Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: accepts interchangeable lenses, from wide angle to extreme telephoto.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: most allow the photographer to compose with an LCD display or viewfinder.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: relatively low cost.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: small and easily carried in purse or pocket.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: can be readily set to a fully manual mode, offering the photographer the most creative control over the resulting image.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: most offer automatic, fill and no flash options from the built-in flash.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: lenses from film-based systems are often compatible with the newer digital cameras.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: can be used in automatic focus or manual focus.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: almost always used in an automatic mode.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: work well for candid shots in and around school.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: with the right lens, can be used to capture images in low light without the use of flash.

Read the following statements about cameras and mark P&S if the statement best describes a compact or point and shoot camera or mark SLR if the statement best describes a single lens reflex camera: offers a wide variety of available accessories for greater creative control.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. Generally, the more ______ a camera is capable of capturing, the higher the image quality.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. When shooting for publication in the yearbook, it is always best to set the camera to its highest ______.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. Digital SLR camera systems offer more advanced ___ controls.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. The large, bright ______ on a digital SLR allows the photographer to see more detail of the image after exposure.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. Flash attachments connect to the SLR via the ______, which makes an electrical connection between the flash and the camera.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. In the ______ drive mode the image is immediately transferred to the memory card.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. In the continuous, or ______ mode, the images are taken rapidly one after another and temporarily stored in the camera’s internal memory before being transferred to the memory card.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: viewfinder, single, self-timer, megapixels, hot shoe, burst, exposure, resolution. The ______ mode allows a time delay between depressing the shutter button and the release of the shutter.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. To achieve an image that is neither too dark nor too light, the photographer must control the ______, the amount of light that enters the camera when a photo is taken.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. Light enters the camera through both the ______ and the lens aperture.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. In a fully automatic ______ the camera selects both the shutter and the lens aperture.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. The ______ or green mode is best for ______ photographers, since it offers the least amount of creative control for the resulting image.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. The ______ mode is similar to the auto mode, but allows the photographer to make some adjustments.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. The ______ exposure mode requires the photographer to select both the shutter speed and aperture.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. In the shutter ______ mode, the photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera selects the aperture.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: manual, program, exposure, aperture, priority, shutter, beginning, automatic, mode. The ______ priority mode works best when the photographer wants to control how much of the image is in focus.

Matching. Match the description on the right to the exposure mode on the left. Choose the exposure mode that best fits the description: camera selects a relatively small aperture, which ensures that everything in the composition is in acceptable focus.

Matching. Match the description on the right to the exposure mode on the left. Choose the exposure mode that best fits the description: photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera selects the aperture; especially useful for sports when the intent is to “freeze” action.

Matching. Match the description on the right to the exposure mode on the left. Choose the exposure mode that best fits the description: similar to portrait mode; camera selects a relatively large aperture to “blur” the background.

Matching. Match the description on the right to the exposure mode on the left. Choose the exposure mode that best fits the description: the shutter stays open long enough to expose the main subject or foreground with flash and then the background in low light situations; a tripod or other means to steady the camera is important to avoid a blurry image.

Matching. Match the description on the right to the exposure mode on the left. Choose the exposure mode that best fits the description: the camera selects a fast shutter speed and the autofocus tracks moving objects; works only when there is adequate light, such as daytime sports.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: exposure. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: shutter. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: aperture. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: f/stop. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: manual exposure. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 4. Matching—Select the definition that matches the term: fast lens. Choose the best response from the definitions: a. maximum aperture as great as f/2.8 available throughout the zoom range; generally expensive and heavy but nearly essential for low light situations such as night time sports; b. a number that indicates what fraction the diameter of the lens opening is in relation to the focal length of the lens; the smaller the number, the larger the lens opening; c. the amount of light reaching the sensor; controlled by shutter and aperture; d. the size of the diameter in the lens that allows light to enter; e. a device built into the camera that determines the amount of time that light reaches the sensor; f. photographer sets both the shutter speed and the lens aperture.

