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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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single af
Photography; Professional photography
An autofocus mode in which the camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and in which focus remains locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position.
single frame
Photography; Professional photography
A release mode in which the camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
single-point af
Photography; Professional photography
An AF-area mode in which the camera focuses on the subject in the focus point selected by the user.
single-lens reflex
Photography; Professional photography
Of cameras: Using a single lens for both framing and recording photographs, allowing the user to see the view through the camera lens in the viewfinder. Frequently abbreviated as “SLR. ” A reflex ...
single-servo af
Photography; Professional photography
An autofocus mode in which the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and in which focus remains locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position.
rotary multi selector
Photography; Professional photography
A multi selector that can be operated using a rotary motion to move the cursor in any direction, in addition to up, down, left, and right.
safety lock
Photography; Professional photography
A hole in the camera accessory shoe that takes the locking pin on optional flash units, preventing the flash unit from being accidentally dislodged from the camera.
