noun
- special colored lights used in darkrooms that allow photographers to see while developing film without damaging light-sensitive materials
Usage: photography; technical
Examples
- The photographer worked under red safelights while developing the black and white prints.
- Make sure the safelights are properly installed before entering the darkroom.
- Traditional safelights use amber or red filters to protect photographic paper.
- Digital photography has reduced the need for safelights in most studios.
- The darkroom was equipped with safelights that could be switched on and off as needed.