Basic

Photographic

Terminology

Here are some terms used in the photography field that the average person probably doesn't know about and/or understand.

Aperture - Also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Larger aperture settings (larger f-numbers) keep both foreground and background sharp, good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller aperture settings make the foreground sharp and background blurry; good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture settings may be affected by the optical zoom.

Shutter Speed - Controls how long the shutter stays open. Use a tripod for slower shutter speeds.

Exposure Compensation - Controls how much light enters the camera; good for backlit scenes.

Flash Compensation - Controls the flash brightness. (+0.5, +1.0, -0.5, -1.0)

You must be within flash range...wide angle, 2-13.8ft...telephoto, 2-8.2ft.

ISO - Controls the sensitivity of the camera sensor. (100, 200, 400, 800).

Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture.

PLEASE read the instruction book that comes with your new camera before you go "YEE-HAWWING" to the nearest cemetery. Everything you need to know is right there, AND KEEP REFERRING TO IT IF YOU HAVE CONFUSIONS!!!...that's what its for.

The photography aspect of Ghost Hunting is a tricky thing. The world is convinced that everything and anything odd in a photo is a ghost, thanks to the assumptions, conjectures and misunderstandings that the almighty Internet has provided.

"They say, 'Pictures don't lie'...In Ghost Hunting, Ohhhhh yes they do." ~ Dr. Ken

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