Post on 23-Feb-2016
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Camera FunctionsPhotography Reference Booklet by Kevin, Riley,
and Josh.
ApertureAn opening, usually circular, that limits the
quantity of light that can enter an optical instrument
Low
Good High
Shutter SpeedThe length of time that the light hits the film
or sensor allowing the image to be recorded
LOW GOOD HIGH
ISO SpeedHow sensitive the image sensor which
compared to light
LowGood
High
ExposureExposure is allowing the image capture device
to be the image of the scene
White balanceThe reason we adjust white balance is to get
the colours in your images as accurate as possible
You turn it down when you are outside and up if you are inside
Fluorescent
Day Light
Outside White Balance
Clouds Day Light
Tungsten
Optical ZoomAllows you to zoom in to the picture without
moving close to it
NORMAL FULL ZOOM
Wide-angle, vs. Telephoto, vs. Portrait LensesA wide angle camera lens has a wider than
normal view when taking picturesA telephoto lens is much more zoomed in
compared to other lensesPortrait lenses have a bigger aperture
compared to the other lenses
Wide TelephotoPortrait