Stop

A measure of the degree to which someone is exposed. The amount of light that reaches the image sensor can be doubled or cut in half simply by adjusting the exposure by one stop. A full stop is the amount of separation that exists between each of the normal aperture settings (f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/16, etc.). Digital single-lens reflex cameras typically come with a selection of half-stop or third-stop intermediate settings.


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Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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