Camera Handling and Care

What are the four exposure modes commonly found in cameras?

• Automatic, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual

• Auto exposure, Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority

• Automatic, Manual, ISO, Shutter release

• Exposure compensation, Depth of field preview, Focus lock, Motor drive

What does ISO measure in a camera?

• Light sensitivity

• Aperture size

• Shutter speed

• Image quality

What does the shutter release button do?

• Activates autofocus system

• Opens and closes the shutter

• Increases or decreases set exposure

• Allows exposure evaluation

What is the purpose of the histogram in a camera?

• To evaluate exposure

• To select the image size

• To adjust the white balance

• To compress the image

What is the function of white balance in a camera?

• To make a white object appear white

• To adjust the image quality

• To control the depth of field

• To select the color space

How can you protect your camera from wet-weather conditions?

• Shoot from shelter or use flexible plastic housings

• Use ultraviolet (UV) filter on lens elements

• Blow off loose particles from lenses

• Store the camera in a camera bag or photo backpack

What is the recommended method for cleaning camera lenses?

• Blow off loose particles and use lens tissue and solution

• Use a soft cloth and brush for crevices

• Use a bulb blower and special cleaning products

• Use a UV filter and cover the lens with a protective cap

What are the advantages of using a tripod?

• Improved image sharpness, precise camera positioning, long-exposure capability, frees photographer's hands

• Increased light sensitivity, control of subject motion, maximum control over exposure, precise focusing

• Evaluation of exposure, adjustment of aperture and shutter speed, protection from moisture and dust, image review

• Evaluation of tonal values, adjustment of image size and compression, selection of color space, protection of lens elements

What are the on-site camera supports that can be used?

• Elbows and body, fences and walls, door frames and posts, tree trunks

• Beanbags, shoulder stocks, clamping devices, monopods

• Legs extend independently, center column extends height, head permits fine adjustments

• Wood, aluminum, carbon fiber, ball head, pan head, pan-tilt head

What are the disadvantages of using a tripod?

• Cumbersome to carry, lack of mobility, tripping hazard in crowded areas

• Increased image noise, limited control over exposure, reduced image sharpness

• Risk of camera shake, limited depth of field, slower autofocus speed

• Inability to adjust white balance, limited burst mode capability, reduced battery life