LIGHT, LENSES, AND OPTICS
What is colour? A sensation caused by light in our eyes
Cones and Rods
What is light? Particle? Wave? Rays We’ve got our best scientists on it
Light is a particle because… It has mass and momentum (REALLY SMALL) This is the “magic” behind photovoltaic panels
Light is a wave because… 1800s – Thomas Young: Double-slit experiement
Light is a wave because… Electromagnetic radiation frequency
Light is a ray because… It’s behavior ALSO works like that of a ray. Reflection Refraction
What does this mean for photography? We get to talk physics in Mr. Levine’s class Photo-graphy – light drawings Control the light, control the image
Focal Length
Camera Lenses
Lens types Telephoto Wide- angle Zoom Prime lens Macro lens Fish-eye lens
Telephoto Long focal length Brings the subject closer Used for Sports Wildlife Focal length: 135 – 300mm
Telephoto – Mirror-telephoto
Wide-angle Short focal length that takes in a wide view Used for landscapes and interiors Focal length about 21 – 35 mm
Zoom Variable focal length
Prime lens Fixed lens Cannot change focal length Better in low-light More DOF control
Macro lens Some lenses have a macro mode as well
Fish-eye lens A warped perspective Magnify in center only
Lens accessories Extenders Extension tubes Close-up attachment Filters Lens hood
Extenders Multiplies the zoom/telephoto of a lens 100mm becomes 200mm w/ a 2x extender
Extension tubes Increase magnification in macro photography
Close- up attachments Magnifying glass attachment for lens.
Filters Filter out certain types of light Protects main lens Polarizer lens Gets rid of glare Only lets in light “waving” a certain way IR lens Filters out visible spectrum
Lens hood Used to prevent glare
Lens Maintenance Dust/particles – soft brush and air Oils – solvents and cleaning pads
Lens maintenance