Underexposed: meaning, definitions and examples
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underexposed
[ ʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd ]
photography, visibility
The term 'underexposed' refers to a photograph that has not received enough light during the exposure process, resulting in a darker image than intended. This occurs when the camera settings are inadequate, such as using a fast shutter speed or a low ISO that fails to capture sufficient light. Underexposure can lead to loss of detail in shadowy areas, making it hard to distinguish elements within the photo. While some photographers intentionally underexpose images for artistic effects, unintentional underexposure is usually considered a flaw in the photograph.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photograph was underexposed, making it barely visible.
- He adjusted the settings because the image was underexposed.
- Underexposed images can lose important details.
- She preferred the underexposed look for a dramatic effect.
Translations
Translations of the word "underexposed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subexposto
🇮🇳 अंडरएक्सपोज़्ड
🇩🇪 unterbelichtet
🇮🇩 kurang terekspos
🇺🇦 недостатньо експонований
🇵🇱 niedostatecznie eksponowany
🇯🇵 露出不足の
🇫🇷 sous-exposé
🇪🇸 subexpuesto
🇹🇷 yetersiz pozlanmış
🇰🇷 노출 부족한
🇸🇦 مكشوف بشكل غير كافٍ
🇨🇿 nedostatečně exponovaný
🇸🇰 nedostatočne exponovaný
🇨🇳 曝光不足的
🇸🇮 slabo izpostavljen
🇮🇸 ofnæmislaður
🇰🇿 жеткіліксіз экспозицияланған
🇬🇪 მცირე ექსპოზიცია
🇦🇿 kifayət qədər açılmamış
🇲🇽 subexpuesto
Etymology
The word 'underexposed' is derived from the prefix 'under-', meaning 'insufficiently' or 'below normal', combined with the term 'exposed', which originates from the Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put forth' or 'to reveal'. In photography, exposure refers to the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor or film during a shot. The concept of exposure has evolved with the advancements in photographic technology, but the foundations of exposure control can be traced back to the early days of photography when light-sensitive materials were used for capturing images. Over time, as cameras became more sophisticated, the terminology related to exposure grew, leading to terms like 'overexposed' and 'underexposed' to describe the varying states of image brightness. The use of 'underexposed' has become commonplace among photographers, both amateur and professional, emphasizing the importance of correct exposure in achieving high-quality images.