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2-1/2 hours
*Early Registration: $50/person (up to 7 days before class date)
Regular Registration: $60/person
Maximum number of students is 20, minimum number to make a class is 8.

The Basics: Getting started

This class is for beginners. Highly recommended for those new to digital photography or if you just stepped up to a DSLR from a compact camera. You will learn the basics of settings and exposure and get comfortable with the controls on your camera.

• Your new collection of stuff: batteries, chargers, memory cards, readers, lenses, filters, caps and hoods.
• Why your camera is called a DSLR, what goes on when you take a picture.
• Basic menus & settings: file size, quality, JPG, RAW, TIFF, white balance and ISO.
• The viewfinder: what information is available and how it helps you.
• Exposure: a thorough explanation of shutter speeds and f-stops, plus a little depth of field.
• Exposure modes: getting off the green Auto mode and understanding the difference between P-A-S-M, (P-Av-Tv-M)
• Focal length and maximum aperture: deciphering the numbers on your lens.
• Built-in flash: when to just say no!