Day 1

Question 1

The camera of choice for crime scene photographers is:

Answer 1

Single Lens Reflex (SLR)

• extremely versatile
• Interchangeable parts and can upgrade
• used in variety of situations and including low light
• capable of shooting 30 second photographs

Question 2

The infinity symbol means:

Answer 2

Maximum distance of focus with camera lens

-focus based on distance

Question 3

The filter ring size has nothing do with focal length but refers to:

Answer 3

Diameter of lens threaded end

Question 4

Flashes are graded by their power_______________.

Answer 4

Guide number

Question 5

Shutter priority refers to:

Answer 5

User picks shutter speed and camera picks aperture for proper exposure.

Question 6

Aperture priority refers to:

Answer 6

User picks aperture and camera picks shutter speed for proper exposure.

Question 7

Maximum aperture is 3.5 for 18mm lens is:

Answer 7

1: 3.5 - 5.6

Question 8

In the Program mode, the user decides:

Answer 8

If flash is needed

Question 9

The actions of light are:

Answer 9

1. Absorption
2. Reflection
3. Refraction

Question 10

The visible light range is:

Answer 10

400NM to 700NM

Question 11

UV light is greater than:

Answer 11

400NM

Question 12

Infrared light is greater than:

Answer 12

700NM

Question 13

Reflection is when the angle of incidence equals angle of___________

Answer 13

Reflection

Question 14

Exposure value is:

Answer 14

When the stop of light is equal to 1/2 or 2X the amount of light to the next full stop of light.

Question 15

Camera determines or converts exposures to:

Answer 15

18% Gray

Question 16

Camera uses reflective meter to evaluate light by attempting to base correct exposure on:

Answer 16

18% Gray

Question 17

Best shutter speed to stop motion is:

Answer 17

1/1000 fastest speed

Question 18

If a subject is largely white it is at risk of being:

Answer 18

Under exposed

Question 19

Shutter priority is used to________.

Answer 19

Stop motion.

Question 20

Bracketing captures an image with:

Answer 20

Varying degrees of light

Question 21

Black and white photography has applications in:

Answer 21

UV, Infrared and fingerprint

Question 22

ISO 100 setting has the best:

Answer 22

Color saturation and sharpest image

Question 23

The advantage film has over digital photography is:

Answer 23

Higher Dynamic Range

Question 24

Film could be a better choice than digital for:

Answer 24

Extraordinary Long Exposures

Question 25

The exposure value is___________________

Answer 25

Stop of light is equal to 1/2 or 2X amount of light to the next full stop of light.

Question 26

Reciprocity Failure is________________

Answer 26

After 4 seconds film or image should be twice as bright but is not.

Question 27

Zone of sharp focus will_________________

Answer 27

Extend 1/3 forward from point of focus and 2/3 to the rear.

Question 28

Factors that affect depth of field are:

Answer 28

1. Aperture 2. Lens choice 3. Subject to camera distance

Question 29

Rule of thumb when hand holding camera:

Answer 29

Shutter speed should be 1 over focal length of lens to prevent camera shake.

Question 30

Long range photographs show_________________

Answer 30

Location of crime scene

Question 31

Mid- range photographs show:

Answer 31

Relationship between evidence and scene

Question 32

Close-Ups show:

Answer 32

Single piece of evidence

Question 33

Examination photographs are done with___________

Answer 33

A scale to show one to one comparison and shot at 90 degrees

Question 34

Improving composition of depth of field greatly improves ________

Answer 34

Mid-range relationships in photographs