Glossary

 

 

ADI flash metering[NWK1]

Stands for Advanced Distance Integration. A flash metering mode that integrates focus distance from the lens with Pre-flash TTL to set flash power.

Adobe RGB

A color space developed by Adobe Systems that includes more colors than sRGB to work better with CMYK printers.

AF

Autofocus The system in a camera that uses phase detection or contrast detection to bring a lens to focus on a subject.

Aperture

The adjustable lens setting that regulates the amount of light that enters a lens. It works much like the iris of an eye, getting larger and smaller to let more or less light in. Maximum aperture is the most light a lens allows through the lens.

Available light

Light that doesn't require special photographic equipment ...

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