Camera Basics - Equivalent Exposures

The video tutorial explains the fundamental camera settings: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and how they affect image exposure, depth of field, and motion blur. It introduces the concept of equivalent exposures, demonstrating how to adjust these settings to achieve desired photographic effects. Practical examples illustrate how to balance these settings for different creative needs, including using ND filters for long exposures. The tutorial emphasizes the push-pull nature of these settings and provides a full stop chart for reference.

What are the three key camera settings that affect image exposure?

• Shutter speed, focus, and white balance

• White balance, focus, and ISO

• Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO

• Aperture, focus, and white balance

Why might a photographer choose to use manual mode over auto mode?

• To increase camera speed

• To save battery life

• To automatically adjust settings

• To have full control over image exposure

What is an equivalent exposure?

• A technique to reduce motion blur

• A setting that automatically adjusts exposure

• A method to increase ISO

• A combination of settings that results in the same exposure

If you increase the aperture size by 3 stops, what should you do to maintain equivalent exposure?

• Decrease ISO by 3 stops

• Increase shutter speed by 3 stops

• Increase ISO by 3 stops

• Decrease shutter speed by 3 stops

How can you compensate for a 5 stop reduction in light when changing aperture and ISO?

• Decrease shutter speed by 5 stops

• Decrease ISO by 5 stops

• Increase ISO by 5 stops

• Increase shutter speed by 5 stops

What is the purpose of using ND filters in photography?

• To increase ISO

• To allow long exposures in bright conditions

• To decrease aperture size

• To enhance color saturation

What is the effect of adding a 10 stop ND filter to a camera setup?

• It allows for a longer shutter speed by 10 stops

• It reduces image noise by 10 stops

• It increases ISO by 10 stops

• It decreases aperture by 10 stops