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- 1. Multiple Choice
a light-tight box containing light sensitive film or sensor that is used to make images.
camera
digital
viewfinder
Lens
- 2. Multiple Choice
information used by the computer, represented by numbers. The buzzword for any capture device that converts photons to electrons.
camera
digital
viewfinder
Lens
- 3. Multiple Choice
the viewing screen in an SLR on which composition takes place; may also contain various guides to exposure, focus, and flash-readiness.
camera
digital
viewfinder
lens
- 4. Multiple Choice
___________have two primary functions: one is to focus light with as little distortion or aberration as possible on to film or sensor. The other function is to control the amount of light hitting the film by use of its aperture.
camera
digital
viewfinder
lens
- 5. Multiple Choice
an exposure "mode" where the exposure system recommends a setting that is then made by the photographer by selecting aperture and shutter speeds manually. The booklet one doesn't read before using a piece of equipment.
autofocus
manual
dedicated flash
electronic flash
- 6. Multiple Choice
known as a flash gun, strobe, or speedlight, it consists of a gas-filled tube that is fired by an electrical charge.
autofocus
manual
dedicated flash
electronic flash
- 7. Multiple Choice
a flash that coordinates with the camera's exposure, and sometimes focusing systems.
autofocus
manual
dedicated flash
electronic flash
- 8. Multiple Choice
a method of focusing where focusing distances are set automatically.
autofocus
manual
dedicated flash
electronic flash
- 9. Multiple Choice
in exposure, when too much lighting strikes the film for a proper rendition of the scene.
auto exposure
correct exposure
overexposure
underexposure
- 10. Multiple Choice
the combination of aperture and shutter speed that yields a full-toned negative or slide that yields the best possible tonal representation of the scene onto film or sensor.
auto exposure
correct exposure
overexposure
underexposure
- 11. Multiple Choice
failure to expose correctly because not enough light has struck the film or sensor to faithfully render the color and brightness values.
auto exposure
correct exposure
overexposure
underexposure
- 12. Multiple Choice
a method of exposure where aperture and shutter speed settings are first read, then set, by the camera's exposure system.
auto exposure
correct exposure
overexposure
underexposure
- 13. Multiple Choice
the opening of a lens, the size of which is controlled by a diaphragm. The term is commonly used to designate f-stops, such as f/4, f/5.6 etc.
aperture
f-numbers
shutter
speed
- 14. Multiple Choice
a series of numbers designating the apertures, or openings at which a lens is set. The higher the number, the narrower the aperture.
aperture
f-numbers
shutter
speed
- 15. Multiple Choice
in a focal plane shutter, a set of curtains travels past the film gate and allows light to strike the film within a set period of time
aperture
f-numbers
shutter
speed
- 16. Multiple Choice
with a shutter, the duration of time in which light strikes the film. With film, the sensitivity to light. With a lens, the maximum aperture
aperture
f-numbers
shutter
speed
- 17. Multiple Choice
the zone, or range of distances within a scene that will record on film as sharp.
depth of field
foreground
background
rule of thirds
- 18. Multiple Choice
photos are divided into thirds with two imaginary lines vertically and two lines horizontally making three columns, three rows, and nine sections in the images.
depth of field
foreground
background
rule of thirds
- 19. Multiple Choice
part of scene or space around object that appears closest to camera. (2) element or feature of composition of photograph that is depicted as being nearest viewer.
depth of field
foreground
background
rule of thirds
- 20. Multiple Choice
the portion of a scene that sits behind the main, foreground subject.
depth of field
foreground
background
rule of thirds
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