ISO Quiz

ISO controls the amount of _____ the camera needs and is a representation of the sensitivity of the image sensor.

As ISO _________, the amount of light it takes to expose the image _________.

• increases, decreases
• decreases, increases
• increases, increases
• decreases, decreases

Which of the following is NOT a drawback to increasing the ISO?

• Increased noise in the image
• Reduced dynamic range
• Reduced color accuracy

• Improved low light performance

Compare a microphone to a camera (using the video's example).

What is the definition for noise in photography?

• The amount of light in a photo
• The color saturation in a photo
• The grainy or speckled appearance in photos, especially in low light conditions
• The focus of the camera lens

The lowest ISO value for your camera is called its:

• Base ISO
• Minimum ISO
• Lowest ISO
• Zero ISO

A photosite is a small particle, similar to a _____ in a computer monitor.

Which of the following sporting events would a high ISO cause more grain?

• Golf

• Basketball

• Nighttime Football
• Cross Country

Define ambient lighting in photography

• Ambient lighting refers to the natural light in a scene
• Ambient lighting is the use of artificial light sources
• Ambient lighting is the use of flash in photography
• Ambient lighting refers to the use of colored lights in photography