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Inspecting and Maintaining the Camera
Photographic Lighting - 14130_199

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Inspect   the   neck   strap   for   cracks   and   wear, especially at the pressure points (the clips that attach to the  camera).  In  wet  and  humid  climates,  leather  neck straps  have  a  tendency  to  rot  and  should  be  checked daily. Always store your camera in its case with the lens cap over the protective filter. CAMERA  ACCESSORIES LEARNING   OBJECTIVE:   Identify   the   most common   35mm   single-lens   reflex   camera accessories. The  difficulty  of  choosing  camera  accessories  is knowing what is required and what is optional. There are   many   accessories   photographers   use   in   their day-to-day work, but we will only mention a few to give you an idea of what they are. Camera   accessories   may   be   considered   as   any photographic equipment (save a camera or lens) that is used with a camera or in picture making. Some of the more common accessories you should be familiar with include the following: l  Autowinders/motor  drives .  Bulk  film  chamber l  Cable  release l  Camera  case l  Electronic  flash l  Film  holders BULK  FILM  CHAMBER A  bulk  film  chamber  is  a  long-length  roll  film magazine  designed  to  handle  enough  film  for  250  or more exposures. CABLE  RELEASE A cable release is a device consisting of stiff wire encased in an outer flexible covering. It is used to trip a camera Shutter without touching the camera itself. One end screws into the camera shutter release; the other end has a thumb-operated plunger. CAMERA CASE Several  types  of  bags  or  cases  are  available  for carrying  your  camera  equipment  Some  have  a  foam rubber lining that can be cut into the exact shapes of your equipment  to  protect  and  hold  them  firmly  in  place. Another type of case is called a gadget bag. It is usually made of leather or plastic and has either rigid or soft sides. ELECTRONIC  FLASH The electronic flash is a high-voltage light source for   illuminating   the   scene   to   be   photographed.   It produces a momentary flash of high-intensity light. FILM HOLDERS Film   holders   are   lighttight   containers   for photographic  film.  They  are  used  for  positioning  the film  in  the  camera.  Variations  are  called  sheet  film holders, film pack holders and roll film holders. l   Filters FILTERS l Lens and body caps l  Lens  hoods AUTOWINDERS/MOTOR   DRIVES Autowinders   and   motor   drives   automatically wind-on  or  advance  the  film  after  each  exposure.  A motor drive will fire the shutter and advance the film for a preset number of exposures or work continuously. An autowinder   simply   advances   the   film   after   each exposure is made manually. Filters are optical elements, such as glass, gelatin or plastic,  dyed  in  a  specific  manner  to  absorb  light  of certain   colors   selectively,   to   emphasize   or   subdue certain  objects  and  to  improve  the  monochrome  or natural reproduction of objects. LENS AND BODY CAPS Lens and body caps are protective covers that keep dust  and  moisture  away  from  lenses  and  camera openings. 11-10







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