Digital Cameras
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Digital Cameras
“The Computer as an
Educational Tool:
Productivity and Problem Solving”
©Richard C. Forcier and Don E. Descy
What is a digital
camera?
Looks
like a conventional
camera
LCD screen
Filmless camera
Differences
Digital Camera
Built-in
computer
Sensor
converts light
electronically
Conventional
Camera
Chemical and
mechanical
processes
Focuses light
onto film
How it Works
Turn on and insert disk
Point at subject/target
Push shutter release button
Wait for recording
Take another picture
Eject disk and turn power off
End Results
View on LCD screen
Erase
Save
Print
Email
Store/save on computer
Advantages vs.
Disadvantages
Advantages
Less money
Easy to store
Quality pictures
Fun to share
online
Manipulations to
pictures
Disadvantages
Quality camera =
lots of money
Wait to record
picture
Eat up batteries
Fun Facts
In U.S., one
camera per
adult
Stitch pictures
together
First digital
camera sold in
1994
MSU Fountain
A. LCD screen
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Shutter Release button
Zoom
Power switch
Disk Eject
Control Button
Play, Still,
Movie