Wet Plate Photography

What is used to adjust the focus in wet plate photography?

• Aperture

• Shutter speed

• ISO

• Lens

Which lens manufacturer was in third place during the 1860s?

• London

• Paris

• Germany

• America

What is the purpose of using various sized apertures in wet plate photography?

• To control exposure time

• To control depth of field

• To control image sharpness

• To control all of the above

What is the main challenge of shooting wet plate photography indoors?

• Controlling exposure time

• Controlling depth of field

• Getting subjects to sit still

• Managing lighting conditions

What is the purpose of a portable darkroom in wet plate photography?

• To carry photography gear

• To process plates in the field

• To provide a controlled environment

• To store sensitive materials

What is the term for the process of developing a wet plate in the darkroom?

• Fixing

• Rinsing

• Developing

• Exposing

What type of image does a wet plate produce?

• True black and white

• Sepia-toned

• Orthochromatic

• Motion blur

What causes the blown-out highlights in wet plate photography?

• Overexposure

• Underexposure

• Lens limitations

• Chemical reactions

What effect does the hand ground plates of the era have on wet plate photographs?

• Sharper focus

• Nostalgic look

• Motion blur

• Perfect coverage

Which famous photographer captured dozens of battlefield photos during the Civil War?

• Lewis Hine

• Mathew Brady

• Brian Jones

• John Muir