Photography Presentations

Digital Camera Sensors

Digital Camera Sensors covers the basics through some more advanced aspects of digital camera sensors to help better understand the advantages that larger camera sensors have over smaller ones. Topics include:

• Basic Parts of a Digital Camera
• The Pixel
• Camera Sensor Pixels
• Camera Sensor Sizes
• Pixel Density
• CMOS vs. CCD
• Digital Signal Processors
• ISO, Noise & Light
• Sensor Comparison

Presentation given to the Charlottesville Camera Club on February 25, 2009.

Cleaning Digital SLR Camera Sensors

Cleaning Digital SLR Camera Sensors covers various techniques and options for cleaning digital SRL camera sensors. Topics include:

• Why do SLR Sensors Get Dirty?
• Dirty Sensor Examples
• Overview of Cleaning Options
• Getting Ready to Clean the Sensor
• Cleaning with the VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly®
• Cleaning with Pec*Pad™ Non-Abrasive Wipes and Eclipse™
• Removing Dust from a Photo Taken with a Dirty Sensor

Presentation given to the Charlottesville Camera Club on September 23, 2009.