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exposure
In photography, the process in which light hits a light-sensitive medium, such as film or a digital sensor, in order to create an image.
Bei Nachtaufnahmen ist eine lange Belichtung notwendig, um genügend Licht einzufangen.
For night shots, a long exposure is necessary to capture enough light.
exposure
The control of the amount of light that hits the sensor or film in order to determine the brightness of a photo. Correct exposure is crucial for image quality.
Das Foto ist überbelichtet, weil die Belichtung zu stark eingestellt war.
The photo is overexposed because the exposure was set too high.
lighting
The supply of light to a room or area, usually natural light. Synonymous with lighting, but often with a focus on daylight.
Die Belichtung des Ateliers durch die großen Dachfenster ist ideal zum Malen.
The lighting of the studio through the large skylights is ideal for painting.
'Belichtung' (exposure) is a noun derived from the verb 'belichten' (to expose to light). The ending '-ung' turns the action (providing something with light) into a thing (the process or the result).
Das Belichten der Fotos im Labor dauert mehrere Stunden.
Exposing the photos in the lab takes several hours.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about photography, a camera, sensor, or film, the technical exposure (m01, m02) is meant. If you are talking about rooms, windows, or daylight, it is about the lighting of a place (m03).
Für dieses Porträtfoto brauchen wir eine weichere Belichtung.
For this portrait photo, we need softer lighting.
In the context of photography, 'Belichtung' (exposure) is often combined with adjectives such as 'lang' (long), 'kurz' (short), 'korrekt' (correct), or 'falsch' (wrong). Typical verbs are 'die Belichtung einstellen' (to set the exposure), 'messen' (to measure), or 'wählen' (to choose).
Mit einer langen Belichtung kann man die Bewegung von Sternen fotografieren.
With a long exposure, you can photograph the movement of stars.
When it comes to rooms, typical adjectives are 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (poor), 'natürlich' (natural), or 'optimal' (optimal). People often describe what the lighting of a room is like or how to improve it.
Das Büro hat leider eine sehr schlechte Belichtung.
Unfortunately, the office has very poor lighting.
lighting / illumination
In photography, both words can be connected with the light on a subject. Beleuchtung mainly describes the light falling on the subject, while Belichtung refers to the light reaching the sensor or film and how it is controlled. Use Beleuchtung when talking about lamps and Belichtung when talking about camera settings.
Für dasselbe Porträt verkürzte sie die Belichtung, damit der Sensor weniger Licht aufnahm.
For the same portrait, she shortened the exposure so that the sensor captured less light.
Für das Porträt wählte die Fotografin eine weiche Beleuchtung mit zwei Lampen.
For the portrait, the photographer chose soft lighting with two lamps.
