Digital Cameras for Teachers
Introduction to Digital Cameras
G. Do you want to turn flash on and off?_____ 1. I'll let the camera take care of flash for me
_____ 2. I would like to eliminate red-eye
_____ 3. I want to be able to turn flash on and off
_____ 4. I would like to connect an external flash to my camera
Flash Options
Most digital cameras come with at least a built-in, automatic flash that will go off when light conditions are low enough. Remember that built-in flash is another drain on the battery, and recharging the flash after it is used adds to the delay between taking one picture to the next. This can be avoided with external flashes with their own battery source.
If you want maximum control over your camera exposures, you may want a manual flash that goes off when you want it to—whether you want an backlit silhouette or you want a front flash fill in full sunlight. This will add to the expense of the camera.
Red-eye reduction , accomplished by a short flash before the picture is actually snapped, is a standard feature on many cameras. Remember, it reduces but doesn't completely eliminate red-eye. If you take many portraits you may want to consider a camera with a connection for external flash, since the farther the distance between the flash and the lens, the less red eye.
Digital Cameras for Teachers
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