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dslr and photography terms for beginners

APS-C : Describes an imaging sensor size or a camera using this size of sensor. APS-C stands for Advance Photo System, type C . Sensor size 15.7 x 23.7mm approximately. Varies slightly between manufacturers Aperture : Set of metal blades that control the amount of light entering a lens (same as Diaphragm)   AVCHD : Advanced Video Coding High Definition. A format for digital recording and playback   AF Sensor : A sensor used in achieving autofocus Buffer : Temporary storage of data before the images are written to the memory card   Bridge camera : Describes a camera that fits between a compact and a D-SLR. Also known as Prosumer camera   Ball-head : (Used on a tripod). Performs similar functions as a pan and tilt head but uses a central ball as a pivot to allow for camera movements   Battery Grip : A device that attaches to the base of a D-SLR. The battery grip, not only provides better grip for vertical shooting, but use...