Photographic dictionary

[Sparrow]

I’ve been thinking a photographic dictionary could be useful and was wondering if anyone had any contributions? I got this far


Aspherical (n) A type of lens element that when included in a group of elements (formula) allows that lens to be more expensive.

Bokeh (from the Japanese boke) the out of focus area of a print or slide. Occurs in two distinct types; a) Good Bokeh the effect your lenses have or that which proves your point, and; b) Bad Bokeh that which doesn’t. Many words may be used to prefix Bokeh that allow it to mean anything you wish e.g. Liquid-Bokeh (my lens is better than your lens), Delicate-Bokeh (my lens is better than your lens) etc.

Circle of Confusion (circle of confusion diameter limit) a concept easily understood by all photographers that they cannot a) Agree a definition of. and b) Explain to others. (the) Circle of Confusion is caused by a combination of lens length, aperture, negative size, print size and whoever is explaining.

DOF (Depth of Field) a redundant concept with the discovery of Bokeh. ant.) OOF (Out of Focus) the area of a print or slide where the Bokeh is intentional

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Defocussed: intentionally out of focus.

 

[markinlondon]

I thought a circle of confusion was a group of photographers discussing bokeh (bo-ke? bockie? bookie?)

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I asked about bokeh once in a Japanese restaurant and got some sort of raw fish.

 

[Ash]

FSU: Acronym, For Skint Users. Typically a camera or lens with a slight resemblance to a Leica/Contax counterpart, of varying quality.

Collapsible: The silver-based film industry

 

[Sparrow]

And another

APS (advanced photo system) an early attempt at irony by Kodak

 

[Stephanie Brim]

http://photonotes.org/dictionary/

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[Sparrow]

http://photonotes.org/dictionary/

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Thank you; that's very helpful