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What is the main function of the shutter in a camera?
What is the main function of the shutter in a camera?
- To record the image on film
- To show the photographer the image
- To allow light to enter the camera
- To control the entry of the image (correct)
Which component of a camera is responsible for forming the image?
Which component of a camera is responsible for forming the image?
- Lens (correct)
- Diaphragm
- Viewer
- Film holder
What is the primary purpose of a viewfinder in a camera?
What is the primary purpose of a viewfinder in a camera?
- To control the entry of the image
- To form the image
- To hold the film
- To show what the image is to the photographer (correct)
Why is a camera described as a 'light tight box'?
Why is a camera described as a 'light tight box'?
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What role does the diaphragm play in a camera?
What role does the diaphragm play in a camera?
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Study Notes
Camera Components
- A camera is a light-tight box that prevents light from entering.
- A camera has a lens that forms an image.
- A camera has a shutter that controls the entry of light to capture the image.
- A camera has a diaphragm that controls the amount of light entering the camera.
- A camera has a means of holding a film to record the captured image.
- A camera has a viewer or viewfinder that allows the photographer to preview the image.
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Test your knowledge about the components of a camera including the light tight box, lens, shutter, diaphragm, film holder, and viewfinder.
