SLR

SLR	Digital
Sharpness of picture	Dependent on pixels
Different lens possibilities	Limited lenses
Longer battery life	Short battery life
Better control of camera	Harder to hold
Less flexibility	Can shoot quickly
Have pictures developed	Instant development
Scan pictures for computer	Download instantly
Bulkier	Easy to carry
No motion picture	Video possibility

I. Introduction

A. Attention-getter: Family reunion

B. Thesis: Digital cameras are better than still cameras for those times when the non-professional photographers want their cameras.

II. Body

A. Background

1. Define still, non-electronic SLR camera.

a. Uses a lens, mirror, and chemically sensitive film.

b. Operator makes all adjustments manually.

c. Film is developed in its entirety outside the camera.

2. Define non-SLR digital cameras.

a. Uses lens to admit image.

b. Stores the image on a sensor that can be later downloaded on a computer.

c. Electronically adjusts for light and focusing.

3. Digital SLR cameras are too expensive.

B. Easy to carry

1. Fits in pocket or purse.

2. SLR is bulky, requires camera bag or camera strap around neck.

C. Point and shoot

1. Must view image in viewfinder, but no focusing or light meter adjustments

2. Must focus and adjust for light.

D. Video possibilities

1. Can shoot video shots.

2. Still pictures only.

E. Email

1. Download from camera into email.

2. Requires scanner.

F. Immediate satisfaction

1. Can view picture immediately after shooting.

2. Must wait for film to be developed.

III. Conclusion

A. Review of main points

B. Closing attention getter: Can throw out pictures, but satisfaction in hitting Delete.