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Photography Glossary

Halation
A phenomenon that arises when light scattered within the film emulsion continues through the film base and is reflected.
Halftone
A reproduction of an image through a special screen. The screen is made up of a variety of different sized dots to simulate shades of gray in a photograph.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography
HDR photography is a method of capturing in a single image the wide range of tones in a high contrast scene-a range that our eyes can discern, but digital sensors can't render.
High Eyepoint
An extended distance from the eyepiece to the eyepoint.
High Key
An image distinguished by overall bright, light tones.
High-Magnification Viewfinder
A viewfinder used for viewing the entire image at a magnification higher than that with a standard viewfinder. Useful for close-up work, copy stand work and when trying to focus on subjects with fine detail.
Highlight
The bright- and light-tone areas of a subject or scene.
Highlights
The brightest parts of a photo.
Histogram
A graphic representation of the range of tones from dark to light within a photo. Some digital cameras include a histogram feature that enables a precise check on the exposure of the photo.
Hot Shoe
A mounting device, usually built onto the top of a camera, that enables a flash unit to be mounted on the camera.
Hot Swappable
Provides the option to plug and unplug a computer peripheral or a camera into and out of a USB or FireWire port while the computer is on.
Hue
A term that describes the entire range of colors of the spectrum.
Hyperfocal Distance
The closest point you can focus a lens and still have the depth-of-field include infinity.