Tutorial Two

Tutorial Two: Digital Camera use and applications

“A new technology is rarely superior to an old one in every feature”. Briefly discuss this statement in relation to digital camera technology. What would you consider to be some of the pluses and minuses digital camera technology holds in relation to more traditional film based cameras? Although new technology can make tasks quicker and more efficient, it does not replace the satisfaction felt with taking a roll of film into the chemist, going back a few days later and being able to look at your photos for the first time. You are able to see the photos just how you took them...this way all photos are developed and seen, where as with a digital camera, photos are often deleted for 'not being good enough' or are never printed off for future viewing. In addition, digital cameras are fantastic in the way we can quickly see what we have photographed and nearly as quickly we are able to print the photos out if we choose for use - ideal when making visual planners or communication aids for people.

List some of the ways that digital images can be stored transferred and manipulated using other communications technology. They can be stored on cds, on the computer, as a screen saver, they can also be emailed to other people, added to blogs. Digital photos can be edited, by cropping, removing red eye, enhancing colour, all via the computer.

Given the prevalence of image capturing devices, and thinking about the issues discussed in tutorial one, consider what sort of ethical issues may arise with their use. Once photos are published on the web, they are able to be accessed and used by anyone for anything.

Briefly discuss some of the ways that digital images could, or are, being used in occupational therapy practice. To photograph equipment or environments which can then be emailed to other professionals if advice is required or parts are required from elsewhere. Photos may be taken to use as visual aides for clients.

Provide a brief summary of the services offered by Flickr.com Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Let us show you why! Flickr is a way to get your photos to the people who matter to you. And since basic accounts are free, there's no reason not to explore further...

Name one other photo storage website which offers a service similar to Flickr.com Photobook

Explain what the difference is between a digital and an optical zoom Digital zooms in on one aspect of the picture but this decreases focus, where as optical zooms in while keeping focus.

Explain what is meant by the term mega pixel A mega pixel is the term used for the colour fragments within a camera.