Camera Classes
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Compact Cameras – Digital 101
The basic class for new users, primarily of point and shoot digital cameras. In one comfortable two
hour class you’ll learn about the following:-
- Optical & Digital Zoom
Resolution & Compression – Image Quality
Flash Controls
Using your Self Timer
Macro Photography
Caring for your Camera
Digital Camera Batteries
Memory Card Problems and how to avoid them
Accessory or Necessity?
Compact Cameras – Digital 201
This second level class is for those of you who have attended the first class and would like more
information, as well as those of you who already have a basic understanding of their camera. Topics
covered include:-
- White balance
ISO & Speed
Exposure Compensation
Cropping & Proportion
Photo Composition
Photo tips on how to photograph babies/children, action shots, art work/jewellery, Trade Me photos
Computer Basics – downloading photos, attaching photos in emails, organising your photos.
SLR Digital 101
For those of you with an advanced digital camera that has interchangeable lenses, this two hour
course will teach you in simple terms how you can make it work to the best of its ability. Topics
covered include:
How your SLR camera Works
Auto Mode Dial
Creative Mode Dial
AV & TV – f-stops & Shutter Speed
Depth of Field
Resolution and compression – file types
Memory Cards – the good and the bad
Caring for your Camera
Accessory or Necessity