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    What does "FP mode" as used to refer to a flash system function mean? 

    • “Focal Plane” flash synchronisation mode – a special setting that enables the use of flash at very high shutter speeds
    • “Full Power” mode – maximises flash power enabling
    • “Free Position” mode – enables the flash head to be swivelled and bounced
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  • 2. 

    What does the term “DSA” mean when used in Olympus lens marketing materials?

    • Double Sphered Aspherical

    • Dual Super Aspherical

    • Dual Sided Aspherical

    Correct Answer
    A. Dual Super Aspherical
  • 3. 

    Why might you choose to use a wide angle lens to shoot portraits instead of a telephoto lens?

    • You can zoom out and isolate the subject better from a cluttered or busy background

    • The wider lens tends to flatter most people

    • Generally, at the same aperture, the background and foreground 'defocus' is greater with a longer lens, enabling poorer isolation of the photographed subject

    • You can capture more of the environment surrounding the subject, providing greater context to the picture

    Correct Answer
    A. You can capture more of the environment surrounding the subject, providing greater context to the picture
  • 4. 

    Why would you use a long telephoto lens to photograph landscapes instead of a wider angle lens?

    • Compositionally, it can better 'isolate' the more aesthetically significant parts of the scenery

    • The long lens tends to provide better depth of field than a wide angle lens, generally speaking

    • Generally, at the same aperture, the background defocus is greater with a longer lens, enabling better isolation of the photographed subject

    Correct Answer
    A. Compositionally, it can better 'isolate' the more aesthetically significant parts of the scenery
  • 5. 

    Which Olympus camera or cameras feature automatic correction of chromatic aberration?

    • All OM-D and the PEN E-P5 models

    • All OM-D and PEN models

    • E-M1

    • E-M1 and E-M10

    Correct Answer
    A. E-M1 and E-M10
  • 6. 

    Which Olympus camera or cameras feature automatic compensation for resolution loss at lens diffraction limits 

    • All OM-D and the PEN E-P5 models

    • All OM-D and PEN models

    • E-M1

    • E-M1 and E-M10

    Correct Answer
    A. E-M1 and E-M10
  • 7. 

    The E-M1 is specified to operate at environmental termperatures of between

    • 0 to 40 degrees Celsius

    • -5 to 40 degrees Celsius

    • -10 to 40 degrees Celsius

    Correct Answer
    A. -10 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • 8. 

    What is the on-screen manual-focus feature known as

    • Focus peaking

    • Focus aid

    • Histogram

    Correct Answer
    A. Focus peaking
  • 9. 

    “MSC” is a technology label found on some M.Zuiko lenses. It means that the lens is

    • Designed to provide smooth and precise autofocus for video recording, and extremely fast autofocus speeds for normal photo taking

    • Designed to provide manual shooting compatibility

    • Designed to be mechanical smooth and controllable

    Correct Answer
    A. Designed to provide smooth and precise autofocus for video recording, and extremely fast autofocus speeds for normal photo taking
  • 10. 

    Camera enthusiasts often use the term 'crop factor' as a means to determine focal length/angle of view equivalency of a camera system, relative to a full-frame or 35mm film camera system. What is the crop factor of Micro Four Thirds camera systems such as the OM-D and PEN?

    • 1.5x

    • 1.8x

    • 2.0x

    Correct Answer
    A. 2.0x
  • 11. 

    What is an aspherical lens element?

    • An optical lens where at least one surface does not form part of a sphere

    • A piece of optical glass whose curved surfaces form part of a sphere

    Correct Answer
    A. An optical lens where at least one surface does not form part of a sphere
  • 12. 

    Compared to most DSLR lenses, Olympus M.Zuiko lenses tend to focus faster because

    • They utilise a modern low-moving mass, high precision AF drive system; completely different from conventional SLR lens drive systems

    • They have more powerful lens motors

    • They have less lens elements

    • They are smaller

    Correct Answer
    A. They utilise a modern low-moving mass, high precision AF drive system; completely different from conventional SLR lens drive systems
  • 13. 

