Try this quiz out to see how well you understand camera settings and when they come into play.
Most SLRs will allow you to set:
1. Shutter Speed
2. Aperture
3. ISO
4. Picture Quality (Compression)
5. White Balance
6. Exposure Compensation
7. Auto Focus Mode
8. Metering Mode
9. User Picture Styles (Such as Contrast, Saturation, etc)
10. Shooting Drive
Now group these items into one of the following categories, depending on WHEN the information is actually used in the photo taking process. One of them will be used twice.
A. Before the image is taken
B. As light is hitting the sensor
C. As information is being processed by the processor
D. When information is actually written to the card
Extra Credit:
Which specific camera setting would bypass the processor completely?
Got toI admit it – I got it wrong. Surprise surprise – got the extra credit though!
Thanks for the theory lesson!
Hey, I got my crash course 40D DVD today – I have seen about 5 min so far, and am already impressed – definately worth the investment, can’t wait for the next ones!!!
hey Boz! Thank you so much. I am just about finished with the Canon Rebel XSi DVD and will start the new ones soon. I am excited to produce them and know they will be VERY helpful. 🙂