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| + | '''Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before arriving for your operational proficiency.''' | ||
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| + | # What size lens do Media Loan’s Calumet 4 x 5s come equipped with? What is the angle of view for this lens? | ||
| + | # Name at least three other pieces of equipment patrons will need to check out with the 4 x 5 camera. | ||
| + | # What initial procedures must be performed to aid focusing and framing of the image on the groundglass? | ||
| + | # Describe how to perform tilts, swings, slides, rises and falls and how these procedures will affect the image. | ||
| + | # Where should you set the adjustment controls when beginning to frame the subject? Before moving a camera part, what should be done? | ||
| + | # What part of the camera does one move to perform the final focus? | ||
| + | # Describe the cleaning procedures for the two types of film holders. How often should they be cleaned? How can you tell if you’ve loaded film’ sheets correctly? | ||
| + | # Before loading the film holder into the camera and then before exposing your film, what should you do to keep from disturbing your image composition? | ||
| + | # How do you adjust exposure for the length of the camera bellows? | ||
| + | # What is the extent of your financial responsibility when you’ve checked out this camera? | ||
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| + | ===OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY=== | ||
| + | ('''to be done during your scheduled appointment''') | ||
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| + | # Identify all the parts and controls on the camera. | ||
| + | # Mount the camera on the tripod and attach any necessary equipment. | ||
| + | # Demonstrate focusing and framing of the subject. | ||
| + | # Demonstrate procedures for adjusting tilt, swing, slide, rise and fall. | ||
| + | # Load a film holder into the camera. Demonstrate the procedure for exposing the film. | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 8 July 2013
WRITTEN TEST
Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before arriving for your operational proficiency.
- What size lens do Media Loan’s Calumet 4 x 5s come equipped with? What is the angle of view for this lens?
- Name at least three other pieces of equipment patrons will need to check out with the 4 x 5 camera.
- What initial procedures must be performed to aid focusing and framing of the image on the groundglass?
- Describe how to perform tilts, swings, slides, rises and falls and how these procedures will affect the image.
- Where should you set the adjustment controls when beginning to frame the subject? Before moving a camera part, what should be done?
- What part of the camera does one move to perform the final focus?
- Describe the cleaning procedures for the two types of film holders. How often should they be cleaned? How can you tell if you’ve loaded film’ sheets correctly?
- Before loading the film holder into the camera and then before exposing your film, what should you do to keep from disturbing your image composition?
- How do you adjust exposure for the length of the camera bellows?
- What is the extent of your financial responsibility when you’ve checked out this camera?
OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY
(to be done during your scheduled appointment)
- Identify all the parts and controls on the camera.
- Mount the camera on the tripod and attach any necessary equipment.
- Demonstrate focusing and framing of the subject.
- Demonstrate procedures for adjusting tilt, swing, slide, rise and fall.
- Load a film holder into the camera. Demonstrate the procedure for exposing the film.
