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Photography: Lighten Up! Trivia Quiz

Tag along with Chimpy, a funny photo-monkey, on an enlightened expedition through the mysterious but fascinating world of photography.

A multiple-choice quiz by jthphoto. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
jthphoto

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,272

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Chimpy's first stop on his photographic journey is the global headquarters for Canon, Inc. in Tokyo, Japan where he drools over an EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR. What is the definition of the acronym "EOS"? Hint

electro-optical system

Eugene Oscar Strickland, Jr.

electrical-optimized sensor

efficient-optometric stabilization

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Question 2 of 10

2. Chimpy and his buddies took some great digital photographs of the Canon building at sunset and then walked down to 7-11 for a Slurpee. While there they began pointing at their LCD screens and "oooohing and aaaahing" over their recent captures. What term describes this activity? Hint

ape gape

monkeying around

chimping

primating

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Question 3 of 10

3. Chimpy took a portrait of his girlfriend as they were leaving Japan. He used a wide aperture to blur the background while leaving his girlfriend in focus. What is the term that corresponds to the quality of blur in the out-of-focus areas of Chimpy's photograph? Hint

bokeh

sensitivity

sharpy

hoken

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chimpy travels to Hawaii to capture some photographs of the night sky over the Canada-France-Hawaii Observatory. Which of the following items is the most essential to producing outstanding star trails? Hint

tripod

1600 ISO print film

400mm zoom lens

infrared film/filters

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chimpy is still in Hawaii and wants to create star trails that form concentric circles. Where is the best place to aim his camera so that he achieves the desired effect? Hint

at the horizon

straight up

at Alnilam, the center star in Orion's Belt

at Polaris, the "North Star"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chimpy's next stop on his adventure is San Francisco. What well known photographer was born in San Francisco and is famous for photographing U.S. National Parks including nearby Yosemite Valley? Hint

Ansel Adams

Annie Liebowitz

Frans Lanting

Galen Rowell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chimpy can't go to San Francisco without taking a photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge. What filter should he use on his lens to reduce the harsh reflection of sunlight on the water? Hint

circular polarizing filter

infrared (IR) filter

80A cooling filter

coffee filter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chimpy flies to Australia to take a photograph of one of the most photographed scenes in the world, Ayers Rock. He forgot his camera, so he is going to build one. Which of the following objects can he use to create a pinhole camera? Hint

shoebox

all of these

coffee can

wood

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Question 9 of 10

9. After buying a new camera in "the land Down Under" Chimpy comes across a waterfall and sets up his tripod to capture the scene. Which of the camera settings listed here will work best for achieving a soft, milky effect on the moving water? Hint

1/4000 second @ f/1.4

Bulb for 60 minutes @ f/8

1/4000 second @ f/22

1/2 second @ f/8

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chimpy's final destination on his photographic journey takes him to New York City where he is having his portrait taken by a well known, celebrity photographer whose career began while working for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970's. Who is this accomplished photographer? Hint

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Annie Leibovitz

Franz Lanting

Anne Taylor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: electro-optical system

The EOS system of cameras and accessories was first introduced in 1987. EOS is also a reference to Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn... fitting considering Canon is headquartered in "The Land of the Rising Sun".

Answer: chimping

Watch (and listen) for photographers with digital cameras doing this and you will see (and hear) why it is called chimping. Some experienced photographers may use the term derogatively about amateur photographers, but instant gratification is one of the greatest benefits of digital photography. I say chimp away!

Answer: bokeh

Bokeh (pronounced "bo" as in botox and "ke" as in Kenya) is derived from Japanese language and roughly means "fuzzy" or "blurry". Bokeh is difficult to measure and is mostly subjective.

Answer: tripod

Star trails take time and a quality tripod or other sturdy support is the most important accessory to have when shooting long exposures. Long exposures in digital cameras increase noise due to the sensor heating up. High ISO film and infrared film are not necessary for star trails.

5. Chimpy is still in Hawaii and wants to create star trails that form concentric circles. Where is the best place to aim his camera so that he achieves the desired effect?

Answer: at Polaris, the "North Star"

Polaris is easy to find in the Northern sky as it is the last star in the handle of the little dipper (Ursa Minor). Note: Chimpy doesn't know what star to point his camera at in the Southern Hemisphere, it's a good thing he's still in Hawaii!

Answer: Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) was heavily involved in the Sierra Club. He also served as a consultant for the Polaroid Corporation beginning in the late 1940's.

7. Chimpy can't go to San Francisco without taking a photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge. What filter should he use on his lens to reduce the harsh reflection of sunlight on the water?

Answer: circular polarizing filter

Circular polarizers are useful in landscape photography for increasing saturation, especially with shots containing leaves and other foliage. Dark blue skies can also be obtained with a polarizer, thus increasing contrast between clouds and sky.

Answer: all of these

Pinhole cameras are unique in that they don't need a lens, just a small hole! Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in April.

Answer: 1/2 second @ f/8

With a wide-angle lens and slow film (50 or 100 iso) a shutter speed slower than 1/10 second will start to blur the water. The F-stop isn't as important to creating a milky effect, but f/22 lets in less light than f/4 in a bright scene, allowing you to use a slower shutter speed. Neutral density filters are often used to help prevent overexposure when attempting this effect.

Answer: Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz took the last photograph of John Lennon before he was killed later the same day. In 1995 she was chosen as the official photographer for the 26th Olympiad held in Atlanta in 1996.

Source: Author jthphoto

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