photo Flashcards
That one quote
” Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them”
Why are Crime scenes photos important
It gives us an Overall view of the scene
“One picture is worth a ___ words.”
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Crime Scene Photography Kit
Includes
Camera
Single lens reflex camera
Normal lens
Close up
Wide angle lens
Electronic flash
Tripod
Scale or tape measure
Photo log Notebook and pen
Camera
Most crime scene photographers use high-quality digital cameras or 35mm cameras.
Normal lens
A normal lens provides the best perspective for most photographs. A 50 mm lens is considered a normal lens for a 35mm camera.
Why 50mm?
is closest to the depiction of the human eye
Close up
Close-up lens or close accessories. Not normal lenses do not focus closer than about three feet.
Wide angle lens
A wide angles lens is needed when photographing small rooms or other space–considered areas
Electronic flash
Electrino flash provides additional light that is often needed when photographing indoors, outdoors at night, filling in shadows in bright daylight scenes, and for lighting evidence.
Tripod
Tripod are necessary to steady the camera for long exposures and for positioning the camera during certain types of evidenc photography
4’6’’ you want the tripod at
Scale or tape measure
A variety of scales, including 6-inch and 36-inch sizes, must be available for photographing different types of subjects. Long tape measure with large number are sometimes necessary when photographing large items of evidence or large areas in a crime scene
Photo log Notebook and pen
A photo log is necessary for recording information about each photograph taken at a crime scene a not book is valuable for recording other notes during ht investigation. Very describive
Photos provided a true
and accurate portrayal of the crime scene and the physical evidence
Photos Records the
initial state of the scene before evidence is removed for processing before any alternations are made