Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of contributors
- Forword by Robert D. Martin
- Introduction
- 1 Human-nonhuman primate interactions: an ethnoprimatological approach
- 2 Habituating primates: processes, techniques, variables and ethics
- 3 Habitat description and phenology
- 4 The Global Positioning System, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- 5 Monitoring local weather and climate
- 6 Survey and census methods: population distribution and density
- 7 Trapping primates
- 8 Handling, anaesthesia, health evaluation and biological sampling
- 9 Morphology, morphometrics and taxonomy
- 10 Marking and radio-tracking primates
- 11 Feeding ecology and seed dispersal
- 12 Dietary analysis I: Food physics
- 13 Dietary analysis II: Food chemistry
- 14 Collecting arthropods and arthropod remains for primate studies
- 15 Tape-recording primate vocalisations
- 16 Photography and video for field researchers
- 17 Chronobiological aspects of primate research
- 18 Thermoregulation and energetics
- 19 Field endocrinology: monitoring hormonal changes in free-ranging primates
- 20 Collection, storage and analysis of non-invasive genetic material in primate biology
- 21 Tips from the bush: an A-Z of suggestions for successful fieldwork
- Index
- References
16 - Photography and video for field researchers
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 June 2012
Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of contributors
- Forword by Robert D. Martin
- Introduction
- 1 Human-nonhuman primate interactions: an ethnoprimatological approach
- 2 Habituating primates: processes, techniques, variables and ethics
- 3 Habitat description and phenology
- 4 The Global Positioning System, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- 5 Monitoring local weather and climate
- 6 Survey and census methods: population distribution and density
- 7 Trapping primates
- 8 Handling, anaesthesia, health evaluation and biological sampling
- 9 Morphology, morphometrics and taxonomy
- 10 Marking and radio-tracking primates
- 11 Feeding ecology and seed dispersal
- 12 Dietary analysis I: Food physics
- 13 Dietary analysis II: Food chemistry
- 14 Collecting arthropods and arthropod remains for primate studies
- 15 Tape-recording primate vocalisations
- 16 Photography and video for field researchers
- 17 Chronobiological aspects of primate research
- 18 Thermoregulation and energetics
- 19 Field endocrinology: monitoring hormonal changes in free-ranging primates
- 20 Collection, storage and analysis of non-invasive genetic material in primate biology
- 21 Tips from the bush: an A-Z of suggestions for successful fieldwork
- Index
- References
Summary
INTRODUCTION
Photography and video are means of collecting visual data that can be extremely valuable for research, as well as being useful for presentations, teaching, or to interest more general audiences. Good imaging conveys the quality of light, emotion and the essence of the subject to the viewer. The ability to see what is in the viewfinder and know the moment to capture the image is a skill that comes with practice. Although you look through a viewfinder to frame a shot with both still and moving images, in practice each requires a very different set of skills and thought processes. This chapter covers photography first, moves on to video, then discusses protection of equipment and travelling with photographic gear.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
TYPES OF STILL CAMERA
Advances in camera technology have greatly simplified the process of obtaining a sharply focused and well-exposed picture. There are three types of commonly used still cameras: point and shoot cameras (including Advanced Photo System (APS) cameras), digital still, and single lens reflex cameras. Every camera has its advantages and disadvantages, and it is important that you choose one that will record the kind of picture you require and that is within your budget.
Point and shoot cameras (PSC)
APS cameras are the smallest and lightest PSCs, and cost US$ 50–250. They have an autofocus lens, built-in flash and weigh 140–220 g. They use film sizes smaller than 35 mm, which record correspondingly less image information per exposure.
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- Field and Laboratory Methods in PrimatologyA Practical Guide, pp. 239 - 251Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2003
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