ABSTRACT
Every time you press the shutter, light is transformed from its original
form (waves and particles) into zeroes and ones. In this chapter, we’ll
examine the way sensors capture images-how your carefully created
captures (which contain loads of rich information, from textures and
highlights to emotion and decisive moments) become a set of data
that’s recorded to a memory card. To apply our “technology powers
artistry” theme to the subject, we’ll explore the way light becomes
data and data becomes your image. Added bonus: when you understand
sensor technology, it’s easier to make sound decisions about which
camera to buy and when to replace your old one.
