WorksheetsPhotography Terms and Definitions
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the function of digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras (dSLR)?
dSLR cameras use mirrors to enable the viewfinder to view through the lens.
Playing music
Browsing the internet
Sending emails
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
A tool for measuring sound levels
An instrument for gauging temperature
A gadget for calculating distance
What is exposure in photography?
The amount of light per unit area reaching a photographic film or electronic image sensor
The type of camera used in photography
The brand of the camera
The color of the photograph
Most common exposure?
The most common are film and digital camera sensors.
The most common are X-ray and MRI machines.
The most common are ultraviolet and infrared sensors.
The most common are thermal and night vision cameras.
All shutter speed settings are?
fractions of a second.
multiples of a second.
measured in minutes.
measured in hours.
The faster or higher the shutter speed,?
the less motion will be recorded.
the more light will be captured.
the more motion blur will occur.
the darker the image will be.
If you are photographing fast moving action that you want to freeze, you should use a high or fast shutter speed.
True
False
With a shutter speed of 125, the shutter is?
Open long enough to move causing motion blur in the photograph.
Open for a very short time, freezing motion in the photograph.
Open long enough to allow significant light exposure, overexposing the photograph.
Open for an extremely long time, capturing star trails in the photograph.
With a shutter speed of 1000 the shutter is?
not open long enough to record any motion, making it look frozen.
open long enough to capture motion blur.
open for too long, causing overexposure.
open for a very short time, resulting in underexposure.
Apertures are defined by the letter?
"f" followed by a number, (f-numbers or f-stops.)
a
b
c
Depth of Field increases as?
f-numbers increase.
f-numbers decrease.
aperture size increases.
focal length decreases.
The larger the f-number?
The larger the f-number results in a smaller opening in the lens.
The larger the f-number results in a larger opening in the lens.
The f-number does not affect the opening in the lens.
The larger the f-number results in no change in the opening in the lens.
An aperture of f2.8 will contribute to?
a relatively shallow depth of field which is why the subject is blurry.
a very deep depth of field making everything in focus.
a very dark image due to less light entering the lens.
a very bright image due to more light entering the lens.
An aperture of f22 will contribute to?
a relatively deep or strong depth of field which is why the subject is relatively sharper or more in focus.
a shallow depth of field, making the background blurry.
increased exposure, resulting in a brighter image.
a faster shutter speed, freezing motion.
What's the brightest aperture?
F2.8
F4
F5.6
F8
What's the brightest shutter speed?
1
1/2
1/4
1/8
What's the brightest ISO?
6,400
100
200
400
What's the darkest aperture?
F22
F16
F11
F8
What's the darkest shutter speed?
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
What's the darkest ISO?
100
200
400
800
What is composition in photography?
What's included in the frame
The type of camera used
The lighting conditions
The subject of the photo
