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 the price you want to pay.

The following 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.

You need to know the differences and advantages and disadvantages of each of the three types.

• Point and Shoot
• Bridge 
• DSLR

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.

You need to know the following:

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