General Interest

Digital Camera Fundamentals 

January 27th & 28th

March 23rd & 24th

May 11th & 12th

Level of Difficulty

2 out of 5


Our Digital Camera Fundamentals Photography Class truly is for all levels..  This class is primarily aimed at photographers who have just started using an advanced Digital Camera (DSLR or Mirror-less camera with manual controls and interchangeable lenses) who would like to learn more about their camera and its features and functions. However, it is not only for beginners; experienced photographers attend who learn things they never imagined. They learn how to create better photographs and how to create them in ways that they never fully understood. New photographers need not worry about difficult concepts going over their heads; they will gain an excellent understanding of camera controls. Advanced photographers will get a refresher on the basics and often come away with a new way of thinking about camera setting to achieve a particular style or "look" to their photos.

The two day weekend workshop will go over the most important controls and settings to give you command of your camera and create images with excellent technical quality so you never need to "fix" anything in editing. Emphasis is given to the three main factors by which technical quality is judged - exposure, sharpness and white balance (color). Intermediate and advanced functions and techniques are studied so you can make the proper adjustments to create great photos of landscapes, portraits, candid, action, pets, wildlife or whatever genre you are most interested in. 


Students will also learn how the amazing technology in their camera actually works. This gives you the knowledge and ability to truly understand why you are setting your camera in certain ways and how to make adjustment to make each scene look the best it possible can every time you take a picture. Digital Camera Fundamentals is the recommended prerequisite for any of our intermediate or advanced classes. Once you take this class, you will be ready to take your photography to the next level!


COURSE DATES:

2-day course

Saturday from 9:00 to 4:30 and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

January 27th & 28th

March 23rd & 24th

May 11th & 12th

COST $250

Canadian Dollar (plus tax).  Price includes a hot lunch for in person classes

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What you will learn


  • Adjusting the clarity of your viewfinder using the diopter
  • Understanding exposure and reading histograms
  • Adjusting exposure settings to get your photos to "look" a particular way
  • How to use your camera in different exposure modes (Program, Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority)
  • WHY to use your camera in different modes
  • Controlling Depth of Field with your aperture
  • Controlling motion with your Shutter Speed
  • Getting accurate color (White Balance)
  • Using your camera in Manual Mode
  • Understanding how your Light Meter Works
  • Using Metering Modes in tricky lighting situations
  • Understanding the difference between Camera RAW and Jpeg
  • Using (Picture controls, Picture Styles, Film Simulations) to improve the quality of your photos.
  • Understanding Flash Photography and learning what controls you have to improve your flash photos.
  • Understanding what accessories are needed for different genres of photography (tripods, filters, lens hoods, remote triggers and more)
  • Tips, tricks and techniques for making sharper images.
  • Guidelines to selecting and using interchangeable lenses.
  • Using the different auto-focus and drive modes on your camera for better action photos
  • Using image stabilization and mirror lock-up functions (where applicable)


What to expect


• 12-13 hours of classroom instruction

• Plenty of hands-on practical exercises

• Photographic Composition course book

• Certificate of Completion

• Free Coffee, tea, water and snacks

• Small class size

• Hot lunch on both days



Equipment Required


• A Digital Camera with interchangeable lenses (or advanced bridge camera)  that supports Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Priority Mode and Manual Mode • Your camera instruction or user manual. Make sure you bring the manual which is often several hundred. Please do not just bring the ‘getting started’ guide. A PDF copy of the user manual can be found on the manufacturer’s web site. Please download this PDF to your smartphone or tablet and bring it to class with you. If you cannot find your user manual, please email us at admin@bsop.ca and provide us with the make and model of your camera. We will be happy to assist. • External Flash unit (if you do not own one, please don’t worry about it) • Optionally, please bring any other lenses and accessories that you own. Tripod, remote shutter release, filters, etc… • If you are not sure if your camera is suitable for this class, please contact us and let us know the make and model of your camera and we will get back to you as soon as possible • Memory card and freshly charged battery(s) and a battery charger • A pen, pencil and/or highlighter • A great attitude with a willingness to relax, experiment and learn


Prerequisites for our

Digital Camera Fundamentals 

January 27th & 28th

March 23rd & 24th

May 11th & 12th

class


No prerequisites for this class. 

Your Instructor for

Digital Camera Fundamentals 

January 27th & 28th

March 23rd & 24th

May 11th & 12th


Your Intructor

"If you are wondering what all those buttons on your camera are all about, don’t miss the opportunity to spend two days in this class. I fell into a love for photography (as opposed to taking pictures) quite by accident when I won my DSLR camera. Unlike most photographers who have moved from film photography to digital photography, I had absolutely no knowledge or aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. and when I started reading my camera manual, it was like reading a foreign language. So I started using my DSLR camera in its auto mode and the built in “scene” modes, with great success (I think). But then I became frustrated with not knowing how to use the camera. This 2-day class has given me a whole new outlook on my camera … I now understand how it works and how to make it work for me. Thanks BSOP. I look forward to attending more classes and to continue growing as a photographer."  

Satisfied 

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