Photography Terms and Definitions

What is the function of digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras (dSLR)?

• dSLR cameras use mirrors to enable the viewfinder to view through the lens.

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What is the function of Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILC)?

• Capture high-quality images without the use of a mirror mechanism

• Provide real-time image preview through an optical viewfinder

• Automatically enhance image quality using AI algorithms

• Record only black and white images

What are the characteristics of mirrorless cameras?

• They do not have a mirror mechanism, allowing for a more compact design.

• They use a mirror mechanism, making them bulkier.

• They are only available in film format.

• They cannot interchange lenses.

What happens when your camera is set to Manual (M)?

• You have full control over the exposure settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

• The camera automatically adjusts the exposure settings for you.

• The camera selects the best scene mode for the picture.

• The camera focuses automatically without user input.

What is a 'stop' in photography?

• A 'stop' in photography refers to a unit of measurement that represents a doubling or halving of the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor. It can be adjusted through aperture, shutter speed, or ISO settings.

• A 'stop' in photography is a type of lens filter used to reduce glare.

• A 'stop' in photography is a technique used to freeze motion in fast-moving subjects.

• A 'stop' in photography is a setting on the camera that automatically adjusts focus.

What does changing exposure by 1 stop mean?

• Changing exposure by 1 stop means doubling or halving the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor. Increasing exposure by 1 stop allows twice as much light in, while decreasing it by 1 stop allows half as much light in.

• Changing exposure by 1 stop means adjusting the camera's focus to make the image sharper or blurrier.

• Changing exposure by 1 stop means altering the color balance to make the image warmer or cooler.

• Changing exposure by 1 stop means changing the ISO setting to make the image brighter or darker.

Provide an example of a stop change in exposure.

• An example of a stop change in exposure is increasing the exposure by one stop, which can be achieved by doubling the amount of light hitting the sensor, such as by opening the aperture from f/4 to f/2.8.

• An example of a stop change in exposure is decreasing the exposure by one stop, which can be achieved by halving the amount of light hitting the sensor, such as by closing the aperture from f/2.8 to f/4.

• An example of a stop change in exposure is increasing the exposure by two stops, which can be achieved by quadrupling the amount of light hitting the sensor, such as by opening the aperture from f/4 to f/1.4.

• An example of a stop change in exposure is decreasing the exposure by two stops, which can be achieved by reducing the light to a quarter, such as by closing the aperture from f/1.4 to f/4.

What does ISO stand for in photography?

• ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization.

• ISO stands for International System of Operations.

• ISO stands for Image Sensitivity Optimization.

• ISO stands for Instant Shutter Operation.

What is shutter speed?

• Amount of time the shutter is open, allowing light into the camera.

• aperture

• ISO

• white balance

What is a light meter?

• A device used to measure light intensity

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• An instrument for gauging temperature

• A gadget for calculating distance