Section 5. How Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Setting Work Together—Multiple Choice. The “Sunny 16 Rule” states that on a bright, sunny day, if the aperture is set to f/16, the shutter speed should be set to the reciprocal of the ISO setting. On a bright, sunny day with the ISO set to 200 and the aperture set to f/16, which shutter speed should the photographer select for a properly exposed photo?

Section 5. How Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Setting Work Together—Multiple Choice. The “Sunny 16 Rule” states that on a bright, sunny day, if the aperture is set to f/16, the shutter speed should be set to the reciprocal of the ISO setting. On a bright, sunny day with the ISO set to 400 and the aperture set to f/16, which shutter speed should the photographer select for a properly exposed photo?

Section 5. How Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Setting Work Together—Multiple Choice. The “Sunny 16 Rule” states that on a bright, sunny day, if the aperture is set to f/16, the shutter speed should be set to the reciprocal of the ISO setting. On a bright, but overcast day with the ISO set to 400 and the aperture set to f/16, which shutter speed should the photographer select for a properly exposed photo?

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. In the TV mode, the ______ dial adjusts the shutter speed.

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. In the AV mode, the shutter dial adjusts the ______.

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. In TV or AV mode the ______ can be set to under or overexpose in 1/3 stop increments, especially useful in problematic lighting.

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. ISO is a standard measure of the digital camera sensor’s light ______.

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. Higher ISO settings can yield digital images with digital ______, which is the equivalent to film’s grain.

Section 6. Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Word bank: exposure; ISO; shutter; noise; aperture; sensitivity. To increase the “reach” of a flash, the ______ can be set to a more sensitive setting, such as from 400 to 800.

Section 7. Multiple Choice—Circle the best response. For photos with flash in the classroom or around the school, an appropriate ISO setting would be

Section 7. Multiple Choice—Circle the best response. For photos outside in strong light, an appropriate ISO setting would be

Section 7. Multiple Choice—Circle the best response. For court sports without flash, an appropriate ISO setting would be

Section 7. Multiple Choice—Circle the best response. For daytime sports in strong available light, an appropriate ISO setting would be

For nighttime field sports without flash, an appropriate ISO setting would be

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. The use of natural or ambient light can add to the story telling ability of the image.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. The time just before sunset, where the subject is bathed in golden light, is called the golden hour, though it might last just minutes.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. The use of a flash at a concert with colored stage lighting would very likely ruin the dramatic effect the lighting creates.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Ambient light is soft, non-directional lighting that is not supplemented with artificial light, such as a flash.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Backlighting occurs when the main source of light comes from behind the subject and can be used to create a silhouette, but can also produce incorrect exposures.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Sidelighting can produce shadows and highlights that show detail.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. An underexposed image is one that is too dark due to too little light reaching the sensor.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. A light meter is built into the camera and measures the level of light falling on a subject or reflected by the subject.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. When too much light reaches the sensor, the resulting image will be overexposed.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. To ensure a good exposure in difficult lighting conditions, it is always a good idea to bracket your shots, that is taking several images at different settings by changing either the aperture or shutter speed from the suggested setting.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. In low light situations where flash is prohibited or undesirable, the ISO should be set to a higher sensitivity, such as 1600 or higher.

Word Bank—Select the words that best complete the following sentence. Sensors are color balanced for daylight by default, so images shot under artificial light, such as gym lights or fluorescents, will have an unwanted colorcast.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Most digital cameras have preset color balances for artificial light such as incandescent and fluorescent.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Some more sophisticated cameras have preset white balance settings for outdoor scenes under both sunny and cloudy conditions.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Often the use of an 18% gray card to set a custom white balance yields the best results for images taken with artificial light.

Word Bank—Select the words that best complete the following sentence. For an image to be properly exposed, the camera’s metering system must evaluate the existing light.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. For most scenes, the multisegment setting, or evaluative metering works best.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. Partial metering works best when the background of the scene is much brighter than the subject.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. In the partial metering mode the meter measures the light on the central part of the scene.

