Digital+Images

Digital Images == I always thought that megapixels were important but I learned it is only if you want to blow up your pictures to poster size. I also learned when looking at the zoom data in camera advertising, compare the optical zoom and ignore the digital zoom. Optical zoom achieves a closer image by physically moving the lenses, just like a 35mm film camera. I was also amazed at how much you can do with a digital camera in the classroom. I also realized what some of the buttons on my camera does by reading these pages. The more buttons and adjustments that you have on your camera the better your pictures can turn out. I website that I liked was the following: ==

[|Digital Camera Resources] This site had alot of good information on different types of cameras and their functions.
== I think the Canon PowerShot SX260 looked like a good camera to use in a classroom. I work in special education and the teacher I work with has a camer similar to this one. Here is a list of some of the features it has: ==

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 * == 12.1 Megapixel "high sensitivity" CMOS sensor ==
 * == DIGIC 5 processor ==
 * == F3.5-6.8, 20X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 500 mm ==
 * == Optical image stabilization, with Intelligent IS feature (kind of like scene auto-selection for shake reduction) ==
 * == 3-inch LCD display with 461,000 pixels ==
 * == Full manual controls (no RAW support) ==
 * == Enhanced Smart Auto mode now selects one of 58 scene modes for you ==
 * == Built-in GPS, with tracking function ==
 * == Tons of scene modes, special effects, and unique features (Movie Digest, Smart Shutter) ==
 * == Can take up to 10 shots at 10.3 frames/second ==
 * == New Face ID facial recognition feature ==
 * == Records Full HD video at 1080/24p with stereo soundSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slotUses NB-6L lithium-ion battery, 230 shots per charge ==
 * == Optical zoom can be used while recording ==
 * == Super slow motion option records at 240 frames/sec (at a low resolution) ==


 * == I think this camera would do everything that I would want it to and also be strudy enough for my students to use. ==

I think I would use this camera in these following ways:

 * == create a digital class archive ==
 * == demonstrate vocabulary, emotions, compare/contrast ==
 * == observe weather over a period of time ==
 * == student portfolio ==
 * == illustrate process for complicated projects ==
 * == illustrate a science experiment ==
 * == document growth of classroom plant or pet ==
 * == demonstrate a P.E. exercise ==
 * == develop a student-generated, graphical web research site as a school showcase ==
 * == Make Personalized name tags ==

In my readings, I thought this was a really good website to go to to find a lot of ways you can use your digital camera, in the classroom:
[|100 ways to use a Digital Camera] = =