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Getting StartedChapter 1 Vocabulary
Color Space How color is represented in an image file-
typically RGB, CMYK, or Grayscale. RGB – RED, GREE, BLUE CMYK – CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW AND
BLACK GRAYSCALE – B&W
Compression Reducing the size of an image file for more
efficient storage and use
Image Editing Adjusting and fine tuning an image file.
Image Sensor Light sensitive chip inside a digital camera
that reads the light coming into the camera. Photography – writing with light
Megapixel (MP) One million pixels
Pixels Individual colored picture elements that
make up a digital image file.
Resolution Pixel count of an image file, describe as
pixels per inch (ppi) or (dpi) dots per inch
Digital Capture Taking pictures with a digital camera Light enters the camera through the lens, it
strikes an image sensor, which converts the image seen by the camera lens into digital information.
A Camera is just a light-tight box
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DLSR) Sophisticated, expensive camera with
interchangeable lenses. Can be used on automatic or manual. Very quick
Best for results in terms of image control and quality
Point and Shoot Camera A point ans shoot camera is ideal for casual
shooting because of its compact size and low price.
Usually designed for full automatic use, but some contain manual features
Hybrid Camera A hybrid camera covers the ground
between DSLRs and point and shoots. Most have interchangeable lenses and may require and additiaonl accessory viewfinder if you don’t want to compose through he LCD
Medium Format Camera A medium format camera produces an
extra better quality results than a point and shoot, but for a higher price.
Choose a Brand and Research Sony Nikon Canon Fuji Samsung Casio Leica Olympus
Kodak Vivitar Ricoh Hassleblad Sigma Panasonic/Lumix Pentax
What To Research Name of Camera Type of Camera Cost of Camera Five Features of Camera Where Can You Purchase Camera in Corpus Find a place to purchase this camera online Include a picture of your camera