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preflash

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A flash produced in advance of the main flash when taking a picture.

Examples

“First, a preflash is fired to analyze exposure. Then the flash⟳ fires during the actual exposure, creating the image. During the preflash, the camera's Evaluative metering system measures the light⟳ reflected back from the subject.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Preflight Preflighted Preflighting Preflights prefloration preflower

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