with a personal computer software and converted into a JPEG or TIFF.
sensor
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recording media
The recording media used by digital cameras come in the form of memory cards for saving the captured images as data files. CF (CompactFlash) cards and SD memory cards are commonly used by digital SLR cameras such as Canon EOS DIGITAL cameras.
CF card
SD memory card
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resolution
This is the image's degree of fine detail.
S
sensor/imaging sensor
A device that converts the captured scene's brightness and colors into electronic signals. It is equivalent to the "film" in a film camera. CMOS and CCD are the most common types of sensors.
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sensor size
Digital SLR cameras use sensors of different sizes: Full size, APS-H size, and APS-C size. The sensor size affects the angle of view of the attached lens.
sensor
focal length
angle of view
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SD
The abbreviation for Standard Definition movie resolution. When compared to TV broadcasting, HD corresponds to Hi-Vision broadcasting, and SD to analog broadcasting. The aspect ratio is 4:3. When shooting movies with Digital SLR cameras, the SD mode requires less data volume than HD (thus able to take longer movies than HD on a memory card of the same size).
HD
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SD memory card
A type of memory card used as recording media by digital cameras. For some digital camera, SDHC memory card with larger capacity can also be used.
recording media
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shadow detail loss
highlight detail loss/shadow detail loss
sharpness
This refers to how distinct the outlines in the image are. High sharpness means that there are no blurry outlines and everything looks very distinct.
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shutter speed
shutter speed
shutter speed-priority AE
An AE mode which enables the user to set the shutter speed while the camera sets the aperture automatically to obtain a correct exposure. It is effective for freezing or blurring the movement.
shutter speed
AE
blurred shots
Go to "Shutter-priority AE" page!
single focal length lens
A lens with a fixed focal length that does not change unlike a zoom lens.
zoom lens
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slow shutter speed
shutter speed
spot metering
metering mode
"Standard"
This is an all-around Picture Style which makes the image look sharp and vivid.
Picture Style
Go to "Picture Style" page!
subject
This is the target of the photograph. Or it can be the entire scene pictured in the photo. It is often the targeted person or object the photographer wants to photograph.
subject blur
This occurs when the subject moves while the shutter is open, causing the subject to look blurred in the picture. It is prone to occur with slower shutter speeds. Sometimes the subject is deliberately blurred.
shutter speed
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