Photography 101: Ultimate Skills Test! Quiz

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If your camera settings are at F5.6 and 1/250 seconds and ISO 200 what statement below will yield the same exposure?

F5.6 1/60 ISO 400
F8 1/125 ISO 800
F5.6 1/500 ISO 400

Correct Answer

A. F5.6 1/500 ISO 400

Explanation

The correct answer is F5.6 1/500 ISO 400. This statement will yield the same exposure because it keeps the aperture (F-stop) at F5.6, which controls the amount of light entering the camera. It also changes the shutter speed to 1/500 seconds, which reduces the amount of time the camera's sensor is exposed to light. Lastly, it increases the ISO to 400, which makes the camera's sensor more sensitive to light. These adjustments compensate for each other to maintain the same exposure level.

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A smaller aperture lets more light in through the lens.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A smaller aperture actually lets less light in through the lens. The aperture refers to the opening in the lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera. A smaller aperture means a narrower opening, which restricts the amount of light that can pass through. Conversely, a larger aperture allows more light to enter the lens. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Your depth of field will be affected by changing the shutter speed.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Changing the shutter speed does not directly affect the depth of field. The depth of field is primarily influenced by the aperture setting, which controls the amount of light entering the camera and the size of the lens opening. A wider aperture (smaller f-number) will result in a shallower depth of field, while a narrower aperture (larger f-number) will result in a deeper depth of field. The shutter speed, on the other hand, controls the amount of time the camera's sensor is exposed to light, affecting motion blur but not the depth of field. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Increasing your ISO will affect the following.

Increase the noise of your image
Allow you to use a larger aperture
Decrease the exposure of your image

Correct Answer

A. Increase the noise of your image

Explanation

Increasing the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) refers to increasing the sensitivity of the camera's image sensor to light. This results in the image sensor capturing more light, but it also amplifies any existing noise in the image. Therefore, increasing the ISO will increase the noise in the image, making it appear grainier or less smooth. It does not directly affect the aperture or exposure settings of the image.

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What will happen to the depth of field of your subject as your subject to camera distance increases? Assuming you make no changes to the camera settings or the focal length of the lens.

The depth of field will increase
The depth of field will not change
The depth of field will decrease

Correct Answer

A. The depth of field will increase

Explanation

As the subject-to-camera distance increases, the depth of field will increase. Depth of field refers to the range of distance in an image that appears acceptably sharp. When the subject is further away from the camera, the depth of field expands, meaning that a larger area in front and behind the subject will be in focus. This is because increasing the distance between the subject and the camera reduces the angle of view and magnification, resulting in a larger depth of field.

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You are shooting your subject (let's call her Claire) on a bright sunny day using a matrix or evaluative (Nikon or Canon terms) metering, then your switch to spot metering and meter to Claire's face, what will happen to the exposure of your sunny background?

Nothing, it will stay the same
The background exposure will decrease
The background exposure will increase

Correct Answer

A. The background exposure will increase

Explanation

When switching to spot metering and metering to Claire's face, the camera will prioritize the exposure settings based on the metering area, which is now focused on Claire's face. This means that the camera will adjust the exposure settings to properly expose Claire's face, which may result in overexposing the bright sunny background. As a result, the background exposure will increase.

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What is the best metering method for shooting panoramic landscapes?

Spot metering
Center weighted metering
Matrix, evaluative metering

Correct Answer

A. Matrix, evaluative metering

Explanation

Matrix, evaluative metering is the best metering method for shooting panoramic landscapes because it takes into account the entire scene and analyzes various factors such as brightness, contrast, and color distribution to determine the optimal exposure settings. This method ensures that all areas of the panoramic landscape are properly exposed, resulting in a well-balanced and detailed image. Spot metering focuses on a specific spot, which may lead to overexposure or underexposure in other areas, while center weighted metering gives more importance to the center of the frame, which may not accurately represent the entire panoramic landscape.

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Decreasing your aperture, increasing your Fstop will render your images with increased exposure.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Decreasing the aperture, which means increasing the Fstop, actually reduces the amount of light entering the camera. This results in decreased exposure, not increased exposure. Therefore, the given statement is false.

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Your camera to subject distance is 20' at F5.6 and you're using a 20mm lens, you switch to an 85mm lens and take the same shot, your depth of field will stay the same.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Switching from a 20mm lens to an 85mm lens will result in a shallower depth of field. This is because longer focal lengths, such as 85mm, have a narrower angle of view and therefore a smaller depth of field compared to wider focal lengths like 20mm. So, the depth of field will not stay the same when using the 85mm lens.

