Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Photography

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Which of the following is NOT a type of underwater camera housing?

  1. Hard housing

  2. Soft housing

  3. Dome port

  4. Macro port


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A dome port is a type of lens port used in underwater photography, not a type of camera housing.

What is the primary purpose of a strobe in underwater photography?

  1. To provide artificial light for illuminating subjects

  2. To focus the camera on underwater objects

  3. To adjust the camera's white balance

  4. To reduce the amount of backscatter in the water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A strobe is used to provide artificial light for illuminating subjects underwater, as natural light is often absorbed or scattered by the water.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater photography technique?

  1. Wide-angle photography

  2. Macro photography

  3. Blackwater photography

  4. Night photography


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Blackwater photography is not a common type of underwater photography technique, as it involves photographing small marine organisms in the open ocean at night.

What is the main challenge in underwater photography?

  1. Low light levels

  2. Water pressure

  3. Marine life behavior

  4. Camera buoyancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Low light levels are the main challenge in underwater photography, as natural light is often absorbed or scattered by the water.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater camera lens?

  1. Fisheye lens

  2. Wide-angle lens

  3. Macro lens

  4. Zoom lens


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zoom lenses are not as common in underwater photography as fisheye, wide-angle, and macro lenses, as they can be more difficult to use underwater.

What is the primary purpose of a buoyancy compensator device (BCD) in underwater photography?

  1. To control the camera's buoyancy

  2. To provide air for the photographer

  3. To adjust the camera's focus

  4. To prevent the camera from fogging up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A buoyancy compensator device (BCD) is used to control the camera's buoyancy underwater, allowing the photographer to maintain a neutral buoyancy and move around more easily.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater photography subject?

  1. Marine life

  2. Coral reefs

  3. Shipwrecks

  4. Underwater caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Underwater caves are not as common a subject in underwater photography as marine life, coral reefs, and shipwrecks.

What is the main advantage of using a wide-angle lens in underwater photography?

  1. It allows for a wider field of view

  2. It reduces the amount of backscatter in the water

  3. It improves the camera's focus

  4. It prevents the camera from fogging up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wide-angle lenses allow for a wider field of view, which is useful for capturing large underwater scenes or groups of marine life.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater photography filter?

  1. Red filter

  2. Green filter

  3. Blue filter

  4. Polarizing filter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Green filters are not as common in underwater photography as red, blue, and polarizing filters.

What is the main purpose of a macro lens in underwater photography?

  1. To capture close-up images of small marine life

  2. To reduce the amount of backscatter in the water

  3. To improve the camera's focus

  4. To prevent the camera from fogging up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Macro lenses are used to capture close-up images of small marine life, such as nudibranchs, shrimp, and gobies.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater photography lighting technique?

  1. Backlighting

  2. Sidelighting

  3. Toplighting

  4. Silhouetting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silhouetting is not as common a lighting technique in underwater photography as backlighting, sidelighting, and toplighting.

What is the main challenge in macro underwater photography?

  1. Low light levels

  2. Water pressure

  3. Marine life behavior

  4. Camera stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Camera stability is the main challenge in macro underwater photography, as even small movements can cause the image to be blurry.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of underwater photography composition technique?

  1. Rule of thirds

  2. Leading lines

  3. Symmetry

  4. Color contrast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Color contrast is not as common a composition technique in underwater photography as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and symmetry.

What is the main purpose of a polarizing filter in underwater photography?

  1. To reduce glare and reflections

  2. To improve the camera's focus

  3. To prevent the camera from fogging up

  4. To adjust the camera's white balance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polarizing filters are used to reduce glare and reflections from the surface of the water, which can improve the visibility and clarity of underwater images.

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