My Technology:

For my project the DSLR camera that I am going to use is going to be essential in order for me to complete my project. I am very familiar with using this technology as I have had to use it plenty of times for many other classes. The camera is a good size which is perfect for when I have to carry it around while walking looking for content. 

 

Social:

The DSLR camera is social in a couple of ways. One way that this camera is social is that after taking the photos that are needed for my site I will be able to transfer them and put them onto my computer. This is crucial because after doing that I am then able to put them onto my site for everyone to see. Another way it is social is that I am able to take pictures of multiple different locations in seconds. I do not have to wait for anything to print out or reset, I can take them very quickly. 

 

Cultural Values:

One way that the DSLRv represents values is that I am able to change settings right on the spot. If I notice that the lighting needs to be changed in order to enhance a picture to get the best quality possible I can do that right away. With the camera I have the ability to not only take photos but videos as well. Another cultural value is that the camera is very portable and small. I am able to take the equipment necessary with me on my shoots. I am able to fit it into a bag with is perfect since I will be moving around a lot. 

 

Affordances:

One way that the DSLR camera is affordable is that I am able to look at my photos immediately after they are taken. This is very important because if I do not like the photo that I just took I can take another one immediately and see if I like that one better/ what I need to change or fix. This helps so much since I will be in the field going to multiple different locations and will help since I don’t have to go back home to wait for them to download to tell if I like them or not. Another advantage is that the camera will tell me when there is an issue and what I need to do to fix it. This is extremely useful as I will be taking multiple pictures in a bunch of different settings so having this feature will greatly impact me. 

 

Constraints:

One constraint for this technology is that battery life may become an issue at one point or another. Since I will be taking so many photos and be away from a place to charge my battery I could run into some issues on that front. In order to try and avoid this issue I will have to make sure that my battery is fully charged before I leave to go shoot my content. Another constraint is that the camera does not belong to me and is expensive which means I have to be extra careful with it in order to make sure it stays undamaged.