This document describes different types of cameras including camcorders, studio cameras, consumer cameras, prosumer cameras, ENG cameras, DSLR cameras, smartphones, and tablets. It provides details on their key features such as portability, image quality, price point, and use cases. DSLR cameras in particular offer advantages like interchangeable lenses, large image sensors for quality video in low light, and manual controls, but require additional equipment for audio.

1. Camcorder
Highly portable, self-contained
camera.
(VTR is housed within the
camera)

2. Studio Camera
 Large, high quality camera
 Heavy - attached to
pedestal base
 Connected to control room
by cables

3. Consumer Camera
 Small camcorder
 1 CCD camera
 Can get very good quality
consumer camcorder for
around $300
 Good for capturing family
vacations & events

4. Prosumer Camera
 Generally a 3 chip camera
(3 CCDs)
• Very good quality
• Cost around $2,000

5. ENG/EFP Camera
 Electronic News
Gathering/Electronic Field
Production
 Designed to be carried by
the camera operator during
field production. Usually
powered by a battery

6. DSLR Camera
Digital Single Lens Reflex
 These cameras can produce
both high quality still photos
and high-definition (HDTV)
video.

7. DSLR Advantages
 Many lenses and
accessories to choose from
 Large image sensor for
excellent resolution (image
sharpness)
 Produce video at lower light
levels
 Manual override for creative
control

8. DSLR Disadvantage
 Need a tripod or camera
mount
 Poor audio quality from built
in mic. You need external
mic for audio pickup.

9.  [The digital SLR camera is] 'one of
the most dramatic things to happen in
the history of video.'
 Vincent Laforet, former Pulitzer Prize-
winning New York Times staff
photographer, now producing his own
videos with digital SLR cameras.

10. Click on the link to view a
video shot entirely with a
DSLR
 https://www.youtube.com/wa
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11. Interview with Vincent LaForet
 https://www.youtube.com/wa
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v=ttrT5U67FnE&list=PL8E0
B0472A88A3A04

12. Other Devices for video:
Smartphones
iPads, tablets

13. Behind the Scenes shooting
with iPhone 5
 https://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=scPBTiDVu1g
 Commercial:
 https://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=yR2N8e8OeSo

14. Field of View
 What is seen through the
lens.
 Q. How do you change the
Field of View?
 A. Point your camera
somewhere else.

15. White Balance
 The adjustments of color
circuits in the camera to
produce white color in
lighting.
 You are telling the camera
what color white is.