Steve's Digicams. Princeton Imaging - Glossary of Imaging Terms. Digital camera glossary of terms | DigicamGuides.com. Technical Glossary. Digital Cameras Glossary. Click on a letter below to jump to that section of the glossary. 16:9 widescreen photo mode Many digital cameras offer this mode to let you take photos that have the same shape as a 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen TV. This size is ideal if you plan on showing your pictures on your high-def set, because they'll fill up the TV's entire screen without losing any picture information. 35mm equivalent See focal length. back to top A/V outputs Video or audio/video outputs are found on most digital cameras; they let you send an image to a TV for easier viewing.
An A/V output will also let you send sound (if your camera has that capability, and you recorded a sound clip), while a video output only sends images. Accessory shoe A small metal fitting on the top of a camera that lets you add optional accessories, like an external flash, wireless transmitter, or external microphone. Anti-blink A technology found in some digital cameras that alerts you if your subject blinks when you take a photo. Digital Dictionary Glossary Lexicon Online (Page II)