Vintage Photography Techniques Quiz

Which lens manufacturer was considered the best in the world during the 1860s?

• Cece Harrison

• Ross

• Gibson

• Mathew Brady

What is the primary function of using different sized apertures in vintage photography?

• To change the color of the image

• To adjust the camera's weight

• To enhance the camera's durability

• To control light entry and focus

Why is it challenging to take portraits indoors with vintage cameras?

• The camera is too heavy to move

• The exposure time is too short

• It's difficult to keep subjects still for long exposures

• The camera cannot focus indoors

What is the purpose of a portable darkroom in vintage photography?

• To transport the camera

• To display finished photographs

• To process plates before they dry

• To store extra lenses

What is the first step in developing an image in the darkroom?

• Applying iron developer

• Fixing the image with chemicals

• Using a red light to expose the plate

• Pouring water on the plate

What type of photography is described as not true black and white but similar to film from the 1920s and 30s?

• Sepia photography

• Orthochromatic photography

• Color photography

• Digital photography

What common issue occurs with highlights in orthochromatic photography?

• They are often blown out

• They become blurry

• They change color

• They appear too dark

What is a common visual effect seen in vintage photographs due to the lens used?

• Perfectly sharp edges

• Spherical aberration

• Vibrant colors

• Digital noise

What is the main challenge when making a positive image compared to a print?

• It uses less material

• It needs more precise chemistry and exposure

• It requires less exposure

• It is faster to produce

What does the narrator describe as the most difficult task he has undertaken?

• Creating wet plate photographs

• Designing modern lenses

• Developing digital photographs

• Building a portable darkroom