CFP Forensic Photographer Camera Settings & Exposure Control 2

Question 1

What white balance setting should a forensic photographer choose when photographing under standard fluorescent lighting?

Accepted Answer

Fluorescent (4200K)

Answer

Selecting the fluorescent white balance preset compensates for the green color cast produced by standard fluorescent lighting, rendering colors accurately in evidentiary photos.

Question 2

Which focus mode is best suited for photographing stationary evidence such as a shell casing at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Single autofocus (One-Shot/AF-S)

Answer

Single autofocus locks focus on a stationary subject and holds it, ensuring sharp detail on non-moving evidence items.

Question 3

A forensic photographer needs to capture a ruler alongside a bullet for scale. Which lens focal length minimizes perspective distortion?

Accepted Answer

100mm macro

Answer

A macro lens at around 100mm provides a flat, undistorted perspective that accurately represents the size relationship between the evidence and the scale ruler.

Question 4

What does the histogram in a camera viewfinder indicate to a forensic photographer?

Accepted Answer

The tonal distribution of light and dark values in the frame

Answer

The histogram shows the distribution of tonal values from black to white, helping the forensic photographer verify proper exposure without losing shadow or highlight detail.

Question 5

When should a forensic photographer use exposure bracketing at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

When lighting conditions are uncertain or mixed, to ensure at least one correctly exposed image

Answer

Exposure bracketing captures multiple frames at different exposures, guaranteeing a properly exposed image of critical evidence when lighting is challenging or unpredictable.

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CFP Forensic Photographer Camera Settings & Exposure Control 2