You Gotta Know All This If You Want To Be A Photographer!

1. Which white balance setting would I use if my subject was standing outside in direct sunlight?

Shade

Fluorescent

Daylight/Sun

Tungsten

Alright, that was an easy one!

Explanation

Alright, that was an easy one!

2. Which photo demonstrates the correct way to hold your camera?

None of the above

Remember to always grip your camera with one hand and use the other hand to support your lens. This will give you more stabilized and, therefore sharper images.

Explanation

Remember to always grip your camera with one hand and use the other hand to support your lens. This will give you more stabilized and, therefore sharper images.

3. When changing the lens on your camera, it's a great idea to do it outside. (Preferably in a windy, dirty area, like the beach.)

True

False

False! Instead, I recommend changing your lenses indoors or even in your car, where your camera sensor will be protected from dirt and dust.

Explanation

False! Instead, I recommend changing your lenses indoors or even in your car, where your camera sensor will be protected from dirt and dust.

4. Which of the following photos incorrectly used the tungsten white balance setting?

None of the above

Yikes! That tungsten setting adds a lot of blue to that photograph. But it wasn't necessary to counteract any yellow-toned lights in that lighting condition.

Explanation

Yikes! That tungsten setting adds a lot of blue to that photograph. But it wasn't necessary to counteract any yellow-toned lights in that lighting condition.

5. If I choose to use the custom white balance setting on my camera, I can simply set it once and leave it on that setting the rest of the day, even if I keep moving shooting locations.

True

False

Remember, when using the custom white balance setting, you will need to reset the white balance every time the lighting condition changes. So if you move from outdoors to indoors, you will definitely need to reset it, or simply can it back to auto white balance!

Explanation

Remember, when using the custom white balance setting, you will need to reset the white balance every time the lighting condition changes. So if you move from outdoors to indoors, you will definitely need to reset it, or simply can it back to auto white balance!

6. When you hear photographers mention that they shoot manually, they are referring to:

Manually focusing each time they take a photograph.

Manually set the exposure for each image.

Manually driving to each shoot.

None of the above

Photographers love to shoot manually because it allows them complete exposure control. When we talk about focusing manually, we are talking about adjusting the focus ring on the lens of our camera ourselves allowing us to take shots we would otherwise not be able to take.

Explanation

Photographers love to shoot manually because it allows them complete exposure control. When we talk about focusing manually, we are talking about adjusting the focus ring on the lens of our camera ourselves allowing us to take shots we would otherwise not be able to take.

7. A lens with a wide Aperture is also known as

Slow lens

Fast lens

Medium lens

Average lens

A lens with a wide aperture allows more light to enter the camera, which means it can capture images faster in low-light conditions. This enables the lens to have a faster shutter speed and freeze motion effectively. Therefore, a lens with a wide aperture is commonly referred to as a fast lens.

Explanation

A lens with a wide aperture allows more light to enter the camera, which means it can capture images faster in low-light conditions. This enables the lens to have a faster shutter speed and freeze motion effectively. Therefore, a lens with a wide aperture is commonly referred to as a fast lens.

8. White balance is the only setting we'll discuss that deals with color.

True

False

For the rest of the course, we'll focus on settings that deal with how your camera handles light.

Explanation

For the rest of the course, we'll focus on settings that deal with how your camera handles light.

9. While adjusting and making the shutter speed faster, the aperture will typically.

Close down

Open wider (if possible)

Turn off

None of the above

When adjusting and making the shutter speed faster, the aperture will typically open wider (if possible). The aperture controls the amount of light that enters the camera, and when the shutter speed is increased, more light is needed to properly expose the image. Therefore, the aperture needs to open wider to allow more light in.

Explanation

When adjusting and making the shutter speed faster, the aperture will typically open wider (if possible). The aperture controls the amount of light that enters the camera, and when the shutter speed is increased, more light is needed to properly expose the image. Therefore, the aperture needs to open wider to allow more light in.

10. What is the compact version of a 'Prime' Lens called?

Mini-Prime Lens

Pancake Lens

Short Stack Lens

None of the above

A pancake lens is the compact version of a prime lens. It is called a pancake lens because it is extremely thin and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. This type of lens is popular among photographers who want a portable and convenient option for their camera gear. Unlike traditional prime lenses, pancake lenses have a fixed focal length and typically have a wide maximum aperture, allowing for high-quality images with a shallow depth of field.

Explanation

A pancake lens is the compact version of a prime lens. It is called a pancake lens because it is extremely thin and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. This type of lens is popular among photographers who want a portable and convenient option for their camera gear. Unlike traditional prime lenses, pancake lenses have a fixed focal length and typically have a wide maximum aperture, allowing for high-quality images with a shallow depth of field.