Pop Quiz - How Well Do You Know Manual?
Let's take a look at your understanding of the basics of shooting in manual!
- 1.
Shutter: Your camera's shutter opens and closes to let in light to the sensor. Which of the following is true about your camera's shutter:
- A.
A faster shutter speed stops action, a slower shutter speed blurs movement
- B.
A faster shutter speed blurs action, a slower shutter speed stops action
- C.
Fast shutter speeds are lower numbers like 1/60 or 1/15
- D.
Fast shutter speeds are higher numbers like 1/200 or 1/500
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. A faster shutter speed stops action, a slower shutter speed blurs movement
D. Fast shutter speeds are higher numbers like 1/200 or 1/500Explanation
A faster shutter speed stops action because it allows less time for light to enter the sensor, resulting in a freeze-frame effect. On the other hand, a slower shutter speed blurs movement because it allows more time for light to enter the sensor, causing moving objects to appear blurred. Fast shutter speeds are represented by higher numbers like 1/200 or 1/500 because they indicate a shorter amount of time the shutter is open, capturing a quick moment in time.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Aperture - Your camera's aperture is limited by your lens. If you read your lens barrel and it says the aperture ratio is 1:3.5-5.6 this means that:
- A.
Your lens is broken
- B.
Your lens only allows your aperture value to be between 3.5 and 5.6
- C.
Your lens has a variable maximum aperture depending on how zoomed in it is
- D.
None of the above
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Your lens has a variable maximum aperture depending on how zoomed in it isExplanation
The correct answer is that the lens has a variable maximum aperture depending on how zoomed in it is. This means that as you zoom in or out, the maximum aperture value will change within the range of 3.5 to 5.6. This is a common feature in many zoom lenses, allowing for flexibility in capturing different levels of light in various focal lengths.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Your aperture is how you control depth of field. If you want a shallow focus for maximum bokeh allowed by the lens, set your aperture value to
- A.
The highest number possible
- B.
The lowest number possible
Correct Answer
B. The lowest number possibleExplanation
The correct answer is "The lowest number possible". Aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that allows light to pass through. The lower the aperture value, the wider the opening, resulting in a shallow depth of field. This means that the subject in focus will be sharp while the background will be blurred, creating a pleasing bokeh effect.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Its a nice, overcast day. Light everywhere is even shade. You've tried ISO 400, f/4.0, 1/300 as your starter settings, but you're over exposing the image. What can you do to let in less light and balance the light meter?
- A.
Increase ISO
- B.
Decrease ISO
- C.
Increase Aperture Value
- D.
Decrease Aperture Value
- E.
Increase Shutter Speed
Correct Answer(s)
B. Decrease ISO
C. Increase Aperture Value
E. Increase Shutter SpeedExplanation
Each of the 3 options has a more light and less light option. So if you need less light, you can adjust any or all 3 of the settings to bring in less light.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Its a nice, overcast day. Light everywhere is even shade. You've tried ISO 200, f/4.0, 1/200 as your starter settings, but you're under exposing the image. What can you do to bring in more light and balance the light meter?
- A.
Increase ISO
- B.
Decrease ISO
- C.
Increase Aperture Value
- D.
Decrease Aperture Value
- E.
Decrease Shutter Speed
Correct Answer(s)
A. Increase ISO
D. Decrease Aperture Value
E. Decrease Shutter SpeedExplanation
To bring in more light and balance the light meter, you can increase the ISO, decrease the aperture value, and decrease the shutter speed. Increasing the ISO will make the camera more sensitive to light, allowing it to capture more light in the image. Decreasing the aperture value will widen the aperture, allowing more light to enter the camera. Decreasing the shutter speed will increase the amount of time the camera's sensor is exposed to light, resulting in a brighter image. By adjusting these settings, you can properly expose the image on the nice, overcast day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Its a bright sunny day. You've found the only bit of shade in the area, under a nice big tree. What do you need to remember for this lighting situation (hint: subject is in shade, background is bright)
- A.
I need a fast shutter to make sure I get all the light
- B.
I need a wide angle lens to get a full view of the scene
- C.
I can't trust my light meter to read the light properly
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. I can't trust my light meter to read the light properlyExplanation
This is a situation where you will end up with a bright background and a dark subject if you trust your light meter - bring in more light for your shaded subject - the subject is the one you want to get alight meter reading for and not the area behind them!Rate this question:
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- 7.
You're still under the tree in the only shade, background area is bright, subject is in shade. Your camera meter read the light as ISO 200, f/8.0, 1/100 but there's something wrong: your subject is dark, but the area behind them is properly exposed.... what's going on?
- A.
The light meter was fooled and read the light behind your subject. Time to adjust and let in more light through either ISO, shutter, or aperture
- B.
The light meter was fooled and read the light behind your subject. Time to adjust and let in less light through either ISO, shutter, or aperture
- C.
