The Basics of Your Camera

Should Have Worn the Strap

Holding Your Camera O A common mistake is holding the camera incorrectly. With your left hand gripping the underside of the lens, it is much easier to transition from portrait to landscape. O Using a Canon is not endorsed by the instructor.

Grasping the Camera O With your left hand under the lens, use your right hand and grip the camera keeping your index finger near the shutter button.

Your Arms and Elbows O Keep them tucked-in tight to your side O Stability is critical O If you shake, the camera shakes which makes a blurry picture

Getting to Know Your Camera Nikon D40s and D3000s

1.Power switch 2.Shutter button 3.Info button 4.Exposure Comp. 5.Mode dial 6.Command dial 7.Self-timer/fn 8.Flash

1.Playback 2.MENU button 3.Zoom Out 4.Zoom In 5.AE-L/AF-L 6.OK button 7.Multi selector 8.Delete button

O Power Switch- On/Off, if let on it will use the battery O Shutter Button- Press Halfway down to focus (use icon in viewfinder to verify); After focusing, press down completing to initiate shutter. O Info Button- Provides details of current camera settings including shutter, aperture, ISO and more. O Exposure Compensation- Your camera automatically determines exposure, but this allows you to override the camera. O Mode Dial- Used to select the preferred mode. Modes include auto, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, etc.

O Command Dial- Used to select various options include shutter speed and aperture. O Self Timer/FN-Allows user to select timer, remote and other options O Flash- A manual method to override camera and turn on flash.

A few more buttons O A/M- Located on the side of your lens, this button is used to indicate automatic or manual focus. O Lens Removal- There is a black button that is used for removing your lens. We will rarely, if ever, use this button.