Analyzing your pics from the ISO exercise

Last class we set the cameras to auto but changed ISO (You should know what ISO means by now). Download your pictures and look for the following:

High ISO Picture
Low ISO Picture
Overexposed (too bright) pictures
Underexposed (Too dark) Pictures
Blurry pictures
Correctly exposed pictures with no blur

For each of these  write down the ISO, F Number and Shutter speed of the photo.

Post your examples on your blog.

Do you notice any patterns? is there a relation between ISO and the Shutter speed? What is the Shutter speed of the blurry pictures? What is the Shutter speed of the non blurry pictures? Do you notice the "noise" in the high ISO pictures?

Exploring the first aspect of Exposure - ISO

Today we are going to explore ISO. Iso is one of the three components of Exposure...you should know all three by now.

What is ISO? It is the camera sensor's sensitivity to light.

Read this link to get an in-depth explanation of ISO and how the different setting affect exposure.

Later we'll try shooting around the room and building at different ISOs under different lighting conditions.

The Basics - Types of Digital Cameras

There are different types of digital cameras. Which one you choose will depend on how much control you want over your photography and price.
These links do a good job of describing the various types of cameras available.
http://www.circuitstoday.com/different-types-of-digital-cameras
http://easybasicphotography.com/Types-of-cameras.html
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/categorizing-types-of-digital-cameras.html

The articles above explain that there are three types of digital cameras, Point and Shoot, Bridge, and DSLRs. You need to know the differences and advantages and disadvantages of each type.

We will be using Nikon DSLRs in class. Here is a link to the online guide for the Nikon D 3100.

You'll need to know how to access the online guide and find information about the Nikon D 3100.

I want you to know the following:

• Find the Mode Dial
• Locate and explain the various settings on the Mode Dial, including P, S, A, M and the Auto modes
• Find the Information Display, and locate and click on the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter settings within the display.

The Difference Between a Snapshot and a Photograph

Review the following articles....

Snapshot or Photograph, what is the difference?

What constitutes landscape photography over that of a snapshot?

Here are a couple more that deal with the subject...

Philosophy of Photography: Photograph versus a snapshot

Finally, are you a photographer?

In new blog post, discuss the important aspects of these articles. Think of the following questions...

What are differences between a snapshot and a photograph?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?
Do you agree or disagree with the author's definitions?? Explain your answer.
Can a snapshot ever qualify as art? Why or why not?

Welcome to class! Prepare yourself to be challenged both creatively and technically!
First we'll go over the syllabus and projects for the semester, and then we'll each set up a blog. After you create your blog send the address to me at johncazort@ga.ozark.k12.mo.us.
Also, please review the syllabus with your parent or guardian and ask them to send me an email confirmation that you have read it.