Introduction to the Digital Camera

John H. Krantz

The Camera

Taking a Picture

NOTE: do not turn off your camera before you downloadyour images. Camera can be left on for a long time. Itgoes to sleep to save power.

The Viewfinder

Note: this is approximate. But view in viewfinder ishigher and smaller than image is.

Image Quality (Brief Version)

Main difference, reduce saturation and range ofcontrast – will explain tomorrow.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures - 2

Connecting to Camera

Remember: camera is stillon.

Starting Software My DSC

Acquiring Images

Where to Save the Images

• Under My Computer– Go to the z drive– You can make your own folder– Store them there

PC Camera Mode

• Plug in the camera first

PC Camera Mode

PC Camera Setup

PC Camera Setup

PC Camera Setup 2

PC Camera Setup 2

Video Capture

Sample Video

Assignment

• Take some pictures and download them to your folders

• Pick pictures that you would like to edit

• Think of pictures you might be interested in editing

• Make one a head and shoulders shot or perhaps get someone to take one of you