Photo Quiz #1: how much do you really know about photography?

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Think you know your camera gear and photography? Well why not test yourself with our tricky 10 question quiz, and see how much you really know... It is a great way of keeping your mind occupied during these troubled times!

From depth of field to digital image filetypes, photographers in films to filters, these multiple choice questions will prove if you're a photo mastermind or a complete novice snapper. 

It's just a bit of fun, but you might find out something you didn't know at the same time. For example, most people think that the 'M' in Leica M cameras stands for 'mirrorless' – wrong!

So good luck – and if you do well, shout it loud and share your results with the social buttons. 

Photo quiz #1

We will be bringing you more quizzes over the coming days and weeks, to help you to pass the time – alongside our mix of home photo projects, photo editing courses, DIY hacks, and listicles.

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Digital Camera

The sister print publication to this website, Digital Camera Magazine is Britain's best-selling photography publication – and it can also be purchased outside the United Kingdom as Digital Camera World. 

Digital Camera Magazine is packed with more expert advice and more inspirational images than any other title, with the sole aim of helping you become a better photographer. Every issue we also bring you a selection of great gifts which are designed to help you get more from your photography – everything from tips cards and cheat sheets to free software and bookazines. 

In addition to inspirational images, interviews, projects, mini tests and tutorials, each issue is packed with news, reviews and comparisons, as well as photographer vs photographer shootouts and head-to-head challenges using the best photo editing software.

The magazine is captained by Editor Niall Hampton.

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