Chapter 1

Question 1

The ISO rating of our Tri-X film is 400. What does this number represent?

Answer 1

the film’s sensitivity to light

Question 2

When photographing night scenes or other situations where a slow shutter speed is required, this is a handy accessory.

Answer 2

a tripod

Question 3

This camera control mechanism determines how much light passes through the lens and shutter and exposes the film or digital sensor.

Answer 3

Aperture

Question 4

What camera mechanism measures light that helps determine the best shutter speed/aperture combination?

Answer 4

light meter

Question 5

If you are handholding a 35mm film camera with a 50 mm. lens, a standard practice is to avoid shooting at shutter speeds slower than _______ to avoid motion blur

Answer 5

1/60 of a second

Question 6

On manual film cameras with a film rewind knob, what is important to check to confirm film is advancing thru the camera as you shoot pictures?

Answer 6

the film rewind knob should turn counterclockwise as you move the film advance lever

Question 7

When shooting young active children, what can you do to ensure you won’t end up with blurry portraits?

Answer 7

Use a fast shutter speed

Question 8

If your camera does not indicate a useable shutter speed/aperture combination, it could mean

Answer 8

You may not have enough light on your subject

Question 9

This camera function determines the length of time that the light strikes the light sensitive film.

Answer 9

shutter speed

Question 10

The “Sunny 16” rule says if you are shooting on a sunny day, you can always correctly exposure your photo by using a reference aperture of f16 and a shutter speed that’s _____________ .

Answer 10

closest to the film’s ISO rating