Question | Answer |
device that controls the quantity of light that passes through the lens. | Aperture |
input device that reads memory cards. | Card readers |
framing technique that captures the head and shoulders of the subject. | Close up |
zoom takes a portion of the image and enlarges it electronically; the image quality is reduced since digital zoom enlarges the same set of pixels without adding detail. | Digital zoom |
a framing technique that cuts off top of head and chin of subject. | Extreme close-up |
a device used in photography producing a flash of artificial light. | Flash |
vibration reduction and anti shake. | Image stabilization |
built-in storage | Internal memory |
allows user to see what the image will look like. | LCD screens |
a framing technique used to capture the environment and full body of a subject. | Long shot |
zoom that allows you to take extreme close-ups | Macro zoom |
one million pixels; describes the size of the images captured by a camera. | Megapixel |
removable storage device used in digital cameras (such as SD cards, compact flash cards). | Memory card |
a framing technique that captures subject from the waist up. | Mid shot |
used to change camera functions. | Mode dial |
used to review images taken. | Preview mode |
zoom that physically increases the length of the lens, essentially creating a magnifying glass; produces a higher-quality image. | Optical zoom |
is a camera file format that acts like a negative, allowing you to make significant changes to the original image. | RAW |
the quality or sharpness of an image, usually measured in pixels per inch; the more pixels, the higher the resolution. | Resolution |
divides the frame into 9 sections, points of interest should occur at 1/3 or 2/3. | Rule of thirds |
the amount of time that the shutter is open. | Shutter speed |
a three-legged object used as support for a camera. | Tripod |
used to transfer images from a camera to a computer. | Universal Serial Bus Cable |
a feature on digital cameras used to accurately balance color. | White balance |