1. Digital Photography Instructors: Brad Atkinson & Anne Ingle

2. Digital Cameras Digital cameras come in all shapes and sizes.

3. Digital Cameras From the rear, digital cameras are usually dominated by their LCDs and array of controls.

4. Overview Unlike traditional film cameras, digital ones capture your image to an electronic graphic file Pixels = Dots 2.2 Mp = 5x7 photo quality print

5. What’s the big deal? No film – no developing Instant feedback Change “film” (modes) anytime Delete the ones you don’t like Fix your photos or get creative Easy e-mail or web sharing Advantages of Digital Cameras

6. What’s the big deal? Batteries & other peripherals Cost / Quality More features = more technical Storage / Backup Harder to share photos at the family picnic Disadvantages of Digital Cameras

7. Ideas for digital cameras! Scrapbook PowerPoint Presentations Newsletters or Newspaper Websites eBay Auctions

8. How do I know what to buy? Know your budget Compare brands Do research on the internet

9. Read your manual! Each camera is different Get familiar with editing software Have fun