Chapter 2: Camera types Flashcards
What is a camera system?
an array of lenses, flash units, and other accessories, made by one manufacturer, designed to work together with the camera for maximum effect and automation.
What is an SLR?
Single lens reflex. it is called this because you view compose and take the picture through a single lens.
where is the reflex mirror?
Right behind the lens and in the front of the camera.
What is a focusing screen?
A textured sheet of thin plastic or glass, this allows you to view and focus.
What is a pentaprism?
A prism or mirror system that directs and reflects from the focusing screen to the viewfinder.
What is a rangefinder camera?
A camera that has a single lens like an SLR but you don’t view and focus through it.
What is a view camera?
A camera like from the early days of photography. It has a lens mounted on the FRONT STANDARD, and a slot on a REAR STANDARD to hold the film. Image is upside down and laterally reversed
what is a collapsible bellows?
a light tight accordion like cloth made of tube. between the front and rear standard.
Important facts about the view camera?
the view camera lens is mounted on a LENS BOARD. and in the rear there is a focusing screen called a GROUND GLASS.
What is a film holder (View camera)
A removable accessory that contains the film or digital back.
How do you take a picture with a viewfinder?
First remove your DARK SLIDE that covers the film then take the photo.
What is a field camera?
A portable version of the view camera.
What is a point and shoot camera?
A good choice for working simply and quickly for spontaneous results, has an auto focus, and sets the light exposure for you. EX. Cheap disposable cameras.
What is an instant camera?
A special type of point and shoot camera that develops film quickly. EX. Polaroid.
What is a TLR camera?
A twins reflex camera. it has two lenses stacked over one another. on top is the VIEWING LENS which you compose and focus your subject, on the bottom is the TAKING LENS, through which you expose the film to light.
