Transcript Camera Basics

Camera Basics
Do you have a camera?
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What kind of camera is it?
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Why do you take photographs?
Types of Cameras
Film (Analog) Cameras
Digital Cameras
Film (Analog) Camera
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A film camera is made of three basic
elements:
1. Optical (the lens)
2. Chemical (the film)
3. Mechanical (the camera body)
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The three elements combine to create a
printable image.
Two Types of Film Cameras
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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
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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.
SLR Demonstration
Digital Camera
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A digital camera records images electronically
using a built in processor.
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Has a lens like an analog camera
◦ BUT, the lens refracts light onto computer chips
rather than film.
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Similar features to film counterparts
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Relies on electronic processing and storage
Digital Camera
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Images are stored as a collection of tiny
squares or pixels.
◦ Pixels = picture elements
Digital Camera
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Resolution: number of pixels captured
by the image sensor.
Higher Resolution Image
300 ppi
Lower Resolution Image
72 ppi
Types of Digital Cameras
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Point and Shoot (P&S)
◦ Most feature LCD screens and advanced
zoom lenses.
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SLR
◦ Can switch out lenses like an analog version
◦ Allows user an accurate preview of the photo
subject.
Parts of a Camera
1. On/Off
2. Shutter Release
3. Mode Dial
4. Microphone
5. Built in Flash
6. Self Timer Lamp
7. Eyelet for strap
8. Connector cover
9. Cable Connector
10. Power Connector Cover
11. Lens
12. Lens Cover
Parts of a Camera (cont)
1. Electronic Viewfinder
2. Speaker
3. Monitor Button
4. Zoom
5.
Monitor
6.
Playback Button
7.
Button
8. Multi Selector
9.
Delete
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Button
11. Tripod Socket
12. Battery Chamber Cover
13. Battery chamber
14. Memory Card Slot
How to use a camera
Getting your camera ready
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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.
Taking the photo
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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.
Viewing and Transferring Photos
Review the photos you have taken.
 Download the images to your computer
using the provided cable or a card reader.
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Lets Review: Types of Cameras
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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.
Lets Review: Camera Parts
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Do you remember each of the parts?
Lets Review: Taking a Photo
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What is the first step to getting your
camera ready?
◦ Remove the lens cap (if necessary) and set the
mode dial.
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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.
Tomorrow…
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We will talk about the composition of
your photo and how to make your
photographs great!