The Camera Notes

The Camera and very intriguing notes I am taking on it.

• The “camera obscura” effect is achieved by making a tiny hole in a dark room and then focusing on the small point of light. The hole would act as a lens. This was the first camera.
• The understanding of optics and the creation of a high quality lens, perfected by Issac Newton and Christian Huygens.
• Glass, a dark box, and film were used in Joseph Nicéphore Niépce's camera.
• Digital cameras use an electronic sensor or a CCD.

Camera Modes

• Auto mode takes complete control of most of the camera, while with program you can control some things like flash settings.
• Portrait mode is when the camera will lower the aperture of your camera for a blurry back round.
• Sports mode is to make the shutter speed as high as possible. 

The Half Press

• You should half press the shoot button to confirm your camera is ready to take a photo.

Controlling Flash

• This symbol means no flash. You would use no flash when you want to capture a certain mood in a photo.
• This symbol means automatic flash. You would use this when you need more light.

Introduction to Exposure

• If your photo has too much light, it will be over exposed and parts of your photo will be very white.
• If there is not enough light, your photo will be under exposed an will be very dark.

Aperture and Shutter Speed

• Longer Shutter speed means more light.
• Shorter means less light.
• Aperture controls the opening and closing of your lens.
• If you want to increase the light with aperture, you decrease it.