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1. What is the Theory of Reciprocity?

Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.Hyperfocal focus applies when infinity is in the background. It maximizes the depth of field range for large outdoor scenes. It usually requires the use of a depth of field scale, along with the camera's distance scale.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

2. A total of 8 bits is used to represent ___________ shades of gray, and 24 bits are used to represent ____________ shades per color channel for a total of _____________ possible color combinations.

Hyperfocal focus applies when infinity is in the background. It maximizes the depth of field range for large outdoor scenes. It usually requires the use of a depth of field scale, along with the camera's distance scale.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.

3. What is the Aperture Priority Mode (A or Av)?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'Hyperfocal focus applies when infinity is in the background. It maximizes the depth of field range for large outdoor scenes. It usually requires the use of a depth of field scale, along with the camera's distance scale.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

4. What is Hyperfocal focus?

Hyperfocal focus applies when infinity is in the background. It maximizes the depth of field range for large outdoor scenes. It usually requires the use of a depth of field scale, along with the camera's distance scale.The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

5. The 'Fill the Frame' concept has two connotations, a positive and a negative one. What are they?

Fill the frame with the primary subject - is positive. Eliminate as much as possible that is not the primary subject - is negative.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

6. What does DX in DX coding stand for?

Data Exchange256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.

7. What are the three methods called for Bracketing a Shot?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.1. Manual Exposure Mode Bracketing 2. Automatic Exposure Mode Bracketing 3. Flash BracketingEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

8. How does ISO work for film or in digital cameras?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'Films that require more light for a proper exposure have the lower numbers like 100. Films that are more light sensitive, and therefore require more light have higher number such as 3200

9. What are the two meanings for Exposure Latitude?

1. Film has an inherent inability to properly expose items within wide extremes of light. (Ex. dark shadows in a brightly lit scene.) Only one extreme can be filmed. Fill-flash is used to correct this problem. 2. Film that has been underexposed or overexposed can sometimes be corrected in the darkroom.The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

10. In the automatic exposure mode, what does the camera do if the user changes the f/stop or the shutter speed?

The camera automatically creates a reciprocal exposure. SO - if the initial shutter speed is 1/60th and is changed to 1/125th, this WILL NOT result in a -1 exposure. Same thing when the f/stop is changed, a reciprocal exposure will be created. This is NOT how you bracket in auto exposure mode.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

11. What is the Bayer Pattern?

Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.A series of red, green and blue filters arranged in a pattern, found inside the digital camera and works with the sensors in determining color values.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

12. Rule of Thumb: When photographing damage to a vehicle, what else is equally important?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleTo photograph the non-damaged areas. This will refute claims of 'Phantom Vehicles' being involved.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

13. When would a 'bounce flash' be used instead of a flash directly ahead?

When shooting towards a mirror, and highly reflective surfaces.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

14. What is Dynamic Range?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.The exposure extremes digital pixels can detect and record. Cameras that can detect and capture large amounts of shadow detail and large amounts of highlight detail at the same time are said to have a 'high dynamic range'. When there is more data than the camera's sensor can capture, it is said that that the resulting image has 'clipped highlights' or 'clipped shawdows'.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

15. How do Telephoto and Wide angle lenses tend to distort a picture?

Telephoto = tends to compress the scene, making elements appear closer Wide-angle= tend to elongate, making the elements appear further apartThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

16. Rule of Thumb: Since photographing fluorescent evidence is far from normal, meaning that the camera meter will not meter correctly, what is the recommended exposure?

2 stops less than the camera's recommendations - and still bracketEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.

17. Good composition will satisfy what two goals?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.1. Shows the primary subject most effectively 2. will be the viewpoint that excludes as many irrelevant items and areas surrounding the primary subject as possible.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

18. Rule of Thumb: What is it as it applies to Altered Evidence?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.It must be obvious to the viewer that the item has been moved. They cannot be confused with 'as is' photos.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

19. What is the difference between a History Log and a History Window?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.History Log: maintains a list of the processes performed for ALL editing sessions. History Window: Displays only the steps for the current image processing session.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

20. Having the film plane parallel to evidence in close-ups is critical. Why?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.The close-up may not be usable for comparison. EX. shoe wear impressions.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

21. Rule of Thumb. How much can under/over exposed film be corrected if it is 100 ISO and 400 ISO?

256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.100 ISO - 2 f/stop for overexposure, 1 f/stop for underexposure; 400 ISO - 3 f/stop for overexposure, 2 f/stop for underexposureEven if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

22. The Rule of Thumb about DOF extending one third in front of the point of exact focus and two thirds behind the point of exact focus, is a guideline with many exceptions. What is the big one?

The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleWhen closer than 3 feet, the ratio approaches 1/2 and 1/2. This is important when photographing fingerprints on curved surfaces. Following the rule in this case could mess you up.

23. When rotating a Polarizer filter, what direction must it be rotated?

Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'Counterclockwise. This is from the perspective of the photographer while actually using the camera.The photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possible

24. How is the Magnification determined in a Telephoto lens?

256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.By dividing the focal length of the telephoto lens by 50mm. Therefore, a 100mm lens would be the equivalent of of a 2X telescope.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

25. When using the Painting with light technique, where should you set up the tripod?

256 shades of gray, 256 shades per color, 16 million possibleThe photographer manually sets the f/stop, and the camera sets the shutter speed. The Av stands for 'Aperture Value'. Care needs to be taken if small apertures are set, then the shutter speed may be too slow to properly hold the camera still.21' from the closest item of evidence.Even if the camera's metering system indicates one exposure combination is proper for a particular scene, many other exposure combinations will produce the exact same exposure value. 'For every photo opportunity, there are multiple exposure combinations to choose from.'

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