Photography Quiz On Camera Controls And Exposure
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Which control changes the volume of light entering the camera?
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Shutter
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Aperture
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ISO
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Focus
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If your metered exposure was 1/125 and f8, which would be an equivalent exposure?
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1/500 and f16
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1/60 and f16
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1/30 and f11
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1/500 and f4
Correct Answer
A. 1/500 and f4Explanation
The correct answer is 1/500 and f4. This is because the question is asking for an equivalent exposure. To achieve an equivalent exposure, you need to maintain the same amount of light reaching the sensor. In this case, by decreasing the shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/500, you are reducing the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light. To compensate for this decrease in exposure time, you need to increase the aperture size from f8 to f4, allowing more light to enter the camera. This combination of settings will result in the same exposure as the original settings.Rate this question:
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What do we call a lens with a focal length longer than the standard?
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Telephoto
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Zoom
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Wide Angle
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Macro
Correct Answer
A. TelephotoExplanation
A lens with a focal length longer than the standard is called a telephoto lens. Telephoto lenses are designed to magnify distant objects and bring them closer, making them ideal for sports, wildlife, and portrait photography. These lenses have a narrow field of view and compress the perspective, resulting in a shallow depth of field and a blurred background. They are commonly used to capture subjects that are far away or to achieve a close-up effect without physically getting close to the subject.Rate this question:
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Which shutter speed is better for stopping action?
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1/60
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1/500
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A. 1/500Explanation
A shutter speed of 1/500 is better for stopping action compared to 1/60. A faster shutter speed allows for a shorter exposure time, which helps freeze fast-moving subjects and capture sharp details. In contrast, 1/60 might result in motion blur and less clarity when capturing action.Rate this question:
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Which aperture gives greater depth of field?
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F22
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F2.8
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A. F22Explanation
A smaller aperture, such as f22, gives a greater depth of field. This means that more of the image, from the foreground to the background, will be in focus. This is because a smaller aperture allows less light to enter the camera, resulting in a larger area of the image being in focus. On the other hand, a larger aperture like f2.8 allows more light to enter the camera, resulting in a shallower depth of field with a smaller area of the image being in focus.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a factor in the depth of field? (you may check more than one)
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Aperture
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Shutter speed
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Focusing distance
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Focal length
Correct Answer(s)
A. Aperture
A. Focusing distance
A. Focal lengthExplanation
The factors that affect the depth of field in photography are the aperture, focusing distance, and focal length. The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens, where a larger aperture (smaller f-number) results in a shallower depth of field. The focusing distance also plays a role, as the closer the subject is to the camera, the shallower the depth of field will be. Lastly, the focal length of the lens affects the depth of field, with longer focal lengths resulting in a shallower depth of field compared to shorter focal lengths.Rate this question:
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If your metered exposure is 1/60 at f8, which would be an equivalent exposure that would give a shallower focus?
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1/8 at f22
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1/1000 at f2
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1/500 at f22
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1/15 at f2.8
Correct Answer
A. 1/1000 at f2Explanation
A shallower focus refers to a smaller depth of field, where only a narrow range of the image is in focus while the rest appears blurred. To achieve this, a larger aperture (smaller f-number) is needed. The correct answer, 1/1000 at f2, has a larger aperture compared to the given metered exposure of 1/60 at f8, which means it allows more light to enter the camera and creates a shallower focus by blurring the background more effectively.Rate this question:
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Which ISO will generally produce more noise?
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1600
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100
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A. 1600Explanation
ISO 1600 will generally produce more noise compared to ISO 100. ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera sensor to light. Higher ISO values increase the sensor's sensitivity, allowing for better exposure in low-light conditions. However, this also amplifies the noise in the image, resulting in a grainy or speckled appearance. ISO 1600 is a higher value than ISO 100, indicating greater sensitivity and therefore more noise in the final image.Rate this question:
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Shooting at shutter speeds lower than 1/60 would require a tripod to avoid blur due to camera shake.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Shooting at shutter speeds lower than 1/60 can result in blurry photos due to camera shake. When the shutter speed is slow, even the slightest movement of the camera can cause blurriness in the image. Using a tripod helps stabilize the camera and eliminates any shake, resulting in sharper and clearer photos. Therefore, it is true that shooting at shutter speeds lower than 1/60 would require a tripod to avoid blur due to camera shake.Rate this question:
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You are indoors, and your metered exposure is 1/15 at f4, using ISO 200. You don't have a tripod or anywhere to steady your camera. Which would be the best option for an equivalent exposure which would produce a sharp image?
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1/15 at f4, ISO 800
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1/60 at f5.6, ISO 1600
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1/2 at f11, ISO 200
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1/125 at f2.8, ISO 200
Correct Answer
A. 1/60 at f5.6, ISO 1600Explanation
The best option for an equivalent exposure that would produce a sharp image is 1/60 at f5.6, ISO 1600. This is because increasing the shutter speed to 1/60 would help reduce camera shake when hand-holding the camera. Additionally, increasing the aperture to f5.6 would allow for a wider depth of field, which can help in achieving sharper focus. Finally, increasing the ISO to 1600 would allow for a higher sensitivity to light, compensating for the smaller aperture and faster shutter speed.Rate this question:
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