Photography terminology starting with I

 

Image stabilisation – Technology held in a camera lens or body that reduces camera shake caused by hand-holding the camera.

Image Quality – Setting on most cameras that changes the amount of pixels you capture and whether the camera shoots in Jpeg or RAW.

Infinity (focusing) – The furthest point away that your lens can focus on.

ISO – The sensitivity your light sensor is to light. Displayed as ‘ISO 100’ or’ ISO 400’ etc. The lower the number (ISO 100) the less sensitive to light and the less noise the image will have. The higher the number (ISO 1600) the more noise the image will have but you can take pictures in much less light. ISO stands for – ‘International Organisation for Standardisation’.

Incandescent Light – Incandescent light is a type of artificial lighting produced by heating a tungsten filament to high temperatures until it emits visible light. Incandescent bulbs produce warm, yellowish light with a continuous spectrum similar to natural sunlight, making them commonly used in indoor lighting fixtures and photographic lighting setups.

Instant Photography – Instant photography, also known as Polaroid photography, is a photographic technique that produces instant prints or “instant photos” shortly after exposure, without the need for traditional film development or processing. Instant cameras use self-developing film packs containing chemicals that react to light exposure, producing a finished print within minutes.

Infinity Curve – An infinity curve, also known as an infinity background or cyclorama, is a seamless, curved background surface used in photography studios to create the illusion of an endless backdrop without visible corners or edges. Infinity curves are often used in product photography, portraits, and commercial shoots to achieve clean, minimalist backgrounds.

Intervalometer – An intervalometer is a camera accessory or built-in feature that allows photographers to automate the process of capturing images at set intervals over a specified time. Intervalometers are commonly used for time-lapse photography, astrophotography, and long-exposure sequences, providing precise control over exposure timing and image capture frequency.

In-camera processing – In-camera processing refers to the image processing capabilities and features built into digital cameras to adjust and enhance images directly within the camera itself. In-camera processing includes functions such as white balance adjustment, colour correction, noise reduction, and creative filters applied to images before they are saved to memory.

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