ISO
What is ISO?
ISO controls the amount of light that enters a camera.
What is Aperture?
The part of the camera that can be adjusted to let in more or less light.
What is Shutter Speed?
The speed at which the shutter of the camera closes.
What is a prime lens?
This type of lens has a fixed focal length and cannot zoom in or out.
What is Bokeh?
The visual quality of the out of focus areas of a photograph.
What is a low ISO setting (e.g., ISO 100 or 200)?
This ISO setting is typically recommended for bright outdoor conditions to maintain image quality while allowing for fast shutter speeds.
What is f-stop or f-number?
Aperture is measured in these units, denoting the size of the opening in the lens.
How is shutter speed measured?
In fractions or fractions of a second. Ex. 1/2
What is the angle of view?
Angle of view refers to the range of view that a lens can capture, measured in degrees or millimeters.
What is the method called when the frame is split into thirds?
Rule of Thirds
What is the exposure triangle?
Adjusting the ISO setting, along with aperture and shutter speed, allows photographers to achieve this balance in their exposure.
What is shallow depth of field?
Increasing the aperture size results in this effect, where the background becomes more blurred while the subject remains in focus.
What is panning?
To capture a moving subject with a slower shutter speed, this technique is often used to create a sense of motion blur.
What is the lens mount?
The part of the camera that holds interchangeable lenses and allows them to be attached to the camera body.
What does the M stand for on the mode adjustments?
M stands for Manual.
What is motion blur?
A higher ISO setting allows for faster shutter speeds in low-light conditions, reducing this undesirable effect.
What is the diaphragm?
The part of the camera controls the size of the aperture, adjusting the amount of light entering the lens.
What is long exposure or silky water effect?
Using a slower shutter speed and a tripod, photographers can create this effect, where moving water appears smooth and silky.
What is macro capability?
Lenses with this feature can focus on objects very close to the camera, making them ideal for capturing detailed shots of small subjects.
What is the light meter for?
To let you know if your photos will have correct exposure.
What is the best ISO for light painting?
ISO 400.
What is the optimal aperture?
The term "sweet spot" in photography refers to this aperture setting where a lens typically delivers its sharpest image quality.
What is camera motion blur?
Using a slow shutter speed and intentionally moving the camera during exposure can produce this artistic effect.
What is a fish-eye lens?
This type of lens provides an extremely wide-angle view, often exceeding 180 degrees, with significant distortion towards the edges.
What does a fast Lens Speed mean? This is different from shutter speed.