DSLR Camera Functions & Features

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What does DSLR stand for?

Double Single Lens Reflex

Digital Single Lens Release

Digital Single Lens Reflex (correct)

Single Lens Reflex

What are the three elements that control proper light in a photographic exposure?

ISO, f-stop, and shutter speed

What does Manual Mode (M) require from the photographer?

To make all decisions including ISO, shutter speed, and aperture

What does Aperture Priority (A) allow the photographer to do?

Preset the aperture while the camera determines shutter speed Signup and view all the answers

What is Shutter Priority (S)?

A mode where a desired shutter speed is manually selected Signup and view all the answers

What is shutter speed?

The amount of time the shutter is open to expose a photo Signup and view all the answers

What does Program Mode (P) do?

Reads the ISO setting and selects proper aperture and shutter speed Signup and view all the answers

What is Autofocus?

A feature that allows the camera to focus automatically Signup and view all the answers

What is Manual Focus?

The user has control of the focus Signup and view all the answers

What are Scene Modes designed for?

To help inexperienced photographers with automatic settings Signup and view all the answers

What is Auto Mode in photography?

An automatic exposure mode that selects aperture and shutter speed Signup and view all the answers

What does F/stop refer to?

The number associated with the opening in a camera lens Signup and view all the answers

What does the ISO setting control?

How sensitive the image sensor is to light Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of White Balance in photography?

To adjust the overall scene's color balance for accurate color representation Signup and view all the answers

What is a RAW image?

A digital image format containing the most information from a camera's sensor Signup and view all the answers

What does JPEG refer to?

A process of compressing a digital file to make it smaller Signup and view all the answers

What does SOOC stand for?

Straight Out Of Camera Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DSLR Overview

DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex, functioning without film, using a digital image sensor to record images on a memory card.

Exposure Triangle

Comprises ISO, f-stop, and shutter speed, controlling light for proper exposure in photography.

Camera Modes

Manual Mode (M): Photographer has complete control over ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for image exposure.
Aperture Priority (A): Photographer sets the aperture, while the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for correct exposure.
Shutter Priority (S): User selects a shutter speed, and the camera determines the appropriate aperture for balance.
Program Mode (P): Camera determines aperture and shutter speed based on ISO and light meter readings.

Focus Features

Autofocus: Enables automatic focusing capability of the camera.
Manual Focus: Gives the user control of focus, effective for moving subjects.

Shooting Aids

Scene Modes: Pre-set exposure levels for different scenarios (Portrait, Landscape, Action, Macro, Night) to assist novice photographers.
Auto Mode: Automatic setting for aperture and shutter speed to achieve proper exposure (also called Green Mode).

Technical Aspects

Shutter Speed: Duration the shutter remains open, expressed as fractions of a second, affecting motion capture.
F/stop: Indicates the lens opening size; higher numbers correspond to smaller openings, controlling light intake.
ISO Setting: Determines sensor sensitivity to light; lower ISO enhances image quality but needs more light.

Color and Image Processing

White Balance: Adjusts image colors to ensure areas meant to be white appear accurately, influencing all colors in the scene.
RAW Image: A digital format that retains maximum data from the camera sensor, considered digital equivalents of negatives.
JPEG: A compressed image file format, smaller in size due to selective data removal without altering proportions or details.

Miscellaneous

SOOC (Straight Out of Camera): Refers to images taken without editing or processing.

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Explore the essential functions and features of DSLR cameras through flashcards. This quiz helps you understand key terms like DSLR and the Exposure Triangle, which are vital for mastering photography. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!