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Understanding your digital Camera -
Models
Subcompact
Compact
Super Zoom
Advanced
SLR
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Front of Camera
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Back of Camera
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Features
Most cameras have sufficient megapixels
for everyday picture taking. For editing
and professional printing you need 8 to
10 megapixels
Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom – always
go with at least 3X optical
External memory card
USB connectivity
Good flash
Easy to under buttons/features
Batteries that can be recharged
Lens can be protected
Sturdy
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Things to know
Shutter Button- Half down is focus and
light adapter – always pre-focus
How to turn you flash on, auto, off, or
red-eye…
Take lens cover off
If you use red-eye option, tell your
subject – flash is delayed
Turn your macro function on and off – for
extreme close-ups
Where the focus points are for your
camera
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Taking pictures – Some tips
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Fill the Frame
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Rule of Thirds
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Rule of Thirds
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Rule of Thirds
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Macro Shots – Getting Close
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Framing
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Getting down on their level……
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Getting down on their level…..
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Interesting Angles
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Series
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People and Portraits
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Action Shots
Focus on
subject and
hold onto that
person
Press shutter
as you move
and keep
moving until
picture is
taken
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Grouping Pictures
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Resolution
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Pixelization
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Your camera and the computer
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Formats
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Some tips and suggestions
Avoid mergers – telephone poles
and strange objects sticking out of
heads
Never shoot into a light source
Use your flash when shooting
pictures in bright daylight
Low light is best for outdoor shots –
early morning, late in the day,
cloudy
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Adding Interest and Identification
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Plan your photos
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Plan your photos
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Schoolwires and Web Photos
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