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Camera Basics

Camera Basics. Do you have a camera?. What kind of camera is it? Why do you take photographs?. Types of Cameras. Film (Analog) Cameras Digital Cameras. Film (Analog) Camera. A film camera is made of three basic elements: Optical (the lens) Chemical (the film)

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Camera Basics

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  1. Camera Basics

  2. Do you have a camera? • What kind of camera is it? • Why do you take photographs?

  3. Types of Cameras Film (Analog) Cameras Digital Cameras

  4. Film (Analog) Camera • A film camera is made of three basic elements: • Optical (the lens) • Chemical (the film) • Mechanical (the camera body) • The three elements combine to create a printable image.

  5. Two Types of Film Cameras • Point and Shoot (P&S) • The viewfinder provides a rough idea of what is in view, but not the real image. • Great for capturing memories • Single Lens Reflex (SLR) • You see the actual image that will be exposed onto the film. • Great for capturing images with real impact • Provides more control and better images than P&S.

  6. SLR Demonstration

  7. Digital Camera • A digital camera records images electronically using a built in processor. • Has a lens like an analog camera • BUT, the lens refracts light onto computer chips rather than film. • Similar features to film counterparts • Relies on electronic processing and storage

  8. Digital Camera • Images are stored as a collection of tiny squares or pixels. • Pixels = picture elements

  9. Digital Camera • Resolution: number of pixels captured by the image sensor. Higher Resolution Image 300 ppi Lower Resolution Image 72 ppi

  10. Types of Digital Cameras • Point and Shoot (P&S) • Most feature LCD screens and advanced zoom lenses. • SLR • Can switch out lenses like an analog version • Allows user an accurate preview of the photo subject.

  11. Parts of a Camera On/Off Shutter Release Mode Dial Microphone Built in Flash Self Timer Lamp Eyelet for strap Connector cover Cable Connector Power Connector Cover Lens Lens Cover

  12. Parts of a Camera (cont) Electronic Viewfinder Speaker Monitor Button Zoom Monitor Playback Button Button Multi Selector Delete Button Tripod Socket Battery Chamber Cover Battery chamber Memory Card Slot

  13. How to use a camera

  14. Getting your camera ready • Remove the lens cap if necessary and set the mode dial. • Turn on the camera. • Check the battery levels and number of exposures or images you have room to capture. • Apply any necessary additional settings to ensure quality while taking photos.

  15. Taking the photo • Ready the camera including stabilize the camera to minimize movement. • Frame the picture. • Press the shutter release button half way to automatically focus the camera. • Depress the shutter release button to capture the image.

  16. Viewing and Transferring Photos • Review the photos you have taken. • Download the images to your computer using the provided cable or a card reader.

  17. Lets Review: Types of Cameras • What is the difference between ANALOG and DIGITAL cameras? • The main differences between the two are found in the technical aspect of creating the photo; film uses a chemical reaction to create the image on the film, whereas a digital camera uses a series of mirrors to reflect the image on a digital storage chip.

  18. Lets Review: Camera Parts • Do you remember each of the parts?

  19. Lets Review: Taking a Photo • What is the first step to getting your camera ready? • Remove the lens cap (if necessary) and set the mode dial. • What happens if you do not stabilize your camera before taking a picture? • Your picture will not be as clear as it could have been.

  20. Tomorrow… • We will talk about the composition of your photo and how to make your photographs great!

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