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Horizonal Sync Frequency: The number of times per the number of times per electron beam can trace a pattern like this

Spatial Frequency: (a) a vector giving the frequency components (number of cycles per unit length, kx and ky ) of a general 2D sine wave in x- and y-direction: or (b) the length of a spatial frequency vector. . . . View Full Definition

Slow Sync: Flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed. Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark backg . . . View Full Definition

RF (Radio Frequency) Cable: A low quality signal sent over coaxial cable (used for cable TV). These cables were commonly used for old video game systems, and are still available for new ones. Produces the lowest qualit . . . View Full Definition

Stride Frequency: The number of strides that a runner takes over a certain time period.

Sync (Or Synch): The synchronization of sound and image. See lip sync.

Synchronize: Refers to two or more elements, events or operations programmed to occur at a predefined moment in time or place.

Synchronic: A synchronic study is one that provides an overview of a subject at a particular moment in time, as opposed to a diachronic study, which traces changes from one time period to the next acros . . . View Full Definition

Synchro-Sunlight: System of combining daylight and flash to achieve a controlled lighting ratio.

Resonant Frequency: The frequency at which a speaker cone vibrates with the least inertia. The point on the spectrum at which it has the greatest amplitude relative to all other applied frequencies.