Matching—Convert the matching task into an MCQ. Choose the description that best matches: wide angle lens.

Matching—Convert the matching task into an MCQ. Choose the description that best matches: short telephoto lens.

Matching—Convert the matching task into an MCQ. Choose the description that best matches: medium telephoto lens.

Matching—Convert the matching task into an MCQ. Choose the description that best matches: long telephoto lens.

Matching—Convert the matching task into an MCQ. Choose the description that best matches: moderate zoom lens.

True or False—Mark T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Generally the less expensive lenses tend to be the “fastest” lenses.

True or False—Mark T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Zoom lenses tend to be heavier than fixed focal length lenses.

True or False—Mark T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. “Fast” lenses are so called because they focus more quickly than other lenses.

True or False—Mark T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Lens doublers, also called teleconverters, increase the focal length of the lens, but at a cost of image quality, and so are generally to be avoided.

Select the best answer. A good solution to an image with low resolution is to simply increase the number of pixels through a technique called ________.

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a 50mm fixed lens?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a digital zoom lens?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a lens with focal length less than 50 mm?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a lens with focal length less than 24mm?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a lens with focal length greater than 80mm?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a lens with focal length 80mm–105mm?

Section 1 — Matching converted to MCQ. Match the description to the focal length. Which description best matches a lens with focal length greater than 200mm?

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The ________ allows the photographer to adjust the viewfinder image to compensate for less-than-perfect eyesight, but has no effect on the actual image.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A ________ focal length lens does not zoom, but the image quality is generally better.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A zoom lens can be adjusted to various focal lengths to vary the image’s ________.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A ________ lens will produce a smaller subject image than a normal lens.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A telephoto lens has a ________ angle of view than a normal or wide angle lens.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A lens with a large maximum ________, which is especially useful in low-light situations, is considered a “fast” lens.

Section 2 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A zoom lens that does not support a constant aperture may be relatively fast at its widest setting, but slower at its longest ________ length.

Section 3 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The most common lens filters are the UV and ________ filters, which are used primarily to protect the lens from scratches and smudges.

Section 3 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The diameter of a filter, always expressed in millimeters, corresponds to the diameter of the ________, and should not be confused with the focal length of a lens, which is also expressed in millimeters.

Section 3 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A lens hood attaches to the front of the lens and helps reduce lens ________ when shooting toward the sun or other light source.

Section 3 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Some photographers believe a ________-shaped lens hood works best to avoid flare and it is especially useful when shooting with a wide angle lens and using the built-in flash, since it is less likely to block the light from the flash.

Section 3 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A lens hood can also protect images from ________ — unintentional image components that can show up as white or black dots.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The sensors on all but the most expensive digital SLRs are smaller than a 35mm film-based camera and so the angle of view is ________ by a factor of 1.5 or 1.6, depending on the camera system.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Lenses designed specifically for digital SLRs avoid the multiplication factor by designing a lens that fits closer to the camera’s ________.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The narrower angle of view due to the lens multiplication factor generally works in the photographer’s favor when shooting sports with a telephoto lens, but works against the photographer when a ________ angle view is desired, such as when taking large group photos.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The switch to change from autofocus to manual focus is found on the ________ of the lens.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Autofocus works best when there is sufficient light level and enough ________ in the scene.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Care must be taken to not manipulate the lens’s focus ring while the ________ is engaged for fear of damaging the internal motor.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Though the active focus points in a digital camera can be set by the photographer, many find the ________ point works best in most situations.

