F-stop Definition

ĕfstŏp
noun
Any of the calibrated settings for an f-number.
Webster's New World

Alternative spelling of f-stop.

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Other Word Forms of F-stop

Noun

Singular:
f-stop
Plural:
f stops

Origin of F-stop

  • f(ocal length) stop

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

F-stop Sentence Examples

  • Because of the difference in water clarity and overcast days, it can be very difficult to get the right f-stop.

  • Learn how to adjust shutter speed, ISO, F-Stop and white balance.

  • Thinking about exposure in terms of seconds is just confusing, think in print tones and let your f-stop enlarger timer do the work!

  • Aperture If you care about taking pictures in low light look at the maximum f-stop your camera can support.

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