DIG ARTS & DES- T1, Quick test.
How does a camera obscura differ from a regular camera?
a. A regular camera does not capture images.
b. A camera obscura does not preserve images.
c. A regular camera cannot be made of cardboard.
d. A camera obscura is a much more complex machine.
d. A camera obscura is a much more complex machine.
The correct answer is d. A camera obscura is a much more complex machine.
A camera obscura is an optical device that projects an image of its surroundings onto a screen or surface. It consists of a darkened box or room with a small hole or opening on one side. Light from external objects passes through this opening, and the image is then projected inverted onto a surface inside the camera obscura.
On the other hand, a regular camera is a device that captures and preserves images electronically or on film. It uses lenses, sensors, and other components to focus the light and create a photograph or video. Unlike a camera obscura, a regular camera can store and reproduce images digitally or on physical media. So, the main difference is their complexity and the capability of preserving and reproducing images.