Photography: Digital, Lenses and Exposure Flashcards
What is the function of the diopter?
Adjusts for your eyesight so images don’t seem blurry in viewfinder
What is the basic building block of digital images?
Pixel
How do pixels generate an image?
Each pixel assigned a number that represents a light intensity and colour
What is an array and what does it do?
The combination of CCD and Bayer filter
Enables CCDs to record colour
Define SWGIT s. 1.4
Digital imaging is an accepted practice in forensic science, law enforcement, and the courts
Define SWGIT s. 2.1
Image capture devices should be capable of rendering an accurate representation.
Different applications will dictate different standards of accuracy.
What camera is recommended for use by SWGIT?
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Digital camera capable of
interchangeable lenses,
manual override for exposure and focus,
off-camera flash,
remote shutter release
and tripod mount.
List the three types of lenses SWGIT recommends.
28 mm wide angle lens
60 mm macro lens
18-140 mm zoom lens
Define SWGIT 2.2
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Image compression is the process of reducing a digital file’s size.
Compression may be lossy or lossless
Decision to use lossy or lossless will be dictated by the intended use of the image.
Why does SWGIT say that images intended for analysis should be compressed via a lossy process?
Lossy compression results in the lost of critical image information and introduction of unwanted artifacts.
What are the three different digital photography file types?
- JPEG
- TIFF
- RAW
What file type is recommended by SWGIT?
RAW
What is RAW?
Uncompressed file with no post-processing.
Why does RAW produce large file sizes?
All information is retained
What must be done to RAW images before printing?
Manually correct