Telephoto: meaning, definitions and examples
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telephoto
[ หtษlษชหfoสtษส ]
photography lens
A telephoto lens is a type of camera lens that allows photographers to focus on subjects that are far away. It achieves this by using a longer focal length, which magnifies the subject and provides a narrow field of view. Telephoto lenses are commonly used in sports, wildlife, and portrait photography where capturing distant subjects is essential. They can create a sense of compression in the image, making background elements appear closer to the subject.
Synonyms
long-focus lens, zoom lens.
Examples of usage
- She used her telephoto lens to capture the bird in flight.
- The photographer switched to a telephoto lens to zoom in on the action.
- His telephoto shots of the sunset captured stunning details.
- With a telephoto lens, you can get close-up shots from a distance.
Translations
Translations of the word "telephoto" in other languages:
๐ต๐น teleobjetiva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคซเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Teleobjektiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ telefoto
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปะตัะพัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ teleobiektyw
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใใฉใ
๐ซ๐ท tรฉlรฉobjectif
๐ช๐ธ telefoto
๐น๐ท telefoto
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์๋ ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฏุณุฉ ุชููููุชู
๐จ๐ฟ teleobjektiv
๐ธ๐ฐ teleobjektรญv
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟ็ฆ้ๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ telefoto objektiv
๐ฎ๐ธ sรญma telephoto
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะปะตัะพัะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแคแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ telefoto
๐ฒ๐ฝ telefoto
Etymology
The term 'telephoto' derives from the Greek roots 'tele', meaning 'distant', and 'photo', meaning 'light' or 'painting'. The concept of telephoto photography emerged in the early 20th century as advancements in lens technology allowed for the creation of lenses that could magnify distant subjects without requiring the photographer to be physically close. The first commercially successful telephoto lens was developed by the American company Eastman Kodak in the 1910s. This innovation transformed photography, granting photographers the ability to capture images that were previously inaccessible while maintaining image quality. Telephoto lenses have evolved significantly over the decades, with contemporary designs incorporating advanced optics and coatings to enhance clarity and reduce distortions. Today, telephoto lenses remain a staple in various fields of photography, enabling unique perspectives and creative compositions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,262 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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