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underexposure

[ uhn-der-ik-spoh-zher ]

noun

  1. inadequate exposure, as of photographic film.
  2. a photographic negative or print that is imperfect because of insufficient exposure.


underexposure

/ ˌʌԻəɪˈəʊə /

noun

  1. photog
    1. inadequate exposure to light
    2. an underexposed negative, print, or transparency
  2. insufficient attention or publicity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of underexposure1

First recorded in 1870–75; under- + exposure
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Photographer Yousef Al Habshi, says the challenge in creating this image was finding the correct focal balance between the camera and the scales to capture the light, avoiding overexposure or underexposure.

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My other favorites in this race all face longer odds, mainly due to underexposure and/or unfortunate timing.

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That may mean underexposure to “the unknown” - like international stocks - which they perceive to be risky, he adds.

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That may mean underexposure to “the unknown” — like international stocks — which they perceive to be risky, he adds.

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They shed little light on Prince’s art, which does not sufferer from underexposure.

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