Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are known for their ability to capture images using a single lens that both views and focuses the scene. The term SLR refers to the camera's design, which incorporates a mirror and a prism to allow the photographer to preview the image through the lens before capturing it. Here are some common professional terms associated with SLR cameras, each with their respective English abbreviations:
1. DSLR: Digital Single Lens Reflex - Refers to SLR cameras that use digital sensors instead of film.
2. TTL: Through The Lens - Describes the method of metering light where the exposure is determined by reading the light passing through the lens to the sensor.
3. AE: Automatic Exposure - Automates the settings for shutter speed and aperture to achieve the correct exposure.
4. AF: Auto Focus - Mechanism that automatically adjusts the focus of the camera to the subject.
5. LV: Live View - Allows the photographer to see a live image on the camera's screen, as opposed to using the optical viewfinder.
6. DOF: Depth of Field - The range of distance in a scene that appears to be in focus at any given aperture.
7. ISO: International Organization for Standardization - An international standard for sensitivity measurement of photographic film and digital sensors.
8. WB: White Balance - Adjustment to ensure that white objects appear white in the image, regardless of the lighting conditions.
9. RAW: Raw Image Format - A digital image file that contains unprocessed data directly from the camera's sensor.
10. JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group - A common image file format that provides a compressed version of the image, suitable for sharing and printing.
11. EV: Exposure Value - A measure of the exposure settings, indicating the combination of shutter speed and aperture that results in a specific exposure.
SLR cameras are favored by professionals and advanced photographers due to their superior image quality, lens options, and manual control capabilities. They are suitable for a wide range of photographic applications, from studio portraiture to wildlife photography.
