We entered the cave through a narrow aperture. The photograph was taken using a fast shutter speed and a large aperture.

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This option features a wide, 70 millimeter aperture that will make stars and constellations appear bright and clear. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "We've Found Possible Signs of Life in Venus's Clouds. Whoa.," 14 Sep. 2020

This option features a wide, 70 millimeter aperture that will make stars and constellations appear bright and clear. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "Two Black Holes Smashed and Completely Changed What We Know About the Universe," 8 Sep. 2020

Mercedes has achieved this using an LCD screen with an LCD grille aperture. Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, "Mercedes Floods 2021 S-Class with New and Updated Technology," 2 Sep. 2020

And with all that resolution, a super-wide aperture, and a somewhat large sensor, focusing is actually important with a camera module like this. Popular Science, "The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has one of the best screens you can cram in your pocket," 18 Aug. 2020

This reflector telescope’s 5.1-inch aperture can gather lots of light for great telescopic views, and its shorter frame offers easy portability. Dana Holmes, CNN Underscored, "A beginner’s guide to stargazing," 18 Aug. 2020

There is a Pro Mode to give the videographer control over aperture, shutter speed, microphone placement, zoom speed, auto focus, exposure compensation and white balance. Dallas News, "First Look: Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Ultra," 13 Aug. 2020

For the perfect exposure, Shih says it’s usually best to use a larger aperture, slow shutter speed, and appropriate ISO setting. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "How to Photograph Fireflies on Your iPhone Like a Professional," 11 July 2020

The system uses the traditional LCD display combined with an LCD aperture grille that sits a few millimeters ahead of the display. Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, "2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Gets Updated Infotainment, 3D Display," 8 July 2020

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