Section 4 — Word Bank. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: By holding the shutter control part way down while in the autofocus mode, focus is locked in on the subject and the photographer can ________ the image so that the subject remains the subject, but out of the “deadly” center.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: In low light situations, many cameras have an autofocus ___ beam, which can be turned off when it might be distracting or inappropriate.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Depth of field is defined as the degree of ___ from near to far in a photo.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Great depth of field means that the entire photo from near to far is in ___.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Shallow depth of field means that the main subject is in focus and the foreground or ___, or both, will be out of focus.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: A composition with visual ___ in the background is often more effective if the background is thrown out of focus.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The lens ___ primarily controls depth of field.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Larger apertures, such as f/2.8, generally yield an image with ___ depth of field.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Smaller apertures, such as f/16, tend to result in an image with ___ depth of field.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: The closer the lens is to the subject, the ___ the depth of field will be.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Longer focal lengths, such as those found on a ___ lens, tend to decrease depth of field.

Section 5—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: SLR cameras have a depth of field ___ button that allows the photographer to check how much of the photo is in acceptable focus.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: When shooting at slower shutter speeds, care must be taken to avoid ___ images due to camera shake.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: To avoid camera shake, select a shutter speed at least as fast as the lens ___ length.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: In some situations, a tripod or ___ may be necessary to avoid camera shake.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Some lenses have an image ___ feature, sometimes called vibration reduction, which can correct for camera shake.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Even if the lens corrects for camera shake at slower shutter speeds, subjects in motion will still show the effects of ___ blur.

Section 6—Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Though normally a function of the lens, some camera systems have an anti‑___ feature within the camera itself.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Flashes can either be built‑in or ___.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: ___ flashes are strobes that are made specifically for a particular SLR system.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Built‑in flashes are convenient, but have ___ range or reach.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Built‑in flashes increase the chance for red eye and also ___ the camera’s battery charge.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: In the ___ mode, the external flash unit determines the proper amount of light.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Flashes can also be used in a fully ___ mode.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: External flashes often feature ___ and swivel heads, which allow the flash to be bounced indirectly onto the subject, creating light that is less harsh.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Accessories are available that allow the flash to be used ___, allowing more flexibility than direct flash allows.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Non‑dedicated flashes, in addition to a fully manual mode, often have two automatic settings, depending on the ___ of the flash to the subject.

5.4 The Bright Idea: Flash Photography—Section 1 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Most external flashes allow the photographer to increase or decrease the amount of light output in 1/3” stop ___.

Sync Speed, Flash Guide Numbers, Flash Compensation—Section 2 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Sync speed, or flash synchronization speed, is the fastest ___ speed that the camera is capable of when using flash.

Sync Speed, Flash Guide Numbers, Flash Compensation—Section 2 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Cameras may be set to a ___ shutter speed than the fastest sync speed allowed.

Sync Speed, Flash Guide Numbers, Flash Compensation—Section 2 Word Bank: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: Setting a slow shutter speed with flash is called ___ the shutter and may yield an image with some motion blur.

Select the best completion for the sentence. Before using an external flash with a camera system, it is best to consult the camera’s manual to check for recommendations; the flash is described as ____.

Select the best completion for the sentence. The relative ____ of a flash is expressed as a guide number, assuming an ISO setting of 100.

Select the best completion for the sentence. Some cameras can control the amount of flash ____ via the camera, as well as the flash unit.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: red eye, fill flash, diffuser, shadows. Often results when taking flash pictures of people, especially in low light situations and when using the camera’s built-in flash: ____.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: bouncing, sync, fill flash, contract. Direct flash is harsh, unflattering light and can be avoided by ____ the flash, using an external flash that has a swivel head.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: contract, follow, sync, shadows. Many cameras have red eye reduction mode, which sends out a pre-flash that in theory causes the subject’s pupils to ____ before the actual flash fires.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: sync, bouncing, diffuser, red eye. A ____ cord can be used to position the flash off camera, to achieve more pleasing light than direct flash allows.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: shadows, diffuser, red eye, fill flash. A bounce card, either built into the flash or attached by the photographer, can be used to control ____.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: diffuser, shadows, fill flash, sync. A ____ is a white plastic or fabric cover in front of the flash unit that helps soften the light.

Word Bank—Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence from: fill flash, bouncing, diffuser, red eye. Using ____ can help reduce shadows on a subject’s face when shooting outside.