Beginners Workshop

Camera Equipment
Comparing types of Cameras
9 Topics
Basic terms when comparing cameras
Phone Cameras
Action Cams
Tough Cameras
Super Zoom / Point & Shoot
Advanced Point & Shoot
DSLR Cameras
Mirrorless Cameras
Comparison
Lens Basics
6 Topics
Interchangeable Lenses
Focal Length
Minimum Focusing Distance
Image Stabilisation
Filters & Maintainance
What lenses should I buy?
Choosing the right camera for you
4 Topics
Budget
How you intend on using your images
Motivation levels
Size & weight
Memory Cards
4 Topics
Types of memory cards
Understanding memory card speeds
Choosing a Cards Size
Memory card maintainance
Other Accessories for beginners
4 Topics
Polarising Filters
Tripods
Monopods
Sling straps
BASIC SETTINGS
Exposure
7 Topics
What is Exposure?
What are ISO, Shutter and Aperture?
How does the camera work out the exposure in Auto mode?
Introducing Program Mode
How can I take control of the exposure?
Using Auto-ISO
Mini-Challenge time!
White Balance
4 Topics
What does white balance mean?
Why Auto White Balance can let you down
White Balance Presets
Mini-Challenge time!
Image Quality
4 Topics
Resolution vs Quality
RAV & JPEG file formats
Defining what kind of photography you take
Mini-Challenge time!
Focusing
5 Topics
Auto focus vs Manual focus
AF-S (ONE SHOT) or AF-C (SERVO)?
Manual Point Selection vs Auto Point Selection
Face detection
Limitations to Auto-Focus
Practice time!
COMPOSITION BASICS
Understanding what to photograph
2 Topics
What interests you?
Foreground, mid-ground, background
Basic composition rules
2 Topics
Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines
Easy techniques to improve your
3 Topics
Getting blurry backgrounds
The Pivot Technique
Moving closer vs Zooming in
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