CHAPTER 3 (Anatomy of Camera)

Question 1

A mechanical device that is used to form and record the rays of light (as reflected by the object) on the film inside of the light tight box

Answer 1

Camera

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Lens

Question 3

The eye of the camera and also the heart of a camera

Answer 3

Lens

Question 4

This refers to the time the shutter is opened allowing light to reach the film

Answer 4

Shutter

Question 5

A device that allows the light through the lens and closes at a given time

Answer 5

Shutter

Question 6

An adjustable mechanism that regulates the amount of light reaching the film by varying length of time

Answer 6

Shutter

Question 7

This is “control” by which you can determine how long in time the lens will remain open for light to be recorded

Answer 7

Shutter

Question 8

It is made up of overlapping blades powered by a spring

Answer 8

Blade or between the lens shutter

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Focal Plane Shutter

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Focusing Ring

Question 11

It regulates the intensity of light which passes through the lens

Answer 11

Diaphragm or Aperture

Question 12

A small opening in a camera usually a circular shape and usually variables in the form iris

Answer 12

Diaphragm or Aperture

Question 13

A twisted to advance the film inside to check the number of exposure

Answer 13

Film Advance Lever

Question 14

It controls the length of time when light is allowed to strike the sentisized material

Answer 14

Shutter Speed Dial

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Shutter Release Button

Question 16

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

Answer 16

View Finder/ Window

Question 17

The time setting of a camera

Answer 17

Self timer

Question 18

This is automatically operated to allow the photographer to participate in photo taking

Answer 18

Self Timer

Question 19

It holds the film firmly inside the camera

Answer 19

Chamber or Film Holder

Question 20

It is where the flash bulb chord is plugged for synchronization to the camera

Answer 20

Flash Terminal

Question 21

It regulates the amount of time that reaches the film

Answer 21

Shutter Speed

Question 22

It is the time for which the shutter is held open during the taking of a photograph to allow the light to reach the film or imaging sensor

Answer 22

Shutter Speed