    In what way(s) would a camera like an OM-D model be more suitable for someone learning photography; as compared to the choice of a DSLR?

    • The digital viewfinder provides instant feedback – making it easy and intuitive for the novice to understand basic photo concepts such as exposure

    • It is not advantageous as the optical viewfinder in DSLRs provides a direct, clearer view. The digital viewfinder is less pure.

    • It shoots at a faster frame rate

    Correct Answer
    A. The digital viewfinder provides instant feedback – making it easy and intuitive for the novice to understand basic photo concepts such as exposure
  • 14. 

    What are the defining characteristics of a professional grade lens?

    • Extremely high optical performance, weatherproofing, and high durabiity

    • Fast or very bright apertures

    • Extremely high cost of ownership

    Correct Answer
    A. Extremely high optical performance, weatherproofing, and high durabiity
  • 15. 

    What does the term “ED” stand for when used to describe optical material?

    • Extra-Dispersion

    • Extra-low Dispersion

    • Extra Dynamic

    Correct Answer
    A. Extra-low Dispersion
  • 16. 

    Generally speaking, what are the challenges often faced in the manufacture of high quality aspherical lens elements?

    • Aspherical lenses are inherently difficult to manufacture with high precision in cost-effective production volume

    • Large diameter (>5cm) size aspherics are especially hard to mass manufacture accurately at commercially justifiable prices and volume

    • The glass materials for aspherical elements are more brittle than regular spherical elements

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Aspherical lenses are inherently difficult to manufacture with high precision in cost-effective production volume
    A. Large diameter (>5cm) size aspherics are especially hard to mass manufacture accurately at commercially justifiable prices and volume
  • 17. 

    How many autofocus points does the OM-D E-M10 have?

    • 21

    • 51

    • 81

    Correct Answer
    A. 81
  • 18. 

    Which three are Olympus' 'trinity' pro-level f2.8 zoom lenses (both in production and development announced)

    • M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8ED PRO, M.Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO, M.Zuiko 40-150mm ED PRO

    • M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8ED PRO, M.Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO, M.Zuiko 50-150mm ED PRO

    • M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8ED PRO, M.Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO, M.Zuiko 50-200mm ED PRO

    Correct Answer
    A. M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8ED PRO, M.Zuiko 12-40mm f2.8 ED PRO, M.Zuiko 40-150mm ED PRO
  • 19. 

    What is the approximate percentage size difference between an APS-C sensor and the 4/3 sensor?

    • 10.00%

    • 20.00%

    • 30.00%

    Correct Answer
    A. 30.00%
  • 20. 

    For the purpose of macro photography, which Zuiko Digital and/or M.Zuiko Digital lens or lenses can be used with OM-D and PEN cameras?

    • M.Zuiko 60mm f2.8 Macro

    • M.Zuiko 60mm 2.8 Macro and the Zuiko Digital 35mm and 50mm lenses with the MMF series adapters

    • All M.Zuiko lenses, and Zuiko lenses with MMF series adapters

    Correct Answer
    A. All M.Zuiko lenses, and Zuiko lenses with MMF series adapters
  • 21. 

    APS-C and Micro Four Thirds camera systems are said to capture pictures with greater apparent “depth of field” than full-frame camera systems. As a rule of thumb, what is the approximate depth of field difference when you compare the same scene photographed with an OM-D camera to one captured with an APS-C camera; assuming lenses with the same angle of view are used at the same aperture setting

    • 2/3 f-stop approximately; but it depends on subject distance as well

    • 1 f-stop approximately; but it depends on subject distance as well

    • 1.5 f-stops; but it depends on subject distance as well

    Correct Answer
    A. 2/3 f-stop approximately; but it depends on subject distance as well
  • 22. 

    What does the acronym “ILC” commonly mean?

