The document presents an overview of camera components and mechanics, detailing the parts of a camera such as the body, zoom lens, and various controls. It explains the differences between single CCD and 3-CCD cameras, specifically in relation to image resolution, depth of field, and sensor size. Additionally, the document covers key concepts such as resolution measurement, compression ratios, and manual control settings for exposure and focus.

1. CAMERA OVERVIEW Presentation Prepared by: John Grace, Film Instructor DATA Charter High School Albuquerque, NM 87109 © 2010 all rights reserved

2. Parts of the Camera Camera Body

3. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens

4. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder

5. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Sunshade

6. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Sunshade Focus Knob

7. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Sunshade Focus Knob LCD Screen

8. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Sunshade Focus Knob LCD Screen Internal Microphone

9. Parts of the Camera Camera Body

10. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens

11. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder

12. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade

13. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery

14. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery Tripod

15. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery Tripod Fluid Head

16. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery Tripod Fluid Head Zoom Controller

17. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery Tripod Fluid Head Zoom Controller Follow Focus Knob

18. Parts of the Camera Camera Body Zoom Lens Viewfinder Mattebox/Sunshade Battery Tripod Fluid Head Zoom Controller Follow Focus Knob Audio Block

19. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer

20. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer Front Element

21. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer Front Element Filter Size

22. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer Front Element Filter Size Exposure Range

23. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer Front Element Filter Size Exposure Range Focal Length

24. Parts of the Lens Manufacturer Front Element Filter Size Exposure Range Focal Length

25. The Mechanics of Cameras The IMAGING SENSOR is at the heart of any digital camera or camcorder In 3-CCD cameras, light enters the camera lens, passes through a prism and is separated into its three components of Red, Green and Blue. One CCD or Charge Coupled Device is devoted to capturing each of the three colors thereby tripling the potential resolution. 3 CCD Cameras

26. The Mechanics of Cameras Single CCD Cameras are usually cheaper and often have a larger CCD to offset lower inherent resolution. The larger the CCD, the shallower the Depth of Field. Our eyes naturally have shallow depth of field, so larger CCD’s replicate reality in a more realistic manner. The largest CCD’s used are about the size of 35mm film frames. Therefore, shallow Depth of Field is generally considered to be more cinematic. Single CCD Cameras

27. The Mechanics of Cameras Resolution Resolution is measured in several ways: Horizontal vs. Vertical lines A 640x480 image is low resolution while 1920x1080 is HD Size of Imaging Sensor Sensors come in ¼, ⅓, ½, ⅔, 1” & 35mm - larger imagers capture more information Compression Ratio (compression algorithm) To optimize storage, most cameras use compression. The lower the compression rate, the higher the resolution

28. Filters and Depth of Field Clarifying Diffusion Focus Control Depth of Field Exposure Control Color Modification

29. Overriding the Options Manually Control: Setting the Exposure Override the Autofocus Lie to the White Balance Manually Setting the Volume Setting the Zebra Levels Using the Internal ND Filters