The History of Film Cameras

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In what year was the first commercially successful film camera introduced?

  1. 1888

  2. 1895

  3. 1900

  4. 1910


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first commercially successful film camera was the Kodak Camera, which was introduced by George Eastman in 1888.

Who is credited with inventing the first motion picture camera?

  1. Thomas Edison

  2. William Friese-Greene

  3. Louis Le Prince

  4. Eadweard Muybridge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Louis Le Prince is credited with inventing the first motion picture camera in 1888. He was a French inventor and photographer who made several important contributions to the development of cinematography.

What was the name of the first feature-length film?

  1. The Story of the Kelly Gang

  2. The Great Train Robbery

  3. A Trip to the Moon

  4. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of the Kelly Gang is considered to be the first feature-length film. It was produced in Australia in 1906 and tells the story of the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "Citizen Kane"?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Bell & Howell Filmo 70


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "Citizen Kane" were shot using the Mitchell BNC camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 1940s and 1950s.

What was the first film camera to use a zoom lens?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Bell & Howell Filmo 70


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arriflex 35 was the first film camera to use a zoom lens. It was introduced in 1937 and quickly became a popular choice among cinematographers because it allowed them to change the focal length of the lens without having to change lenses.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Godfather"?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Bell & Howell Filmo 70


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Godfather" were shot using the Arriflex 35 camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 1970s and 1980s.

What was the first film camera to use a digital sensor?

  1. Sony DCR-VX1000

  2. Canon EOS DCS 3

  3. Kodak DCS 100

  4. Nikon D1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kodak DCS 100 was the first film camera to use a digital sensor. It was introduced in 1991 and was capable of capturing images with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "Pulp Fiction"?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "Pulp Fiction" were shot using the Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 1990s and 2000s.

What was the first film camera to use a CMOS sensor?

  1. Sony DCR-VX1000

  2. Canon EOS DCS 3

  3. Kodak DCS 100

  4. Nikon D1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nikon D1 was the first film camera to use a CMOS sensor. It was introduced in 1999 and was capable of capturing images with a resolution of 2.7 megapixels.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy were shot using the Arriflex 35 camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 2000s and 2010s.

What was the first film camera to use a full-frame sensor?

  1. Sony A7

  2. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

  3. Nikon D3

  4. Leica M9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sony A7 was the first film camera to use a full-frame sensor. It was introduced in 2013 and was capable of capturing images with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "Mad Max: Fury Road"?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "Mad Max: Fury Road" were shot using the Arriflex 35 camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 2010s and 2020s.

What was the first film camera to use a mirrorless design?

  1. Sony A7

  2. Canon EOS M

  3. Nikon 1 J1

  4. Olympus PEN E-P1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Olympus PEN E-P1 was the first film camera to use a mirrorless design. It was introduced in 2009 and was capable of capturing images with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels.

Which film camera was used to shoot the majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Revenant"?

  1. Arriflex 35

  2. Mitchell BNC

  3. Eyemo 35

  4. Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The majority of the scenes in the classic film "The Revenant" were shot using the Arriflex 35 camera. This camera was known for its versatility and reliability, and it was a popular choice among cinematographers in the 2010s and 2020s.

What was the first film camera to use a medium format sensor?

  1. Hasselblad H1

  2. Phase One P25

  3. Mamiya ZD

  4. Leaf Aptus-II 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hasselblad H1 was the first film camera to use a medium format sensor. It was introduced in 2002 and was capable of capturing images with a resolution of 39 megapixels.

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