Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Camera History

The Camera :

1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?

The " camera obscura " is Latin for " dark room ". This was the first camera ever made. The achievements for this camera was that the hole was more of a lens and it was used as a projection for a wall in the dark chamber.

2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?

The invention in the 17th Century of high quality glass lens helped Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens become one step closer to creating the modern camera
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?

The first camera Niepce made had the parts of a glass lens, a dark box and film

4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?

The similarities that modern digital cameras have are that light still passes through the lens and exposes the film

5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?

To capture an image, the digital camera just changed the film. They went from using plastic film to an electric sensor called CCD. They automatically save the pictures to the memory device 

Camera Modes :

6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?

The difference between Auto Mode and the Program Mode is that the auto mode will completely control the flash and the program mode is that its automatic assist, basically just point and shoot 
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
It was to try and attempt to blur out the background and to focus on one main subject 

8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
The sports mode was used to freeze motion and the camera would use its highest and fastest speed 

The Half Press :

9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?

Because 

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