5 Questions
What is the main function of the shutter in a camera?
To control the entry of the image
Which component of a camera is responsible for forming the image?
Lens
What is the primary purpose of a viewfinder in a camera?
To show what the image is to the photographer
Why is a camera described as a 'light tight box'?
To prevent any light from entering
What role does the diaphragm play in a camera?
To control the entry of the image
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.
Test your knowledge about the components of a camera including the light tight box, lens, shutter, diaphragm, film holder, and viewfinder.
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