Aperture: In terms of a narrative: a conclusion with an ambiguous ending, and/or without resolution, without answering its questions. The opposite of closure. In terms of video and film cameras: the opening through which light passes.

 

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Aperture: In terms of a narrative: a conclusion with an ambiguous ending, and/or without resolution, without answering its questions. The opposite of closure. In terms of video and film cameras: the o . . . View Full Definition

Aperture Priority Camera: Semi-automatic camera on which the photographer sets the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed.

Automatic Aperture: Lens aperture mechanism that stops down to s preset size just as the shutter is fired, afterwards returning to the maximum aperture again for focusing and composing the next image.

Working Aperture: Is the widest aperture at which an acceptable image can be achieved.

Aperture Priority Mode: The Aperture Priority mode can be found in most DSLR and SLR-like cameras and even some compact Digital Camera models. When using the Aperture Priority mode, the camera allows manual setting . . . View Full Definition

Limiting Aperture: Actual size of the aperture formed by the iris diaphragm at any setting.

Critical Aperture: Setting at which a lens gives its best performance. The setting offers the best compromise between diffracting due to small aperture and lens aberrations apparent at wide apertures.

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR): Synthetic aperture radar (sar) describes a way of synthesising a very large array antenna over a finite period of time by using a series of returns from a much smaller physical antenna that . . . View Full Definition

Aperture Ring: Ring located on the outside of the lens usually behind the focusing ring, which is linked mechanically to the diaphragm to control the size of the aperture.

Aperturethe: Opening in the lens that allows light in to expose the image.