Photosite
noun
A photosite is a specific location on a digital imaging sensor that captures light and converts it into an electrical signal, which is then processed to create a digital image.
The camera's photosites determine the quality of the images it can produce.
Usage tips
Technical
digital camera,image sensor,light sensor
noun
An online platform or website where photographs are shared and viewed.
Many photographers use a photosite to showcase their work to a global audience.
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General
photo-sharing site,gallery,portfolio platform
noun
A photosite is a specific location on a digital imaging sensor that captures light and converts it into an electrical signal, which is then processed to create a digital image.
The camera's photosites determine the quality of the images it can produce.
Usage tips
Technical
digital camera,image sensor,light sensor
noun
An online platform or website where photographs are shared and viewed.
Many photographers use a photosite to showcase their work to a global audience.
Usage tips
General
photo-sharing site,gallery,portfolio platform
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Definition
A photosite functions as the basic unit of exposure in digital photography.
Each photosite's efficiency directly impacts image quality.
Pro Tip 2/3Replaceable Terms
The term can sometimes be substituted with 'pixel' in casual contexts.
However, in technical discussions, 'photosite' is preferred.
Pro Tip 3/3Quality Indicator
The number of photosites typically indicates the potential detail an image can hold.
More photosites can mean sharper images.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Definition
A photosite functions as the basic unit of exposure in digital photography.
Each photosite's efficiency directly impacts image quality.
Pro Tip 2/3Replaceable Terms
The term can sometimes be substituted with 'pixel' in casual contexts.
However, in technical discussions, 'photosite' is preferred.
Pro Tip 3/3Quality Indicator
The number of photosites typically indicates the potential detail an image can hold.
More photosites can mean sharper images.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Definition
A photosite functions as the basic unit of exposure in digital photography.
Each photosite's efficiency directly impacts image quality.
Pro Tip 2/3Replaceable Terms
The term can sometimes be substituted with 'pixel' in casual contexts.
However, in technical discussions, 'photosite' is preferred.
Pro Tip 3/3Quality Indicator
The number of photosites typically indicates the potential detail an image can hold.
More photosites can mean sharper images.
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