Camera Basics Quiz Group B

Large Depth of Field:

Camera Data:

ISO: 1600                                            Aperture: f/32.0                                Shutter Speed: 1.0

I achieved this shot by setting a high shutter speed. I did that because the shutter takes longer to close, therefore taking in more information and making the entire picture clear.

Moving Subject with Blur and Background in Focus:

Camera Data:

ISO: 1600                                               Aperture: f/7.1                                   Shutter Speed: 1/13

I achieved this shot by setting a fast shutter speed. The subject remained in focus, but the shutter closed too fast to be able to stop motion. 

Photograph with Noise/Grain:

Camera Data:

ISO: 1600                                                  Aperture: f/5.0                                Shutter Speed: 1/125

This shot was achieved by taking a picture in a low light situation at a very high ISO.

Portrait-Style Selfie with Av and a Small Depth of Field:

Camera Data:

ISO: 800                                                   Aperture: f/4.5                                  Shutter Speed: 1/13

This shot was achieved by setting the self-timer on the camera and hopping in front of it. Before I did that, I set the dial on the camera to the Av setting (Aperture Priority/Value) and zoomed in on my dog.

Summary:
Throughout this unit, I have learned the basic functions of a camera and how to take a neat and balanced photograph.

What Is Composition?

What is composition?
Composition is the arrangement of visual elements within the frame of a photograph.

Why is composition important?
It is important to utilize composition when taking photographs so that the picture conveys meaning. When taking a snapshot, the photo is made specifically to keep a memory. It can be poorly cropped or out of focus, but it serves its purpose by saving a memory. A photograph not only shows a moment in time, it shows how the subject felt in that moment in time, or it shows a feeling the photographer felt when they made the photograph. This is why composition is important. It gives the photo meaning.

What is a "snapshot?"
As stated above, a snapshot is taken to preserve a memory of a specific subject at a certain. The photo could be taken quickly to capture a specific moment in time. It is not thought out or planned, it is meant to save the memory of what the subject was doing at that specific moment.

What is a "photograph?"
Contrary to the previous question, a photograph is a well planned out image made to convey a feeling of the photographer or the subject at a specific moment in time. A photograph will likely be planned out and convey much meaning to the viewer.

~Quote~
"Photography is the art of discovery."



All notes taken from The Photographic Eye, chapter three, pages 51 and 52.

Understanding White Balance

                                 Automatic:                                         ISO:             Aperture:          Shutter Speed:

 

   3200                f/10                       1/30

                                  Daylight:

     3200                f/10                       1/30

                                 
                                     Shade:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

                                    Cloudy:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

                              Tungsten Light:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

                        White Fluorescent Light:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

                                       Flash:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

 
                                    Custom:

      3200                f/10                       1/30

 

 

What is White Balance?

White Balance is used to compensate for the light situation in whatever setting you are in.

 

Why is it important to set your White Balance?

It is important to set your white balance so that your picture looks correct based on the lighting situation. For example, all of the pictures above are set at different white balance settings. The photo took place in a white fluorescent lit room, so either that or the automatic setting made the photograph come out looking good.

Understanding Shutter Speed

1. Slow Shutter Speed (Blurry Subject):

2. Fast Shutter Speed (Frozen Subject):

            

                                ISO                                Aperture                         Shutter Speed

Photo 1:                  3200                                 f/10.0                                    1/10

Photo 2:                  3200                                 f/4.0                                      1/60

What is Shutter Speed?

Shutter Speed is the amount of time the shutter is open when a picture is taken.

How does Shutter Speed work technically (in the camera):
The shutter speed is measured in fractions of a second. The shutter can be compared to a window. The longer the shutter is left open the more light that gets in.

How does Shutter Speed work visually (in the photo):
The longer the shutter speed (the longer the amount of time the shutter is open), the more blurry the subject is. The shorter the shutter speed (the shorter the amount of time the shutter is open), the less blurry the subject of the photo is.

What is the relationship of Shutter Speed to the exposure triangle?
With a fast shutter speed, the aperture must be at the lowest setting and the ISO at a very high setting to take a balanced photo. A slow shutter speed allows more wiggle room with the other settings; although, I decided to keep the same ISO. 

Understanding ISO

           100 

        

                                                                              200   

       400

         800

         1600

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Photo:                             ISO:                                 Aperture:                           Shutter Speed:

Low ISO:                       100                                      f/3.5                                       1"3

1                                     200                                      f/4.0                                       0"8

2                                     400                                      f/4.5                                       0"5

3                                     800                                      f/5.0                                       0"3

High ISO:                      1600                                     f/5.6                                      1/5
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Questions:

What is ISO?
ISO is the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity.

How does ISO work in the camera (technically)?
ISO controls the light of the photo. ISO is set manually, and is usually shot around 800.

How does ISO work in the photo?
All of the photos I used for this blog post are balanced photos. The ISO controls the pixels in the shot up close, pretty much. At a shot with a high ISO, the photo will come out grainy and pixelated (better seen when examined close up). A shot with a low ISO will be much more clear up close.

How does ISO relate to the exposure triangle?
When ISO and Aperture increase at a steady rate, the shutter speed decreases.