This document provides an overview of digital photography basics and camera modes. It discusses the differences between SLR and point-and-shoot cameras. Camera modes like portrait, landscape, and manual are explained. Factors that affect light, including lenses, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and flash are covered. Finally, some photography tricks are presented, such as using rule of thirds, changing depth of field, and altering perspective.

1. Learn DigitalPhotographyPresented ByGaPS

2. Patrick McLaughlinNathan Twerberg

3. What We’ll Cover:Some Camera BasicsHow the camera changes imagesModesTricks

4. The BasicsSLR v Point n ShootImage Quality

5. The BasicsSLR v Point n ShootSLR Choose your picture Many different Lenses Many Photo Settings Tend to be bulkysometimes complexHigher Image qualityPoint and Shoot simplicityMore modes for quick selectionMany different modes Cannot “create” your picture Usually small enough to fit in your pocket

6. The BasicsImage QualityPixels:-What are they? - Is quantity important? - What size of pictures can I print?-Quality can alwaysbe lowered later!

7. The BasicsA note on Digital zoom &In camera edits-Only if you cant do it later

8. A Photograph isnothing but a recording of lightWhat AffectsThe Light?

9. What AffectsThe LightLensesShutter ApertureISOWhite BalanceFlash

10. What AffectsThe LightLensesWithout lens

11. What AffectsThe LightLensesWith a lensControls howmuch andwhat angle of light enters thecamera

12. What AffectsThe LightLensesFocal LengthMeasured in mm“10x” is a measure of rangeEquivalentsName ranges (on 35mm)

13. What AffectsThe LightLenses

14. What AffectsThe LightLenses

15. What AffectsThe LightShutterControls how longthe camera is recording an image(how much light gets in)

16. What AffectsThe LightShutterMotion & Shutter Speed1 Hour1/1000Second2.5 Seconds

17. What AffectsThe LightApertureA resizable openingControls light andDepth of Field

18. What AffectsThe LightAperture3.511

19. What AffectsThe LightISOThe camera’s sensitivity to lightIncreasing it will increasethe amount of light pickedup by the image sensor801002004008001600

20. What AffectsThe LightISOIncreasing ISO also increases the graininess of imagesIt is generally good to keep the ISO as low as possiblewhile still having desired settings

21. ExposureCombining all three

22. What AffectsThe LightWhite BalanceAutoCustomFluorescentCloudyIncandescent

23. What AffectsThe LightFlashDistanceNot too closeNot too farMotionFreeze it!Bounce or DiffuseAdjust StrengthUnexpected Uses

24. Camera ModesAutoSportsLandscapePortraitMacroNightSemi AutoManual

25. Camera ModesAutoThe camera determines allsettings based on histogramDoesn’t allow muchcreative control

26. Camera ModesSports/Action ModeFast shutter speeds Continual AF ModesHigher ISOsRapid shooting enabled

27. Camera ModesLandscapeUses higher aperture valuesTo create deep focus(Smaller Hole)Tip: Focus 1/3 of the depthTip: The sky, position and time

28. Camera ModesPortraitUses small aperture values to decrease depth of field(bigger hole)Tip: Use zoom to helpreduce DOFRed eye reduction flashif your camera has it

29. Camera ModesMacroAllows camera to focus on nearby objectsAlso uses small aperture values to decrease depth of field(bigger hole)

30. Camera ModesNightUses “Slow Shutter Synchro”Flash with slow shutter speedsallows flash to illuminate subjwhile ambient light fills inTips: Hold camera steadyfor sharp result…experiment with lightsand motion for cooleffects

31. Camera ModesSemi AutoPAllows slightly greater controlUser can alter select betweenpreset shutter and aperture combinationsA or AvAllows the user to select aperture value, cameradecides the rest S or TvAllows the user to select shutter speedcamera decides the rest

32. Camera ModesManualAllows the user full control of all settingsUser must determine the correct combination tocreate desired effectTip: When using Manual,know the effect you arelooking for, and set thecorresponding setting first

33. Camera ModesManualBlub settingHolds shutter open as long asbutton is depressedUser must gage how long forcorrect lighting Great for creative effectsTripod & Remote

34. Tricks!Fill the FrameColor or B&W?The Rule of 1/3sFocus LockLineOrientationDepth of FieldPerspective

35. Tricks!Fill the FrameIts simple…If there’s nothing elseImportant, don’t show itTry to only include what’s important to the photoIf you can’t do it while shooting, crop

36. Tricks!Color or B&W?Use black and white images whenYou want to emphasize shapeOrColor is distractingTry Images in between for different effect

37. Tricks!The Rule of 1/3sIt’s also Simple…Divide the photo into thirdsPut objects of interest here!Focus LockThis can be helpful whenoffsetting the subjectPut camera in One Shotfocus on subjectWhile holding focusmove camera to desired position

38. Tricks!LineThere’s Lots:HorizontalRestful, Status quoVerticalHeight, Power, BalanceDiagonalMovement or OrderCurvesMost appealingto the eye

39. Tricks!OrientationTip it!Many forget that the cameracan be rotatedHorizontal CompositionWidth, wide openVertical CompositionHeightIn BetweenDynamic, unexpected

40. Tricks!Depth of FieldHow to change it:ApertureZoomDistance between subject and background

41. Tricks!PerspectiveWe are used to seeing the world in ~50mm from between 4-7 feet off the ground-shake it up!Zoom out & move inorZoom in & move outAngleSubject eye level

42. PracticeExercisesExperiment with various functions and featuresAsk questions