Camera types, lenses, ISO, aperture, shutter speed.
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- What is the main difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera?
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DSLRs use a mirror to reflect light to an optical viewfinder; mirrorless cameras send the image directly to an electronic viewfinder or screen.- What is a prime lens?
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A lens with a fixed focal length that does not zoom.- What is a zoom lens?
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A lens that can change focal length within a range, allowing you to zoom in and out.- Define aperture in photography.
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The opening in the lens through which light enters the camera.- What is focal length?
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The distance in millimeters from the lens to the sensor when focused at infinity, which determines the field of view.- What focal length range is typical for a standard portrait lens?
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50mm to 85mm.- What focal length range defines a wide-angle lens?
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Typically 14mm to 35mm.- What focal length range defines a telephoto lens?
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Typically 70mm to 300mm or longer.- What is a macro lens?
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A lens designed to focus at very close distances and capture small subjects at 1:1 or greater magnification.- What does a 24-70mm notation mean?
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A zoom lens that can focus at any focal length between 24mm and 70mm.- What does an f-number or f-stop represent?
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The ratio of the lens focal length to the diameter of the aperture opening.- Does a lower f-number mean a larger or smaller aperture opening?
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A larger aperture opening.- Between f/2.8 and f/16, which allows more light through the lens?
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f/2.8 allows more light.- Define depth of field.
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The area of a photograph that appears in sharp focus.- What aperture range creates a shallow depth of field?
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Low f-numbers such as f/1.4 to f/2.8.
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