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Camera movements

SWPP Photographic Glossary

Camera movements are mechanical adjustments available on large format cameras that allow the lens and/or film plane to be shifted, tilted, or swung from their standard positions. These movements give photographers precise control over perspective, focus, and depth of field, enabling techniques such as tilt-shift, perspective correction, and selective focus. Camera movements are essential in architectural, product, and fine art photography, where distortion control and exact composition are critical for professional-quality results.

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