DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

When a photo is taken on a digital camera the images is saved and stored in a digital form as the camera
does not need a film unlike a common camera. This is done array of light sensors to record the pattern
from the incoming light like a common camera except everything on the digital camera is electrical.
There are two different types of light sensors- CCD (charge coupled device) or CMOS. There are also 3
types of files: RAW, JPEG and TIFF. TIFF and RAW are much bigger than JPEG so the pictures are not
compressing and contain more high-quality image data because of the storage while the same would
not be seen in JPEG due to its size. JPEG images are compressed images and is used in a lot if not most
digital cameras because despite it size it compresses a lot of detail so more pictures can be taken and
stored one memory card.

There are many types of memory cards such as:

SD (Secure Digital) – Most common and used memory card due to it being compatible to most mobile
devise including Digital cameras.

SDXC (Secure Digital Xtra Capacity) – These cards are faster at processing and have more storage.

Micro SD Memory Cards – These cards are very small and are usually seen in phones than digital
cameras.

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) – These are the same as SD cards but have a much larger storage but
are not commonly seen or fit in digital camera.

Storage:

There are different types of storage for digital photos. For example, A USB is a portable storage device
that stores documents including digital photos. The data is also capable of being stored for long periods
of time when separated when unplugged. Another example is a hard drive. A hard drive is a memory
device that has anything saved to it be there permanently. The storage for this is quite large having at
least the same amount of storage to a desktop computer. Another type of storage is the cloud which is a
remote database which connects to the computer through the internet. Having documents saved to the
cloud is more secure and is not likely to disappear as it is usually saved automatically to the cloud when
it is in use.

Types of cameras Image Function

Compact Camera Point and shoot cameras.
Auto focus, exposure
options and built-in flash
unit
 Go Pro Small lightweight camera.
Low light performance
apps. Time-lapsed video
and capture still images
as well as videos in wide
angle lens.

Advanced Digital These cameras have a

Camera good quality lens with a
good range, zoom and
length

SLR/DSLR Camera It’s possible for the

camera to change
depending on what lens
is used. There is also a
shutter that can
determine when light is
allowed to enter the
camera as well as when
moving objects are
blurred or shaped.

Phone Camera Smart phones are built

with digital cameras on
them and the quality will
depend on the photo but
the latest have duel
cameras and auto setting
for flash as well as others.

Image Manipulation:
Flash
Image manipulation refers to the modifying of a photo via different lens filters seen on the
Shutter button camera. For example

Lens focus • Colored Filters – This filter changes the color of the photo as well as removes any excess
from the present image
lens
• Polarising Filters – This is separate from the camera and is Physically placed in front of
the camera lens, usually darkening skies and display reflection through the lens

• UV/Clear Filters – A lens that protect the camera lens

Additionally, there are modes:

• Manual (M) – This allows you to change and modify the speed exposure and others manually for your
image

• Aperture Priority (AV) or (A) – Manually allows you to set the aperture levels however the camera will
oversee the shutter speed

• Shutter Priority (TV) or (S) – This allows you to manually set shutter speed but will oversee the
aperture levels (the opposite of the AV)

• Program (P) – The camera oversees shutter speed and aperture levels

Aside from these functions Images can also be manipulated through software such as Photoshop or
InDesign. Through these images can be edited the way you want changing the photo entirely.

Production Process:

Importing from your camera to a computer is simple.

1)Remove the SD from the camera and insert into the computer. There will be a small clicking sound to
tell that is it’s been inserted or will be visible in file explorer similar to a USB.

2) Go to file explorer and open the SD card file name

3) Click on the folder names DCIM and you should see all your photos stored. Select which photos you
wish to use and copy them to your computer or storage device.

Mode dail

Lens release
button
 Power switch
View
finder
LCD Erase button
display

Play button

Other Equipment needed for photography:

• A tripod – a stand to hold and stabilize the camera

• Lighting – Used to brighten a photo. Different bulbs have different brightness’s that highlight an image.

• Lenses – different lenses filter a picture

• Backdrops – This holds professionalism within the photo and allow you to focus about the photo