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Learning Outcome A.1 - Assignment

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Create a PowerPoint with the following headings:

  • DSLR Camera different types
  • How DSLR Cameras capture images
  • DSLR and lighting
  • Equipment
  • File Storage

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DSLR Camera

Fill out the sheet provided and put the words in the right area. Remember to take a photo and upload to your powerpoint:

  • Shutter button
  • View finder
  • Flash
  • Mirrors
  • Light
  • Aperture ring
  • Mirror
  • Shutter
  • Screen
  • View finder

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DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflect) Camera different types (manual and automatic)

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https://photographylife.com/what-is-a-dslr

Use the link above and watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/FF07L4ohBrA and answer the following questions:

  • Explain what a Digital SLR camera is.
  • Explain the difference between manual and automatic and what situations would you would use either.

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How DSLR and how they capture images

Explain how SLR Cameras capture images

  • Aperture
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO
  • Make sure you add the grid and triangle diagram to show this and explain both.

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How dslr capture images

Find an image on the internet and comment on the following:

  • Explain whether the image is Black/white
  • Explain the aperture (make sure you write the F number - use the grid)
  • Explain the shutter speed (provide the shutter speed number)
  • Explain the ISO (provide the ISO number)
  • Copy and past the grid onto the slide.

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DSLR and lighting

Watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/uMzJUjMVPwM and answer the following questions:

  • Why is it important to use lighting
  • Explain the lighting set-up for an interview using a DSLR camera.
    • Think about the following:
    • Flash
    • Exposure
    • Colour
    • White balance
    • Lights
    • Hard lights
    • Softs lights

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DSLR File Storage

Go on to the internet and research how DSLR camera store their images

  • SD Card

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