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Introduction to the Camera

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Introduction to the Camera

Lets Get Started!

We all need to start somewhere and when it comes to cameras, this is the place. What buttons and dials we use, when we use them and why. This is the good stuff. When you know how the camera works, you can shoot anything.

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Lesson 2: What Kills Photos?

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Lesson 2: What Kills Photos?

Blur kills more photos than anything else. This lesson shows the best way to fix blur.

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Lesson 3: Exposure Modes

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Lesson 3: Exposure Modes

Simplify the top dial. Here we dive into the top dial on the camera and figure out our exposure modes.

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Lesson 4: Setting the Big 3

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Lesson 4: Setting the Big 3

Before we can worry about why or what, we need to figure out the how. These are the 3 most important settings on the camera.

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Lesson 5: Shooting in Manual

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Lesson 5: Shooting in Manual

This is a key lesson that will show the simplicity of shooting in Manual mode. No stress required.

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Lesson 6: Correct Exposure

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Lesson 6: Correct Exposure

Using the shutter speed dial you will be able to adjust exposure brighter or darker.

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Lesson 7: The Cheat Sheet

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Lesson 7: The Cheat Sheet

This simple cheat sheet is the tool that shows what you need to do when you have trouble. Troubleshooting 101

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Lesson 8: Drive Mode

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Lesson 8: Drive Mode

Single shots or shooting in bursts. When, Why and How.

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Lesson 9: Auto-focus Mode

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Lesson 9: Auto-focus Mode

Select the right focus mode for the right situation. This is a Key Lesson

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Lesson 10: Focus Point and Re-composition

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Lesson 10: Focus Point and Re-composition

Simplify the focus process and take control. This is a Key Lesson that shows how the camera focuses.

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Lesson 11: Aperture Priority Mode

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Lesson 11: Aperture Priority Mode

If you are not shooting in manual mode, this is your only other option.

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Lesson 12: White Balance

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Lesson 12: White Balance

Whites should look white. Blacks should look Black. Come to grips with white balance.

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