Camera Basics 1
Exposure Essentials
Understand the exposure triangle and your camera’s creative controls. Explore how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO affect your photos.
Format
Two hours (classroom instruction + guided camera exploration)
Focus
Learn the Exposure Triangle and foundational camera setup
Overview
Camera Basics 1 – Exposure Essentials – is the first day of a four-part introduction to using your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Upon completion of the course, you’ll understand the most important controls on your camera and how to properly expose and capture photos, thus beginning your journey as a photography enthusiast.
Requirements
You must own or have access to a DSLR or mirrorless camera to complete this course. Your camera must have the following features:
- Interchangeable lens
- Independently controllable aperture, shutter, and ISO settings and
- Manual, Auto, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority shooting modes
Class format
Two hours of classroom instruction with Q&A and a guided exploration of your camera functions and capabilities.
What we’ll cover in this Day 1 class
- Basic camera controls: Aperture, Shutter, ISO
- Lens choice: Prime, zoom, wide-angle, specialty
- Common shooting modes: Manual, Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority