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Using a camera

Camera Types

Smartphone
Compact
DSLR
Mirrorless

Camera Brands

Canon

Nikon

Sony

Panasonic

Lumix

Olympus

Leica

Camera Uses

Travel

Landscape

Portrait

Action

Wildlife

Macro

Architecture

Astrophotography

Panoramas

Abstract

Video

Parts of a camera

Sensor

Size

Full Frame
APS – C
DX
Four thirds

Resolution

Megapixels
Photosite vs Megapixels

Lenses

Types

Focal Length
Prime
Wide Angle
Standard
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom

Crop Factor

Full Frame equivalents for APS-C lenses

Lens Speed

Aperture
F-stops
Fixed Vs Variable

Lens quality

Elements
Chromatic Aberration
Distortion
Vibration Reduction
Weight
Durability

Parts

Lens Hood
Zoom Ring
Focus Ring
Auto vs Manual Focus

Filters

Protection

UV

Memory Cards

Size

Capacity

Speed

Battery

Backup

Charger

Connections

Cable

Wireless

Bluetooth
WiFi

Features

Users Manual

On/Off

Shutter/Focus/Exposure button

Mode Dial

Auto
Aperture
Speed
Manual
Programmed Auto
Other

Control Panel

Menu

Multiselector

Command Dial

Sub Command Dial

Replay/Review button

Trash

ISO

Hotshoe

Flash

Monitor Screen

Tilting
Touch Screen

Eyepiece

Diopter

Shutter Release Mode - Single, Continuous

Lens Release

Auto/Manual Focus Mode button

Quality Button

Red Eye Reduction/Self Timer

Bracket button

USB connection

HDMI connection

Headphone connection

Lens/Body Caps

Tripod Socket

Accessories

Tripods
Flash
Bags
Batteries

Basic Camera Use

Setting Up

Inserting memory cards

Inserting Battery

Changing lenses

Holding a camera

Selecting a Mode

Automatic
Other

Choosing ISO

Set
Auto

Using the Menu

Using the touch screen

Reviewing photos

Checking battery level

Point and Shoot

Viewfinder

Live View

Portrait vs Landscape

Composition

Rule of Thirds
Focus
Exposure

Shoot

Playback

View
Scroll through
Zoom in/out
Information
Deleting

More advanced Camera Uses

How the Camera Menu is Structured

Camera Handbook

More Advanced Modes

Scene
Effects
P – Programmed Auto
Aperture
Speed
Manual
Manual ISO
Auto ISO
How to Choose between Aperture and Speed

Setting Image Quality

JPEG
Fine
Normal
Basic
RAW
RAW/JPEG

Setting Image Size

DX vs 1.3
Large
Medium
Small

Focussing

Autofocus
Single
Continuous
Auto
Manual
Choosing a Focus Area
Single Point
Dynamic Area
Select Area using buttons or menu
Focus Lock
Manual Focus

ISO sensitivity

What is ISO
Choosing an ISO
Auto ISO
Set minimum ISO
Minimum Shutter speed
Maximum ISO

Exposure Metering

Options
Matrix
Centre weighted
Spot
Autoexposure Lock
Exposure compensation
Bracketing

White Balance

Auto
Normal
Incandescent
Fluorescent

Image Enhancement

Auto
Neutral
Vivid
Other

HDR (High Dynamic Range

Flash Photography

Remote Control Photography

Using your phone

Snapbridge (Nikon)

Movies

Processing Photos

Transfer to Phone

Photoshop

Affinity

Taking Great Photos

Telling a Story

Composition

Rule of Thirds

Relevance

Capturing Light

Identifying Shapes

Capturing Texture

Action

Focus

Movement

When to Use a Tripod

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