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Definition: Image quality is the measurement of the collection of sharpness, brightness, color accuracy, resolution, and proper exposure of a digital photograph. Photos of a high image quality will create sharp and colorful large prints; photos of a low image quality will create blurry, dull large prints.

Photographers can partially control image quality through the digital camera's menu structure. Shooting with proper lighting also greatly affects image quality. Using scene modes can aid with obtaining proper exposure with a point and shoot camera.

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