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Your camera settings are as follows; F8 1/250 and ISO 400, which combination below will yield the same exposure.

F11 1/60 ISO 100
F5.6 1/1000 ISO 800
F8 1/1000 ISO 800

Correct Answer

A. F5.6 1/1000 ISO 800

Explanation

The correct answer is F5.6 1/1000 ISO 800. This combination will yield the same exposure because it has the same aperture value (F5.6) as the original settings, which means the same amount of light will enter the camera. The shutter speed (1/1000) is faster, which compensates for the larger aperture, resulting in the same exposure. The ISO value (800) is higher, but it also compensates for the larger aperture and faster shutter speed, maintaining the same exposure.

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Your kids are running around in the backyard on a cloudy day and you want to capture the sharpest and best quality photograph of them, what would be the best settings?

F11 1/125 ISO 800
F11 1/30 ISO 200
F5.6 1/125 ISO 200

Correct Answer

A. F5.6 1/125 ISO 200

Explanation

The best settings for capturing a sharp and high-quality photograph of moving subjects on a cloudy day would be a smaller aperture (F-stop) to increase the depth of field and keep the subjects in focus, a fast shutter speed (1/125) to freeze the motion and avoid blur, and a lower ISO (200) to minimize noise in the image. Therefore, the answer "F5.6 1/125 ISO 200" is the most suitable choice.

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Smaller apertures create a larger depth of field.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Smaller apertures, represented by higher f-stop numbers, result in a larger depth of field. This means that more of the image, from the foreground to the background, will be in focus. This is because smaller apertures allow less light to enter the camera, which increases the range of distances that appear sharp in the final image. In contrast, larger apertures, represented by lower f-stop numbers, create a shallower depth of field where only a small portion of the image appears in focus.

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Keeping your aperture at 5.6 changing your ISO from 200 to 400 will allow you to change your shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/500.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Changing the ISO from 200 to 400 will not directly affect the shutter speed. ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera's image sensor to light. Increasing the ISO allows for capturing images in low light conditions without using a flash or longer shutter speed. However, changing the ISO does not directly impact the shutter speed. The shutter speed is determined by the amount of time the camera's shutter remains open, and it is typically adjusted independently of the ISO setting. Therefore, changing the ISO from 200 to 400 will not automatically change the shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/500.

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Using a 100mm lens, for example, your depth of field is smaller with a shorter camera to subject distance as opposed to a longer camera to subject distance.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

When using a 100mm lens, the depth of field is smaller when the camera is closer to the subject compared to when the camera is farther away. This means that when the camera is closer to the subject, only a narrow range of the image will be in focus, while a larger range will be in focus when the camera is farther away. Therefore, the statement is true.

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Photography 101: Ultimate Skills Test! Quiz

When would you primarily use a large aperture?

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If your camera settings are at F5.6 and 1/250 seconds and ISO 200 what statement below will yield the same exposure?

A smaller aperture lets more light in through the lens.

Your depth of field will be affected by changing the shutter speed.

Increasing your ISO will affect the following.

What will happen to the depth of field of your subject as your subject to camera distance increases? Assuming you make no changes to the camera settings or the focal length of the lens.

You are shooting your subject (let's call her Claire) on a bright sunny day using a matrix or evaluative (Nikon or Canon terms) metering, then your switch to spot metering and meter to Claire's face, what will happen to the exposure of your sunny background?

What is the best metering method for shooting panoramic landscapes?

Decreasing your aperture, increasing your Fstop will render your images with increased exposure.

Your camera to subject distance is 20' at F5.6 and you're using a 20mm lens, you switch to an 85mm lens and take the same shot, your depth of field will stay the same.

Your camera settings are as follows; F8 1/250 and ISO 400, which combination below will yield the same exposure.

Your kids are running around in the backyard on a cloudy day and you want to capture the sharpest and best quality photograph of them, what would be the best settings?

Smaller apertures create a larger depth of field.

Keeping your aperture at 5.6 changing your ISO from 200 to 400 will allow you to change your shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/500.

Using a 100mm lens, for example, your depth of field is smaller with a shorter camera to subject distance as opposed to a longer camera to subject distance.