Camera, Lenses, and Gear Flashcards
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What is 'bokeh' in photography?
Answer: The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus blur areas in an image
Bokeh refers to the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of an image, which is influenced by the lens's aperture shape, optical design, and aberration characteristics.
What does the 'L' designation mean on Canon lenses?
Answer: Canon's professional-grade luxury lens series with superior optics and build quality
Canon's 'L' series (Luxury) denotes their top-tier professional lenses featuring superior optical glass, weather sealing, and robust construction, identified by their red ring.
Which sensor size is considered 'full-frame' in 35mm photography?
Answer: 36 × 24mm
A full-frame sensor measures 36 × 24mm, matching the image area of a standard 35mm film frame, and serves as the reference for calculating crop factors.
What is the main advantage of a prime lens over a zoom lens?
Answer: Typically faster maximum aperture and superior optical quality per dollar
Prime lenses have simpler optical designs with fewer moving elements, often producing sharper images with wider maximum apertures at a lower cost than equivalent zoom lenses.
What is a 'hot shoe' on a camera?
Answer: A standardized accessory mount on top of the camera for attaching an external flash or accessories
The hot shoe is a standardized bracket on top of the camera that provides both a mechanical mount and electrical contacts for attaching an external flash or other accessories.
When a lens is described as having 'internal focusing,' what does this mean?
Answer: The lens barrel does not extend or rotate externally during focusing
Internal focusing means only internal optical elements move during focus, so the lens barrel length and front element position remain constant, which is beneficial with polarizing filters.
Which type of camera tripod head allows for smooth panning and tilting movements, making it ideal for video work?
Answer: Pan-and-tilt head (fluid head)
A fluid head (pan-and-tilt head) uses viscous fluid dampening to create smooth, drag-controlled panning and tilting movements essential for professional video production.