Photography test

Name four differences between a DSLR and a compact (point and shoot) camera

Image quality, ability to change lenses, sensor size, level of manual control offered

What makes a good photo? (Four things)

Balance,lighting,,point of view,composition

What does DSLR stand for ?

Digital Single-Lens Reflex

Define shutter speed

Speed at which the shutter of the camera closes

Define aperture

The size of the opening in your camera lens - expressed in f-stops

ISO

How sensitive your cameras sensor is to light

What is a view finder

A part of a camera component that allows the photographer to see exactly what the camera lens is seeing

What is the advantage of having a camera with a higher resolution ?

A higher resolution captures more detail, allowing clearer images , and ability to crop photos without losing sharpness

When taking a picture , it is important to press the shutter button half way before you take the picture why?

Yes it is because before taking a picture on the camera , so the picture can achieve proper focus

When should you use a tripod

When shooting in low light, for long exposure shots

explain depth of field

The distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that are in the acceptably sharp focus in an image captured with a camera

How is shutter speed measured ?

Shutter speed is measured in fractions of a second

Aperture

The size of the aperture is measured in f-stops

Favorite composition technique (lines) explain why

Leading lines because it creates a sense of direction and draws attention to the main focal point

Give example of a high iOS setting and describe when you would use it and what kind of effect it would have on your picture

IOS 3200 - used in low light to brighten the image but may add noise

Give example of low iOS setting and describe when you would use it and what kind of effect it would have on your picture

iOS 100- use it in bright outdoor conditions for clearer and sharper photo

Give example of a fast shutter speed and describe effect it would have on your photo

1/1000- it freezes fast moving subjects , ideal for sports

Give example of a slow shutter speed and describe

1/30 - captured motion blur ideal for creative effect like light trails