Camera Equipment & Technology Flashcards
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What type of camera viewfinder shows the scene directly through the lens via a mirror system?
Answer: Optical viewfinder (OVF)
An optical viewfinder (OVF) in a DSLR uses a mirror and pentaprism to show the photographer the exact scene through the lens.
What is a 'prime' lens?
Answer: A lens with a fixed focal length
A prime lens has a fixed, non-adjustable focal length, as opposed to a zoom lens that can change focal lengths.
What does 'TTL' flash metering stand for?
Answer: Through-The-Lens
TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering allows the camera to measure flash exposure by reading light that passes through the lens.
Which camera setting controls how long the sensor is exposed to light?
Answer: Shutter speed
Shutter speed determines the duration the camera's shutter remains open, directly controlling how long the sensor is exposed to light.
What is 'image stabilization' (IS or VR) designed to compensate for?
Answer: Camera shake from handholding
Image stabilization compensates for small involuntary camera movements caused by hand-holding, reducing blur at slower shutter speeds.
What is the purpose of a UV filter when placed on a camera lens?
Answer: To primarily protect the lens front element
While UV filters were originally used to block ultraviolet light on film cameras, today they are primarily used to protect the front element of a lens.