Photography Terms: I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function.

Trynforpar Loc: The Villages, Florida

I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function. I would love to have a list of the more common terms and would truly appreciate it if members could provide some of the more common terms. It could be related to a particular camera function or a term used when editing images. all responses are truly appreciated.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

OOF - out of focus
DOF - depth of field
RTFM - read the flaming manual (substitute whichever F word you prefer)

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Trynforpar wrote:

I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function. I would love to have a list of the more common terms and would truly appreciate it if members could provide some of the more common terms. It could be related to a particular camera function or a term used when editing images. all responses are truly appreciated.

FAQ here:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-106-1.html

Pretty good glossary here:

http://www.all-things-photography.com/digital-dictionary/

Mike

Trynforpar Loc: The Villages, Florida

Thanks so much for the quick responses. Very helpful

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

FAQ: Common Photographic Terms & Abbreviations
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26493-1.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Trynforpar wrote:

I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function. I would love to have a list of the more common terms and would truly appreciate it if members could provide some of the more common terms. It could be related to a particular camera function or a term used when editing images. all responses are truly appreciated.

Here are some less than serious definitions.

http://www.diyphotography.net/the-real-meaning-of-common-photographic-expressions/

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Straight out of camera = SOOC

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

Trynforpar wrote:

I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function. I would love to have a list of the more common terms and would truly appreciate it if members could provide some of the more common terms. It could be related to a particular camera function or a term used when editing images. all responses are truly appreciated.

Posted by an UHHer today.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-299047-1.html

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Trynforpar wrote:

I'm not exactly a newbie but I will admit that I am not up to speed on the various photography terms or acronyms that are used by members when describing a function. I would love to have a list of the more common terms and would truly appreciate it if members could provide some of the more common terms. It could be related to a particular camera function or a term used when editing images. all responses are truly appreciated.

See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-299047-1.html#5036625

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

Thanks--these are useful for a lot of us--well, me for sure.

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

jerryc41 wrote:

Here are some less than serious definitions.

http://www.diyphotography.net/the-real-meaning-of-common-photographic-expressions/

Good read! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: