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Intro to Digital Photography.Pdf ABSTRACT Learn and master the basic features of your camera to gain better control of your photos. Individualized chapters on each of the cameras basic functions as well as cheat sheets you can download and print for use while shooting. Neuberger, Lawrence INTRO TO DGMA 3303 Digital Photography DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mastering the Basics Table of Contents Camera Controls ............................................................................................................................. 7 Camera Controls ......................................................................................................................... 7 Image Sensor .............................................................................................................................. 8 Camera Lens .............................................................................................................................. 8 Camera Modes ............................................................................................................................ 9 Built-in Flash ............................................................................................................................. 11 Viewing System ........................................................................................................................ 11 Image File Formats ....................................................................................................................... 13 File Compression ....................................................................................................................... 13 JPEG ......................................................................................................................................... 13 TIFF .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 14 Understanding Digital Camera Modes .................................................................................... 16 1) What are Digital Camera Modes? ................................................................................... 16 2) Types of Camera Modes ................................................................................................. 17 3) Program Mode ................................................................................................................ 17 4) Shutter-Priority Mode ..................................................................................................... 17 5) Aperture-Priority Mode ................................................................................................... 18 6) Manual Mode ................................................................................................................... 18 7) Where Can I Set the Camera Mode? .............................................................................. 20 8) What About ISO? ............................................................................................................ 21 9) What About Other Camera Modes? ............................................................................... 21 Understanding Your Camera’s Drive Modes ...................................................................... 23 Single Shot ...................................................................................................................... 23 Continuous/Burst ......................................................................................................... 23 Quiet Mode ...................................................................................................................... 25 Self-Timer ........................................................................................................................ 25 Remote ............................................................................................................................. 25 Mirror Lock-Up ............................................................................................................... 25 Tips with Your Drive Mode ........................................................................................ 26 Focusing Modes ........................................................................................................................... 27 Continuous Focusing Mode ....................................................................................................... 27 One Shot Focusing Mode .......................................................................................................... 28 1 | Page Automatic Autofocus Mode ...................................................................................................... 30 Manual Focusing Mode .............................................................................................................. 31 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 32 Focusing Basics ............................................................................................................................ 34 Depth of Field ........................................................................................................................... 34 Aperture .................................................................................................................................. 35 Small vs Large Aperture ............................................................................................................ 36 Aperture Range ........................................................................................................................ 37 Distance from the Lens ............................................................................................................. 38 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 40 White Balance .............................................................................................................................. 41 Color Temperature .................................................................................................................... 41 How does the Light Affect the Color? ............................................................................. 42 Why to Adjust the White Balance? .................................................................................. 43 Preset White Balance Settings .......................................................................................... 43 Manual White Balance ......................................................................................................... 44 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 44 The Exposure Triangle ............................................................................................................. 45 A Beginner’s Guide ................................................................................................................... 45 1) The Exposure Triangle .................................................................................................... 45 2) Stop! ............................................................................................................................... 46 3) Shutter Speed ................................................................................................................ 46 4) Aperture ......................................................................................................................... 46 5) ISO .................................................................................................................................. 48 6) The Bucket Analogy ....................................................................................................... 48 7) Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 50 Introduction to Aperture in Photography ............................................................................. 51 What is Aperture? ............................................................................................................... 51 Effects of Aperture: Exposure ............................................................................................ 52 Effects of Aperture: Depth of Field .................................................................................... 53 What Are F-Stop and F-Number? ....................................................................................... 57 Size of Aperture: Large vs Small Aperture ......................................................................... 58 How to Pick the Right Aperture .......................................................................................... 59 Setting Your Aperture ......................................................................................................... 61 2 | Page Lens Limitations: Which Apertures Are Available? ............................................................. 62 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 63 Introduction to Shutter Speed in Photography ...................................................................
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