Part of Lesson Plan: Let's buy a camera

Activity Overview / Details

Which camera shall I choose?

Your dream has come true. You have up to $1000 to buy a digital camera. You may not keep the change. Using the worksheet together done in class, do an internet search and write three paragraphs to explain why you chose this camera. Please use a high school level of grammar, spelling and writing. Be prepared to discuss your purchase.

INCLUDE:
Camera brand name and style
Image sensor size in megapixels
Professional, Prosuma, point and shoot, video still or specialty
Optical zoom and Digital zoom
Describe what you think you will use this camera for.
What kind of creative controls are there?
What kind of automatic controls are there?
Special features: Waterproof? Other? Printer comes with it?
Include special features that you discover.

Where can you buy this camera?
How much does it cost?

What accessories would you buy if you had more money?