A photographer moves closer to his subject and then refocuses.
Does the camera lens move farther away from or closer to the camera film or sensor? Explain.

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A photographer moves closer to his subject and then refocuses.
Does the camera lens move farther away from or closer to the camera film or sensor? Explain.

btaylor · Answer

I believe it moves further away. This allows for a larger object to become smaller.|dw:1394304609253:dw|

anonymous · Answer

wouldn't the person move in so he can get a closer look, why would it go in

anonymous · Answer

what happens to the image distance as object distance DECREASES?

anonymous · Answer

it increases?  I am a bit confused

anonymous · Answer

yes.. it does.. ! so can u conclude from that what should happen?!

anonymous · Answer

the lens goes inwards toward the camera film

anonymous · Answer

actually does it go further away from camera film?

anonymous · Answer

by using a camera It looks like it goes farther away not closer too it