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CPH 105 - Camera Skills, Large Format
Introduces the technical aspects of large format cameras. Emphasizes skill development through manipulative exercises. Topics include: large format camera operation, exposure control, and metering for large format.
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Large Format Camera Operation |
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3 |
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Exposure Control |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Metering for Large Format |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite: |
CPH 101, CPH 102, CPH 104 |
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Competency |
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LARGE FORMAT CAMERA OPERATION |
20 |
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Camera types |
Describe the types of large format cameras that are available. |
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Focusing |
Explain focusing on a large format camera. |
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Camera movements |
List the camera movements. |
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State the purpose of the horizontal and vertical shifts. |
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State the purpose of the tilts and swings of the camera front. |
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State the purpose of the tilts and swings of the camera back. |
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Assemble a view camera and establish normal positions of all swings, tilts, and shifts. |
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List the wide angle, normal, and telephoto lens for a view camera of 4x5 and 8x10 formats. |
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Explain when to use a bag bellows and list potential problems. |
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Explain care and handling of a leaf shutter. |
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Relate aperture size to focusing a view camera. |
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Explain how aperture is related to the covering power of a lens. |
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Explain how to set the aperture on a large format camera. |
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Explain how to set shutter speed on a large format camera. |
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Describe what type of accessories are available for a large format camera. |
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Describe how to load an 8"x10" format camera. |
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Describe how to load a 4"x5" format camera. |
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Describe how to load polaroid backs. |
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Clean out film holders. |
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Load film holders. |
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Demonstrate use of a changing bag. |
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EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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10 |
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Describe how to control exposure by considering film speed, aperture, and shutter speed.
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Calculate exposure. |
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Explain how to estimate flash exposure. |
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Explain how to compensate for reduction in light caused by bellows expansion. |
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Explain how to correct for reciprocity failure. |
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Explain how filters affect exposure. |
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Discuss how filter factor relates to f-stop. |
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METERING FOR LARGE FORMAT |
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Discuss methods of metering for large format cameras. |
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Use various metering mechanisms to determine correct exposure. |
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Suggested Resources |
Dunn, J. F., &
Wakefield, G. L. (1981). Exposure manual
(4th ed.). Watford, England: Fountain Press.
Horenstein, H. (1983).
Black and white photography: A basic
manual (2nd ed.) (rev ed.). Boston: Little, Brown.
Kodak Limited. (1986).
The complete Kodak book of photography.
New York: Crown.
Langford, M. (1980). The step-by-step guide to photography.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
Langford, M. (1986). Basic photography (5th ed.). Boston:
Focal Press.
Lovell, R. P., et al. (1987). Handbook of photography (2nd ed.).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.