The Basics of a DSLR Camera: Introduction to Manual Mode

A low-resolution image is associated with ______ quality.

• high

• medium

• poor

• excellent

A ______ file type retains all the original information.

• A) Lossy

• B) Lossless

Which file type is better for maintaining image layers?

• TIFF

• JPEG

• Both

• Neither

Fill in the blank: To maintain proper exposure, if you switch to a shutter speed of 1/500 sec, you should adjust the aperture to ____.

• A) f/2.8

• B) f/4

• C) f/11

• D) f/16

What is the recommended exposure value to keep the meter at?

• -2

• -1

• 0

• +1

Fill in the blank: To avoid an image being too dark, you should avoid an exposure value of ______.

• A) -2

• B) 0

• C) +1

• D) +2

In low light conditions, you should set your ISO ____.

• lower

• higher

• the same

• off

Which ISO setting is likely to produce a darker image?

• Lower ISO

• Higher ISO

• Medium ISO

• Auto ISO

In photography, ISO settings are used to control ____.

• shutter speed

• aperture

• image brightness

• focus

What is the effect of a slower shutter speed on the amount of light entering the camera?

• More light

• Less light

• No change

• Depends on the lens.