Understanding the Pinhole Camera

Which part of the pinhole camera is responsible for capturing the light rays from the object?

• The lens

• The pinhole

• The screen

• The shutter

What is the purpose of rolling two pieces of masking tape into a circle with the sticky side out?

• To create a lens

• To secure the camera

• To place inside the pinhole camera on the side opposite of the pinhole and hold the paper in place.

• To decorate the camera.

What is the first step mentioned in the instructions for loading the photo paper into the camera in a darkroom?

• Take your entire camera into the darkroom

• Develop the photo paper

• Expose the photo paper to light

• Cut the photo paper to size

What step comes first in taking the pinhole photograph?

• Open the shutter

• Set the camera on a solid surface

• Begin timing the photo

• Close the shutter.

When should you close the shutter?

• After setting the camera on a solid surface.

• Immediately after opening the shutter.

• When the time is completed

• Before timing the photo.

What is the purpose of timing the photo?

• To ensure the camera is on a solid surface

• To determine when to close the shutter

• To open the shutter

• To face the camera away from the subject.

What is the correct order of steps for taking a photo?

• Open the shutter, set the camera on a solid surface, begin timing, close the shutter

• Set the camera on a solid surface, open the shutter, begin timing, close the shutter

• Begin timing, set the camera on a solid surface, open the shutter, close the shutter

• Close the shutter, set the camera on a solid surface, open the shutter, begin timing.

What is the consequence of not setting the camera on a solid surface?

• The photo will be clear

• The camera will be stable

• The photo may be blurry

• The shutter will not open.

What is the importance of facing the camera towards the subject?

• To ensure proper exposure

• To capture the intended image

• To close the shutter

• To begin timing

What is the purpose of the stop bath in the photograph development process?

• To fix the image

• To develop the image

• To stop the development process

• To wash the image