1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
The camera obscure is a hole in the wall that light is focused on and the outside scene is projected on the opposite wall.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
A glass lens that was high quality.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
There things came into play that made the worlds first modern camera; a dark box, glass lens, and film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light passes through the film, into the camera, and exposes the film. We end up with a beautiful photograph. 
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
An electric censor called a CCD is what modern digital camera's use. 
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
On Auto mode the camera will have complete control of the flash and exposure. On program mode you just point and shoot. You can usually control flash and few other settings. 
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
Portrait mode is used in an attempt to blur out the background of a photo and focus on specifically what your taking a photo of. 
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
The camera will use the highest shutter speed possible to freeze action. It is used to get cool action shots. 
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
You have more control over the focus, faster camera response time, and it encourages better response time.
10. What does this symbol mean?

 When would you use this?
This symbol means no flash, meaning you have turned the flash off. The mood of your photo can become more dramatic when you use natural lighting. 
11.What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
This symbol means that your camera will automatically turn on the flash if it feels you need more light in a photograph. 
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
Your picture will be washed out. 
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
Not enough light and your picture will be washed out. 
14. What is a “stop.”
A realative measure of light. 
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one?
Double the light is one stop brighter. 
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two?
Four times the light is 2 times brighter. 

17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?

Longer shutter lets out more light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?

Shorter shutter speeds lets out less light. 
19. What does the aperture control?

The aperture controls the setting known as F-stop. It gives bigger or smaller openings. 
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?

You can increase the amount of light by making a larger opening.