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Quarter Apple - see Apple Box.
Quartz Light - Can also be
called halogen light or tungsten light. A
quartz light is a very bright type of light that uses a tungsten
filament that is contained in a quartz envelope. The color temperature
will be a fairly consistent 3,200K. They can get very hot when in use.
It is also very important never to touch the bulb with your bare hands
at any time. Oil from your hands will cause the bulb to blister and
explode.
Quick Release - A latching
device for quickly mounting and removing the
camera from the tripod.
Quick Release Shoe - The part
of the quick release that attaches to the
camera is called the quick release shoe, and is inevitably worth
double-checking, as they frequently stray away the tripod when left
behind on the camera.