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An important concept to understand in lighting is the ambient light or ambient exposure. The ambient light level is the amount of light that’s normally present in a setting. If you’re inside, the ambient light is probably provided by lamps or sunlight coming in through the window. If you’re outside…

09 August 2010 0 comments Photography Terms

When you’re reading about sports photography, you’ll probably come across the term fast glass or a fast lens. What does this mean? A fast lens is a lens with a large maximum aperture – in other words, a really low f/value. The term is somewhat relative, and anything from a…

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