DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Look at each of the links below and read the information from each site.  Use the links to answer the questions at the bottom.


Resources:

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/nav/takingPics.shtml

http://www.shortcourses.com/

http://www.tasi.ac.uk/advice/creating/camera.html

Glossary-  http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/1587

http://www.betterphoto.com/allAbout.asp

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cameras-photography/digital/digital-camera4.htm

         

Digital Photography---the basics

In MS Word, answer the following questions.  Print, and turn in to the box.

  1. List three advantages to using a digital camera over film.

  2. A picture is created by __________ going through a lens.

  3. Define the following terms:  
    pixel
    mega-pixel
    RGB
    LCD
    lens
    shutter
    viewfinder
    exposure
    zoom
    focus

  4. Explain how a digital camera records colors.  (Hint: it has to do with light)

  5. Name two different types of digital camera storage devices.

  6. Explain 3 ways you could get a picture on an SD card onto the computer without using a digital camera?   (there are many ways)

  7. Which is better- more or less mega-pixels in a camera?  Why?

  8. What would be a disadvantage to having a photo with a larger number of mega-pixels?

  9. What's the difference between optical and digital zoom?  Which is better—why?

  10. Why do some people, especially professional photographers still use film? (think about the  benefits of film)

  11. Draw a diagram and explain how a picture is taken and transfered to a computer.  (where does it begin?  Then what does it go to next? ect...) —include and label the following:  lens, computer, memory device, light, subject, photographer