2. Functions and Features
Basic Information
• Very portable
– small enough to carry
everywhere
• Wide Price range
• Wide range of brands
– Canon, Sony, Kodak, Olymp
us, Nikon
• Many color options-
– red, black, blue, pink, etc

3. Functions and features ctd.
• Zoom- the most common feature offered in all
products from big to small and least expensive
to high end products
– Allows the user to get closer to take a picture
without getting physically closer
– Camera can have optical or digital zoom
– Typically the optical zoom is used first and doesn’t
affect quality of picture

4. Functions and features cont
• Autofocus- the most
user friendly and
effective feature
– The camera identifies
the subject and makes
the necessary
adjustments for the best
quality picture
– Allows beginners to take
high quality photos
• Other additional features
– Shooting and scene modes
– Face detection
– Panorama sweep
– Video recording

5. Digital Cameras for Dummies
Pixels
– Pixels are tiny units with
its own distinct color and
intensity
– Smaller images require
less pixels and larger
images require more
pixels
– Average camera needs
around 6-9 megapixels
Resolution
• Resolution refers to the
number of pixels, or units of
information, that make up
the image.

6. Affordability and important
accessories
• Price varies depending on what features are offered on
specific products and brand
• Brands not as well known that offer lower megapixels
and shooting options range from $20-$50
• Higher end products that allow for more megapixels
and higher quality shots range from $100-$400
• Professional cameras can cost well into the thousands
• The average user could expect to spend around $100
for a quality camera

7. Accessories
Lens
Cases
Memory cards
Tripods
Photo printers

8. Class sets
• A class set should consist of:
– Camera – 15
– Memory Cards – 15
– Case – 15
– Batteries – enough for 15 cameras with extras
– Other accessories can be limited.
• For use in a classroom setting cost would be
around $300 and up to ensure quality
cameras, memory, batteries, etc.
• Storage for a class set could be individual
cases or one large soft padded case.
• Batteries can be basic batteries or re-
chargable

9. Strengths of the Product
• Ease of Use
– Very basic features can produce high quality results
• Ease of Transport
– Most cameras can fit around the user’s wrist and fit in
pockets
• Instant results
– A student can take a photo and instantly see results
• Can easily transfer pictures to computer to make
cropping adjustment
• Teachers can easily train students on usage and dictate
how cameras will be used

10. Limitations of the product
• Can easily break if dropped or not handled
properly
• Most functions of digital cameras can also be done
on smart-phones or tablets
• Require memory cards for storage
• Require batteries that may or may not need to be
re-chargeable - time limit/continual cost
• Any adjustments or modifications to photos must
be made on a computer

11. Uses in PE/Sport
• To analyze and teach form for specific locomotor
movements and motor skills
• To allow students to work with each other on
showing correct form in sport activities
• To capture key moments in game play for PE
and/or sport
• To identify students in class by putting pictures
with names
• To compare summative and formative
assessments to adjust lessons

12. Works Cited:
• http://www.squidoo.com/digital-camera-
features