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Lenses. Are classified by their Focal Length. Focal Length. The distance from the optical center of a lens to the front surface of the imaging device. Short Focal Length. Wide Angle View. Short Focal Length. EXAMPLE Entire Football Team. Long Focal Length. Narrow Angle View.
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Lenses • Are classified by their Focal Length
Focal Length • The distance from the optical center of a lens to the front surface of the imaging device.
Short Focal Length • Wide Angle View
Short Focal Length EXAMPLE • Entire Football Team
Long Focal Length • Narrow Angle View
Long Focal Length EXAMPLE • One Football Player
Zoom Lens • Variable Focal Length
Zoom Range • How close to how far a lens can see
Lens Speed • How much light can pass through a lens
Fast Lens • Lets a great amount of light pass through
Fast Lens • Use in the evening, when there isn’t much light. • For low light settings
Slow Lens • Lets a small amount of light pass through
Slow Lens • Use this on bright, sunny days • For bright light settings
Iris • Adjustable lens opening mechanism http://en.wikipedia.org/wikiFile:Iris_Diaphragm.gif
Aperture • Hole in center of iris • Measured by f-stops
Aperture • Similar to the pupil of your eye
Aperture • Can adjust larger or smaller depending on the amount of light
Aperture • What type of aperture opening would you use for a sunny day?
Aperture • What type of aperture opening would you use for a dark room with only a candle for light?
Auto Iris • Many cameras have auto iris • Adjusts automatically depending on setting
Focus • When subject in viewfinder is sharp and clear.
Vincent LaForet on Lenses • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCWn4QTst64&list=PL8E0B0472A88A3A04