Camera Equipment & Technology Flashcards
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What does 'ISO' stand for in photography?
Answer: International Standards Organization
ISO stands for International Standards Organization, and in photography it measures the camera sensor's sensitivity to light.
Which lens type provides a field of view closest to human vision, typically around 50mm on a full-frame camera?
Answer: Normal lens
A normal (or standard) lens, around 50mm on a full-frame sensor, most closely replicates the natural perspective of human vision.
What is the function of a camera's aperture?
Answer: Controls the amount of light entering the lens
The aperture is the opening in the lens that controls how much light reaches the camera sensor by adjusting its diameter.
What does 'full-frame' refer to in digital camera terminology?
Answer: A sensor the same size as 35mm film (36x24mm)
Full-frame refers to a digital sensor that matches the dimensions of traditional 35mm film at 36x24mm.
Which camera metering mode measures light only from the center of the frame?
Answer: Center-weighted metering
Center-weighted metering averages the light reading across the frame but places the most emphasis on the central area.
What is the crop factor of a typical APS-C sensor compared to full-frame?
Answer: 1.5x or 1.6x
Most APS-C sensors have a crop factor of approximately 1.5x (Nikon/Sony) or 1.6x (Canon) compared to a full-frame sensor.