Mastering DSLR: Shutter Speed Basics

What does shutter speed control in a DSLR camera?

• The amount of light entering the lens

• The duration the camera's sensor is exposed to light

• The colour balance of the image

• The focus of the lens

Which of the following is a fast shutter speed?

• 1/2 second

• 1/60 second

• 1/1000 second

• 2 seconds

What is the primary effect of using a slow shutter speed?

• Freezing motion

• Blurring motion

• Increasing image sharpness

• Reducing image noise

In the exposure triangle, which three elements are considered?

• Shutter speed, ISO, and white balance

• Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed

• Aperture, white balance, and focus

• ISO, focus, and shutter speed

What does the aperture setting control in a camera?

• The duration of exposure

• The sensitivity of the sensor

• The size of the lens opening

• The colour temperature

Which f-stop value represents a larger aperture opening?

• f/2.8

• f/8

• f/16

• f/22

What is the effect of a larger aperture on depth of field?

• Increases depth of field

• Decreases depth of field

• No effect on depth of field

• Changes the colour balance

In manual mode, what does the photographer have control over?

• Only the ISO setting

• Only the shutter speed

• Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO

• Only the aperture

What is the benefit of using manual mode on a DSLR camera?

• Automatic adjustment of settings

• Full creative control over exposure

• Faster shooting speed

• Automatic focus adjustment

If you want to capture a sharp image of a moving car, which setting is most important to adjust?

• ISO

• Shutter speed

• Aperture

• White balance