Acronyms

Novice John · 10-13-2016, 02:51 AM

Dear All,
As a new member I'm having a wonderful time perusing the many informative threads concerning my new camera, the Pentax K-S2.
Unfortunately the speed at which I learn from these threads is quite often jolted to a halt, by the acronyms that the more informed members use.
Would it be possible to adopt "pete-tarigan's" excellent idea of giving the less able photographers an opportunity to hover their cursor over an acronym in order to translate it? If not, perhaps a Glossary of Acronyms?
This would enable the experts to spread their pearls of wisdom (much appreciated by me) easily and rapidly, while novices like me can keep up and learn.

e.g. (exempli gratia/ for example) I.Q. or intelligence quotient, used a lot in education, but in photography, Wiki says it means image quality.

Adam · 10-13-2016, 03:20 AM - **1 Like**

Here you go!

Photography Terms Cheat Sheet - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

Davidparis · 10-13-2016, 03:31 AM - **1 Like**

That was solved PDQ.

victormeldrew · 10-13-2016, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

What the heck are acronyms??

Last edited by photolady95; 10-13-2016 at 07:46 AM.

jack002 · 10-13-2016, 08:07 AM

He's got a case of what I get, TOSA

tired of stupid acronyms

**From1980** · 10-13-2016, 08:14 AM

Acronyms are the short forms like DOF, FOV, HDR that the photographic community adopted to quickly refer to longer terms depth of field, field of view, high dynamic range and many others.
It's part of our language now for many other fields also. I work in an auto assembly plant and everything we refer to is now an acronym. Sports enthusiasts have been accustomed to this for decades since every statistic quoted is defined by an acronym.

A great response from Adam and welcome to Novice John who can likely change that name after speaking to everyone around here for a while.

Kozlok · 10-13-2016, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Two notably missing on Adam's list are LBA (lens buying addiction) and GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).

Last edited by Kozlok; 10-13-2016 at 01:25 PM.

tvdtvdtvd · 10-13-2016, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by victormeldrew

what the heck are acronyms??

idk

**WPRESTO** · 10-13-2016, 07:56 PM - **1 Like**

One of the few threads of thought I remember from a numerous commencement speakers I heard while a professor was a very long list of acronyms the man noted had not existed when he graduated from college. The majority at that time came out of computer and similar technological advances. The speed of change has definitely accelerated. Consider changes in transportation and communication from 4,000BC to 1800, compared to changes in those areas from 1900 to 2000. And for acronyms, consider what the the internet has brought us (IMHO, BTW, LOL - - - and everyone knows "LOL" means "Little Old Lady").

Novice John · 10-14-2016, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Novice John

Dear All,
As a new member I'm having a wonderful time perusing the many informative threads concerning my new camera, the Pentax K-S2.
Unfortunately the speed at which I learn from these threads is quite often jolted to a halt, by the acronyms that the more informed members use.
Would it be possible to adopt "pete-tarigan's" excellent idea of giving the less able photographers an opportunity to hover their cursor over an acronym in order to translate it? If not, perhaps a Glossary of Acronyms?
This would enable the experts to spread their pearls of wisdom (much appreciated by me) easily and rapidly, while novices like me can keep up and learn.

e.g. (exempli gratia/ for example) I.Q. or intelligence quotient, used a lot in education, but in photography, Wiki says it means image quality.

Dear All,
Very many thanks for the humorous and informative replies. Thanks to Adam, I can rapidly keep up with the rest of you. Also, thanks to WPRESTO. At 72 and for the first time in my life, I understand what the young trendies mean when they write LOL and everyone laughs.
Cheers, John

**gaweidert** · 10-14-2016, 09:42 AM

In the ancient days, there was a protocol about using acronyms. The first time you spell it out then after that you use the acronym.

**csa** · 10-15-2016, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

and everyone knows "LOL" means "Little Old Lady"

You mean LOL has been addressing me all this time?

