f-stop

American  

[ef-stop] / ˈɛfˌstɒp /

Or f stop

noun

Photography.

1. the setting of an adjustable lens aperture, as indicated by an f number.

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f-stop British  

noun

1. any of the settings for the f-number of a camera

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Example Sentences

Pushing the aperture or the F-stop down as low as possible allows the most light in, and he suggests setting the ISO as high as possible without adding grain to the image.

From Los Angeles Times

“With manual shutter and f-stop, it was a real camera with which to learn and could take great photos. The Argus was built like a tank. I saw one that had a big dent in the corner after being dropped on a concrete driveway and still took perfect photos.”

From Washington Post

Spin this dial to adjust f-stop or hold down the small button on the right side of the camera while spinning the dial to adjust shutter speed.

From The Verge

I would have to pull the screen out first, then dial in the ISO on a touchscreen, then adjust my hand to reach the shutter and f-stop dial on the front all before I could snap the shot.

From The Verge

“For the camera, it’s good to have a low F-stop so you get depth of field,” said Charles Phillips, a software executive who serves as his campaign chairman.

From New York Times