Equipment Flashcards
Camera Modes
4
- Manual
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Priority
- Programme
Lighting
3
- Fill-in Flash
- Reflector
- Diffuser
Lenses
5
- Wide-Angle
- Standard
- Telephoto
- Macro
- Fish-Eye
Filters
3
- Polarising
- Neutral Density
- Graduated ND
Misc
3
- Tripod
- Remote Shutter Release
- Light Meter
Camera Modes:
Manual
Allows photographer to manually select both shutter speed and aperture
Camera Modes:
Aperture Priority
Allows photographer to select aperture, whilst camera selects an appropriate shutter speed to match
Camera Modes:
Shutter Priority
Allows photographer to select shutter speed, whilst camera selects an appropriate aperture to match
Camera Modes:
Programme
Selects both shutter speed and aperture to match the conditions
Lighting:
Fill-in Light
Secondary light source used to reduce shadows and contrast, and add extra light
Lighting:
Reflector
2
- Bounces light onto subject
- Fills in shadows and enhances natural light
Lighting:
Diffuser
2
- Device that softens harsh light without changing its direction
- Reduces strong shadows and creates even lighting
Lenses:
Wide-Angle
Broadens field of view
Lenses:
Standard
Closest to human eye perspective
Lenses:
Telephoto
Magnifies distant subjects
Lenses:
Macro
Extreme close-ups
Lenses:
Fish-Eye
Creates distorted, ultra-wide view
Filters:
Polarising
2
- Reduces reflections and glare
- Enhances colour
Filters:
Neutral Density
2
- Reduces light entering lens
- Allows for longer exposures
Filters:
Graduated ND
Darkens one part of the photo, usually the sky, whilst keeping the rest well-exposed
Misc:
Tripod
Stabilises camera for long exposures, self-portraits etc
Misc:
Remote Shutter Release
Triggers camera shutter remotely to reduce camera shake or allow photographer more freedom to move composition
Misc:
Light Meter
Measures light intensity to help select appropriate settings
