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Professional photography
Professional photography is the occupation of taking pictures and selling them freelance or as part of a contract usually with a publication.
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mercury-vapor lamp
Photography; Professional photography
A gas-discharge lamp that uses mercury vapor in an excited state to produce light.
metering
Photography; Professional photography
The method that the camera uses to measure brightness and set exposure.
metering mode
Photography; Professional photography
The method that the camera uses to measure brightness and set exposure.
microphone
Photography; Professional photography
A device for converting sound waves into electronic signals.
mirror lock-up
Photography; Professional photography
The act of raising the mirror that normally directs light from the camera lens into the viewfinder, and keeping the mirror in this position to allow inspection of the image sensor.
mirror up
Photography; Professional photography
The act of raising the mirror before the shutter is released.
