How can a H. S. get DSLRs donated to their photography class?
Oct 7, 2015 07:34:37 #
Hi gang.
I'm a HS teacher and one of the art teachers who has been tasked to take over photography classes asked me for some ideas for her classes. She is a classical art teacher in that she took her "required" photography class in college and doesn't really have any idea about digital cameras.
Anyway...when I got to her room I found out that she has, a mixed bag of older Canon Rebels, which is perfectly fine, for her classes. The problem is she only has 6 cameras for classes that average 20-25 students! :roll:
I'm looking for ideas for getting older "Rebel like" cameras donated to the school.
Any ideas would be appreciated. You can contact me via PM if you need specific school ID, names etc.
Thanks so much!
Paul
I'm a HS teacher and one of the art teachers who has been tasked to take over photography classes asked me for some ideas for her classes. She is a classical art teacher in that she took her "required" photography class in college and doesn't really have any idea about digital cameras.
Anyway...when I got to her room I found out that she has, a mixed bag of older Canon Rebels, which is perfectly fine, for her classes. The problem is she only has 6 cameras for classes that average 20-25 students! :roll:
I'm looking for ideas for getting older "Rebel like" cameras donated to the school.
Any ideas would be appreciated. You can contact me via PM if you need specific school ID, names etc.
Thanks so much!
Paul
Oct 7, 2015 07:41:25 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Hi gang. br br I'm a HS teacher and one of the ar... (show quote)
Advertising is one option.
Oct 7, 2015 07:47:02 #
The school must have a web site or a newsletter that is mailed to the community. Ask for camera donations. Of course, having twenty different camera models in the class will be a real challenge for both the teacher and the students. It would be like a computer class with different computers and different software.
I don't know what our local HS does now, but years ago, they had a bunch of Yashica TLR cameras. Uniformity is essential. This is typical of public education. They don't have enough money to do it right, so they put a semi-qualified teacher into the classroom and then ask for donations. When things don't turn out perfectly, the school and the parents blame the teacher.
I don't know what our local HS does now, but years ago, they had a bunch of Yashica TLR cameras. Uniformity is essential. This is typical of public education. They don't have enough money to do it right, so they put a semi-qualified teacher into the classroom and then ask for donations. When things don't turn out perfectly, the school and the parents blame the teacher.
Oct 7, 2015 07:47:07 #
photeach
Loc: beautiful Kansas
1. Find a local camera club and ask for castoffs.
2. Ask the local arts council to broadcast the need in a newsletter.
3. Ask the photographer you see at a local football game (after he/she is done shooting) if he or she knows anyone who might have some to give away.
4. Broadcast the need in an article in your local newspaper.
5. Put a flyer up in your local library asking for donations. Camera folk tend to be readers as well.
An astounding number of people "buy and move up" every year. Those midrange DSLRs are out there sitting on shelves unused. And don't be snooty about just wanting DSLRs. Most bridge cameras have rudimentary Manual settings that can show students how to adjust the aperture and shutter.
2. Ask the local arts council to broadcast the need in a newsletter.
3. Ask the photographer you see at a local football game (after he/she is done shooting) if he or she knows anyone who might have some to give away.
4. Broadcast the need in an article in your local newspaper.
5. Put a flyer up in your local library asking for donations. Camera folk tend to be readers as well.
An astounding number of people "buy and move up" every year. Those midrange DSLRs are out there sitting on shelves unused. And don't be snooty about just wanting DSLRs. Most bridge cameras have rudimentary Manual settings that can show students how to adjust the aperture and shutter.
Oct 7, 2015 07:51:06 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Hi gang. br br I'm a HS teacher and one of the ar... (show quote)
I'd ask Canon, then check with major used camera vendors, BTW my son lets his students shoot with his old Rebel, Bob.
Oct 7, 2015 08:48:55 #
Thanks for the thoughts everyone!
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
Oct 7, 2015 13:49:21 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Thanks for the thoughts everyone!
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
Some teachers let beginning photo students submit "cell phone" pictures.
Oct 7, 2015 16:21:51 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Hi gang. br br I'm a HS teacher and one of the ar... (show quote)
Here's an excellent idea: Tell everyone in town how great mirrorless is. You'll be rolling in donated DSLRs in no time.
Oct 7, 2015 16:51:49 #
If as you say she is digitaly clueless then the use of cell phones is probably a better answer. They have them already, simply teach them to shoot better pics. Most people still use their Rebel...its hardly a throw away camera (that is not nostalgia speaking) Now not much difference between a cell phone and a donated digital point and shoot.
Oct 7, 2015 17:53:53 #
I think there might actually be something to having them use the cell phone cameras but it depends on what you want to teach.
If you want to teach the "art" side of photography, that is composition, artiical lighting, etc., then a cell phone camera would be fine.
If you want to teach the "technical" side of photography, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, etc., then a more advanced camera would probably be necessary.
I didn't like using the terms "art" and "technical" in the way I used them, but I couldn't think of better terms to describe the two general fields. Someone is liable to comment that the "art" side of photography also requires the use of the technical side and I couldn't agree with them more.
If you want to teach the "art" side of photography, that is composition, artiical lighting, etc., then a cell phone camera would be fine.
If you want to teach the "technical" side of photography, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, etc., then a more advanced camera would probably be necessary.
I didn't like using the terms "art" and "technical" in the way I used them, but I couldn't think of better terms to describe the two general fields. Someone is liable to comment that the "art" side of photography also requires the use of the technical side and I couldn't agree with them more.
Oct 7, 2015 21:11:26 #
LarryFB wrote:
I think there might actually be something to havin... (show quote)
I understand what you are saying perfectly. Both sides are what has been taught in the past and what she wants to continue.
This teacher is a long term sub for the regular teacher who is out on maternity leave. Like I said in the OP she is a classically trained art teacher who is seeking help in DSLR photography.
Oct 7, 2015 21:33:29 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Thanks for the thoughts everyone!
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
I'll pass these suggestions on to the teacher.
I hope there are some cameras in the community sitting on shelves un-used. :)
pt, have whomever do an "All Call", asking for DSLR's.
Problem will probably be getting a lens with the cameras, as most DSLR's use modern lenses that fit all the new cameras and most lenses will still be in service. Good luck. ;-)
SS
Oct 8, 2015 05:41:42 #
Oct 8, 2015 07:16:37 #
Worst case: Six cameras for 24 students: Each student is required to get their own memory card. Class should be a short lecture/demo with a photo subject set up - still life, model, etc., and each student gets 5 minutes with the camera. For homework students rotate taking a camera home for one night. It could work.
Students should be forced to use manual mode only so they learn lighting and depth of field!
Students should be forced to use manual mode only so they learn lighting and depth of field!
Oct 8, 2015 07:32:06 #
SharpShooter wrote:
pt, have whomever do an "All Call", asking for DSLR's.
Problem will probably be getting a lens with the cameras, as most DSLR's use modern lenses that fit all the new cameras and most lenses will still be in service. Good luck. ;-)
SS
Problem will probably be getting a lens with the cameras, as most DSLR's use modern lenses that fit all the new cameras and most lenses will still be in service. Good luck. ;-)
SS
Yah...The school might be able to afford some nifty 50's or 40mm pancakes.
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