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09-07-08, 06:14 PM
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Abbreviations!

Would it be possible for a list of commonly used abbreviations? I am not used to conversing with others interested in photography and I don't understand and can't work out some of them. Thank you.
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09-07-08, 06:25 PM
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Re: Abbreviations!

Good idea - maybe we can add some in this thread
(Although I'm sure I saw another similar thread somewhere?)

DSLR = Digital SLR

SLR = Single Lens Reflex Camera
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Nikon D300
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09-07-08, 06:30 PM
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Re: Abbreviations!

Clicky here
http://www.yophotographer.com/page.php?t=3959


     
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09-07-08, 06:51 PM
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Re: Abbreviations!

Thanks, that is helpful, but what is HDR that is the last one I did not understand and the other day I think it was PP, but not sure now.
Kit 1
Pentax K7
Pentax 60-250mm
Sigma 105mm Macro
Pentax 12-24mm
Pentax 50mm 1.4
Sigma 50-500mm (Bigma)
Kit 2
Pentax K20d
Lens as other body
Other Kit
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09-07-08, 10:27 PM
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Re: Abbreviations!

HDR - High Dynamic Range

PP - Post processing, i.e. tweaking the digital image via software or in-camera tools.
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