Basics Flashcards
What is aperture?
The opening in the lens through which light passes to reach the camera sensor.
What is the unit of measurement for aperture?
F-stop
True or False: A smaller f-stop number represents a larger aperture opening.
True
What does a larger aperture opening result in?
Shallower depth of field and brighter picture
What is shutter speed?
The amount of time the camera’s shutter is open to allow light to reach the sensor.
True or False: A faster shutter speed results in less motion blur.
True
What is the unit of measurement for shutter speed?
Seconds
What does a slower shutter speed result in?
More light reaching the sensor and increased motion blur
What is ISO?
The sensitivity of the camera sensor to light.
True or False: Increasing ISO results in more noise in the image.
True
What are the downsides of a high F stop
Edge of the photo will appear less sharp.
What does a higher ISO setting allow for?
Shooting in low light conditions
How does changing the aperture affect the exposure of the image?
Alters the amount of light entering the camera.
How does changing the shutter speed affect the exposure of the image?
Controls the duration of light reaching the sensor.
How does changing the ISO affect the exposure of the image?
Adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor to light.
What is the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in the exposure triangle?
They work together to determine the final exposure of an image.
What is the purpose of the exposure triangle?
To balance aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for optimal exposure.
What is the depth of field?
The range of distance in an image that appears sharp.
How does aperture affect the depth of field?
A larger aperture results in a shallower depth of field.
How does shutter speed affect motion blur?
Faster shutter speeds reduce motion blur.
How does ISO affect image quality?
Higher ISO settings can introduce more noise, reducing image quality.
What is the Sunny 16 Rule?
A guideline for outdoor photography that suggests setting aperture to f/16 and shutter speed to the reciprocal of the ISO for proper exposure.
What is the best way to achieve proper exposure in photography?
Balancing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve the desired exposure.
