1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
Camera obscura is latin for dark room. A tiny whole on abox was created and used as a lens.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Lenses and optics.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
Niepce used a dark box, a lens, and film for a successful photograph.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light is still exposed to the film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
A dark box, a lens, and digital film.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
Auto mode does almost everythinq but point and shoot. When the camera is in program mode you still have control over flash.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
To attempt to blur out the background the camera uses the fastest available lens setting.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
To freeze motion the camera will use the higest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
When you half press the triggeer button it focuses the camera for you so you dont have a blurry photo.
10. What does this symbol mean?
It stands for disabled flash, meaning there is no flash.
When would you use this?
When the photo doesn't require flash.
11.What does this symbol mean?
It means auto flash, and will automatically fire if the camera thinks the photo needs more light.
When would you use this?
When a photo needs more light.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
The photo will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
The photo will be too dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
The relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
+1 Stop brighter.
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two? (Hint: the “show
answer” feature is wrong).
+4 Stops brighter.
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
A longer shutter speed = more light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
A shorter shutter speed = less light.
19. What does the aperture control?
The amount of light exposed to the film.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
By closing up to restrict light, and opening up to let it through.
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