Beginning of the year info.

Almost one week down!
For a first post on the digiphoto class blog I'd like to take a few minutes to discuss the issue of your camera.
We have been fairly specific about the type of camera you need for class, but in reality, the "type" or the brand matters little. What is important is the functionality of the camera itself. While there are certain cameras that will make your life easier on you and allow you more flexibility, there are no hard and fast rules pertaining to the camera you use.

For the first couple of weeks, either a "point & shoot" or DSLR will work. Unfortunately your cell phone camera will not work.
After the first couple of weeks, you will need a camera that allows the user to manually set a variety of f-stops and shutter speeds.

Camera companies commonly use the following designations to denote the types of exposure modes that we will most frequently use in class:
Manual = M
Aperture Priority = A or Av
Shutter Speed Priority = S, T, or Tv

You still need to check out the camera and/or owners manual to make sure that those letters do in fact allow for multiple settings to be changed.

It is true that a DSLR will make the creative/learning process easier, but this type of camera is not "required". You do not need to by a new camera for class, but you will need access to these functions in order to complete the required assignments.