Computer Digital Cameras Flashcards
-A camera that takes still images
-After a photoshoot the media card can be removed and inserted into a computer so that you can upload the pictures
Digital Still Camera
-A camera that takes moving pictures as videos
Digital Video Camera
It allows you to control the settings of the camera manually
Manual Controls
It is used to connect the digital video camera/DVC to a TV or monitor through a cable
HDMI Socket/Port
It is used to connect headphones to the camera
Headphone Jack
It is used to connect specialized microphones to the camera
Microphone Jack
It allows you to transfer audio and video data between their video recording device and computer
USB Port
It allows you to see what the camera is recording. Information such as battery life, time code, time left on tape, etc. are may also be displayed.
Viewfinder
It allows you to make minor adjustments on focus and exposure which may not be easily seen through the viewfinder
LCD
It collects light and focuses the image onto the camera’s sensor chip
Lens
This lets you quickly adjust your lens angle from a wide-angle to a telephoto lens. It is a part of a zoom lens
Zoom Rocker
It is where you insert your flash memory card
Memory Card Slot
The microphone that comes with digital video cameras
On-Board Microphone
It is the button used to take the video
Record Button
It is used to power the camera
Battery
It is found at the bottom of the camera. You secure the screw of the tripod’s mounting plate onto this to mount your camera on the tripod.
Tripod Mounting Nut
The smallest format of the DV cassette
Digital Video (DV) Cassette
Are discs like DVDs and Blu-Rays
Optical Discs
It is a swappable flash drive used to store video in a digital manner
Flash Memory Cards
A type of lens that can cover a large or wide area. Usually used when showing sceneries
Wide-Angle Lens
A type of lens that is useful when shooting objects from a far or for close ups
Narrow or Telephoto Lens
A type of lens that allows you to shoot from a long, medium, or long shot
Zoom Lens
A kind of shot that tracks or “crabs” the camera from left and right
Tracking/Crabbing Shot
A kind of shot that requires you to physically move the camera. A dolly is used with these shots
Dolly Shot
A kind of shot where the camera is moved vertically and is used to show a large expanse of land
Crane Shot
A kind of shot that is held by the photographer
Handheld Shot
A cable used to attach the USB slot of the camera
USB Cables
A cable commonly used for MiniDV video cameras. It transfers data more quickly than a USB cable
FireWire Cable
