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Photography

Term 1&2 - 2025

Community Courses

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL SLR OR MIRRORLESS CAMERA

Just bought a new camera or dug one out of the cupboard and want to know how to use it properly? This course will teach you how to use your digital SLR or mirrorless camera to improve your photography.

Topics covered will include: basic camera functions – menus and buttons; file formats – JPEG vs raw; understanding and controlling exposure – aperture, shutter speed and ISO; understanding program/auto, semi-automatic and manual exposure controls; metering modes, scene modes and picture settings; focussing; lenses and accessories. The workshop will
include guided hands-on practical sessions.

What you will need

  • A digital SLR or mirrorless camera.
  • Your camera manual – all camera makes and models are different so it is important that participants have a copy of their camera manual with them during the course.
  • BYO lunch, snacks and drinks
  • Start Date:

    12th February 2025

  • Days:

    Wednesday

  • Time:

    6:30pm

  • Sessions:

    4 x 2hours

  • Fees:

    $90

  • Tutor:

    Ian Smissen