Question 4
(a) List any five types of camera.
(b) State five ways of maintaining a camera
Observation
The question was attempted by most of the candidates. Candidates that attempted the question performed very well. Candidates were expected to explain the following points in their answers:
(a)
- Single lens reflex camera (SLR)/35mm;
- Twin lens reflex camera (TLR);
- Range finder camera;
- Instamatic camera/Box;
- Polaroid Camera/Instant;
- Monorail/technical camera;
- View camera;
- Digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR);
- Compact/Point and shoot.
(b)
- Keep camera away from dirt/dust;
- keep camera in cases/bags when not in use;
- keep the lens cap on when not in use;
- protect camera from moisture/water/chemical;
- protect camera from extreme temperature such as excessive heat, hot sun, inside closed vehicle and excessive cold;
- turn off the camera before storage;
- keep in clean, dry place;
- remove battery from camera when not in use for up to 3 months;
- use camera lens tissue/fibre/soft cloth and lens cleaning solution to remove grease or water spots from the lens.