7 Questions
What is the purpose of a memory card in a digital camera?
To store digital images
What is aperture priority mode?
Sets the aperture and lets the camera set the shutter speed automatically
What does a camera lens do?
Transmits the image which is then recorded by the sensor
What is the function of higher ISO setting on the camera?
Makes the sensor more sensitive to light
What is depth of field?
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear acceptably sharp
What is parallax in a rangefinder camera?
The difference in view through the viewfinder and what the camera captures
What is the purpose of a Single Lens Reflex camera's optical viewfinder?
To display the exact view of the image
Study Notes
Practice Test: Camera, Lenses and Attachments
- Digital images are stored in the memory card until transferred to a computer.
- Shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed on the LCD data panel.
- Aperture priority mode sets the aperture and lets the camera set the shutter speed automatically.
- The lens transmits the image which is then recorded by the sensor.
- Shutter priority mode sets the shutter speed and lets the camera set the f-stop automatically.
- Higher ISO setting on the camera means the sensor is more sensitive to light.
- Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear acceptably sharp.
- Parallax is the term used to describe the difference in view through a rangefinder camera's viewfinder and what the camera captures.
- A Single Lens Reflex camera displays the exact view through the optical viewfinder.
- Hyperfocal distance is the distance from the nearest point of focus to infinity when the lens is focused on infinity.
- Focal point is the point inside a lens at which the light paths cross before being focused on the sensor.
- Focal length of a normal lens on a camera is defined by the diagonal dimension of the sensor in millimeters.
Test your knowledge of camera equipment with this practice quiz on camera, lenses, and attachments. From understanding aperture and shutter speed settings to knowing the difference between a rangefinder and Single Lens Reflex camera, this quiz covers essential concepts in photography. Sharpen your skills and learn more about the technical aspects of taking great photos.
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