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 CameraO 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 ElbowsO Keep them tucked-in tight to your

sideO Stability is criticalO If you shake, the camera shakes

which makes a blurry picture

Getting to Know Your Camera

Nikon D40s and D3000s

1.Power switch2.Shutter button3.Info button4.Exposure Comp.

5.Mode dial6.Command dial7.Self-timer/fn8.Flash

1.Playback 2.MENU

button3.Zoom Out4.Zoom In

5.AE-L/AF-L6.OK button7.Multi

selector8.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 buttonsO 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.