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Salt-and-Pepper-Noise
Salt-and-Pepper-Noise High frequent noise, with a dispersion of black and white dots, which originates through a not optimal working noise-reduction in the camera read more…
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Scene
Scene program Modes for certain types of shots. In a scene program, the camera automatically selects the best parameters (such as aperture , shutter , flash mode, etc.) for the scene in question. Typical scene modes include night scene, landscape, portrait, sport. read more…
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SD
SD - Secure Digital Card Removable storage media for images and audio files read more…
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Self-timer
Self-timer A function that delays the opening of the shutter. This ensures vibration-free operation during long exposure times and enables the photographer to get into the picture. read more…
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sensitivity
Film sensitivity The information is given in an ISO value , which replaced the earlier DIN and ASA (American Standard Association). The higher the ISO number the greater the ability obtain correct exposure in low light situations. However the at the limit of the cameras ISO ability there is a greater chance of 'grainy' images. read more…
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Sepia
Sepia Amber colored color nuance. In the analog photography is used a so called Sepia-Toner, to let Picture printouts look like bleached images. Some digital cameras offer this effect as an extra. read more…
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Sequence
Sequence mode Several shots are taken automatically in a row. ( Quick shooting mode )(burst mode) read more…
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shoe
Hot shoe A clip-on connector for an external flash system (or accessories like remote controls or flash adapters) usually found on the top of the camera. It has two metal brackets and normally one or several electrical contacts in the centre to allow communication between the camera and flash. If it has no contact, this is an accessory shoe. The flash also features a hot shoe contact and normally a locking mechanism to prevent it falling out of the shoe. Cold Shoe - Usually found on some... read more…
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Shutter
The shutter is the device behind the lens of the camera which is normally closed, but opens for an instant when a picture is taken to allow light into the camera and onto the CCD. The length of time the shutter is open is for is determined by the metering system, and is know as the shutter speed. You will find that this will vary from shot to shot. Either mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital... read more…
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SLR
Stands for Single Lens Reflex. A mirror or prism reflects light coming in through the lens to the viewfinder, so when you look through it you see exactly what the camera sees. This is very useful for framing your pictures accurately. It is only found on a few of the most expensive digicams, although is standard on many professional film cameras. Single lens reflex camera Camera type that directs the image coming in through the lens up into the viewfinder by means of a mirror. When the... read more…
