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Camera CompetencyCamera Checkout Package:Camera- Replacement fee: $100Wrist Strap- Replacement fee: $516g SD Card- Replacement fee: $10Battery- Replacement fee: $25Battery Charger- Replacement fee: $20Camera Case- Replacement fee: $5Total: $165Optional checkout items:Tripod- Replacement fee: $20All tripods are available to check out for either 24hours or weekends8 gig Flash Drive- Replacement fee: $5

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Right Shoulder Partner Often I will ask for you to work with your right shoulder partner, that means if you have a partner to your right you will work with them. For the tables that have groups of three the person closest to the wall with work with the person behind them. What are 5 potential safety concerns?Working with your shoulder partner come up with at least 5 safety concerns when using the Canon PowerShot.Review Safety ConcernsPages 7, 8, 9 in the manual on my teacher websiteAbout the PowershotCanon16.0 megapixels5x or 8x Optical ZoomTotal $165 replacement feeThis includes all pieces

What is a pixel?What are pixels? The word "pixel" means a picture element. Every photograph, in digital form, is made up of pixels. They are the smallest unit of information that makes up a picture. Usually round or square, they are typically arranged in a 2-dimensional grid.

http://www.ultimate-photo-tips.com/what-is-a-pixel.htmlWhat is a pixel used for?Each pixel stores color information for your image. It will store either 3 or 4 components of color.3- RGB (Red, Green, Blue),4- CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, black).

http://www.ultimate-photo-tips.com/what-is-a-pixel.htmlWhat is resolution?The number of pixels in an image is sometimes called the resolution.If we are using the term to describe pixel count, one convention is to express resolution as the width by the height, for example a monitor resolution of 1280x1024. This means there are 1280 pixels from one side to the other, and 1024 from top to bottom.

http://www.ultimate-photo-tips.com/what-is-a-pixel.htmlWhy is resolution important to think about?Image resolution describes the amount of detail that an image contains. The term can be applied to digital images, film images, and prints. The bottom line is that higher resolution means more image detail.

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LOW RESOLUTIONLOW NUMBER OF PIXELSHIGH RESOLUTIONHIGHER NUMBER OF PIXELSIF a PHOTO LOOKS GREAT ON THE SCREEN WILL IT ALSO LOOK GREAT IN PRINT?Not necessarily. The printer requires more pixels to show detail than the monitors in the classroom.PIXELS PER INCH- PPIPPI is a measurement of image resolution that defines the size an image will print.An image that is 1600 by 1200 pixels at 300ppi will print at a size of 5.3 by 4 inches. What is a megapixel?One megapixel is one million pixelsHow many pixels does the Cannon Powershot have?

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What is a lens?At its simplest, a lens is just a curved piece of glass or plastic. Its job is to take the beams of light bouncing off of an object and redirect them so they come together to form a real image -- an image that looks just like the scene in front of the lens.

Optical zoomOptical zoom gets up close by using an actual lens adjustment.

What is a shutter?Your camera's shutter controls how long the sensor is exposed to light. It uses a pair of 'curtains' or blinds. One opens to start the exposure, and the other is closed to end it. http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/08/09/camera-shutter-cheat-sheet-understanding-shutter-speeds-curtains-and-how-it-all-works/What is a SD card?Secure Digital CardSD card is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices.

Using the canon powershotAlways use the wrist strap!

Using the canon powershotAlways check for:BatteryIs it there?Is it charged?Memory Card

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Check configurationsResolution should be set at LL=16M 4608 x 3456All other sizes will result in poor image quality.Using any other image size will require retaking the photo.

Shooting modesSmart AutoLive ModeSmart autoSmart AUTO mode utilizes a system of 32 predefined shooting situations and works to optimize camera settings to accurately render scenes.

Live ModeAllows for adjustments while shooting.Adjust: Brightness, Color, ToneChoose from special modes such as: Portrait, Low Lighting, Snow, and Fireworks

Special effects Poster Fish eyeMiniature EffectToy Camera EffectMonochrome EffectUsing these effects will make your photos silly- projects with effects will not be accepted.

Using the canon powershotFlash modesStrengths- lighting up what is close to youWeaknesses- washes out detail by making image too bright.In the end, dont use the flashUse direct, natural lighting

Flash will fireFlash will not fire

Using the canon powershotDo not delete photos until you have saved them.Only delete blurry or poorly composed pictures.Once your photos are saved AND backed up, it is safe to delete.

DISP. = DISPLAYADJUSTS:BRIGHTNESSCOLOR TONEEco BUTTON= saving powerCLICK TO ACTIVATE OR DEACTIVATE ECO OPTIONSelf timer optionUsing a tripod OR a safe, large, level, and sturdy surface you can utilize the self timer option.Good for:Obtaining clearer images by avoiding camera shakeIf you would like to be included in the picture.

? BUTTONON THE CAMERA THERE IS A HELP BUTTON CHECKOUT PROCEDUREReturn camera checkout form signed and initialed by parent/guardianPass camera competency test with a B or better.Request to checkout a cameraYou will be given an empty camera boxTake empty camera box to the library and check it out through the library.Return to Mrs. Sears to finalize checkout and pick up camera equipment.Keep photos School AppropriateKeep all images appropriate for all audiences.Also, make sure only school appropriate photos are downloaded to your computerSAVING & Backing up YOUR IMAGESBackup on GMAILSD Card (until you run out of space)8 gig THUMB/FLASH DRIVESchool flashdriveSchool ComputerNot backing up on multiple sources:Could result in you having to redo assignments HOMEWORK STUDY!Learn about Your phone/ camera/how will you save?How many megapixels is it?Research and explain how you can use it better to make stronger images.How will you get your images onto the school computer?Starting tomorrow, how will you save your images from the school computer?

Things to study for the testCamera Equipment Checkout Items and timelines for checkoutLabel entire camera with functionsSafety ConcernsCamera Specs: Name, Type, Megapixels, ZoomPixelResolutionResolution Configuration for devicePPIMegapixelLensOptical ZoomShutter

SD CardShooting ModesSpecial EffectsFlash ModeDeleting PhotosDISP. FunctionEco FunctionHelp ButtonSelf TimerSchool Appropriate PhotosSaving & Backing Up Images