In February 1900, the first point and shoot camera was introduced to the world in the form of the Brownie Camera.  Very basic, it was made by Kodak as a cardboard box camera with a simple lens that took 2¼-inch square pictures on 117 roll film.  With its simple controls and initial price of $1, it was intended to be a camera that anyone could afford and use.

Over the next 100 years, point and shoot technology evolved to include automatic focus, red-eye reduction, auto wind, auto metering, and the 21st century dawned the age of digital.  The digital compact cameras of today are very sophisticated tools that are capable of professional quality results that were once considered only a fantasy of photographers worldwide.

Students will learn how to take advantage of today’s features and controls such as scene modes, white balance, video, in-camera image manipulation, image transfer, as well as how to view and understand the histogram and other features of the LCD screen.  In addition, students will learn the advantages of file format selection such as RAW vs. JPEG and the importance of optical zoom vs. digital zoom using your digital camera.

This class is ideal for those looking to get a better understanding of their digital point and shoot cameras, as well as those looking at purchasing a new digital camera and would like to understand the features while shopping!