1. Digital Camera Comparison
Beth Placko &
Abby Nafziger

2. Education and Expression
Student Photography:
Education and Expression
Photos by Brande Jackson via Flickr

3. Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom
Read the fine print:
A camera that has 10x total zoom, may actually only have 4x optical zoom, with 6x digital zoom being counted towards the 10x.

4. Aperture   the optical system within a camera lens that determines the depth of field

5. Aperture: f/13
Aperture: f/2.2

6. Shutter Speed 0.001 sec (1/800) 1.3 sec (13/10)
the length of time the camera lens is open
0.001 sec (1/800)
1.3 sec (13/10)

7. PIX pictureELelement more PIXELS = more like original image
   pixel is the smallest item of information in an image
more PIXELS = more like original image

8. 1) 2) as a pair of numbers in one single number1)
in one single number
3 megapixels (3,000,000 pixels) 2)
 as a pair of numbers
640  x 480
(pixels side to side) X (pixels top to bottom)

9. RESOLUTION? density of pixels in an image
change the size of the image, resolution changes

10. MEMORY Memory Stick Duo SD Card-secure digital how much do I need?
most common
easy to find
cheap
versatile
MEMORY
how much do I need?
Sony proprietary stick
file transfer is easy
file transfer is slow
Memory Stick Duo

11. Canon Powershot SD880 The Good high quality photos Good interface
Image stabilization
The Bad
Mode dial spins too easily
Noticeable fringing
A bit expensive
Specifications
10 Megapixels
4x Optical zoom
Aperture shutter speed
Special Features
Extra wide-angle lens
Takes video

12. Sony Cybershot DSC-W290 The Good easy to navigate menus
well designed buttons
ultra-compact 
The Bad
minor issue with battery latch 
surface of camera attracts smudges
lower photo quality
Specifications
12.1 Megapixels
Optical zoom
Aperture shutter speed
Special Features
smile recognition software
multiple scene settings for photos

13. Canon Powershot SD880 Sony Cybershot New $350-$380 Refurbished $220

14. BIBLIOGRAPHY Photo Credits Video Credits
Photo Credits
Video Credits