Glossary
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Experienced photographers may be familiar with traditional film-based terms and acronyms, many of which have their origins in the disciplines of optics, chemistry, and physics. The language of digital imaging has its roots in the fields of computing and commercial printing and has shown itself remarkably inventive in creating new buzzwords at the drop of a microchip. Here’s a brief introduction to some of them that digital photographer might find useful.
AF. Autofocus, automatic motorized focusing.
AI FOCUS AF. In cameras such as Canon’s EOS 1D and D60, this is an autofocus mode that automatically switches from One-Shot autofocus to AI-Servo autofocus when a subject moves.
AI SERVO AF. Autofocus mode for moving ...
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