Photography and Media Camera Equipment & Technology 3

Question 1

What does 'RAW' file format mean in digital photography?

Accepted Answer

Unprocessed image data directly from the sensor

Answer

A RAW file contains minimally processed, uncompressed image data directly from the camera sensor, giving photographers maximum editing flexibility.

Question 2

What is 'back-button focus' in camera operation?

Accepted Answer

Assigning autofocus activation to a button on the camera back instead of the shutter

Answer

Back-button focus separates autofocus activation from the shutter button, assigning AF to a dedicated button on the camera's rear.

Question 3

Which autofocus mode is best suited for tracking a moving subject?

Accepted Answer

Continuous AF (AF-C)

Answer

Continuous AF (AF-C on Nikon, AI Servo on Canon) continuously adjusts focus as long as the shutter button is half-pressed, ideal for moving subjects.

Question 4

What is the 'hot shoe' on a camera body used for?

Accepted Answer

Mounting an external flash or accessories

Answer

The hot shoe is a mounting bracket on top of the camera that provides both mechanical attachment and electrical contacts for an external flash or other accessories.

Question 5

What does 'mirrorless' mean in the context of modern digital cameras?

Accepted Answer

A camera lacking the reflex mirror and optical viewfinder of a DSLR

Answer

A mirrorless camera omits the reflex mirror box and optical viewfinder found in DSLRs, using an electronic viewfinder and direct sensor imaging instead.

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Photography and Media Camera Equipment & Technology 3