Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

  • 02

    Quick start

    • A guided tour: buttons and controls

    • Getting ready to shoot

    • Powering up

    • Taking some shots in Auto mode

    • Shooting in scene modes
  • 03

    A Closer Look at the Camera

    • Touring the viewfinder

    • The articulating monitor screen

    • Autofocus basics

    • Lens controls

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    • Shooting with the built-in flash

    • Image review and playback

    • Changing image format and size
  • 04

    Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

    • What is program mode?

    • Changing ISO

    • Adjusting exposure compensation

    • Using flexible program mode
  • 05

    Exploring Autofocus

    • Understanding focus points and autofocus

    • Focus modes

    • Focusing manually
  • 06

    Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

  • 07

    Understanding Exposure Controls

    • Understanding and switching between metering modes

    • Exposure and focus lock

    • Aperture-Priority Auto mode

    • Shutter-Priority Auto mode

    • Manual mode

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    • Exposure bracketing

    • White balance
  • 08

    Beyond the Basics

    • More playback options

    • Shooting with flash

    • Using Picture Controls

    • Using In Camera effects

    • Using Live View

    • Understanding the Live View display

    • Shooting video

    • Playing back video

    • Embedding location data in photos and movies
  • 09

    Conclusion

    • Goodbye