User:Brylie/Proficiency-35mm

Explain what a film’s ISO/ASA number means. ASA and ISO describe the sensitivity of film and/or a digital sensor to light.

List the two main reasons for varying the shutter speed. The two main reasons for adjusting the shutter speed are:
 * to adjust for lighting (i.e. change exposure)
 * to adjust the sharpness of motion (stop motion or blur it)

Describe how to load the camera. To load the camera: How would you set the focus without looking through the viewfinder.
 * 1) Pull out the film rewind crank to open the back
 * 2) Place a film cartridge in the film slot
 * 3) Push in the film rewind crank to lock the film cartridge in the slot
 * 4) Pull the film leader out and slide it in the take-up spool
 * 5) Gently press on the film cartridge
 * 6) Press the shutter release button
 * 7) Pull the film advance lever fully
 * 8) Close the back of the film compartment
 * 9) Rotate the film rewind until pressure is felt
 * 10) Pull the film advance lever until "1" is displayed
 * 1) Estimate the distance to the subject
 * 2) Use the focus scale to adjust the focus to the appropriate distance

How can you check to be sure the film is advancing through the camera? The film rewind knob will rotate when pulling the film advance lever.

What are the two indications that you have come to the end of the roll of film?
 * The exposure counter reads 24, 30, depending on the roll exposure count
 * The film advance lever will not extend to its full position
 * The film advance lever will not return to its original position

Describe how to rewind the film.
 * 1) Press the film rewind button
 * 2) Flip up the film rewind knob
 * 3) Look for the arrow indicating the direction of rotation
 * 4) Rotate knob in the direction of the indication arrow

Under what conditions should you always mount the camera on a tripod? It is generally advisable to mount the camera on a tripod with shutter times longer than 1/30th of a second.

What weather or environmental conditions might have a detrimental effect on the camera? The camera is sensitive to extreme high and low temperatures, as well as moisture (such as salt water or rain).

What is the extent of your financial responsibility when checking out equipment from Media Loan? I am fully responsible for the care of the equipment and my have to pay for repair and/or replacement if equipment is damaged.