Question 3
- Identify the parts of the camera labelled M – T in Figure 3 above.
- M;
- N;
- O;
- P;
- Q;
- R;
- S;
- T.
- State one function each of any six parts identified in 3(a).
- Outline any five precautionary measures in loading a film into a 35mm single lens reflex camera.
Observation
The question was attempted by few candidates whose performance was poor. The candidates were expected to write the following points as answers to the question:
(a (i) M - Rewind crank/knob/camera back release.
(ii) N - Pentaprism housing.
(iii) O - Aperture ring.
(iv) P - Focusing ring.
(v) Q - Shutter release button.
(vi) R - Film advance lever.
(vii) S - Shutter speed dial.
(viii) T - Hot shoe.
(b) Rewind crank/knob lever
- Used to transport exposed/used film back into the cartridge/cassette.
- Used to tighten film after loading.
- Opens camera back when pulled up.
Pentaprism housing
- It houses or accommodates the five-sided pentaprism.
Aperture ring
- A part of a lens that controls the aperture/used to set the aperture.
Focusing ring
- A part of the lens that can be adjusted to attain image sharpness.
Shutter release button
- A button on the camera that is pressed to enable film exposure to light.
Film advance lever
- The part of the camera that is used to transport unexposed film from one frame
to the next.
Shutter speed/Camera speed dial
- A device that sets the shutter/camera speed during exposure.
Hot shoe
- A mounting point on the camera that holds external flash/slave unit and some other compatible accessories firmly and for it to be electronically connected (synchronization).
(c) - Load away from direct sunlight.
- Handle the film with care to avoid scratches.
- Ensure that the film tongue is properly attached to the sprocket.
- After loading ensure that the camera back is firmly or tightly closed.
- Make sure the film advance lever is turned until the film is tensioned.
- Do not load in a dusty environment or inside the rain.