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AA battery

Photography; Cameras & parts

A cylindrical battery 51 mm long and 13. 5 to 14. 5 mm in diameter. Includes LR6 (alkaline), FR6 (lithium), HR6 (nickel-metal hydride), and ZR6 (nickel-manganese) batteries. Note that as the AA ...

The Speedlight's built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject and controls the flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens ...

Alternating-current (AC) adapter connector

Photography; Cameras & parts

A connector used to connect some models of camera, including the D60, D40X, and D40, to an AC adapter such as the EH-5a or EH-5. This term may be used as a proper noun in restricted contexts with a ...

Alternating-current (AC) adapter

Photography; Cameras & parts

An accessory for an electronic device (camera) that converts high-voltage alternating-current (AC) electrical power to a lower, safer voltage. Often provides output power as a rectified direct ...

6-blade iris diaphragm

Photography; Cameras & parts

A type of stop mechanism with multiple overlapping blades offering fine control over aperture. The six blades create a hexagonal opening referred to as an iris diaphragm.