Observation

This question is practically inclined. Testing the candidates’ ability in knowing the functions of the various parts of a camera.   The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question:

(a)        -           it is the button or other control on the camera which trips the shutter to
make the exposure.
-           it is the control/button on the camera which the photographer presses to take a picture/shot.                                                                         

(b)        -           part of the camera that allows the photographer see/compose the image.

(c)        -           it is the mechanism for transporting/moving/rolling/advancing film from
the film cartridge/canister to the take-off spool one frame at a time.

(d)       -           an acronym for liquid crystal display used in digital cameras to view
images, menus and settings.

•       It is used to review images captured by the camera.

(e)        -           it is a space on top of the camera where external flash can be electronically connected to the camera.                                                                   

(f)        -           it is a control on the lens used to bring image into sharp focus.