Types of Digital Cameras

There are many 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

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. 


You need to know and demonstrate the following:

• Find the Mode Dial
• Locate and explain the various settings on the Mode Dial, including P, M and the Green Auto modes
• Find the Manual/Autofocus (A-M) switch on the camera lens and demonstrate its function
• Locate the Zoom ring and the Focus ring on the camera lens and explain and demonstrate the functions of each
• Find the Information Display, and locate and click on the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter settings within the display.