Terms Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does ISO stand for in photography?
International Organization for Standardization
What does the aperture control in photography?
The amount of light that enters the camera
What is the purpose of a shutter speed in photography?
To control the amount of time light hits the camera sensor
What does the term ‘bokeh’ refer to in photography?
The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image
What is the ‘rule of thirds’ in photography?
A composition technique where the frame is divided into nine equal parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines
What is the function of a camera’s white balance setting?
To adjust the colors in an image to accurately represent the true colors of the scene
What is the purpose of a camera’s histogram?
To provide a visual representation of the exposure levels in an image
What does ‘depth of field’ refer to in photography?
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image
What is the golden hour in photography?
The period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the light is soft and warm
What is a prime lens in photography?
A lens with a fixed focal length, such as 50mm or 85mm
What does the term ‘exposure triangle’ refer to in photography?
The relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in determining the exposure of an image
What is the difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera?
A DSLR uses a mirror to reflect the image from the lens to the viewfinder, while a mirrorless camera does not have a mirror and displays the image directly on the sensor
What does ‘RAW’ file format mean in photography?
A file format that contains minimally processed data from the camera’s sensor
What is the purpose of a polarizing filter in photography?
To reduce reflections and glare, and enhance colors in an image
What is the difference between ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ lenses in photography?
Fast lenses have larger maximum apertures, allowing more light to enter the camera, while slow lenses have smaller maximum apertures
What is the ‘focal length’ of a lens in photography?
The distance between the lens and the image sensor when the subject is in focus
What is the ‘dynamic range’ in photography?
The range of tones between the darkest and lightest areas in an image
What is the ‘hot shoe’ on a camera used for?
To attach external accessories such as a flash or microphone
What is the ‘angle of view’ of a lens in photography?
The extent of the scene that a lens can capture
What is the ‘exposure compensation’ setting on a camera used for?
To manually adjust the exposure of an image to make it brighter or darker
What does ‘vignetting’ mean in photography?
The darkening of the corners of an image caused by the lens
What is ‘chromatic aberration’ in photography?
A lens defect that causes colors to be misaligned in an image
What is the ‘rule of reciprocity’ in photography?
The principle that the exposure is determined by the combination of aperture and shutter speed, as long as the total amount of light remains the same
What does ‘HDR’ stand for in photography?
High Dynamic Range
