Appendix > Glossary
Camera shake (Blur)If the camera is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow. Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, or using a faster shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod or the OIS function to stabilize the camera.
Color spaceThe range of colors that the camera can see.
Color temperatureColor Temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin (K) that indicates the hue of a specific type of light source. As the color temperature increases, the color of the light source has a more bluish quality. As the color temperature decreases, the color of the light source has a more reddish quality. At 5,500 degrees Kelvin, the color of the light source is similar to the sun at midday.
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Depth of fieldThe distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be acceptably focused in a photograph. Depth of field varies with lens aperture, focal length, and distance from the camera to the subject. Selecting a smaller aperture, for example, will increase the depth of field and blur the background of a composition.
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