learning about the camera

Today we have learnt about the cameras that we will be using for this course. We learnt the basics on how to use the camera, change the settings and the different parts on the camera.

 

In these pictures we had to draw the front, back and top of the camera and then label the different parts e.g:

• Lens - Optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects, either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.

• Shutter button- a push-button found on many cameras, used to take a picture.

• Camera On/Off switch- Turns the camera on and off. Also if you hold it down half way it focuses the camera and it adjusts to the light.

• Viewfinder- Lets you see what your taking the picture of.

• Playback mode- Lets you view what image you have taken before you put it onto the computer. 

• Macro- A setting on a digital camera that enables users to focus on subjects close to the camera lens. Macro mode is commonly used to photographing flowers, insects and other small items that you want a close-up view of.

• Flash- A flash pops up from on the camera when you want to take a picture in a dark/ dim space.

• Self timer settings- Allows you to set a timer depending on how long you want it to in case you want to get into the picture so it will give you enough time to.

• Delete button- It allows you to delete the images that you don't want straight from the camera.

• Menu/set button- Allows you to control most of the camera settings.

• Mode button- Lets you change the mode that you take the pictures in. for example: P(program), A(aperture), S(shutter speed), M(manual) and Auto(automatic).