Visible Light is Also Useful for Photography Flashcards

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What do cameras use a lens for?

A

To focus visible light onto a light-sensitive film or sensor

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What does the lens aperture do?

A

Controls how much light enters the camera

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What does the shutter speed determine?

A

How long the film or sensor is exposed to light

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What can a photographer do by varying the aperture and shutter speed?

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Capture as much or as little light as they want in their photograph

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