Camera Test Flashcards
three legged stand that supports a camera
tripod
Motion control system that uses a track to emulate the look of a dolly camera move.
slider
A setting that controls the amount of light that passes through the lens by controlling the size of the iris.
f stop
circuit that regulates how long the CCD is exposed to light coming through the lense
Shutter
The photosensitive surface of a CCD
target
Location within the lens assembly where an image is inverted.
focal point
Blades that expand and contract, adjusting the aperture size.
iris
single support pole for a camera.
monopod
Each studio camera comes with a CCU that controls the ____ sent from the camera to the video tape recorder
video signal
The primary purpose of the ____ is to focus the incoming light rays on the surface of the target
lens
The focal length of a lens is measured in ____
milllimeters
When the iris __ light passes through to the CCD.
Contracts
The camera operator can move the tripod head while standing behind the tripod by using the ____
pan handle
A ______ can produce a large aperture and let a great deal of light into the camera
Fast lense
While the image captured by a video camera is being recorded, the camera is set to be
hot
The feet of a tripod can be placed onto a wheeled cart called a _____, which allows for smooth camera movements.
dolly
A _____ camera has a variety of accessory packages available to make it suitable as a studio or field camera.
convertible
A(n) _____ sensor can capture more light than a CCD.
CMOS
Auto-focus keeps only the _____ of the picture in focus.
center
The aperture is the opening, adjusted by the _____, through which light passes.
iris
The _____ is a circuit on a video camera that regulates how long the CCD is exposed to light.
shutter
The resistance to movement found in tripod heads is called _____.
drag
Before storing a studio camera, close the iris and attach the _____.
lens cap
Wipe debris off a camera lens using _____.
photographic lens paper
