Photography Basics and History Quiz

What is the purpose of a lens on a DSLR camera?

• To focus light onto the image sensor

• To store memory cards

• To power the camera

• To display photos

What does the shutter release do?

• It takes a photo by opening and closing the shutter

• It zooms in on the subject

• It turns off the camera

• It changes the lens

What is the purpose of the reflex mirror?

• To reflect light up to the viewfinder so you can see what the lens sees

• To store extra lenses

• To charge the camera

• To adjust the focus automatically

What part of the camera should you look through to see a mirrored display of what the camera sees?

• The viewfinder

• The memory card slot

• The battery compartment

• The tripod mount

Which of the following is NOT a character trait helpful for taking great photos?

• Impatience

• Creativity

• Patience

• Attention to detail

Pressing the shutter release button will:

• Capture a photo

• Turn on the flash

• Change the lens

• Open the battery compartment

The image sensor in a camera is responsible for:

• Converting light into a digital image

• Printing photos

• Zooming in and out

• Holding the memory card

The reflex mirror allows photographers to:

• See exactly what the lens sees through the viewfinder

• Store extra batteries

• Change camera settings

• Edit photos

Ansel Adams is best known for his images of:

• Natural landscapes

• City skylines

• Portraits of celebrities

• Underwater scenes

The image sensor is important because it:

• Captures and processes light to create an image

• Stores the camera manual

• Holds the lens in place

• Powers the camera