" The Camera "
1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
This was the first camera. The hole acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
when Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce
in 1827 joseph nicephore Niepce add the film touch . he added * film* to create the first successful photograph and the modern camera was born. glass lens , a dark box, and a film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
there the same but 35mm and the other is a memory card thats the only difference.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image ?
digital cameras capture the images with an electric sensor called CCD.
" Camera Mode "
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
The camera will completely control flash and exposure. On most cameras this is labelled "auto", on others simply "A". Some cameras only have (P)program.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
To attempt to blur out the background, camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting (aperture).
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
To freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
- faster camera response time
- more control over focus
- encourages better composition
"Controlling Flash."
10. What does this symbol mean?
the flash is off
When would you use this?
when its dark and camera light isn't used
11.What does this symbol mean?
the flash is on and the light going to come on auto martially
When would you use this?
when when is dark and you can see the light better
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
it will looked washed out
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
it will look to dark
14. What is a “stop.”
is used in every aspect of photography to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
2
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?
4
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
more light
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
less light
19. What does the aperture control?
the setting
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
by opening and closing the pupil more or less
