Cameras, Formats & Systems
5 terms
Medium Format
Cameras, Formats & Systems
mm
Any format larger than 35 mm but smaller than 4×5 inches, covering film frames from 6×4.5 to 6×17 cm and digital sensors around 44×33 mm.
Micro Four Thirds
Cameras, Formats & Systems
mm
An open sensor and mount standard using a 17.3 by 13 millimetre sensor with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 2× crop factor.
Crop factor = 2.0
Mirror Lock-up
Cameras, Formats & Systems
A function that raises an SLR's mirror in a separate step before the shutter fires, so its vibration has time to settle.
Mirrorless Camera
Cameras, Formats & Systems
An interchangeable-lens camera with no reflex mirror, where the sensor feeds an electronic viewfinder or rear screen directly.
Monopod
Cameras, Formats & Systems
kg (load rating)
A single-legged support that removes vertical camera shake while leaving the photographer free to move and pan.