Students can check out a camera for an initial loan period of two weeks, with one two-week renewal. Cameras cannot be loaned for longer than one month.
Per the equipment contract, if a camera is not returned by 7 days after its due date, the item will be considered Lost.
Any student who returns a Lost camera will be barred from loaning another camera from the Library for one full semester beginning on the date of return. Students with current Lost loans may not loan any additional Library materials or equipment.
Each camera kit comes with a camera and bag, a lens, two lens caps, two batteries, a battery wall charger, an SD card, and two adapters to use with the SD card. You are responsible for the camera and all kit pieces. If any are missing or damaged, you will be charged replacement costs.
After returning a camera kit, you only have to wait 1 day before you can loan another.
We wait 1 day to ensure that other patrons have the chance to loan the camera if they have been waiting. If a camera kit is available the day after you return one, you can loan it again.
Each camera kit contains everything you need to shoot high quality photo or video. Included is the camera body, the lens, two batteries with a charger, a memory card, a memory card reader, and a lightning adapter (inside small plastic case, not pictured) for the memory card reader. This kit is built so that you can move your work from the camera onto any other device- even your phone or tablet.
A video showing all these camera parts is embedded below. We include written directions and photos here, in case you'd rather not listen to a British man walk you through the camera parts.
The SD card and battery are stored in a compartment in the bottom of the camera body. To access, turn body over and press lever to open compartment door. We charge both batteries when cameras are returned, but we can't guarantee they have kept their charge between checkouts. Use included spare battery and charger as needed.
To attach the lens, first make sure you're in an area free of dust and are holding the camera body securely. Remove the protective screw cap from the camera body. Remove the protective screw cap from the base of the lens. Use the white squares to line up the lens with the camera body, and twist clockwise to lock. To remove the lens, hold down the half-moon button on the right side of the camera body, right next to the base of the lens, and twist the lens clockwise.
If any piece of equipment is not working as expected, it is in your best interest to bring it back to the Circulation Desk as soon as possible. This ensures that you are not assumed at fault for any item damage (physical or technical).
Depending on the equipment, we may be able to swap pieces or parts to ensure it is in working condition. Otherwise, we will be able to help you get the equipment working as intended.
Start at 1:15 to skip intro; click this link to open in new window at 1:15
Though this camera has highly customizable settings, we don't expect most users are trying to become professional photographers. This guide will link you to basic instructions, like how to point and shoot decent images or video, and more complicated stuff, like shooting at night or making timelapse images. It's up to you how much you want to learn.
There are also a few things you should keep in mind while working:
Canon T7s shoot like traditional cameras, meaning they have optional shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings. You do not need to manually adjust any of this when using Automatic mode. Read on if you'd like to learn more about manual photography; otherwise, you can skip down to the video for a basic intro to the camera.
Start at 2:00 to skip intro; click this link to open in new window at 2:00
Once you have finished recording photos and video, you can use the SD card adapter to transfer the files to your device.
Plug the SD card into the adapter and the adapter into your device. You will need the additional tiny adapter inside its case to upload to a lightning-cable device.
We recommend using a computer to edit these files. If you're not doing anything complicated, you can probably upload them to your phone; however, please note that these files will take up a lot of memory space.
The adapter will need a moment to get setup. After that, you can go into file explorer or the mobile equivalent to access SD card files. If you cut from the memory card and paste into your device, you will remove the original files from the memory card. Transferring files this way should ensure you don't miss any files while you're moving them.
When you're finished transferring files to a computer, go to the 'show hidden icons' arrow on the right side of the taskbar and click the 'Safely remove USB and eject media' icon. The extra step should ensure none of your files get corrupted.
Remember, we clear SD cards once you return your camera kit. You are solely responsible for making and keeping copies of these files on your personal device(s).
You have to decide how you want to edit your files. Lewis students have access to the Adobe product suite, meaning you can download and use software including Photoshop and AfterEffects (for photo and video, respectively) using your Lewis credentials.
If you'd like a more open-source way to edit, we recommend searching for free software, like GIMP (or GNU Image Manipulation Program) for photo or Audacity for audio files. Free video editing software is also available, but we recommend you explore the options for yourself to determine what works best for you.