camera obscure- Inside a completely dark room, a tiny hole is created in one wall. Through the hole light is focused, and the outside scene is projected (upside down) on the opposite wall.

What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
 High quality glass lenses.

  What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
He added film to create the first successful photograph, and the modern camera was born.

 What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film.  The end result is still a photograph.

 What do digital cameras use to capture images?
 digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a CCD.

 What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
Auto -The camera will completely control flash and exposure. On most cameras this is labelled "auto", on others simply "A". Some cameras only have program. 
program-  automatic-assist, just point and shoot. Unlike full auto mode, you can usually control flash and a few other camera settings. 
 
What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
 Portrait To attempt to blur out the background, camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting (aperture). 

  What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
Sports To freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.  

Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
  A half-press will tell the camera that you're almost ready to take a shot and to be prepared, triggering the following things to happen:

. What does this symbol mean?

Disabled Flash. no flash. 

  When would you use this?where you may not want flash at all.

What does this symbol mean?

Auto-Flash
In most camera modes, Auto-flash is enabled by default and will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.

When would you use this?if the camera thinks it needs more light.

What happens to your photo if there is too much light?Too much light and the picture will be washed out.

What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?Not enough light and the picture will be too dark.





What is a “stop.” The term "stop" is used in every aspect of photography to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.


How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one? 2


How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two? 4


What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
Longer shutter speeds = more light

What affect does a shorter shutter speed have? Shorter shutter= less light.

What does the aperture control?The aperture is like a pupil. You can control the aperture by setting the "Aperture Opening", also known as an F-Stop.

 When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light? larger openings = more light