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The size of the opening in a camera's lens that allows light to pass through.

• aperture
• f-stop
• shutter speed
• iso

A number that represents the aperture of a lens, with a smaller f-stop number indicating a larger aperture.

• aperture
• f-stop
• shutter speed
• iso

The amount of TIME that the camera's sensor is exposed to light.

• aperture
• f-stop
• shutter speed
• iso

The sensitivity of the camera's sensor to light.

• aperture
• f-stop
• shutter speed
• iso

The overall brightness of an image, determined by the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

• exposure
• depth of field
• motion blur
• aspect ratio

The area of an image that appears to be in focus.

• exposure
• depth of field
• motion blur
• aspect ratio

The effect of a moving subject appearing blurry in a photograph.

• exposure
• depth of field
• motion blur
• aspect ratio

Grain or speckling in an image, often caused by a high ISO.

• noise
• over-exposure
• under-exposure
• light metering

An image that is too bright.

• noise
• over-exposure
• under-exposure
• light metering

An image that is too dark.

• noise
• over-exposure
• under-exposure
• light metering