This document provides an overview of camera basics, including the different types of cameras and their components. It discusses analog film cameras, which use chemical and mechanical processes to capture images on film, and digital cameras, which use an image sensor and electronic storage. Digital cameras can be point-and-shoot or single-lens reflex (SLR) models. The document also reviews camera parts, the basic process for taking a photo, and viewing and transferring images. It emphasizes removing lens caps, setting the mode dial, stabilizing the camera, and half-pressing the shutter button to focus before fully pressing it to capture an image.

1. Camera BasicsCamera Basics

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

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

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

5. Two Types of Film CamerasTwo 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 DemonstrationSLR Demonstration

7. Digital CameraDigital 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 CameraDigital Camera
Images are stored as a collection of tiny
squares or pixels.
◦ Pixels = picture elements

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

10. Types of Digital CamerasTypes 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 CameraParts 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

12. Parts of a Camera (cont)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
10. Button
11.Tripod Socket
12.Battery Chamber Cover
13.Battery chamber
14.Memory Card Slot

13. How to use a cameraHow to use a camera

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

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

16. Viewing and Transferring PhotosViewing 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 CamerasLets 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 PartsLets Review: Camera Parts
Do you remember each of the parts?

19. Lets Review: Taking a PhotoLets 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…Tomorrow…
We will talk about the composition of
your photo and how to make your
photographs great!