Macro Photography Quiz

What is the main challenge of macro photography in terms of depth of field? Pick 2.

• Lack of natural light

• Difficulty in focusing

• Limited subject options

• High cost of equipment

What is the downside of using a wide aperture for macro photography?

• Limited depth of field

• Low image quality

• Difficult focusing

• Blurry images

• All of these

What is the purpose of using a tilt-shift macro lens in photography?

• To capture moving subjects

• To enhance natural lighting

• To increase depth of field

• To reduce diffraction

Which method is recommended for taking photos of larger subjects like dragonflies and lizards?

• Open up the aperture

• Stop down and use a flash

• Stack a set of macro photos

• Tilt the plane of focus

What is the downside of using a small aperture for macro photography?

• Limited depth of field

• Low image quality

• Blurry images

• Difficult focusing

What is the main reason for having to work with very little light in macro photography?

• Lack of natural light when aperture is small

• High cost of equipment

• Difficulty in focusing when aperture is small

• Limited subject space when subject is small

What should you wait for when taking a macro photo?

• Your heartbeat and breath

• The subject to move

• Golden hour

• Your autofocus to kick in

What is the easiest way to focus if your subject is extremely small?

• Use a tripod to focus everything

• Lock in on a focal length and use your body to focus

• Use a wide open aperture

• Use the manual focus and turn the focus ring until you get it

Overall, what is the best way to focus?

• Manual Focus

• Special lenses that are called "prime"

• Auto focus setting

• Tripod and manual focus

Should you use flash in macro photography?

• Yes, only if you need extra light

• Never!

• Yes, always!