John, Welcome to the forums, glad to have you join us here!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-15-2016, 12:15 PM

I'll be able to keep up a bit better myself now... lol (Carol now I know it's you).

35mmfilmfan · 10-24-2016, 06:55 AM

Another acronym, much used in the birding community, is ATGNI -

All The Gear, No Idea

**lazarustx** · 10-27-2016, 07:59 PM

This was useful! Thanks guys!

10-13-2016, 02:51 AM	#1
Novice John New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 6	Acronyms Dear All, As a new member I'm having a wonderful time perusing the many informative threads concerning my new camera, the Pentax K-S2. Unfortunately the speed at which I learn from these threads is quite often jolted to a halt, by the acronyms that the more informed members use. Would it be possible to adopt "pete-tarigan's" excellent idea of giving the less able photographers an opportunity to hover their cursor over an acronym in order to translate it? If not, perhaps a Glossary of Acronyms? This would enable the experts to spread their pearls of wisdom (much appreciated by me) easily and rapidly, while novices like me can keep up and learn. e.g. (exempli gratia/ for example) I.Q. or intelligence quotient, used a lot in education, but in photography, Wiki says it means image quality.

10-13-2016, 03:20 AM - 1 Like	#2
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From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Acronyms are the short forms like DOF, FOV, HDR that the photographic community adopted to quickly refer to longer terms depth of field, field of view, high dynamic range and many others. It's part of our language now for many other fields also. I work in an auto assembly plant and everything we refer to is now an acronym. Sports enthusiasts have been accustomed to this for decades since every statistic quoted is defined by an acronym. A great response from Adam and welcome to Novice John who can likely change that name after speaking to everyone around here for a while.

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Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Two notably missing on Adam's list are LBA (lens buying addiction) and GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). Last edited by Kozlok; 10-13-2016 at 01:25 PM.

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tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by victormeldrew what the heck are acronyms?? idk

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	One of the few threads of thought I remember from a numerous commencement speakers I heard while a professor was a very long list of acronyms the man noted had not existed when he graduated from college. The majority at that time came out of computer and similar technological advances. The speed of change has definitely accelerated. Consider changes in transportation and communication from 4,000BC to 1800, compared to changes in those areas from 1900 to 2000. And for acronyms, consider what the the internet has brought us (IMHO, BTW, LOL - - - and everyone knows "LOL" means "Little Old Lady").

10-14-2016, 08:28 AM	#10
Novice John New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by Novice John Dear All, As a new member I'm having a wonderful time perusing the many informative threads concerning my new camera, the Pentax K-S2. Unfortunately the speed at which I learn from these threads is quite often jolted to a halt, by the acronyms that the more informed members use. Would it be possible to adopt "pete-tarigan's" excellent idea of giving the less able photographers an opportunity to hover their cursor over an acronym in order to translate it? If not, perhaps a Glossary of Acronyms? This would enable the experts to spread their pearls of wisdom (much appreciated by me) easily and rapidly, while novices like me can keep up and learn. e.g. (exempli gratia/ for example) I.Q. or intelligence quotient, used a lot in education, but in photography, Wiki says it means image quality. Dear All, Very many thanks for the humorous and informative replies. Thanks to Adam, I can rapidly keep up with the rest of you. Also, thanks to WPRESTO. At 72 and for the first time in my life, I understand what the young trendies mean when they write LOL and everyone laughs. Cheers, John

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	In the ancient days, there was a protocol about using acronyms. The first time you spell it out then after that you use the acronym.

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by WPRESTO and everyone knows "LOL" means "Little Old Lady" You mean LOL has been addressing me all this time? John, Welcome to the forums, glad to have you join us here!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	I'll be able to keep up a bit better myself now... lol (Carol now I know it's you).

10-24-2016, 06:55 AM	#14
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Another acronym, much used in the birding community, is ATGNI - All The Gear, No Idea

10-27-2016, 07:59 PM	#15
lazarustx Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 209	This was useful! Thanks guys!