Theory and Techniques in Photography Trivia Questions

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1. 1.This button on your camera captures the image when you fully press it down.

   • Focus button
   • Shutter button
   • Mode dial
   • Power switch

2. 2.This is the term for how sensitive your camera's sensor is to light, with common values like 100, 400, or 1600.

   • Aperture
   • Shutter speed
   • White balance
   • ISO

3. 3.This file format compresses images and is most commonly used for sharing photos online and on social media.

   • JPEG
   • RAW
   • TIFF
   • PSD

4. 4.This type of lens lets you magnify distant subjects like wildlife or sports players.

   • Wide-angle lens
   • Telephoto lens
   • Macro lens
   • Fisheye lens

5. 5.This is what you call the small screen on the back of a digital camera where you can review your photos.

   • Viewfinder
   • Hot shoe
   • LCD screen
   • Memory slot

6. 6.This removable storage device is where your digital camera saves all your photographs.

   • USB drive
   • Hard drive
   • Film canister
   • Memory card

7. 7.This wheel or dial on your camera lets you switch between shooting modes like Auto, Program, and Manual.

   • Command dial
   • Mode dial
   • Focus ring
   • Aperture ring

8. 8.This camera feature automatically adjusts the lens to make your subject appear sharp and clear.

   • Image stabilization
   • Exposure compensation
   • White balance
   • Autofocus

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