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Learning to Use Mirrorless Cameras

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Photography Courses Mirrorless Cameras Courses Lenses Courses Exposure Control Courses Camera Settings Courses

Course Description

Overview

Want to make the switch to a mirrorless camera? Get an introduction to the essential technology that powers micro four-thirds format and other mirrorless cameras.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Want to learn how to use a mirrorless camera?
  • How to use this course
  • Downloading your user manual
1. Mirrorless and Micro Four Thirds Quick Start
  • A guided tour: Common buttons and controls
  • Getting ready to shoot
  • Powering up your camera
  • Reducing camera shake
  • Taking some shots in Auto mode and reviewing the images
  • Shooting in scene modes
2. The Technology behind Mirrorless Shooting
  • Comparing DSLR and mirrorless cameras
  • Manufacturers making mirrorless cameras
  • Breaking down the acronyms: MILC, MFT
  • Understanding sensor size
  • The impact of a crop factor
  • WYSIWYG shooting styles with electronic viewfinders and live view
3. Lens Options for Mirrorless Cameras
  • The limitations of kit and budget lenses
  • Working with prime lenses
  • The rise of professional mirrorless lenses
  • Using a teleconverter or extender to modify your lenses
  • Lenses optimized for video shooting
4. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
  • What is Program Auto mode?
  • Changing ISO
  • Adjusting exposure compensation
  • Using flexible program mode
5. Exploring Autofocus
  • Understanding focus points and autofocus
  • Choosing the autofocus selection mode
  • Focusing manually
6. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
  • Shooting in continuous or burst mode
  • Silent shooting
  • Using the self-timer
  • Using a remote
7. Understanding Exposure Controls
  • Understanding and switching between metering modes
  • Exposure lock
  • Aperture Priority mode
  • Shutter Priority mode
  • Manual Exposure mode
  • Long-exposure shooting (Bulb mode)
  • Exposure bracketing
  • HDR shooting
8. Beyond the Basics
  • Setting a custom white balance
  • Controlling your flash
  • Using picture styles or creative effects
  • Shooting panoramas
  • Adjusting your LCD
  • Cleaning your image sensor
  • Customizing your camera menus
9. Working with Video and Your Mirrorless or MFT Camera
  • Adjusting movie record settings
  • Choosing the right memory card for recording video
  • Attaching an external microphone to the camera
  • Recording and viewing movies
  • Shooting time-lapse movies
10. Advice When Choosing a Mirrorless Camera's Camera Body
  • Setting your budget for your camera
  • Paying attention to ergonomics
  • Consider existing gear when choosing a system
  • Openness of platform
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Richard Harrington

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