CFP Forensic Photographer Camera Settings & Exposure Control

Question 1

Which aperture setting provides the greatest depth of field for capturing an entire crime scene in sharp focus?

Accepted Answer

f/11

Answer

f/1.8

Answer

f/2.8

Answer

f/4

Question 2

What ISO setting is generally recommended as a starting point when photographing a well-lit outdoor crime scene?

Accepted Answer

ISO 100

Answer

ISO 3200

Answer

ISO 1600

Answer

ISO 800

Question 3

A forensic photographer uses a fast shutter speed of 1/500s indoors. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Underexposed image

Answer

Motion blur on the subject

Answer

Overexposed image

Answer

Increased depth of field

Question 4

Which metering mode is most appropriate when photographing a single piece of evidence against a bright background?

Accepted Answer

Spot metering

Answer

Matrix/Evaluative metering

Answer

Center-weighted metering

Answer

Highlight-weighted metering

Question 5

What is the primary benefit of shooting in RAW format rather than JPEG for forensic photography?

Accepted Answer

Maximum image data retained for post-processing adjustments

Answer

Smaller file sizes for easier storage

Answer

Faster burst rate for action shots

Answer

Automatic white balance correction

Question 6

When photographing a dark bloodstain on a dark floor without a flash, which camera setting adjustment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Decrease shutter speed to allow more light

Answer

Increase shutter speed to freeze the scene

Answer

Reduce ISO to minimum

Answer

Narrow the aperture to f/16