    • Interchangeable Lens Camera – a category that includes both DSLR and 'Mirrorless' types

    • Interchangeable Lens Compact – a category that includes both compact sized DSLR and Mirrorless types

    • Interchangeable Lens Case – a case for lenses that can be used for SLR and Mirrorless camera

    Correct Answer
    A. Interchangeable Lens Camera – a category that includes both DSLR and 'Mirrorless' types
  • 23. 

    What is “ZERO Coating"?

    • Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical Coating - Olympus' best optical multi-coating

    • Zero Extra-ordinary Reflective Optical Coating - Olympus' best optical multi-coating

    • Zuiko Extra Reflective Optical Coating - Olympus' best optical multi-coating

    Correct Answer
    A. Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical Coating - Olympus' best optical multi-coating
  • 24. 

    Approximately how many shots can you take with the E-M10 using a fully charged battery?

    • 200

    • 300

    • 500

    Correct Answer
    A. 300
  • 25. 

    Why do Olympus M.Zuiko lenses, even the 'entry' level kit lenses, generally auto-focus faster than Canon and Nikon professional DSLR lenses?

    • M.Zuiko lenses utilise a contemporary low-moving mass lens design that inherently outperforms yhe relatively high moving-mass lens designs of most SLR lenses.

    • They use more powerful motors

    • They use more plastic and are therefore lighter and faster

    Correct Answer
    A. M.Zuiko lenses utilise a contemporary low-moving mass lens design that inherently outperforms yhe relatively high moving-mass lens designs of most SLR lenses.
  • 26. 

    Which are Nikon's current 'trinity' pro-level f2.8 zoom lenses?

    • AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED, AF-S 24-70mm f2.8G ED, AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

    • AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED VR, AF-S 24-70mm f2.8G ED VR, AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR

    • AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED, AF-S 28-105mm f2.8G ED, AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

    Correct Answer
    A. AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED, AF-S 24-70mm f2.8G ED, AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II
  • 27. 

    Compared to an optical viewfinder, a digital viewfinder can be said to be better because

    • By default, it shows you the actual picture the camera will capture, even before the shot is taken; thereby providing the photographer with greater creative control and confidence

    • It shows you the effects of digital filters, exposure changes and white balance settings for stills and video shooting

    • It enables the development of new image control or manipulation settings that only an all-digital viewing interface can make intuitive and easy to understand

    • It is not actually better

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. By default, it shows you the actual picture the camera will capture, even before the shot is taken; thereby providing the photographer with greater creative control and confidence
    A. It shows you the effects of digital filters, exposure changes and white balance settings for stills and video shooting
    A. It enables the development of new image control or manipulation settings that only an all-digital viewing interface can make intuitive and easy to understand
  • 28. 

    What determines the visual quality of lens bokeh?

    • The optical design of the lens

    • The shape of the lens aperture blades when closed at various aperture settings

    • The distance to the subject and the relative distance of the subject from the background and foreground

    • The visual pattern of both background and foreground scenery

    • The aperture setting of the lens

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The optical design of the lens
    A. The shape of the lens aperture blades when closed at various aperture settings
    A. The distance to the subject and the relative distance of the subject from the background and foreground
    A. The visual pattern of both background and foreground scenery
    A. The aperture setting of the lens
  • 29. 

    Every M.Zuiko lens has variable aperture sizes. In which order would “large to small” (or “maximum to minimum”) be correct?

    • F2.0, f2.8, f4.0, f5.6, f8.0, f11, f16, f22

    • F22, f16, f11, f8.0, f5.6, f4.0. f2.8, f2.0

    Correct Answer
    A. F2.0, f2.8, f4.0, f5.6, f8.0, f11, f16, f22
  • 30. 

    The M.Zuiko lens range comprise of

    • M.Zuiko, M.Zuiko Premium and M.Zuiko PRO lenses

    • M.Zuiko Standard, M.Zuiko Premium and M.Zuiko PRO lenses

    • M.Zuiko Standard, M.Zuiko High Grade and M.Zuiko Super High Grade lenses

    Correct Answer
    A. M.Zuiko, M.Zuiko Premium and M.Zuiko PRO lenses
  • 31. 

