Getting Started in Digital Photography
Pages 9-14
Understanding Aperture
1. The aperture controls the amount of ___LIGHT___ that passes through the lens, as well
as controlling the depth of ___FIELD____.
2. Aperture is measured in something called _-_F-STOPS___.
3. In darker settings the aperture might be opened ____WIDER____ to allow more light to
reach the sensor.
4. In lighter settings the aperture might be ___CLOSED DOWN____ ____ to keep light
out.
5. In the figure 1.8, what is the f-stop setting of the aperture that lets the most light in? F/
1.4
6. In the figure 1.8, what is the f-stop setting of the aperture that lets the least light in? F/ 16
7. The smaller the number the __WIDER____ the openings.
8. Depth of field refers to the size of the range of ___FOCUS ____ within a given image.
9. A Deep depth of field ensure that both the __FOREGROUND__________ and the
_______BACKGROUND______ will appear in ___FOCUS____.
10. A Shallow of field makes it possible for the subject to be in ___LARGER___ while the
background is _FOCUS___.
11. On pg 12, which image has a deeper depth of field? How do you know that? 1. 10, ITS
CLEAR
12. So for a deeper depth of field, your f-stop setting would be higher or smaller? SMALLER