Understanding Aperture in Photography Flashcard

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What is aperture in photography?

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The opening in a lens through which light passes

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of photography? Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance

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White Balance

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What effect does a large aperture have on a photograph?

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Creates a shallow focus effect

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What is the relationship between f-stop numbers and aperture size?

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Larger f-stop numbers mean smaller apertures.

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What is the effect of using a small aperture in landscape photography?

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Increases depth of field

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What is 'bokeh' in photography?

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The quality of the out-of-focus areas

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Which mode allows you to select the aperture manually?

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Aperture-priority mode

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What is the main reason for using a fast lens with a large maximum aperture?

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To capture more light in dark environments

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What happens to the depth of field when using a large aperture like f/1.4?

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It becomes very thin.

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Why might a photographer choose a small aperture like f/16?

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To achieve a large depth of field