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Camera Basics 2

Focus & Control

Master your camera’s focus system and manual control techniques.

 

Format
Two hours (classroom instruction + guided camera exploration)
Focus
Master your camera’s focus system and manual control techniques
Overview
Camera Basics 2 – Focus and Control – is the second 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
  1. Completion of Camera Basics 1 or demonstrate an understanding of exposure control and shooting modes.
  2. 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
Course 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 2 class
  • Advanced camera controls:  Autofocus Modes, Focus Area Selection, White Balance
  • Focus area selection: single-point, zone, tracking
  • Focus-and-recompose technique