Photoflash: meaning, definitions and examples
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photoflash
[ ˈfəʊtəʊflæʃ ]
in photography
A brief, intense burst of light produced by a flash lamp or electronic flash unit for illuminating a photographic subject or scene.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photographer used a photoflash to capture the perfect shot.
- She always carries a portable photoflash in her camera bag.
- The photoflash helped to brighten the dark room for the photo shoot.
Translations
Translations of the word "photoflash" in other languages:
🇵🇹 flash fotográfico
🇮🇳 फ़ोटो फ्लैश
🇩🇪 Blitzlicht
🇮🇩 kilat foto
🇺🇦 фотофлеш
🇵🇱 lampa błyskowa
🇯🇵 写真フラッシュ (しゃしんフラッシュ)
🇫🇷 flash photographique
🇪🇸 flash fotográfico
🇹🇷 fotoğraf flaşı
🇰🇷 사진 플래시 (sajin peullaesi)
🇸🇦 فلاش تصوير
🇨🇿 fotoblesk
🇸🇰 fotoblesk
🇨🇳 闪光灯 (shǎnguāngdēng)
🇸🇮 fotografska bliskavica
🇮🇸 ljósmyndaflassa
🇰🇿 фото жарқылы
🇬🇪 ფოტოელვა
🇦🇿 foto flaşı
🇲🇽 flash fotográfico
Etymology
The term 'photoflash' originated in the early 20th century with the development of flash photography. Before the invention of photoflash, photographers relied on natural light or cumbersome flash powder. The introduction of photoflash revolutionized the field of photography, allowing for better illumination of subjects and faster exposure times. Over the years, advancements in technology have led to the creation of more sophisticated photoflash units, enhancing the quality of photographs captured.
See also: photo, photocopy, photograph, photographer, photographic, photography, photos.