(AMB 3280) Basic LEO Photography & Video

Question 1

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What are the two most common types of Digital Cameras are?

Answer 1

1. ) “Point and Shoot”

2. ) SLR (Single Lens Reflex)

Question 2

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What is the main difference between “Point and Shoot” Cameras vs. SLR Cameras?

Answer 2

1. ) “Point and Shoot” tend to be very simple cameras with limited functions
2. ) SLR Cameras tend to be more capable of function options as well as the ability to change lens.

Question 3

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What are the settings that are labeled on the Mode Dial?

Answer 3

1. ) M (Manual)
2. ) S (Shutter Speed)
3. ) A (Aperture)
4. ) AUTO
5. ) P (Programmed Automatic
6. ) Macro Mode

Question 4

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Explain what the “Manual Mode” is.

Answer 4

The photographer has complete control of the camera functions.

Question 5

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Explain what the “Shutter Speed Mode” is.

Answer 5

The photographer controls the shutter-speed, and the other functions are automatically controlled by the camera.

Question 6

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Explain what the “Aperture Mode” is.

Answer 6

The photographer controls the aperture, and the other functions are automatically controlled by the camera.

Question 7

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Explain what the “AUTO Mode” is.

Answer 7

The camera controls all of the camera functions automatically, based on lighting available.

Question 8

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Explain what the “Programmed Automatic Mode” is.

Answer 8

Semi-automatic mode in which the photographer controls ONLY the flash function, and the camera controls the remaining functions.

Question 9

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Explain what the “Macro Mode” is.

Answer 9

Macro is used for close-up photos, such as finger prints. (Gives greater detail)

Question 10

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Before you take the first picture of a crime scene, what should you do to prep the camera?

Answer 10

Format the Memory Card.

*This is important, b/c this will make the number sequence of the photos start at 1.

Question 11

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What are some of the adjustable functions of the Camera Lens?

Answer 11

1. ) Auto Focus
2. ) Manual Focus
3. ) Zoom
4. ) Vibration Reduction

Question 12

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For crime scene photos, what image format setting should the camera be set to?

Answer 12

JPEG Fine

Question 13

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How many pixels are in a Megapixel

Answer 13

One Million Pixels

Question 14

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What is the minimum recommended megapixel setting for Law Enforcement purposes?

Answer 14

6 Megapixels

Question 15

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What is the recommended image size for Law Enforcement imaging?

Answer 15

Large

Question 16

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What factors affect photographic images?

Answer 16

L.I.S.A

1. ) L- Light
2. ) I - ISO
3. ) S- Shutter Speed
4. ) A- Aperture

Question 17

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What is the “Aperture” of a camera?

Answer 17

It is the physical opening in the camera lens that allows light to pass through.

Question 18

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What is the “ISO” of a camera?

Answer 18

In a digital camera it is the sensitivity of the camera’s sensor to light.

Question 19

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What is the minimum shutter speed for handheld photography to null out the “camera shake” from the hand?

Answer 19

1/60th

Question 20

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If you want to stop the motion of a walking or running subject with your photo, what shutter speed should you use?

Answer 20

1/60th - 1/250th

Question 21

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If you want to stop the motion of a moving vehicle with your photo, what shutter speed should you use?

Answer 21

1/500th - 1/1000th

Question 22

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Why is it so important to not delete a unusable photo from the camera.

Answer 22

B/c the court can accuse the missing photo as being the one photo to prove the defendant innocent.

Question 23

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How should you photograph the “Overall Exterior” of a crime scene?

Answer 23

1. ) Angular
2. ) Parallel
3. ) Evidence (exterior only)

Question 24

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A good Photo Identifier Card should include what information on it?

Answer 24

1. ) Photographer’s name
2. ) Location of investigation
3. ) Date & Time of photography
4. ) Type of Incident
5. ) Case Number

Question 25

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How should you photograph a piece of evidence in a crime scene?

Answer 25

1. ) Far away (Overall)
2. ) Intermediate (Midrange)
3. ) Close Up (Detailed)

Question 26

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When shooting the “Close Up” shot of a piece of evidence, what 3 different types of shots should you take?

Answer 26

1. ) Full Frame
2. ) 90 degree angle
3. ) Composition

Question 27

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The main purpose of the Intermediate / Midrange photo of a piece of evidence is to what?

Answer 27

Show the evidence’s location in relationship to the crime scene.

Question 28

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The main purpose of the Close Up / Macro photo of a piece of evidence is to what?

Answer 28

Capture as much detail as possible.

Question 29

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After photographing the entire scene in its natural state, you should reshoot the entire scene using what?

Answer 29

Markers & Scales

Question 30

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After you finish photographing the crime scene you should do what with the photos?

Answer 30

Download them onto a evidence grade CD-R or DVD-R.

*These photos now become the “Original Copies” and should be marked accordingly and entered into a secure location as evidence.

Question 31

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What are lower ISO Settings (100-200) better used for?

Answer 31

High light levels, and limits “noise” that may appear in the photo.

Question 32

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What ISO Settings work better in low light conditions?

Answer 32

Higher ISO settings (400 - 1600), but may pickup “noise” in the picture.