CMT 11 Assignment


1. Briefly explain what a digital camera is.
- A camera that stores the pictures or video it takes in electronic format instead of to film. There are several features that make digital cameras a popular choice when compared to film cameras.2. Name and describe 5 common features found in the latest digital cameras on the market.
- Compression - this process shrinks the file size of a photo
- Power Source - digital cameras are voracious eaters of batteries
- Lens - lens length will determine how much of a scene will fit into a picture
- Self-Timer- this is an option that lets the photographer be included in the photo
- LCD Screen - this screen will let you see what the photo will look like and let you see what you've already taken and erase what you don't need3. Insert a picture of three different digital cameras- try to show different angles!


4. What is a megapixel?
- The term megapixel means one million pixels. A digital camera whose image sensor captures a photograph with 10 million pixels.
5. Name and copy the address of three websites that provide tips for photographers.
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/category/photography-tips-2/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/


6. What are three tips for taking better photos that you find interesting?
- Read the camera's manual
- Set the camera's resolution to take high quality photos at the highest resolution possible
- Take your camera everywhere