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What do you know about photography?

These days almost everyone has a camera, even if it’s the one on your telephone. Whether it’s your smartphone or an elaborate camera costing upwards of $10,000, there are some basic things to know. Let’s see how much you know about cameras and photography.

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  • Question of

    Which one of the following does not factor into exposure?

    • Lens aperture
    • Shutter speed
    • Focal length of the lens
    • ISO
  • Question of

    George Eastman invented the camera.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    If your camera is a SLR or DSLR, it means what?

    • It cost as much as a typical family car.
    • You preview the scene through the same lens that takes the photo.
    • You can put different lenses on the camera body.
    • It will take both film and digital photos.
  • Question of

    The larger the number on the aperture setting, the more light the lens lets through.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    Improvements in image stabilization have eliminated the need for tripods.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    Depth of field refers to the portion of the photo that is in focus.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    You can get close-up photos if you put your lens on the camera backwards.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    What does a polarizing filter do?

    • Darkens skys so that clouds stand out better.
    • It reduces reflections from shiny surfaces.
    • It reduces haze.
    • All of the above
  • Question of

    Light has a temperature and it affects how your photos look.

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    Almost all photos can benefit from some editing.

    • True
    • False

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Written by Gary J Sibio

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  1. what is the best camera for photography? i love photography.
    i take pictures with mobile but its zooming power bad. so what you suggest me the best camera ?

    • There’s no such thing as a best camera. The one that’s best for you depends on the kind of photos you want to take, how much you want to spend on it, its portability, and a lot of other questions.

    • I got my start by buying a camera and taking it with me everywhere. Take photos and figure out out why you like some but not others. Look at other people’s pictures and try the stuff they do that you like.