The light meter was fooled and read the light behind your subject. Time to get a light reading from your subject's knees (camera slightly pointed downward) and start from there instead.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The light meter was fooled and read the light behind your subject. Time to adjust and let in more light through either ISO, shutter, or aperture
C. The light meter was fooled and read the light behind your subject. Time to get a light reading from your subject's knees (camera slightly pointed downward) and start from there instead.Explanation
The subject appears dark because the light meter incorrectly measured the light from the bright background instead of the shaded subject. To properly expose the subject, adjustments need to be made to let in more light through either ISO, shutter speed, or aperture. Alternatively, a more accurate light reading can be obtained by pointing the camera slightly downward and getting a reading from the subject's knees.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You're still under that tree in the only shade, background area is bright, subject is in shade.Since the original settings of ISO 200, f/8.0 and 1/100 weren't lighting your subject enough, what can you do to bring in more light?
- A.
Increase ISO, Increase Aperture Value, or Increase Shutter
- B.
Increase ISO, Decrease Aperture Value, or Increase Shutter
- C.
Increase ISO, Decrease Aperture Value, or Decrease Shutter
- D.
Decrease ISO, Decrease Aperture Value, or Decrease Shutter
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Increase ISO, Decrease Aperture Value, or Decrease ShutterExplanation
C is correct because all three of those options would bring in more light - you could use just one of them, or you could do two or three things in combination.Rate this question:
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- 9.
You just shot the test image with settings of ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/200 for an active 3 year old boy's image in the shade. You're still a tad under exposed. What would be the best way to get a balanced exposure?
- A.
Increase ISO, leave aperture value as is, increase shutter
- B.
Increase ISO, leave aperture value as is, leave shutter
- C.
Increase ISO, decrease aperture value, leave shutter
- D.
Increase ISO, decrease aperture value, decrease shutter
- E.
Leave ISO as is, decrease aperture value, leave shutter
Correct Answer(s)
B. Increase ISO, leave aperture value as is, leave shutter
C. Increase ISO, decrease aperture value, leave shutter
E. Leave ISO as is, decrease aperture value, leave shutterExplanation
You need to get more light on the sensor for a brighter exposure.
By changing ISO (and 800 won't hurt you) to bring in the light you can keep the same pleasing aperture, and keep a high shutter speed for your movement-child.
If you had a lens that let you go lower than 5.6, you could also choose to drop the aperture value (open up) while keeping ISO and shutter the same - you'd have less depth of field (more blur).
Or you could keep aperture and ISO the same, and decrease the shutter - which would lengthen exposure time to bring in more light with a side effect of possible movement blur since you're with an active one.
So which way is best?
From a purely technical exposure based decision, the answer is all three of the selected right answers are the same. However, from a "needs" and artistic choice perspective, which one is best depends on what you want to achieve.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Its bright and sunny everywhere at the park today... but you really want to get pictures of your kids playing on the equipment. What should you do to achieve a Sunny 16 start point?
- A.
Start with a low ISO of 100 or 200, and then put the shutter to match. Set aperture to f/16. Test shoot it and adjust from there.
- B.
Start with a low ISO of 100 or 200 and then push the shutter up to 400 to catch movement. Make sure your aperture is at f/16.
- C.
Start with a high ISO for 'more light' and then put the shutter to 1/16. Drop the aperture to the lowest setting available
- D.
Start with a high ISO for 'more light' and then set shutter to 1/16 and aperture to f/16. They have to be balanced!
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Start with a low ISO of 100 or 200, and then put the shutter to match. Set aperture to f/16. Test shoot it and adjust from there.Explanation
To achieve a Sunny 16 start point, you should start with a low ISO of 100 or 200. This will ensure that the image is not too grainy and captures the details well. Then, adjust the shutter speed to match, which will help in properly exposing the image. Setting the aperture to f/16 will allow for a greater depth of field, ensuring that both the equipment and the kids are in focus. It is recommended to test shoot the image and make any necessary adjustments from there to achieve the desired result.Rate this question:
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- 11.
It's bright and sunny at the park, but you don't want a high aperture with deep focus - how can you break the sunny 16 rule to start?
- A.
You can't - when you've got that much sun light, you have to follow the rule or everything will be over exposed
- B.
You know that a higher aperture value lets in less light, so opening up to f/5.6 means that you'll be getting a ton of light coming into the camera. To fix this, you put your ISO as low as it will go, and then start adjusting your shutter to something higher than 1/200 until the meter balances.
- C.
You know that a lower aperture value means that you'll get more blur. So you keep ISO at 100 since its bright out, decrease the aperture value to wide open (3.5 or less depending on the lens), and then push the shutter speed up to fast, fast, fast speeds.
Correct Answer(s)
B. You know that a higher aperture value lets in less light, so opening up to f/5.6 means that you'll be getting a ton of light coming into the camera. To fix this, you put your ISO as low as it will go, and then start adjusting your shutter to something higher than 1/200 until the meter balances.
C. You know that a lower aperture value means that you'll get more blur. So you keep ISO at 100 since its bright out, decrease the aperture value to wide open (3.5 or less depending on the lens), and then push the shutter speed up to fast, fast, fast speeds.Explanation
When it is bright and sunny, the sunny 16 rule suggests using a high aperture for deep focus. However, the answer explains that to break the rule, one can open up to a lower aperture value like f/5.6, which allows more light into the camera. To compensate for the increased light, the ISO should be set to the lowest possible value, and the shutter speed should be adjusted to a higher value than 1/200 until the meter balances. This approach allows for a well-exposed image while deviating from the sunny 16 rule.Rate this question:
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