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 === AB's === === AB's ===
-[[http://www.alienbees.com/|AlienBees]], studio lighting.+[[https://www.alienbees.com/|AlienBees]], studio lighting.
 === ACR === === ACR ===
 Adobe Camera RAW file format. Adobe Camera RAW file format.
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 Abbreviation for the word "background". Abbreviation for the word "background".
 === Bokeh === === Bokeh ===
-The quality of out-of-focus areas of an image (generally the smoother, the better).  [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/photo_search.php?q=bokeh|Examples]].+The quality of out-of-focus areas of an image (generally the smoother, the better).  [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/photo_search.php?q=bokeh|Examples]].
 === Bracket === === Bracket ===
   - Taking photos with different exposure settings or other adjustments to ensure a "correct" capture.   - Taking photos with different exposure settings or other adjustments to ensure a "correct" capture.
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 Chromatic Aberration.  A lens defect that produces color halos in areas of sharp contrast, often purple or red & blue. Chromatic Aberration.  A lens defect that produces color halos in areas of sharp contrast, often purple or red & blue.
 === CC === === CC ===
-[[http://www.dpchallenge.com/cclub_selection.php|The Critique Club]].+[[https://www.dpchallenge.com/cclub_selection.php|The Critique Club]].
 === CF === === CF ===
 Compact Flash media. Compact Flash media.
-=== Comp ===+=== comp ===
 Composition. Composition.
 === Crop Factor === === Crop Factor ===
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 === D&L === === D&L ===
-[[http://drewmedia.dpchallenge.com|Drew]] & [[http://langdon.dpchalenge.com|Langdon]]: the owners of DPChallenge.com. Anger at your own risk.+[[https://drewmedia.dpchallenge.com|Drew]] & [[https://langdon.dpchalenge.com|Langdon]]: the owners of DPChallenge.com. Anger at your own risk.
 === Desat === === Desat ===
 Color desaturation. Color desaturation.
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 Dots per inch.  The number of printed dots per square inch of a print.  The more dots per inch, the smoother and generally higher quality the print will be.  The dimension in pixels of your image on any given length divided by the DPI will give you the size of your print for that dimension.  For example, if you had a 3000 x 2000 image, printing at 100 DPI would yield a 30" x 20" print. Printing that same image at 1000 DPI would yield a 3" x 2" print. Dots per inch.  The number of printed dots per square inch of a print.  The more dots per inch, the smoother and generally higher quality the print will be.  The dimension in pixels of your image on any given length divided by the DPI will give you the size of your print for that dimension.  For example, if you had a 3000 x 2000 image, printing at 100 DPI would yield a 30" x 20" print. Printing that same image at 1000 DPI would yield a 3" x 2" print.
 === DPL === === DPL ===
-[[http://www.dpchallenge.com/league|Digital Photography League]], a side contest based upon the average score of "teams" in regular challenges.+[[https://www.dpchallenge.com/league|Digital Photography League]], a side contest based upon the average score of "teams" in regular challenges.
 === DQ === === DQ ===
 Disqualification. Disqualification.
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 Flash Exposure Compensation.  Adjusts the camera's flash output to be stronger or weaker than the automatically calculated strength. Flash Exposure Compensation.  Adjusts the camera's flash output to be stronger or weaker than the automatically calculated strength.
 === FA === === FA ===
-For Auction, see [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].+For Auction, see [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].
 === FAQ === === FAQ ===
 Frequently asked questions. Frequently asked questions.
-  - [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/help_faq.php|DPC FAQ]] +  - [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/help_faq.php|DPC FAQ]] 
-  - [[http://hyperbolical.org/dpcfaq/|mk’s Unofficial FAQ for DPC]]+  - [[https://hyperbolical.org/dpcfaq/|mk’s Unofficial FAQ for DPC]]
 === Fast Lens === === Fast Lens ===
 Typically, a lens with a maximum aperture larger than f/2.8 (f2.0, f/1.8, f/1.4. etc.). By admitting more light to the sensor, such lenses allow faster shutter speeds in low light. Typically, a lens with a maximum aperture larger than f/2.8 (f2.0, f/1.8, f/1.4. etc.). By admitting more light to the sensor, such lenses allow faster shutter speeds in low light.
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 === FS === === FS ===
   - Free Study.   - Free Study.
-  - For Sale, see [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].+  - For Sale, see [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].
 === FSM === === FSM ===
 Free Study Marathon. A side challenge where participants agree to enter and compete in regular Free Studies. Free Study Marathon. A side challenge where participants agree to enter and compete in regular Free Studies.
 === FT === === FT ===
-For Trade, see [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].+For Trade, see [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].
  
 ===== G ===== ===== G =====
  
 === GTG / G2G === === GTG / G2G ===
-Get Together.  A site or event where DPC members meet each other in-person and take photos for fun.  See [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=list&FORUM_SECTION_ID=19|the Out and About forum]].+Get Together.  A site or event where DPC members meet each other in-person and take photos for fun.  See [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=list&FORUM_SECTION_ID=19|the Out and About forum]].
  
 ===== H ===== ===== H =====
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 === OS === === OS ===
 Sigma's Optical Stabilization (see IS).  May also refer to a user's Operating System (Macintosh, Windows, etc.). Sigma's Optical Stabilization (see IS).  May also refer to a user's Operating System (Macintosh, Windows, etc.).
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 ===== P ===== ===== P =====
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 Refers to a Photo a Week project. Refers to a Photo a Week project.
 === PDP === === PDP ===
-Podcasts for Digital Photographers.  A podcast hosted by [[http://lkn4truth.dpchallenge.com|lkn4truth]] and [[http://judi.dpchallenge.com|Judi]]. +Podcasts for Digital Photographers.  A podcast hosted by [[https://lkn4truth.dpchallenge.com|lkn4truth]] and [[https://judi.dpchallenge.com|Judi]]. 
-=== PIC ===+=== pic ===
 Picture. Picture.
 === POV === === POV ===
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 Post processing. Any image editing that takes place after the capture. Post processing. Any image editing that takes place after the capture.
 === PPC === === PPC ===
-Post Processing Challenge (hosted by [[http://smurfguy.dpchallenge.com|smurfguy]]).+Post Processing Challenge (hosted by [[https://smurfguy.dpchallenge.com|smurfguy]]).
 === PPI === === PPI ===
 Pixels per Inch. Pixels per Inch.
-=== PPL ===+=== ppl ===
 Abbreviation for the word "people". Abbreviation for the word "people".
 === PS === === PS ===
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 Adobe's Photoshop Elements software. Adobe's Photoshop Elements software.
 === PSP === === PSP ===
-Jasc's Paint Shop Pro software.+Corel's Paint Shop Pro software (previous Jasc's Paint Shop Pro).
  
 ===== Q ===== ===== Q =====
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 === SC === === SC ===
-Site Council. A group of volunteers appointed to moderate the forums, judge photo validity and help with general site maintenance. +  - Site Council. A group of volunteers appointed to moderate the forums, judge photo validity and help with general site maintenance. 
-=== SD / SDHC ===+  - Side Challenge. A community-organised informal contest held on the forums. 
 +=== SD / SDHC / SDXC ===
 Secure Digital media Secure Digital media
 === Selective Desaturation === === Selective Desaturation ===
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 World Photography League: a side contest that was the precursor to the DPL (see DPL). World Photography League: a side contest that was the precursor to the DPL (see DPL).
 === WTB === === WTB ===
-Wanted to Buy, see [[http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].+Wanted to Buy, see [[https://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417564|Buy/Sell Rules]].
 === WWYT === === WWYT ===
 What Were You Thinking? What Were You Thinking?
  
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