DSLR Photography: 

Operate a DSLR camera and peripherals

 

Click here to review article on the DSLR camera and answer the questions below.

1.       The DSLR camera offers several different “Shooting Modes” define each shooting mode.

a.       Aperture Priority (Av or A)

b.      Shutter Priority (Tv or S)

c.       Program (P)

d.      Manual (M)

2.       Define ISO.

3.       Explain what lighting condition would be best to select a low ISO setting.

4.       Explain what lighting conditions would be best to select a high ISO setting.

5.       Why is a good idea to keep your ISO setting at the lowest number possible?

6.       What role does the camera meter play in taking a photo?

7.       Explain the term “average exposure”.

8.       Explain each meter mode that you can select when using a DSLR camera.

a.       Average

b.      Center-weighted

c.       Spot-metering

9.       Explain “Exposure Compensation”.

10.   When is it best to select the AF-S (autofocus-single) focusing mode?

11.   When is it best to select the AF-C (autofocus-continuous) focusing mode?

12.   What is it important to set your camera to capture at the largest file size?

13.   How can the White Balance significantly impact the color tone of your photo?

14.   Explain each White Balance setting.

a.       Daylight

b.      Cloudy

c.       Shade

d.      Tungsten

e.      Fluorescent

f.        Flash