Photography Test 1 Flashcards
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What does the term 'bokeh' refer to in photography?
Answer: The aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in an image
Bokeh describes the visual quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image, influenced by lens design and aperture shape.
Which metering mode measures light from a small central area of the frame, typically 2-5% of the viewfinder?
Answer: Spot metering
Spot metering reads light from a very small area, usually 2-5% of the frame, allowing precise exposure control on a specific subject.
What is the primary purpose of a UV filter on a camera lens?
Answer: To reduce UV haze and protect the front element
A UV filter reduces ultraviolet haze that can cause a bluish cast and also serves as physical protection for the front lens element.
In the exposure triangle, what happens when you increase ISO from 100 to 800?
Answer: The image becomes brighter but may introduce more noise
Raising ISO amplifies the sensor signal, producing a brighter exposure but increasing the likelihood of digital noise in the image.
What does a polarizing filter primarily help reduce in outdoor photography?
Answer: Reflections and glare from non-metallic surfaces
A polarizing filter reduces reflections and glare from surfaces like water and glass, and can also deepen blue skies and increase color saturation.
Which white balance setting would you use to counteract the orange cast produced by standard household bulbs?
Answer: Tungsten
The tungsten white balance setting adds a blue shift to counteract the warm orange cast produced by incandescent household bulbs.