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PHOTOGRAPHYIn a Nutshell: 

PHOTOGRAPHY In a Nutshell melcon s. lapina This presentation does not deal much on the technicalities of photography. Its aim is to introduce the students to the basics of photography. Its focus is more on: setting the correct exposure, determining the characteristics of different focal lengths, choosing a type of film, learning to use the flash, etc. To maximize learning, the user of this presentation is advised to have an SLR camera for him or her to do an actual activity alongside this presentation. As a piece of advice, do not just read or listen to this presentation, instead work with it. A Nikon FM10 is a very good camera to use. While an Auto-Focus or AF SLR may be the best, a fully manual focus type of camera such as FM10 should still be chosen. For one, it is much cheaper, and there are subjects that can best be taken by a manual camera. (You will find discussion on this latter reason later in the presentation.) An auto-focus, of course, has a manual focus mode. However, you cannot fully utilize this mode to attain the desired result if you are not familiar with it. A manual focus camera is good camera to start. PHOTOGRAPHY, In a Nutshell This lesson does not deal much on the technicalities of photography. Its aim is to introduce the students to the basics of photography. Its focus is more on: setting the correct exposure, determining the characteristics of different focal lengths, choosing a type of film, learning to use the flash, and etc. To maximize learning, the user of this presentation, is advised to have an SLR camera for him, or her to do an actual activity, alongside this presentation. A Nikon FM10, is a very good camera to use. While an Auto-Focus, or AF SLR, may be the best, a fully manual focus type of camera, such as FM10 should still be chosen. For one, it is much cheaper, and there are subjects that can best be taken by a manual camera. (You will find discussion on this latter reason, later in the presentation.) An auto-focus, of course, has a manual focus mode. However, you cannot fully utilize this mode to attain the desired result, if you are not familiar with it. A manual focus camera is good camera to start with. As a piece of advice, do not just read or listen to this presentation, instead work with it.

Why Do I Need an SLR?: 

Why Do I Need an SLR? The beauty of single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras is the amount of control they give you over your pictures. They are system cameras, with optional extras, such as lenses, flashguns and filters, which allow the SLR to be adapted to a myriad of subjects. melcon s. lapina Amount of control they give; Optional extras: lenses, flashguns and filters; Applicability to a myriad of subjects. Adjustability of shutter speed and aperture. Allowing users to interpret a scene. Creating photograph and not just a snap or record shot The SLR also allows users to adjust shutter speed and aperture settings. These controls do not just adjust how much light reaches the film, they also allow the user to interpret a scene – so that it can be translated into a photograph that is far more than a mere snap or record shot.

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melcon s. lapina SHUTTER SPEED DIAL HOTSHOE VIEWFINDER FOCUS CONTROL TTL Metering APERTURE CONTROL INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

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Choice of lenses The choice of wide-angle, telephoto and close-up lenses means you can tackle any subject. Freezing the action By using the appropriate shutter speed, fast-moving subjects can be caught on film. melcon s. lapina This picture was taken with a wide-angle focal lens. To freeze the subject, as in this picture, fast shutter speed should be chosen. Choice of lenses The choice of wide-angle, telephoto, and close-up lenses, means you can tackle any subject. This picture was taken with a wide-angle focal lens. Freezing the action By using the appropriate shutter speed, fast-moving subjects, can be caught on film. To freeze the subject, as in this picture, fast shutter speed, should be chosen.

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Sharpness control By using the right aperture, you can decide exactly how much of your picture is sharp. Critical focus As you see exactly what you are shooting, SLRs allow you to frame close-up subject accurately. melcon s. lapina In this picture, the canon in the foreground and the towers in the background are in sharp focus although they are at varying distances. To do this, a small aperture should be used. The beauty of SLR is that it is capable of taking macro-photography or close-up shot of an object or subject. Macro is important in taking 1 is to 1 image of an evidence, such as fingerprint, bullet, hairs, etc. Sharpness control By using the right aperture, you can decide exactly, how much of your picture is sharp. In this picture, the canon in the foreground, and the towers in the background, are in sharp focus, although they are, at varying distances. To do this, a small aperture should be used. Critical focus As you see exactly what you are shooting, SLRs allow you to frame close-up subject accurately. The beauty of SLR, is that, it is capable of taking macro-photography, or close-up shot, of an object, or subject. Macro, is important in taking 1 is to 1 image of an evidence, such as, fingerprints, bullets, hairs, etc.

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Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras melcon s. lapina Advantages: Small. It fits in pocket. Simplicity. There are very few buttons to press. It is quiet and discreet to use. Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras Advantages: Small. It fits in pocket. Simplicity. There are very few buttons to press. It is quiet and discreet to use.

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Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras Continue melcon s. lapina Disadvantages: Built-in Lens. Longer or wider lenses cannot be added. Rudimentary exposure and focus controls. Very little creative control. Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras Continue Disadvantages: Built-in Lens. Longer or wider lenses cannot be added. Rudimentary exposure and focus controls. Very little creative control.

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Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras Continue melcon s. lapina No-Go Subjects: Subjects wherein compact cameras are not capable of taking shot of. Most sports Most nature subjects Most creative photography Pros and Cons of Compact Cameras Continue No-Go Subjects: Subjects wherein compact cameras are not capable of taking shot of. Most sports Most nature subjects Most creative photography