    Which of the following best describes the comparative system weight of the following camera and lens combinations? (1) Olympus E-M1 + 12-40mm f2.8; (2) Nikon D7100 + Nikkor 17-55mm DX f2.8; Canon 7D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 USM

    • 100%, 120%, 140%

    • 100%, 170%, 180%

    • 100%, 110%, 130%

    Correct Answer
    A. 100%, 170%, 180%
  • 32. 

    Approximately, how many lenses are currently available in the market at this time for the Micro Four Thirds lens mount?

    • 13

    • 29

    • 45

    Correct Answer
    A. 45
  • 33. 

    The Live Composite feature is designed to automatically

    • Combine multiple still shots into one long-exposure image

    • Combine multiple still shots into one panoramic image

    • Combine multiple still shots into one ideally composed image

    Correct Answer
    A. Combine multiple still shots into one long-exposure image
  • 34. 

    In the OM-D E-M10, how many variants of the Grainy Film Art Filter are there?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 35. 

    Which statement is true when comparing the AF systems of the Nikon D7100 and the E-M10?

    • Through their eye-level viewfinders, the D7100 AF system covers a larger area with more AF points compared to the E-M10

    • Through their eye-level viewfinders, the E-M10’s AF system covers a larger area with more AF points compared to the D7100

    • Through their eye-level viewfinders, both the E-M10 and the Nikon D7100 covers the same area with an identical number of AF points

    Correct Answer
    A. Through their eye-level viewfinders, the E-M10’s AF system covers a larger area with more AF points compared to the D7100
  • 36. 

    Which camera shoots at a faster maximum sequential frame rate when set to RAW shooting?

    • Nikon D7100

    • Canon 5D MkIII

    • Olympus E-M1

    • Fuji XT-1

    Correct Answer
    A. Olympus E-M1
  • 37. 

    In which key aspect or aspects is the Olympus E-M1 superior to the Fuji XT-1

    • It has the world's most effective image stabiliser built-in which means that stabilisation benefits all lenses used with the camera– most of Fuji's X series lenses are not stabilised making the camera system less capable for low light photography

    • The E-M1 has a touch LCD screen, the XT-1 does not

    • The E-M1 is still the overall faster focusing camera (system) as most Fuji X series lenses do not have similar FAST-AF/MSC technology

    • A wider shutter speed range of 1/8000th to 60 seconds

    • Better video functionality – e.g., Art Filters can be applied to video, manual exposure is possible, AF is more accurate

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. It has the world's most effective image stabiliser built-in which means that stabilisation benefits all lenses used with the camera– most of Fuji's X series lenses are not stabilised making the camera system less capable for low light photography
    A. The E-M1 has a touch LCD screen, the XT-1 does not
    A. The E-M1 is still the overall faster focusing camera (system) as most Fuji X series lenses do not have similar FAST-AF/MSC technology
    A. A wider shutter speed range of 1/8000th to 60 seconds
    A. Better video functionality – e.g., Art Filters can be applied to video, manual exposure is possible, AF is more accurate
  • 38. 

    If someone were to be interested in buying a Sony A6000, which Olympus ILC camera would you recommend as a suitable alternative?

    • The E-M10

    • The E-M5

    • The E-M1

    Correct Answer
    A. The E-M10
  • 39. 

    Compared to the typical DSLR phase-difference autofocus systems across all price ranges, the advantage of the OM-D and PEN's contrast-based AF system is that

    • It focuses quicker in most single-shot AF situations than most comparable classes of DSLR cameras

    • It focuses visibly quicker and more accurately under all shooting and lighting situations

    • It provides many more autofocus points spread across a much wider area of the scene ensuring that the subject can be focused when situated within most parts of the image composition

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. It focuses quicker in most single-shot AF situations than most comparable classes of DSLR cameras
    A. It provides many more autofocus points spread across a much wider area of the scene ensuring that the subject can be focused when situated within most parts of the image composition
  • 40. 

