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The acronym '''TTL''' can refer to:
 
The acronym '''TTL''' can refer to:
;Through The Lens: Usually referring to in-camera [[camera#TTL Metering|exposure metering]], but also used to differentiate [[viewfinder]] designs, [[autofocus]] mechanism designs, and other systems on lens-based cameras.
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;Through The Lens: Usually referring to in-camera [[camera#TTL Metering|exposure metering]], but also used to differentiate [[viewfinder]] designs, [[autofocus]] mechanism designs, and other systems on lens-based cameras.  Measuring light or focusing through the taking lens is more accurate than separate metering, viewfinder or focus systems, as this measures the light that will reach the film, from the exact point-of-view of the lens - and so eliminates [[parallax]] and stray light from outside the frame.
  
;Transistor-Transistor Logic: Electronic camera circuitry, digital electronics, the ability of a device or circuit to be connected directly to the input or output of digital equipment, eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry, TTL signals are usually limited to two states, low and high, and are thus much more limited than [[analog]] signals.  
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;Transistor-Transistor Logic: TTL is a type of digital electronic circuitry which uses transistors and resistor elements (usually made of transistors) to make logic gates. It is rarely, if ever used in camera circuitry as it has fairly high power consumption. Other logic families, with low power demands  are used, so as to prolong battery life - for example CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) or even IIL (Integrated Injection Logic, used in the [[Canon A-1]]).
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Electronic camera circuitry, digital electronics, the ability of a device or circuit to be connected directly to the input or output of digital equipment, eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry, TTL signals are usually limited to two states, low and high, and are thus much more limited than [[analog]] signals.  
  
 
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  See definition research from Google [http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=define%3Attl&btnG=Google+Search define:ttl]
 
  See definition research from Google [http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=define%3Attl&btnG=Google+Search define:ttl]

Revision as of 01:30, 20 March 2008

The acronym TTL can refer to:

Through The Lens
Usually referring to in-camera exposure metering, but also used to differentiate viewfinder designs, autofocus mechanism designs, and other systems on lens-based cameras. Measuring light or focusing through the taking lens is more accurate than separate metering, viewfinder or focus systems, as this measures the light that will reach the film, from the exact point-of-view of the lens - and so eliminates parallax and stray light from outside the frame.
Transistor-Transistor Logic
TTL is a type of digital electronic circuitry which uses transistors and resistor elements (usually made of transistors) to make logic gates. It is rarely, if ever used in camera circuitry as it has fairly high power consumption. Other logic families, with low power demands are used, so as to prolong battery life - for example CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) or even IIL (Integrated Injection Logic, used in the Canon A-1).

Electronic camera circuitry, digital electronics, the ability of a device or circuit to be connected directly to the input or output of digital equipment, eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry, TTL signals are usually limited to two states, low and high, and are thus much more limited than analog signals.

Please expand this with examples.  
See definition research from Google define:ttl