Midterm Flashcards
What 7 full-stop shutter speeds starting w/ 1/15th.
1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
What are shutter speeds measured in?
Seconds & fractions of a second
If you want to freeze action what would a good shutter speed be?
1/500
If you wanted to blur action, what would a good shutter be?
1/30
If you are panning, a good shutter speed would be?
I/60 ~ 1/30
List the 7 full stop aperture settings starting with the one that lets in most light.
F2.8, f4, f8, f11,f16, f22
What 3 factors control depth of field in a photo?
Aperture, subject to camera distance, focal length
Describe bracketing
Taking several different pictures of the same subject with different exposures
What is focal length?
The strength of the lens measured in mm.
What is aperture?
The hole or opening in the lens that regulates the amount of light reaching the sensor.
What is the indicent meter?
Measures of light falling on the scene or subject
What is reciprocity?
Refers to the inverse relationship between intensity and duration of light that determines the reaction of light sensitive material
What is an slr camera?
Single lens reflex camera, viewing system allows the user to see exactly what the lens sees
What is contrast?
The range of values from light to dark or colors and shades of gray in an image
What is image noise?
Created by increasing ISO, characterized by red, blue, and green specks in an image that cause decreased detail, lower resolution, and less saturated colors
