152 Best Photography Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the common name for a device used to take pictures?

E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017

A common name for a device that is used to take pictures is camera. A camera can be considered as an instrument that optically takes the recording in the form of a video, or a picture. This data...Read More

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Can cameras explode?

A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

It is not the camera that explodes, but the batteries inserted in it. The type of batteries usually used in cameras today is made of lithium-ion. Lithium-ion batteries are used in today’s...Read More

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When did selfie become a thing?

T. ADAMS, Senior Executive
Answered: Aug 21, 2019

Selfie is a self-portrait photograph, especially the one you take with a small camera or mobile phone. Today, people talk about selfie without knowing much about how the word came into being....Read More

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Which one of these (1/125, 1/15, 1/60, 5 seconds) shutter speeds is best for photographing a sports event such as running or cycling?

E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017

1/125. To photograph sports, you need to employ fast shutter speeds. The perfect shutter speed really depends on the type of sport. For instance, if you are photographing a running event it is...Read More

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When was the first camera made?

A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

The first camera was designed by Johann Zann in 1685. But it was Joseph Nicéphore Niépce who first produced a photograph in 1814. He built and use his own camera and used a piece of...Read More

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What type of photography illustrates a story or idea, usually within the context of a magazine?

E.Susan
Answered: Dec 05, 2017

The photography used for publication purposes is called editorial photography and is often accompanied with a text describing it. This allows the photographer to capture a variety of images,...Read More

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Can you tell me some of the best selfie poses?

T. ADAMS, Senior Executive
Answered: Aug 21, 2019

Knowing how to pose while taking selfie will definitely show how good or ugly you would look. Selfie is not only about fixing your attention on the camera. There are different ways of posing for...Read More

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Who take more selfies, men or women?

T. ADAMS, Senior Executive
Answered: Aug 21, 2019

The concept of the word 'selfie' is cherished by both men and women. However, the degree to which both genders are obsessed with it is different. According to research, it has been found out that...Read More

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What does selfie really mean?

T. ADAMS, Senior Executive
Answered: Aug 21, 2019

Selfie is a self-portrait kind of picture, especially the one you take at arm's length with your camera, most especially with a smartphone. So many things have contributed to the huge popularity...Read More

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What unit is aperture measure in?

B.Oliviasi
Answered: Oct 26, 2017

This is an interesting concept, and it needs to be understood that it relates to the aperture. It’s called the F-number. The F-number is basically the focal length of the lens. This is how...Read More

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How can I click a good selfie?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Aug 05, 2019

Selfie is a self-portrait picture you take by having a camera in your direction at an arm's length. The term 'selfie' is all over everywhere because once you have your mobile phone, you can...Read More

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Who defined heliography as spontaneously reproducing the image received in the camera obscura by the action of light with all the gradations from black to white?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: Mar 27, 2019

Joseph Nicephore Niepce is the answer to this question. He is better known as Nicéphore Niépce. He is a French inventor who is best known for inventing photography. He is considered...Read More

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Who conducted motion studies of horses hooves which were anatomical revelations and led to motion pictures?

Lmartin
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Eadward Muybridge

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What cameras do wildlife photographers use?

A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

If you want to pursue wildlife photography, your smartphone or your beginner’s DSLR kit will not be enough to capture the wildlife. First and the most important equipment you should have is...Read More

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What are the disadvantages of digital cameras?

A. Daniels, Professor
Answered: Dec 20, 2018

You may think that digital cameras are one of the most amazing things that people have come up with but there are some disadvantages to using them. If you would like to manage your pictures, you...Read More

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