    What is the advantage of the wireless connectivity setup method used in OI.Share compared to cameras with NFC feature?

    • NFC does not exist on iOS platforms hence you cannot use it with Apple devices

    • Working range is further

    • There is no advantage

    Correct Answer
    A. NFC does not exist on iOS platforms hence you cannot use it with Apple devices
  • 41. 

    What is the best JPEG setting on Olympus cameras?

    • Large Normal (LN)

    • Large Fine (LF)

    • Large Super Fine (L-SF)

    Correct Answer
    A. Large Super Fine (L-SF)
  • 42. 

    What are some of the key image processing technologies introduced with Truepic VII that are not found in TruePic VI?

    • Automatic Chromatic Aberration removal

    • Adaptive recovery of lens resolution at diffraction limits

    • Adaptive sharpening tuned for each lens model

    • Automatic correction of vignetting

    • Automatic correction of rectilinear distortion

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Automatic Chromatic Aberration removal
    A. Adaptive recovery of lens resolution at diffraction limits
    A. Adaptive sharpening tuned for each lens model
  • 43. 

    What is lens bokeh?

    • The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens

    • The aesthetic quality of both the in focus and out of focus parts of an image

    • The aesthetic quality of the in focus parts of an image

    Correct Answer
    A. The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens
  • 44. 

    The term “fast aperture” is used to describe lenses of what types?

    • Lenses with very large open (or maximum) aperture specifications for their class

    • Lenses that enable the use of generally higher shutter speeds that can be used to freeze fast moving action due to large maximum apertures

    • Lenses that have aperture blades that can open and close extremely quickly

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Lenses with very large open (or maximum) aperture specifications for their class
    A. Lenses that enable the use of generally higher shutter speeds that can be used to freeze fast moving action due to large maximum apertures
  • 45. 

    The advantages of using Live Composite over the more conventional Live Time or Live Bulb settings for long exposure photography would be:

    • The overall image brightness is not increased significantly, enabling special long exposure creative photography such as light painting even in normal ambient lighting situations

    • Fireworks can appear with blacker night sky backgrounds

    • Star trails are easier to capture whilst reducing image noise

    • The exposure time can be significantly longer

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The overall image brightness is not increased significantly, enabling special long exposure creative photography such as light painting even in normal ambient lighting situations
    A. Fireworks can appear with blacker night sky backgrounds
    A. Star trails are easier to capture whilst reducing image noise
  • 46. 

    Which of the following are direct competitor models to the E-M1 based on specifications?

    • Fuji XT-1

    • Sony A7R

    • Nikon D7100

    • Canon 5D MkIII

    • Nikon D610

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fuji XT-1
    A. Nikon D7100
  • 47. 

    Which Nikon lens on a D5300 SLR camera body has the closest 'equivalent' angle of view when compared to the M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 used with an OM-D camera body?

    • Any Nikon lens with a focal length of 25mm

    • Any Nikon lens with a focal length of 35mm

    • Any Nikon lens with a focal length of 50mm

    Correct Answer
    A. Any Nikon lens with a focal length of 35mm
  • 48. 

    Many retailers, consumers and even camera reviewers assume sensor size as the sole determinant of a camera's image quality potential. Why is this assumption overly simple?

    • Image quality is a function of: lens performance, sensor performance and image processing quality

    • Image quality is a function of: lens performance, sensor performance, image processing quality, and in the real world usage, image stabilisation capability

    Correct Answer
    A. Image quality is a function of: lens performance, sensor performance, image processing quality, and in the real world usage, image stabilisation capability
  • 49. 

    What are the axes of camera movement that the Olympus 3-axis IS technology can stabilise for?

    • Pitch

    • Yaw

    • Tilt

    • Lateral Shift Up-Down

    • Lateral Shift Left-Right

    • Lens-axis roll

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Pitch
    A. Yaw
    A. Lens-axis roll

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