Photography Quiz
Date: 11.14.11
Name: Bita Pourvahidi
1. What was the first type of photographic print made?
The first photographic print made was in 1822 by a French investor Joseph
Nicephore Niepce; that was silver and chalk mixture darkens under exposure to
light. So the first photographic print was a negative.
2. What was the chemical process discovered in the film to fix the photographic
image to the paper?
Salt water/ Sodium chloride
3. What was the length of the first successful exposure which captured a
photographic image? Nicéphore Niépce, 1826 France15 Historical Photographs
The Longest first successful exposure length was for 8 hours.
1. Single Reflex Cameras (SLR)
Single Reflex Camera is a camera that typically uses a semi-automatic moving
mirror system that permits the photographer to see exactly what will be
captured by the film or digital imaging system, as opposed to pre-SLR cameras
where the view through the viewfinder could be significantly different from what
was captured on film.
2. What are the 7 f-stops in order from smallest hole to largest hole?(Remember the
apertures on the enlarger which are the same)
They go from f/2.8 to f/22 with the actual size of the apertures shown in the seven
circles. It goes from f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16, and f/22.
3. What is the effect of stopping down?
In photography, stopping down is to the act of increasing the f-stop number,
thus decreasing the size (aperture) of the iris of a lens, for example, stopping
down from f2 to f4. This increases the depth of field of the image and allows less
light to reach the film plane.
4. In regards to aperture: the smaller the number the bigger the _HOLE______.
5. Match the f-stops to what will be in focus by drawing a line from one to the
other. (Please ignore the 9. 10. and 11.)
F/1.8
f/2.8
f/4
f/5.6
f/8
f/11
f/16
f/22
6. 1.6
The foreground of the picture is in focus
7. 5.6-8
Everything is in focus
8. 16-22
The middle of the picture is in focus
9. What does shutter speed determine?
Shutter speed determines the exposure time. As well as the effective length of
time a camera's shutter is open.
What is the measurement for shutter speeds?
1/1000 s ; 1/500s ; 1/125s ; 1/60s ; 1/30s ; 1/15s ; 1/8s ; 1/4s ; 1/2s ; 1 s
10. What is the difference between 1/1 and 1/60 and 1/1000 in regards to its affect on
a photograph?
Shutter speed determines the exposure time. As well as the effective length of
time a camera's shutter is open.
What is the measurement for shutter speeds?
1/1000 s ; 1/500s ; 1/125s ; 1/60s ; 1/30s ; 1/15s ; 1/8s ; 1/4s ; 1/2s ; 1 s
11. What is the difference between 1/1 and 1/60 and 1/1000 in regards to its affect on
a photograph?
1/1000 is the fastest shutter speed where as 1/1 is the slowest and leaves 1/60
as the middle. For each shutter speed there is a specific setting you use to
shoot your photo.
12. Always load the film in bright light so that you can see what you are doing
T or F - FALSE
13. How would you soften the lighting when you are shooting?(
/3)
Light can be softened when shooting by: increasing the distance from the light
source, using a reflector to reflect light onto the darker side of the object, or
covering the light source with onion skin paper, sheets of diffusion plastic, or even
a sheer curtain.
14. What is the difference between a calotype and a daugeurreotype? Explain /10
marks
A calotype is made using an early photographic process in which negatives
were made using paper coated with silver iodide, while a daguerreotype is a
photograph taken using an early process using an iodine-sensitized silvered
plate and mercury vapor. A daguerreotype is a negative image, however the
mirrored surface of the metal plate reflects the image and makes it appear
positive. Since they could tarnish, they were put behind glass and sealed with
paper tape, then placed in a case. A calotype is a negative. Unlike the
daguerreotype, an unlimited number of prints could be made from one
calotype negative, making it a leader in modern photography.
15. 1st successful Daugeurreotype
16. http://www.thedaglab.com/daguerreotype-process-details/ Visit this site to see
how a Daugeurreotype is created!
17. Post a picture of the 1st successful exposure as well as the first Daugeuerreotype
and one of the first Calotype.
18. When was the Brownie camera invited and by whom?
/2
The first Brownie, introduced in February 1900, was a very basic cardboard box
camera, invented by Eastman Kodak.
19. What are the Elements and Principles of Composition?
Elements of composition: color, line, shape, value/tone, texture,
form/volume
Principals of composition: emphasis, harmony, unity,
opposition.
20. What is the Rule of Thirds?
The rule of thirds involves imaginary lines, drawn dividing the image into thirds
both vertically and horizontally. Important elements of your composition
should be placed where these lines intersect. This rule helps create balanced
images.
By: Bita Pourvahidi