Saying Goodbye to Film,

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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography

• Lets talk about
• Digital Camera Use
• Purchase Considerations
• Storage Options
• Digital Camera Terminology
• Accessories

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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography
How many uses of a digital camera over a film
camera can you think of?
Web Pages
Power Points
Email Attachments
Ability to manipulate
Easy Slide Shows
Desktop Publishing
Immediacy
Student Projects
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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography
Purchase Considerations

• Intended Use

• Cost

Digital Camera Purchasing Website

• Ease of Use

• Megapixel Rating

• Storage

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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography
Storage Options
Vary in Speed and Amount of Storage
Compact Flash or CF Card
Smartmedia Cards
Memory Sticks
Secure Digital or SD Card
Activity 1
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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography
Digital Camera Terminolgy
File Format (.jpg, .BMP, .gif, .TIFF, .PICT,
.PSD) and more
Pixel Megapixel
Camera Lag
Digital Vs. Optical Zoom
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Saying Goodbye to Film, Exploring the World of
Digital Photography
Accessories
Tripod Memory Card Reader and Wallet Extra
Batteries Case