Worksheet: Photographing at Night | Digital Photography - Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What common problem can occur in photos taken at night due to slow shutter speed?
(a) Blurriness
(b) Graininess
(c) Darkness
(d) Overexposure

Q2: Why might increasing the ISO number in your camera lead to grainy photos?
(a) It decreases sensitivity to light
(b) It decreases the aperture size
(c) It increases the exposure time
(d) It amplifies the image sensor's signal, introducing noise

Q3: What is the primary purpose of using a tripod in low-light photography?
(a) To reduce red-eye
(b) To add more light
(c) To capture long exposure shots without blurriness
(d) To improve image quality

Q4: What is the recommended distance within which a camera's flash is effective in low-light situations?
(a) 5 feet
(b) 10 feet
(c) 15 feet
(d) 20 feet

Q5: Which type of camera is generally better for low-light photography due to larger lenses and sensors?
(a) Point-and-shoot camera
(b) Smartphone camera
(c) DSLR camera
(d) Mirrorless camera

True or False

Q1: Using the Night Portrait scene mode can help your camera deal with low light.

Q2: Adjusting the exposure compensation can improve the quality of a dark photo taken at night.

Q3: The flash is the most flattering light source for night photography.

Q4: Increasing the ISO setting will always result in better-quality photos in low-light conditions.

Q5: Blurriness in night photos can be reduced by keeping the camera as still as possible.

Short Answer Questions

Q1: What are the common problems encountered in night photography? Explain briefly.

Q2: How can using a tripod improve the quality of photos taken in low-light conditions?

Q3: What is the purpose of adjusting exposure compensation in night photography?

Q4: Explain why increasing the ISO setting can both reduce blurriness and introduce graininess in night photos.

Q5: Why are DSLR cameras generally preferred for low-light photography compared to point-and-shoot cameras?