Camera Control

Moving from automatic modes to control

This is the second course in a photography series, and it builds on earlier work with camera menus and the difference between auto and program exposure. The four modules focus on exposure modes, light metering and the effects that settings have on the final image.

Who it is for

Learners who have a general picture of camera types but still shoot in automatic modes are the natural audience. Because it follows an earlier course, it is best taken in sequence.

Key takeaways

• How exposure modes change what the camera decides for you
• Reading light with metering
• Seeing how settings affect image quality

The listed skills include peer review, so expect some work that involves sharing and critiquing images.