1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
The hole acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected the understanding of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce added film to create the first successful photograph.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a CCD.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
camera will completely control flash and exposure. Program mode won't
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
Attempts to blur out the background, the camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting.
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
It freezes motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
A half-press will tell the camera that you're almost ready to take a shot and to be prepared.
10. What does this symbol mean?
Disabled flash.
When would you use this?
When using natural light to set a different mood.
11.What does this symbol mean?
Auto-flash is enabled by default and will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs light.
When would you use this?
When you need more light for the picture.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
The picture will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
The picture will be too dark.
14. What is a “stop.”
A change in brightness of the light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
It would be the same.
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?
It would be brighter.
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
More light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
Less light.
19. What does the aperture control?
Opening where the light goes through.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
When you increase the opening.
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