Chapter 3

Question 1

It uses a mirror that reflects an image of the scene upward onto a viewing screen

Answer 1

Twin lens reflect camera

Question 2

This refers to a simple camera that is little more than a pinhole camera, the pinhole is replaced by the lens to enable the photographer gather lighter to be recorded.

Answer 2

Box camera

Question 3

Literally allow anyone to capture beautiful images by simply pointing the camera at the subject and clicking the shutter.

It is the most user-friendly of all camera types.

Answer 3

Compact digital or Point and Shoot cameras

Question 4

Take photos to the next level of image quality. This more “serious” type of camera is best known for delivering remarkably sharp and spectacular images.

Answer 4

Digital SLR or Digital single lens reflex cameras

Question 5

The latest in professional cameras. They are basically more compact DSLRs without the internal mirror that reflects light onto the sensor.

Answer 5

Mirrorless Cameras

Question 6

A fun gadget that prints your pictures directly from the camera itself using self-developing film.

Answer 6

Instant Camera

Question 7

It is made up of overlapping blades powered by a spring.

Located between the aperture and the lens or in between the lens.

They will give speed up to 1/500th of a second.

Answer 7

Blade or Between the Lens Shutter

Question 8

It consists of two metal blinds that open progressively or made of a black cloth and generally located very near the focal plane.

Answer 8

Focal plane shutter

Question 9

Moves the lens back and forth which allows the photographer to create a sharp image of the subjects.

Answer 9

Focusing ring

Question 10

A small opening in a camera, usually circular in shape and usually variables in the form iris diaphragm that regulates the intensity of light which passes through the lens

Answer 10

Diaphragm or aperture

Question 11

Part of camera that is twisted to advance the film inside and to check the number of exposure

Answer 11

Film advance lever

Question 12

It will control the length of time when light is allowed to strike the sensitized material.

Answer 12

Shutter speed dial

Question 13

Part of the camera which when pressed will keep the shutter in open position

Answer 13

Shutter release button

Question 14

A viewing instrument attached to a camera, used to obtain proper composition.

Answer 14

View finder or Window

Question 15

It holds the film firmly inside the camera. It is always located at the opposite side of the lens.

Answer 15

Film holder or Chamber

Question 16

It is where the flash bulb is inserted for indoor photography

Answer 16

Accessory light shoe or Hot shoe

Question 17

Captures a larger area in focus, often keeping everything in the image sharp and clear.

Answer 17

Deep depth of field

Question 18

Refers to a small area in focus. Often the subject is in focus, while the background is blurred.

Answer 18

Shallow depth of field

Question 19

The amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in photograph.

Answer 19

Depth of field

Question 20

The agreed standards for shutter speed

Answer 20

1/1000 s
1/500 s

Question 21

the time for which the shutter is held open during the taking of a photograph
to allow light to reach the film or imaging sensor (in a digital camera).

It regulates the amount of time that
reaches the film.

It is controlled by the shutter speed dial.

Answer 21

Shutter speed

Question 22

A disc of transparent glass generally bounded by two special surfaces capable of forming an image.

Answer 22

Lens

Question 23

An adjustable mechanism that regulates the amount of light reaching the film by varying the
length of time. This is a control by which you can determine how long in time the lens will remain open for
light to be recorded on the film.

Answer 23

Shutter

Question 24

the view of the subject subtended by two lines emerging the corners of the film extending to the center of the lens.

Answer 24

Angle of view

Question 25

a device that controls the quantity of light that passes through the lens.

Answer 25

Aperture